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Prates Calls Makhachev 'Boring' Ahead Of Title Shot
Carlos Prates labeled Islam Makhachev's fighting style boring during a recent interview, saying he prefers watching knockouts over grappling-heavy bouts.
Johnson Cracks UFC 330 Flyweight Rankings After Stunning Submission
Charles Johnson entered the flyweight Top 15 after his submission win over Eduardo Chapolin at UFC 330, while Gillian Robertson dropped one spot at strawweight following her title loss.
Hearn On Fury-Joshua: UK Plans Face American Push
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is headed to New York despite a signed contract to stage the fight in England. The promoter expressed disappointment.
Brito Secures UFC Contract With Brutal One-Punch KO
Welterweight Kaik Brito earned a UFC contract Tuesday night after demolishing Namo Fazil with a devastating right hand on Contender Series.
Shields Keeps Top Spot As Thorslund Breaks Top 10
Claressa Shields retains her No. 1 ranking in the latest women's pound-for-pound list, while Dina Thorslund enters the top 10 after her recent victory.
Cyborg Reveals Retirement Plans After PFL Contract Ends
Cris Cyborg walks back her 2026 retirement timeline ahead of her PFL Tampa title defense against Ketlen Vieira on August 22, citing improved conditioning at 41.
Weidman Questions Makhachev's GOAT Case After UFC 330
Former UFC champion Chris Weidman says Islam Makhachev hasn't earned GOAT status despite breaking the consecutive wins record at UFC 330.
Tsarukyan On Controversy For 'Boring' Fighters
Arman Tsarukyan says controversy matters for fighters with control-heavy styles. The UFC 331 co-main event competitor told Vpiska that finishing ability beats media antics.
Whittaker vs Wallace Card
Ben Whittaker faces Connor Wallace in an IBF World Light Heavyweight Title Final Eliminator at Utilita Arena in Birmingham on October 3rd, with a stacked undercard.
Netflix Drops First Fury-Joshua Trailer
Netflix has fired the starting gun on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, airing the first promotional trailer for the fight during WWE Raw.
Klitschko Breaks Silence After Panettiere's Death
Wladimir Klitschko has paid tribute to his former fiancée Hayden Panettiere, who died on Sunday at the age of 36.
Cormier Urges Usman Nurmagomedov To Sign With UFC
Daniel Cormier used the UFC 330 aftermath to make his pitch to Usman Nurmagomedov directly — telling the PFL lightweight champion it is time to stop wasting time and come to the UFC.
UFC 332 Adds Figueiredo Vs. Talbott In Salt Lake City
Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo meets rising bantamweight Payton Talbott on Oct. 3 at Delta Center as the UFC 332 card fills out.
Van Reflects On Johnson KO That Humbled Him
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van says his 2024 knockout loss to Charles Johnson changed his work ethic and approach to training ahead of his September title defense.
White Stops Listening To Hearn On Fury-Joshua
UFC CEO Dana White said he stopped paying attention to Eddie Hearn's comments about Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua after the promoter floated legal action over venue terms.
White On Chimaev's UFC 333 Push After Title Loss
Dana White said Khamzat Chimaev is in the conversation for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24, but no bout is finalized for the former middleweight champion.
Garcia Tells Ennis To Fight Ortiz Before Kelly
Trainer Robert Garcia says Jaron Ennis should settle his rivalry with Vergil Ortiz in November before chasing undisputed with Josh Kelly at 154 pounds.
Brito Reveals Strategic KO Planned For Dana White
Kaik Brito says he saved his finishing move for the third round, timing it to land in front of the UFC boss at the DWCS main event.
Perez Reveals Strategy Shift That Earned UFC Deal
Cristian Perez abandoned his grappling approach on Dana White's Contender Series, opting for a knockout finish over Logan Paxton to secure his UFC contract.
Miller Earns UFC Deal With Rare Shoulder Choke
Trent Miller secured a UFC contract after landing the second Von Flue choke in Contender Series history, finishing Douglas Rodrigues in the second round at DWCS Week 2.