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Topuria's Coach Shuts Down Dana White's Return Claims
Ilia Topuria's coach Jesus Gallo says the former champion hasn't begun MMA training yet, contradicting Dana White's recent suggestion that a comeback fight is imminent.
Volkanovski Submits NFL Giant In Wild Challenge Video
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski took on 6-foot-8 Eagles lineman Jordan Mailata in a series of striking and grappling challenges.
Diaz Accuses Danis Of Self-Inflicted Injury
Nate Diaz claims Dillon Danis cut himself to escape the Mike Perry fight at Duel Arena 1. The Stockton fighter called Danis ineligible as an opponent.
Page On UFC's Low-Ball Offer After 5-1 Run
Michael Page told Yahoo Sports he expected a reduced contract from UFC after going 5-1, but was surprised by how the promotion handled his exit following UFC Paris.
Page Felt Disrespected By UFC Exit After 5-1 Run
Michael Page says he expected contract talks after a 5-1 UFC run, not a cold dismissal. The welterweight criticized how the promotion handled his September departure.
McGregor Maintains UFC 329 Should Not Have Been Stopped
Conor McGregor says his blown knee at UFC 329 should not have ended the fight, telling fans on YouTube that Holloway called for the stoppage after his catastrophic kick.
Johnson On Aspinall's Career-Threatening Eye Injury
UFC Hall of Famer Demetrious Johnson doubts Tom Aspinall will return after the heavyweight vacated his title amid a sparring setback that left his surgically repaired eye compromised.
Makhachev Questions Validity Of Jones' Win Streak
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev said Jon Jones' drug test failures and legal issues disqualify him from consideration among the promotion's longest win streaks.
Cejudo Faces Undefeated MVP Fighter After Late Change
Henry Cejudo will now face Most Valuable Promotions prospect Wanna Walton at Misfits Boxing on Sept. 26 after Deen The Great withdrew with an injury.
Diaz Fires Back At Topuria After White House Loss
Nate Diaz called Ilia Topuria a punching bag after the featherweight champion's loss to Justin Gaethje at the White House, turning the insult back on the Georgian.
Cejudo On Topuria's Next Fight After Gaethje Loss
Henry Cejudo says Ilia Topuria should face Paddy Pimblett next rather than pursue a rematch with Justin Gaethje, citing the severity of his UFC Freedom 250 defeat.
Heavyweight Rankings Shift Following Recent Results
ESPN's updated MMA divisional rankings show minor movement in the heavyweight division as recent fight outcomes reshape the top-10 landscape across UFC and PFL.
MMA Mania Opens Emmy Discussion Thread
MMA Mania launched its daily open thread on September 15, inviting readers to discuss the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards results alongside MMA and sumo highlights.
Menifield Opens As Underdog Against Baraniewski At UFC 331
Alonzo Menifield faces Iwo Baraniewski at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, with the Polish knockout artist favored despite winning all three UFC bouts in under four minutes combined.
Van vs. Pantoja 2: Pro Fighters Split On UFC 331 Title Fight
Professional fighters are divided on Joshua Van's flyweight title defense against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, with seven pros split nearly down the middle.
Moicano On Ortega Pullout: 'Easiest Fight In Division'
Renato Moicano vented frustration after Brian Ortega withdrew from UFC 331 for the second time, calling it the easiest fight in the division. He faces Tom Nolan at the Apex on Halloween instead.
Ortega Pulls Out Of UFC 331 After Training Injury
Brian Ortega withdrew from his UFC 331 lightweight debut this week after suffering a cut above his eye during training camp in Los Angeles.
Coker Unveils Ki MMA's 32-Fighter Global Grand Prix
Scott Coker and Peter Y. Levin announced Ki MMA, a new promotion launching in 2027 with a 32-fighter tournament across four continents in one weight class.
White Adds $50K UFC 331 Bonus With Unusual Catch
Dana White announced a special $50,000 'proper chaos bonus' for UFC 331 on Sept. 19, with the UFC CEO personally deciding who earns it.
Aspinall Vacates UFC Heavyweight Title After Eye Complications
Tom Aspinall has relinquished the UFC heavyweight championship after a year of surgeries and infections stemming from an eye injury sustained against Ciryl Gane.