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MMA Fighting names two 2026 Fight of the Midyear winners
Gaethje's upset over Topuria at UFC White House and Hokit's war with Blaydes at UFC 327 share MMA Fighting's midyear honors after a wild first half of 2026.
Herb Dean under scrutiny: Can UFC remove controversial referee?
Herb Dean's recent officiating mistakes have fans questioning his future, but the UFC has limited power to remove referees from cards, MMA Mania reports.
Eddie Hall rips boxing fans, targets KSW heavyweight title
Strongman Eddie Hall called boxing fans 'the worst on planet earth' after his Tommy Fury loss and said he wants a KSW heavyweight title shot against Phil De Fries.
Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje rematch talk
Holloway laughed off Gaethje's claim that beating Ilia Topuria erased their UFC 300 result. The former champ faces Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11.
Max Holloway on Conor McGregor trash talk: 'Just show up'
Max Holloway told MMA Junkie he's happy to hear Conor McGregor talking confidently ahead of their June 11 rematch at UFC 329, as long as McGregor actually arrives.
Trump calls 2,500-seat UFC White House arena plan 'terrible'
President pushed for 7,000 seats on South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250, per new FOX Nation documentary. Final build held 4,300.
UFC Signs Citi Developers as Luxury Real Estate Partner in EMEA
The promotion has partnered with the UAE-based developer in a multi-year deal granting category exclusivity across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Impa Kasanganay: PFL has best middleweights in MMA
Kasanganay says PFL's top five middleweights are the strongest in the sport ahead of his interim title fight with Johnny Eblen on July 18.
BKFC President Shoves Fighter After Weigh-In Shove at Liberty Brawl
David Feldman pushed Patrick Sullivan after the welterweight shoved opponent Ruben Arroyo off the stage Thursday at BKFC Liberty Brawl weigh-ins in Philadelphia.
Ian Garry targets Islam Makhachev upset to eclipse McGregor
Ian Garry says beating Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 will make him the winningest Irish fighter in UFC history and the new face of Irish MMA.
Daniel Cormier warns Ian Garry's prediction risks backfire vs Islam Makhachev
Former two-division UFC champ says Garry's plan to showcase skills before late finish against Makhachev could spell trouble at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Aug. 15.
UFC 330 - What We Can Expect
UFC 330 takes shape with ten bouts now confirmed for August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, headlined by two championship fights.
Magomedsharipov Injured Before Comeback
Zabit Magomedsharipov's comeback has been delayed before it started — and the sport's most celebrated retirement is still without a competitive conclusion.
Pimblett On His Vomit Clip
Paddy Pimblett has finally explained the vomiting clip — and the story is exactly what you would expect from a 21-year-old who thought Ferrero Rocher was an acceptable post-weigh-in strategy.
Tracy Cortez explains Fight Ready exit ahead of UFC 329
Cortez moved to Mexico City's UFC Performance Institute after coach Santino Defranco retired, saying she outgrew the Scottsdale gym where she trained for years.
Khabib Nurmagomedov won't return even for grappling, teammate says
Zubaira Tukhugov says Khabib Nurmagomedov trains twice daily but is 99% certain the former UFC champion won't compete in any combat sport again.
Chechen MMA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov killed in Ukraine war
Former ACA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov has died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, months after expulsion from Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat Fight Club.
Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for Islam Makhachev upset
Garry believes Strickland's UFC 328 upset of Chimaev proves he can dethrone welterweight champion Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Paddy Pimblett recalls Ferrero Rocher disaster, worst cuts
Pimblett detailed his 2016 vomiting incident after an 8-kilogram water cut and a Starbucks run that included a full pack of Ferrero Rocher chocolates before his Cage Warriors title fight.
Henry Cejudo rips Herb Dean's refereeing: 'Gotta hold them accountable'
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo criticized veteran referee Herb Dean for what he called timid officiating, arguing officials need to be held responsible.