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Du Plessis Rejects UFC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix
Dricus du Plessis turned down UFC's proposal for a four-man light heavyweight tournament after his coach said the middleweight needs a year to prepare for 205 pounds.
Mokaev Blasts UFC Over Basharat Release Narrative
Muhammad Mokaev accused Dana White of creating a damaging narrative around Farid Basharat's UFC departure after the undefeated bantamweight's contract was not renewed following UFC 329.
Smith Steps In For UFC Vegas 123 Co-Main
Undefeated welterweight Jacobe Smith accepts a short-notice fight with Randy Brown in the UFC Vegas 123 co-main event on Oct. 31 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
EA Sports Confirms Fight Night Reboot After 15 Years
EA Sports announced the return of its Fight Night boxing game series on Tuesday, ending a 15-year drought since the last release in 2011.
Prajanchai Defends Muay Thai Gold Against Aliff
Prajanchai Pongsuphan defends his ONE Strawweight Muay Thai title against interim champion Aliff Sor Dechapan in a unification bout at The Inner Circle 43 on Dec. 18.
Yan Unveils Custom Shorts Ahead Of UFC 333 Trilogy
Petr Yan will wear custom Venum shorts featuring Russian heritage elements when he faces Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 333 bantamweight title trilogy on Oct. 24.
Volkanovski On Makhachev's Technical Mastery
Alexander Volkanovski praised Islam Makhachev for pushing him deeper into his defensive arsenal than any fighter before in their UFC 284 bout.
Volkanovski Favored Over Evloev By UFC Roster
Most UFC fighters believe Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight belt against undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
Mendez Praises Prates Ahead Of Makhachev Clash
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez calls Carlos Prates' striking superb ahead of a potential January title fight, comparing the Brazilian's persona to boxer Ricardo Mayorga.
Felder Replaces Rogan At UFC 333 Commentary Desk
Paul Felder will handle color commentary at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi after Joe Rogan opted out of the international assignment, MMA Junkie reports.
Pico Faces Keita In Crucial UFC 333 Test
Aaron Pico meets Losene Keita at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, with oddsmakers favoring the Belgian knockout artist as a slight favorite over the former Bellator contender.
Hearn Blasts White Over Stevenson Release
Eddie Hearn mocked Dana White and Zuffa Boxing after Shakur Stevenson secured his release without fighting once for the promotion, calling the situation an embarrassment.
Wardley Rejects Retirement Talk After Dubois Loss
Fabio Wardley dismissed retirement suggestions after Daniel Dubois stopped him in six minutes, pointing to Dubois's own career rebounds as a blueprint for his comeback.
MMA Mania Opens Taco Tuesday Discussion Thread
MMA Mania launched its Tuesday open thread with a food-focused prompt, while highlighting a new US-based sumo promotion seeking American traction.
Hearn Shoots Down White's Claims On Fury-Joshua Production
Eddie Hearn says Saudi company Whisper has the production contract for Fury vs. Joshua on Netflix, not UFC or Dana White. The promoter confirmed Sela notified him in writing that TKO will not handle the broadcast.
MVP Appeals To WBA For Bahdi After Schofield Loss
Jake Paul's promotional outfit has filed evidence with the WBA claiming officiating errors cost Lucas Bahdi the vacant lightweight title against Floyd Schofield.
Weidman On Romero's Cage-Night Transformation
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman recalled his shock at seeing Yoel Romero in the octagon at UFC 205, saying it was the first time he lacked confidence facing an opponent.
Silva Cracks Top 10 After UFC Flyweight Title Win
Natalia Silva entered ESPN's pound-for-pound top 10 after capturing the UFC women's flyweight championship, marking the first new face in the rankings this year.
Malott Enters Welterweight Rankings After Win
Mike Malott has cracked the top tier at 170 pounds following his latest performance, joining the welterweight elite across major promotions.
Jake Paul Asks UFC To Release Jon Jones
Paul wants Jones freed to fight Ngannou under MVP MMA after Zuffa Boxing let Stevenson walk. Jones retweeted the request but Ngannou warned release won't come easy.