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Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain set for UFC 331 in September
Marlon Vera will face Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Inglewood, with the Canadian riding a three-fight bantamweight streak.
Boots Ennis defends Xander Zayas from quit accusations
Unified super welterweight champion Jaron Ennis says Zayas was looking to his corner for instructions, not surrendering, when their June 27 fight was waved off.
Damian Pinas gets Wendy's combo meal ahead of UFC 329 debut
Suriname's Damian Pinas becomes the first UFC fighter with a Wendy's combo meal. The Baby Yaga combo drops ahead of his UFC 329 bout against Cesar Almeida.
Paddy Pimblett eyes Conor McGregor at MSG if both win at UFC 329
Pimblett told reporters he wants McGregor at welterweight in Madison Square Garden before year's end if they both win on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Dricus du Plessis: Kamaru Usman refused to sign UFC Oklahoma City contract
Former middleweight champion says the UFC had to convince Usman to accept the July 18 matchup after weeks of delays.
Olympic Gold Medalists Who Won UFC Titles: Cejudo, Rousey
Henry Cejudo and Ronda Rousey both captured Olympic gold before becoming UFC champions. A look at the fighters who competed on sport's biggest stage.
Gassiev calls Kadiru 'real power' threat ahead of WBA defence
Murat Gassiev says Peter Kadiru brings real power and amateur pedigree to their WBA heavyweight title fight in Moscow after Tony Yoka pulled out.
McGregor's trainer: Irish star in best shape ever before UFC 329
Conor McGregor's coach Julian Dalby says the former champion has never looked better heading into his July 11 comeback fight against Max Holloway at welterweight.
Raul Rosas Jr. wins ACBJJ grappling title in Moscow upset
UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Khasan Magomedsharipov to claim the inaugural ACBJJ All-Stars championship in Moscow on Saturday.
Ilia Topuria coach targets December return after Gaethje loss
Ilia Topuria could fight again by December after his UFC Freedom 250 defeat to Justin Gaethje, trainer Jesus Gallo told SerEbro EnlosDeportes.
Jon Anik recalls Max Holloway's decade-old middleweight ambitions
UFC commentator Jon Anik says Max Holloway told him years ago he planned to fight at middleweight before retiring, adding intrigue to Holloway's welterweight debut at UFC 329.
Charles Oliveira rips Herb Dean over UFC Freedom 250 officiating
Oliveira joined Cejudo, Masvidal and Cruz in criticizing Dean's handling of illegal strikes in the Gane-Pereira co-main event, per MMA Fighting.
Josh Hokit identifies Tom Aspinall weakness ahead of title unification
Hokit says Aspinall's offensive approach becomes a liability against elite athletes, criticizing the UFC heavyweight champion's style after beating Lewis.
Johnny Eblen rips Costello van Steenis injury withdrawal
Eblen questions whether van Steenis is truly hurt ahead of their PFL Austin rematch, now faces Impa Kasanganay for interim belt July 18.
Conor McGregor toe injury footage shows Chandler fight collapse
New UFC footage reveals the training accident that broke McGregor's toe and scrapped his 2024 fight with Chandler just 16 days before the bout.
Dustin Poirier apologizes for airport arrest, hasn't watched video
Poirier says he still hasn't seen the viral body cam footage from his Father's Day arrest in Atlanta and wants to thank the officer who handled the situation.
Dustin Poirier links arrest to father's alcoholism, retirement struggles
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier said his father's alcoholism and difficulties adjusting to retired life played a role in his arrest last month.
Roy Jones Jr: Xander Zayas needs sports psychologist after Ennis loss
Jones says Zayas must work with a sports psychologist to rebuild his mental toughness after the Boots Ennis stoppage before he can return to world title level.
Dana White backs Alex Pereira complaints after Ciryl Gane loss
White said Pereira is not a whiner and must have legitimate reason to protest illegal shots in UFC White House defeat to Gane.
Carrington grades himself a C despite Palacios victory
Bruce Carrington graded his win over Palacios a C, telling Ring Magazine he could have used more combinations and angles despite securing the featherweight victory.