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UFC Releases Press Conference Video For Volkanovski vs Evloev
Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev faced the media Thursday ahead of their UFC 333 featherweight title fight Saturday.
Ramla Ali Biopic Premieres With Top Boy Star
In the Shadows, starring Jasmine Jobson, chronicles Olympic boxer Ramla Ali's journey from Somali refugee to Tokyo 2021 competitor in a film Ali herself helped shape.
White Fails To Recognize Top-5 Heavyweight At UFC 333 Presser
Dana White asked Alexander Volkov how UFC staff could help him at Thursday's UFC 333 press conference, not recognizing the ranked contender who fights Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
Dawson Blasts Batman's No-Kill Rule Ahead Of UFC 333
UFC lightweight Grant Dawson renewed his criticism of Batman's refusal to kill villains while previewing his Abu Dhabi bout against Nurullo Aliev at UFC 333.
Cejudo Defends RAF Title Against Song In Chicago
Henry Cejudo defends his Real American Freestyle Lightweight Crossover Championship against No. 2 UFC bantamweight contender Song Yadong on Nov. 28 at NOW Arena in Chicago.
UFC 333 Start Time Announced As Early Event
UFC 333 will begin earlier than standard pay-per-view hours, MMA Mania reports. The promotion has adjusted the schedule for the upcoming event.
Hrgovic On Breaking Through As Heavyweight Champion
Filip Hrgovic says his win over Moses Itauma finally earned him the attention he deserved after years of being overlooked by his promoter.
Bidarian Confirms Paul Return After Netflix Rupture Talk
Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian says Jake Paul will fight in late 2026 or early 2027, dismissing reports that MVP's Netflix partnership has ended.
Martin Predicts Smith Edges Puello In WBC Title Fight
Sandor Martin, who went to a split decision with Alberto Puello in March, expects Dalton Smith to win a narrow decision Saturday when the two clash for the WBC junior welterweight title.
Volkanovski Floats Retirement Superfight With Gaethje
Alexander Volkanovski has proposed a double retirement fight with lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, with both men hanging up the gloves afterward.
Jon Jones Reveals All On Topuria
Jon Jones says he viewed Ilia Topuria as the first real threat to his place as the UFC’s greatest of all time, until Topuria lost the lightweight title to Justin Gaethje
Pereira Plans To Fight Pavlovich
Alex Pereira will weigh less for his second heavyweight fight, the UFC 335 co-main event against Sergei Pavlovich.
Mike Perry Leaves BKFC To Focus On MMA Return
Mike Perry says he is stepping away from BKFC to chase an MMA comeback, though he hasn’t fully ruled out another bare-knuckle fight.
Dvalishvili Still Has 11 Pounds To Cut
Merab Dvalishvili says he must lose another 11 pounds in two days before his bantamweight title fight with Petr Yan at UFC 333 on October 24
Dvalishvili Maintains He's Better Than Yan Despite Loss
Merab Dvalishvili says he's superior to Petr Yan ahead of their UFC 333 trilogy bout in Abu Dhabi, despite losing the bantamweight title to the Russian last December.
Volkanovski On Evloev's Wrestling: 'Nothing He Can Do'
Alexander Volkanovski says he will force Movsar Evloev to strike at UFC 333 on Saturday, dismissing the undefeated challenger's wrestling threat ahead of his title defence in Abu Dhabi.
Chokheli Draws Dulatov At UFC Saudi Arabia
Levan Chokheli, who stopped Leon Shahbazyan in 23 seconds at his UFC debut, will face Islam Dulatov on Dec. 5, per Marcel Dorff.
Chimaev Tells Strickland To Accept Rematch For Payday
Khamzat Chimaev says Sean Strickland should accept a rematch if he wants to make real money, per ESPN. The Chechen contender still believes he should be UFC middleweight champion.
Danis On McGregor After UFC 329 Injury
Dillon Danis says Conor McGregor was in a dark place after his ACL tear at UFC 329 but is now isolated in Los Angeles focused on a 2027 return.
Smith Draws Brown On Halloween After Perfect Start
Unbeaten welterweight Jacobe Smith will face UFC veteran Randy Brown at UFC Fight Night 292 on Oct. 31 in Las Vegas, per Marcel Dorff.