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Mackenzie Dern unsure why Weili Zhang title fight fell through
UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern said she doesn't know why her first title defense against Weili Zhang never materialized ahead of UFC 330 in August.
PFL San Diego medical suspensions hit two fighters with 6 months
Two fighters from PFL San Diego face potential six-month layoffs pending clearance for orbital and knee fractures, per California commission.
Paulo Costa says UFC keeping him waiting on final contract fight
Costa, who knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in April, says he's been told to wait despite requesting opponents at three weight classes.
UFC Oklahoma City poster drops for du Plessis vs. Usman
UFC released the official poster for its July 18 Oklahoma City card, headlined by former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis against former welterweight king Kamaru Usman.
UFC 329 loses Ethyn Ewing vs. Farid Basharat prelim bout
Bantamweight prospect Ethyn Ewing has withdrawn from his July 11 bout against undefeated Farid Basharat at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, with the promotion seeking a replacement.
Oleksandr Usyk eyes Jon Jones for retirement fight
Usyk's advisor confirmed to The Ring Magazine that the vacating heavyweight champion is targeting a boxing match with former UFC champ Jon Jones.
UFC Half-Year Awards: Magomedov Leads 2026 Newcomer Class
Murtazali Magomedov tops UFC.com's midyear newcomer rankings after his 77-second submission debut, part of a Contender Series Class of '25 sweep.
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Sean Strickland for UFC 328 rematch
Khamzat Chimaev wants another shot at Sean Strickland after losing his middleweight title at UFC 328 last month, but an injury may delay the rematch.
Khamzat Chimaev warns Sean Strickland: Accept rematch or keep running
Chimaev, who dropped a close decision to Strickland at UFC 328 in May, took to social media Monday to press for an immediate return bout with the middleweight champion.
UFC 329 loses bantamweight bout as Ewing pulls out with injury
Ethyn Ewing has been scratched from UFC 329 on July 11 due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Javid Basharat without an opponent days before the Las Vegas card.
MMA Mania opens mailbag for reader questions after UFC Baku
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag feature following UFC Baku, with off-topic queries welcomed during the promotion's off week.
Macksom Lee eyes LFA 237 knockout to earn second Contender Series shot
Macksom Lee returns July 24 at LFA 237 in Wisconsin after a Contender Series loss last September, now training injury-free under Roberto "Facada" Neves.
Jon Jones picks Arman Tsarukyan over Ilia Topuria in fantasy matchup
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones backed Arman Tsarukyan to defeat Ilia Topuria when asked at a boxing event in Moscow over the weekend.
Yair Rodriguez moving to lightweight, teammate Belal Muhammad says
Former UFC interim featherweight champ Yair Rodriguez is shifting to 155 pounds after wrist surgery, according to training partner Belal Muhammad.
Gable Steveson opens as massive -2800 favorite for UFC 329 debut
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson is a historic -2800 betting favorite against Elisha Ellison on the July 11 UFC 329 prelims in Las Vegas.
Alex Pereira cleared after UK seminar meet-and-greet controversy
Organizers blamed miscommunication after Pereira faced backlash for allegedly refusing photos at a paid meet-and-greet in England. Full refunds have been issued.
Moicano, Aspinall join Pereira in ripping Herb Dean officiating
Renato Moicano and Tom Aspinall backed Alex Pereira's criticism of referee Herb Dean after repeated fouls went unpunished at UFC Baku this weekend.
Terence Crawford shuts down Jaron Ennis fight talk
Crawford says he won't leave retirement for Ennis, calling himself "10 steps ahead" in fight IQ despite praising the undefeated welterweight's talents.
Conor McGregor trolls Floyd Mayweather with gym cage clip
McGregor posted a laughing emoji in response to old footage of Mayweather entering an MMA cage, weeks before his July 11 UFC return against Max Holloway.
Dana White hints at helping Floyd Mayweather after $175M loss
UFC boss Dana White teased a potential collaboration with Floyd Mayweather after the boxer reportedly lost $175 million to a fraudulent investment manager.