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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.
Krylov-Yakhyaev Favored For Fastest Finish At UFC 333
Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev leads the fastest-finish prop market at -200 for Saturday's UFC 333 card in Abu Dhabi, per BetOnline odds.
Pereira Reveals Weight Plan For UFC 335 Comeback
Alex Pereira plans to weigh 240 pounds for his UFC 335 bout with Sergei Pavlovich, 10 pounds lighter than his loss to Ciryl Gane, as he pursues heavyweight redemption in April.
Pro Fighters Split On Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3
Pro fighters are divided on Saturday's UFC 333 co-main event, with Petr Yan holding a slight edge in predictions over Merab Dvalishvili for their bantamweight title trilogy.
Merab Drops Cameraman During UFC 333 Open Workouts
Merab Dvalishvili took down a cameraman at the UFC 333 open workouts in Los Angeles. The bantamweight co-headliner fights Petr Yan this weekend.
LIVE: Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. Cards refresh every round.
Volkanovski On Evloev's Wrestling Ahead Of UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski says Movsar Evloev's wrestling won't be enough to take his featherweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24.
Makhachev Manager Shoots Down Prates Fight Rumors
Islam Makhachev's manager says negotiations for a Carlos Prates title fight remain far from finalized, despite speculation about a January bout in Toronto.
White On Fisher's Next Fight After September Struggles
Dana White says Johnny Fisher will reach a new level for his next Zuffa Boxing bout after gassing in his September debut. Former champion Charles Martin is open to facing Fisher in the UK.
Dubois On Being Boxing's New Top Heavyweight
Daniel Dubois has the argument for boxing's best heavyweight with Usyk gone, though his three losses and limited activity leave room for Kabayel or even Moses Itauma.
Foster On Navarrete's Weight Bullying Ahead Of Unification
O'Shaquie Foster says Emanuel Navarrete has not faced his speed or power, accusing the Mexican champion of weight bullying smaller opponents ahead of their unification clash.
Yan On O'Malley's Title Run After UFC 333
Petr Yan says Sean O'Malley has proved he deserves a title shot next, though a rematch depends on Yan's trilogy with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 this weekend.
MMA Mania Opens Discussion On Best Trips Ever Taken
MMA Mania's Tuesday open thread asks fans about their most memorable travel experiences, with editor Tim Edwards highlighting his Sicily visit as transformational.
Coker Petitions CSAC On Grounded Knees For Ki MMA
Scott Coker has asked California regulators to allow knees to grounded opponents when Ki MMA launches in early 2027, excluding soccer kicks and stomps.
Evloev Invites Tsarukyan To Drop Down For Featherweight Fight
Movsar Evloev says Arman Tsarukyan can move down to 145 pounds if he wants a fight. The undefeated contender faces Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333 this Saturday.
Kavanagh Suffers Quick Turnaround Against Temirov At UFC 333
Lone'er Kavanagh faces Ramazan Temirov at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 just three months after his brutal war with Brandon Royval, raising questions about the quick turnaround.
De La Hoya On Why Boxing Better Off Without White
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya told DAZN that Dana White should stick to the UFC and leave boxing to established promoters.
UFC 333 Start Time Forces West Coast Fans Awake At 7 AM
UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi forces an early prelims kickoff at 7 a.m. Pacific on Oct. 24, with Volkanovski defending against Evloev in the main event.