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Aoki Returns To RIZIN Seeking Closure After Decade
Shinya Aoki faces Mikuru Asakura at Super RIZIN 5 on Thursday, ending a 10-year absence from Japanese MMA. The 43-year-old views the bout as unfinished business.
Page Reacts To UFC Release With Mocking Post
Michael 'Venom' Page responded to his UFC departure with a joke after Dana White confirmed the promotion would not re-sign the 6-1 welterweight.
White Confirms Heavyweight Division Rolling Without Aspinall
Dana White said the UFC heavyweight division will keep moving forward while champion Tom Aspinall remains sidelined with eye injuries from October's Gane fight.
White Confirms Page Will Not Return To UFC
Dana White confirmed Tuesday that Michael Page will not be re-signed after his contract expired following UFC Paris. The welterweight won five of six Octagon bouts but drew criticism for low output.
Grasso Opens As Underdog At Noche UFC 4
Former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso sits at +205 against Manon Fiorot at Noche UFC 4, while Yousri Belgaroui is the heaviest favorite on the Sept. 12 card at -850.
Delgado Visualizes Spectacular Silva Finish At Noche UFC 4
Jose Delgado says he can see his Noche UFC 4 finish of Jean Silva without closing his eyes. The featherweight headlines Sept. 12 in Glendale on short notice.
Williams Ready To Test Soldic's Hype At UFC 332
Kalinn Williams will welcome former KSW champion Roberto Soldic to the UFC on Oct. 3, telling MMA Junkie he fears no man despite his opponent's dangerous reputation.
Moreno Announces Wedding Hours After DWCS Win
Isaac Moreno revealed he is marrying his fiancée at 9:30 p.m. the same night he earned a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, inviting fans to attend the ceremony.
Kozak Makes UFC History After DWCS Knockout
Martin Kozak became the youngest Slovakian to earn a UFC contract after stopping Christian Echols in the second round at Dana White's Contender Series.
Till Backed To Beat Romero At BKFC 94
Former multi-division BKB champion Dan Podmore picks Darren Till to defeat Yoel Romero when the pair meet in bare-knuckle action at BKFC 94 on September 26th.
Silva On Lopes Loss As His Favorite UFC Fight
Jean Silva says his second-round stoppage defeat to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3 remains his favorite fight. The Brazilian headlines Noche UFC 4 on Sept. 12.
Natividad Earns UFC Deal After 70-Second Finish
Christian Natividad turned eight days' notice into a UFC contract after stopping Colton Loud with a liver shot in 70 seconds on Dana White's Contender Series.
Woodley Rules Out Usman Reunion Over Past Conduct
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he's planning content reunions with old rivals like Robbie Lawler and Stephen Thompson but won't extend the offer to Kamaru Usman.
White Confirms Page's UFC Exit After Paris Win
Dana White confirmed Michael 'Venom' Page will not be re-signed following his UFC Paris win over Nursulton Ruziboev, ending a 5-1 run with the promotion.
White Hands Out Four DWCS Contracts After Week 5
Dana White awarded four UFC contracts at Contender Series Week 5, comparing undefeated prospect Quentin Pasley to Jon Jones after a brutal first-round knockout.
Ige Reveals Why He Asked For Martinez At Noche UFC
Dan Ige requested David Martinez for his bantamweight debut at Noche UFC after breaking speed records at the Performance Institute during his test cut.
Kozak Batters Echols For Violent Second-Round TKO
Slovakian middleweight Martin Kozak finished Christian Echols at 1:32 of round two during Contender Series Season 10, improving to 7-0 with seven finishes.
Rogan Warns Topuria Against Volkanovski's Comeback Mistake
Joe Rogan cautioned Ilia Topuria against rushing back after his orbital fractures at UFC Freedom, citing Alexander Volkanovski's quick return as a cautionary tale.
Pasley vs. Berisha Headline DWCS Week Five Card
Undefeated light heavyweights Quentin Pasley and Arlind Berisha meet in Tuesday's DWCS main event at the UFC Apex, with UFC contracts on the line.
Natividad Stops Loud With Body Punch At Contender Series
Christian Natividad stopped Colton Loud with a body punch at 1:10 of round one during UFC Contender Series season 10, week 5 at the APEX in Las Vegas.