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Cortes-Acosta Rips Aspinall Over Extended Layoff
Waldo Cortes-Acosta questioned Tom Aspinall's willingness to fight during his extended absence from the Octagon, calling the heavyweight champion's lengthy recovery into doubt.
Nadaka Opens Kickboxing Career With 41-Fight Streak
Reigning ONE atomweight Muay Thai champion Nadaka makes his professional kickboxing debut Saturday at ONE SAMURAI 3 with a 41-fight unbeaten streak on the line.
Costa Reveals UFC Denied His Release Request
Paulo Costa says the UFC rejected his release request amid ongoing inactivity, telling him he must complete at least one more fight on his contract.
Gaethje Backs UFC's Tsarukyan Title Shot Delay
Justin Gaethje says Arman Tsarukyan's UFC 311 withdrawal justifies the UFC's hesitancy to grant him another lightweight title shot ahead of their potential matchup.
PFL Chicago Adds Wisniewska vs Hackett At Flyweight
Paulina Wisniewska faces Chelsea Hackett on Oct. 16 in a flyweight bout that could reshape the division's rankings. Wisniewska rides a five-fight PFL win streak.
MVP Signs Undefeated RIZIN Champion Shaidulloev
Razhabali Shaidulloev will join MVP in 2027 after defending his RIZIN title one last time on New Year's Eve. The 25-year-old Tajikistani is 19-0 with 18 finishes.
WBC Unveils Custom Belt For Garcia vs. Benn
The WBC revealed a custom Tollan Topiltzin belt and diamond ring for the Garcia-Benn winner Sept. 12 in Las Vegas.
Costa Reveals UFC Rejected Multiple Release Requests
Paulo Costa says UFC has turned down multiple requests for his release despite having just one fight remaining on his contract, per Yahoo! Sports.
Cejudo Urges Aspinall To Vacate UFC Heavyweight Title
Henry Cejudo says Tom Aspinall should relinquish the UFC heavyweight belt while recovering from eye injuries, per MMA Junkie, to let the division move forward.
Jake Paul Announces New Fight Reality Show On Hulu
Jake and Logan Paul will coach rival teams in a new combat sports competition series set to begin production in 2027, featuring fighters from MMA, boxing and martial arts.
McMillen Calls Out Evloev For UFC 333 Backup Role
Tommy McMillen wants to serve as backup for Alexander Volkanovski's UFC 333 title defense against Movsar Evloev, dismissing the challenger's wrestling-heavy style.
Jaylen Brown Takes Boxing Match In Nigeria With Zero Prep
Philadelphia 76er Jaylen Brown stepped into the ring in Nigeria this offseason without any training camp, per MMA Mania. The $58 million star comes from boxing royalty.
Gaethje Stumps For Trump At Republican Convention
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje appeared at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, urging voters to support Trump's congressional allies.
Shaidullaev Becomes Double Champ At Super Rizin 5
Rajabali Shaidullaev improved to 20-0 and captured dual titles at 145 pounds with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee before 48,968 fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
Alvarez Warns Topuria Rematch Risks Disaster For UFC
Eddie Alvarez says an immediate Gaethje-Topuria rematch could backfire badly for the promotion after the featherweight champion's one-sided defeat at UFC Freedom 250.
Silva Picks Evloev Over Volkanovski At UFC 333
Jean Silva believes Movsar Evloev will upset Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333, saying the unbeaten challenger has the style to dethrone the former champion.
Shaidulloev Tops McKee To Win RIZIN, PFL Titles
Razhabali Shaidulloev remained unbeaten at 19-0 after defeating A.J. McKee via unanimous decision at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka to claim both the RIZIN and PFL featherweight belts.
McMillen Offers To Be Backup For Volkanovski Vs. Evloev
Tommy McMillen says he'll step in as backup for the UFC 333 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev on October 24.
Moreno Faces Morales At Noche UFC 4
Brandon Moreno meets Joseph Morales in the Noche UFC 4 co-main event Saturday, with the former champion coming off back-to-back losses at flyweight.
Garcia Rejects Benn's Weight Cut Complaints
Ryan Garcia dismissed Conor Benn's concerns about the 147-pound limit ahead of their September 12 clash in Las Vegas, saying he expects no excuses.