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De Ridder Blasts Prochazka's Ninja Act As Fake
Reinier de Ridder dismissed Jiri Prochazka's outdoor stunts and samurai mindset as phony ahead of his UFC Sacramento bout with Roman Dolidze on Aug. 22.
Shields Faces Potential Threat In Thibeault
Canadian middleweight champion Tamm Thibeault emerged as a potential challenger to Claressa Shields after winning IBF and WBO titles Saturday in a shutout decision.
Claressa Shields Pursues Middleweight Titles Against Scott
Shields challenges unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott on Saturday in Atlanta, headlining a week that also features Teremoana's Australian showcase and Redneck Brawl 14.
Elkins Retires After 16 Years In UFC
Darren Elkins called time on his 16-year UFC career Saturday night after a 35-second TKO loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120.
Cormier Scolds Corner During UFC Vegas 120 Broadcast
Daniel Cormier criticized Billy Ray Goff's corner for sending their fighter out for a third round with a broken orbital bone during UFC Vegas 120's TKO finish.
RAF Exec Confirms Danis Not Banned After Chimaev Brawl
RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein told MMA Fighting that Dillon Danis will return to the promotion despite the post-match brawl with Khamzat Chimaev at RAF 10 in June.
Abdelaziz Calls Out Topuria For Nurmagomedov's UFC Debut
Manager Ali Abdelaziz wants Usman Nurmagomedov to fight former champ Ilia Topuria if the undefeated lightweight signs with UFC, per MMA Mania.
Gordon Pummels Internet Troll In Sparring Session
UFC lightweight Jared Gordon sparred with an online critic who challenged him to a session, landing strikes at reduced power while joking about potential legal consequences.
Tamm Thibeault beats Desley Robinson by UD at MVP 05
Tamm Thibeault defeated Desley Robinson by UD at MVP 05. Full result, reaction and what's next.
MMA Mania Hosts Saturday Open Thread For Fans
MMA Mania ran its daily open thread on Saturday, inviting readers to share what they're currently reading alongside off-topic chatter and fight day conversation.
Benn Says September 12 Will Be His Final Welterweight Fight
Conor Benn is making the welterweight cut one more time, and he has already decided it will be the last.
Post-Surgery McGregor Focused On 2027 Return
Conor McGregor is out of surgery and already talking about coming back.
Yamakita Submits Tanoue With First-Round Choke
Keito Yamakita did not need long to make his statement at ONE Samurai.
Dina Thorslund Becomes Undisputed Bantamweight Champion
Dina Thorslund is the undisputed bantamweight champion of the world, beating Cherneka Johnson in a unanimous decision: 100-90, 100-90, 100-90.
Thibeault Unifies Middleweight Division
Tammara Thibeault arrived in Orlando as a four-fight professional, and left as a unified middleweight world champion.
Why Anthony Joshua's Patient Rebuild Makes Him More Dangerous
After back-to-back losses to Usyk, Joshua scrapped the cerebral approach and returned to basics. His measured march back up the rankings—four wins in two years against handpicked opposition—reflects a fighter relearning how to be a wrecking ball, not a technician.
Paddy Pimblett's Ground Game Is Wasted on Safe UFC Matchmaking
The Liverpool submission artist has proven he belongs among the lightweight elite, but the UFC's cautious booking strategy is preventing fans from seeing what Pimblett can truly do against top-tier grapplers.
The Bilal Fawaz Win That Proved He Belonged at Title Level
Before the British title reigns and passport battles, Fawaz needed a signature victory to announce himself. His 2019 decision over Jordan Reynolds delivered exactly that—and set the stage for everything that followed.
Dumas Returns Against Gall After UFC Cut Reversal
Sedriques Dumas will face Mickey Gall at UFC Vegas 121 in September despite being released from the promotion last month, per multiple reports.
McGregor Battles Drone For Mac Energy After Surgery
Conor McGregor struggled to grab a can of his Mac Energy drink from a drone while on crutches this week, days after ACL surgery following his UFC 329 loss.