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Bella Mir Confirms Olympic Plans With White's Blessing
Mir plans to chase UFC gold and a 2028 Olympic medal simultaneously, with Dana White's support. She fights on Contender Series Tuesday ahead of World Championships.
Romero Rejects Lopez Body Work After Title Loss
Rolly Romero dismissed Teofimo Lopez's body attack after losing his WBA welterweight title by majority decision at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
Prochazka Shoots Down Costa Bout Rumors
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka says no fight is confirmed yet, despite social media chatter linking him to Paulo Costa at 205 pounds.
Masvidal Confirms UFC Talks On Edwards Fight
Jorge Masvidal says he's closing in on a UFC return, with Leon Edwards a target for settling their 2019 backstage incident. Numbers are 'getting closer and closer,' he told MMA Junkie.
Makhachev's Corner Work Criticized By Doctor
Islam Makhachev's attempt to treat teammate Magomed Magomedov's shoulder dislocation at PFL Tampa drew sharp criticism from a sports physician online.
PFL CEO Says Eblen-Van Steenis Rematch Biggest Fight Ever
PFL CEO John Martin called the postponed Johnny Eblen vs. Costello van Steenis title unification bout the biggest fight in company history, citing bad blood between the rivals.
Jaron Ennis-Josh Kelly Unification Talks
Talks for a three-belt junior middleweight unification between Jaron Ennis and Josh Kelly are progressing toward a November or December date on the East Coast, according to Chris Mannix.
Padilla Calls Out Miller After UFC Sacramento Win
Chris Padilla wants Jim Miller next after submitting Nasrat Haqparast in the third round at UFC Sacramento. The lightweight called out the veteran immediately after his win.
Martin On Cyborg's Shields Boxing Callout After PFL Win
PFL CEO John Martin praised Cris Cyborg after her win over Ketlen Vieira and said a boxing match with Claressa Shields is now possible following the promotion's merger with MVP.
Lopez Turns Down Romero's Rematch Request
Teofimo Lopez has no interest in an immediate rematch with Rolando Romero after claiming his WBA welterweight title by majority decision.
Cris Cyborg Noncommittal On Future
Cris Cyborg's dominant run continued at PFL Tampa, but she's stopping short of confirming whether she'll fight again.
DAZN Becomes Exclusive Global Broadcaster For Gamebred FC
DAZN has become the exclusive global home for Gamebred FC's live events after the two sides struck a broadcast agreement, Jorge Masvidal revealed on August 22.
McCallum Faced Jackson 40 Years Ago This Week
Mike McCallum defended his WBA junior middleweight title against undefeated knockout artist Julian Jackson on August 23, 1986, pitting technical precision against explosive power.
Anthony Smith Comments On His Arrest
Former UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith addressed the circumstances of his arrest last month.
White Confirms UFC Handled Fazil Incident Behind Scenes
Dana White acknowledged the UFC addressed a serious confrontation involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series week but declined to share details of what happened.
Burns Names UFC's Best MMA Jiu-Jitsu Fighters
Gilbert Burns picked Charles Oliveira as the UFC's top MMA jiu-jitsu fighter and Diego Lopes as the best pure grappler in a recent interview.
De Ridder Reveals Weight Cut Hell Before UFC Division Move
Reinier de Ridder says his fight week before losing to Caio Borralho at UFC middleweight was the worst of his career, prompting his move to 205 pounds.
Woodley Offers To Help Buckley Win UFC Gold
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley beat Joaquin Buckley in a wrestling match at RAF 12, then told the middleweight he can teach him to win a title.
Wint Admits No Kimura Defense In UFC Debut
Anthony Wint survived a kimura attempt at UFC Sacramento without knowing how to defend it, finishing Terrance Chatman with an arm-triangle in round one.
Dolidze Maintains Dignity After Third Straight UFC Loss
Roman Dolidze released a statement after his first-round TKO loss to Reinier de Ridder at UFC Sacramento, telling fans failure is part of the sport.