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Aspinall Ends Podcast, Quits Social Media After Title Drama
Tom Aspinall has shut down his YouTube podcast and stepped away from social media while recovering from the eye injury that forced him to vacate his UFC heavyweight title.
Tsarukyan Reveals NHL Dream Before MMA
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan wanted to play professional hockey before turning to fighting. He faces Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 this weekend.
Pitbull On Showing His Potential In UFC 331 Return
Patricio Pitbull admits he hasn't shown his best in the UFC yet, but plans to change that against Choi Doo-ho at UFC 331 this weekend.
Steveson On Sharaf Ahead Of UFC 331 Debut
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson compares opponent Sean Sharaf to Mike Tyson's infamous Peter McNeeley fight ahead of Saturday's UFC 331 heavyweight clash.
Pantoja On Van's UFC 331 Withdrawal
Alexandre Pantoja addresses Joshua Van's late pullout ahead of UFC 331 in Los Angeles, while coaches break down the reshuffled card.
Mokaev On UFC Offer: 'They Wasted Two Years Of My Life'
Muhammad Mokaev says UFC brass broke promises after his 2024 release despite eight fights elsewhere and four finishes. He rejected a $10,000 BJJ bout with no clear path back.
Topuria Tells Gaethje And Manager F-Word Still Stands
Ilia Topuria returned to social media this week with a direct attack on Justin Gaethje and his manager Ali Abdelaziz, insisting his profanity-laden challenge remains in place.
Gaethje Dismisses Topuria Cheating Claims After UFC White House
Justin Gaethje called Ilia Topuria's loaded glove accusation a lame excuse after their June title fight. The lightweight champion remains open to a rematch in 2027.
Benavidez Expects To KO 'Super Slow' Opetaia
David Benavidez called Jai Opetaia slow and defensively flawed after watching him stop Noel Mikaelian on Saturday, predicting a knockout when they meet in May.
Opetaia Climbs ESPN Pound-For-Pound List After Latest KO
Jai Opetaia's latest knockout win moved him up ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings, strengthening his case as one of boxing's elite fighters.
Aleksandre Topuria Reportedly Pursuing UFC Qatar Return
Ilia Topuria's brother Aleksandre is in talks to face Santiago Luna at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21, per reports from MMA journalists.
Despaigne On Fixing His Ground Game After UFC Exit
Robelis Despaigne says his year outside the Octagon solved the wrestling problem that ended his first UFC run. He faces Tai Tuivasa at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.
Topuria Cleared For UFC Return After Gaethje Loss
Ilia Topuria has received medical clearance to resume training three months after his fourth-round stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Costa Demands UFC Jacket After 200 Drug Tests
Paulo Costa says he has been tested around 200 times by UFC anti-doping authorities and wants recognition after Arman Tsarukyan received a jacket for 50 clean tests.
Woodley On Depression After Usman Loss
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley told Ariel Helwani he hit rock bottom after Kamaru Usman ended his title reign in 2019, feeling everyone laughed at him.
Gaethje Rejects Topuria's Loaded Gloves Claim
Justin Gaethje dismissed Ilia Topuria's accusation that he fought with loaded gloves, telling fans he's left the same damage on every opponent he's faced.
Burns On Chimaev's Path Back To UFC Gold
Gilbert Burns says Khamzat Chimaev can become a multi-division champion if he stops changing camps and finds coaches who aren't yes-men, per Red Corner MMA.
Tsarukyan Rips Topuria's Gaethje Glove Claim
Arman Tsarukyan dismissed Ilia Topuria's suggestion that Justin Gaethje used tampered gloves at UFC Freedom 250, telling the former champion to accept his loss.
Mokaev Reveals Why He Turned Down UFC Title Shot
Muhammad Mokaev says he rejected a UFC BJJ title fight against Mikey Musumeci because the promotion wouldn't tie it to a flyweight MMA return.
Van On Pantoja Ahead Of UFC 331 Rematch
Joshua Van says Alexandre Pantoja deserves to be slapped for recent comments, telling media "I'm his dad" ahead of their UFC 331 flyweight title fight Saturday in Los Angeles.