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Dana White says UFC 'second worst' after World Cup final botches
UFC president Dana White conceded his promotion is only the second-worst at celebrity camera work after the FIFA World Cup final broadcast stumbled through multiple errors.
Sean O'Malley willing to wait for Petr Yan title rematch
Former bantamweight champion says he'll wait for Yan to settle trilogy with Dvalishvili before pursuing what he calls the biggest fight in division history.
MMA Mania Mailbag: Submit questions for Friday answers
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag. Topics include Usman's future after UFC OKC and Ankalaev's title hopes ahead of Abu Dhabi.
McGregor injury extends nine-year decline from UFC peak
Conor McGregor's latest injury against Max Holloway marks another setback in a near-decade slide from his 2015-16 championship reign.
Ian Machado Garry compares Islam Makhachev fight to McGregor-Aldo
Garry sees parallels between his upcoming UFC 330 title shot against Islam Makhachev and Conor McGregor's 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015.
MMA Mania Monday Open Thread: Sequels, Sumo, and UFC OKC
MMA Mania's July 20 community thread covers sumo highlights, sequel debates, and UFC Oklahoma City fallout in one reader discussion hub.
Conor McGregor loses $100k on World Cup bet, praises Jesus
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor dropped $100,000 on a failed World Cup final prediction, then credited Christ for the outcome.
Shaidulloev vs. McKee set for September with two titles at stake
Razhabali Shaidulloev defends his RIZIN belt against AJ McKee on Sept. 10 in Osaka, with the vacant PFL featherweight title also on the line.
Ian Machado Garry rips Islam Makhachev's blanket strategy
Garry says getting held down for 25 minutes by Makhachev at UFC 330 would be his worst case scenario. The welterweight title challenger calls the style boring.
Shokichi Iwata beats Erik Badillo by TKO in round 11 at Masuda-Higa Tripleheader
Shokichi Iwata defeated Erik Badillo by TKO, round 11 at Masuda-Higa Tripleheader. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ennis-Ortiz Fight in Doubt After Unification Win, Hearn Says
Jaron Ennis now favors title unification bouts over Vergil Ortiz Jr. following his WBA/WBO win, with Eddie Hearn indicating the financial stakes have shifted dramatically.
Cody Garbrandt Should Retire—His Chin Is Gone for Good
After Adrian Yanez became the latest fighter to knock him out at UFC 329, the evidence is clear: Garbrandt's defensive liabilities and compromised durability make continuing in the bantamweight division a dangerous proposition.
How Dustin Poirier Weaponized the Calf Kick for Modern MMA
Dustin Poirier didn't invent the low kick, but his systematic deployment of the calf kick changed how lightweights attack the lead leg — and forced an entire division to adjust their stance work.
Why Sean Strickland's Jab-Heavy Style Keeps Beating Elite Fighters
Sean Strickland's high-volume jab and defensive footwork seem basic, yet they've neutralized world-class strikers. Here's the tactical logic behind his unlikely run at middleweight's summit.
UFC Noche 4 adds Moreno, Grasso in former champions' return
Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso headline six new bouts announced for UFC Noche 4 on Sept. 12 in Glendale, with both ex-champions hunting title shots.
UFC on Paramount+ mocks World Cup final with Namajunas-Esparza post
Paramount+ compared the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to the notoriously unattractive UFC 274 strawweight title rematch between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza.
Hannah Rapp, WBC title challenger, killed in Texas cycling crash
Hannah Rapp, 26, who challenged for the WBC women's featherweight belt in June, died Saturday after a motorist struck her bicycle on a Texas highway.
Christian Leroy Duncan Stops Cannonier, Eyes Top 10 at UFC Oklahoma City
Christian Leroy Duncan scored a unanimous decision over former title challenger Jared Cannonier at UFC Oklahoma City, extending his win streak to five and pushing for ranked matchups.
Austin Bashi reveals orbital, nose fractures after UFC OKC loss
Austin Bashi disclosed multiple facial fractures following his unanimous decision loss to Jose Delgado at UFC Oklahoma City, including damage to his orbital bone and nose.
Joshua Vs. Prenga Preview
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring on Saturday in Riyadh carrying more than the usual weight of a comeback fight.