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Cavalcanti Erases DWCS Heartbreak With 98-Second TKO
Igor Cavalcanti earned a UFC contract after stopping Oscar Ravello in 98 seconds at DWCS Week 6, redemption after his 2024 shortfall on the Contender Series.
Police Officer Hernandez Earns UFC Deal After DWCS Finish
Dade County cop Luis Hernandez submitted Hugo Guillon at 1:01 of Round 2 on Dana White's Contender Series to secure a UFC contract and extend his record to 8-0.
Perea Earns UFC Contract With 45-Second Stoppage
Mayton Perea stopped Zevan Hunt in 45 seconds at Dana White's Contender Series Week 6, earning a UFC contract with an elbow barrage after surviving an early scramble.
Pantoja Says He's Done Selling Van Rematch
Alexandre Pantoja says he won't engage in trash talk ahead of his UFC 331 flyweight title defense against Joshua Van on Saturday, stating his focus is solely on the fight itself.
Coker Says Ki MMA Can Build Star In One Year
Scott Coker told MMA Junkie his new promotion Ki MMA can turn a prospect into a recognizable name in 12 months through its 32-fighter tournament format.
Van Predicts Third-Round Finish Of Pantoja At UFC 331
Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja each predict stoppage wins in their UFC 331 flyweight title rematch Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, with both fighters claiming to have identified exploitable weaknesses.
Ennis On Fundora Fight: 'That's Gonna Stamp Me'
Jaron Ennis says beating Sebastian Fundora would cement his status at 154, though an IBF unification with Josh Kelly is likely next before year's end.
White On Contender Series Signee: 'Greatest Talent' Ever
Dana White called new UFC signee Akbar Abdullaev the greatest talent in Contender Series history after his 20-second knockout earned him a contract Tuesday night.
Tsarukyan Is Ruffy's 'Worst Stylistic Matchup,' Coach Says
Anderson Franca believes Arman Tsarukyan presents unique problems for Mauricio Ruffy ahead of their UFC 331 co-main event Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
Jones Piles On Aspinall After Heavyweight Title Exit
Jon Jones backed criticism of Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight title, agreeing with fans who questioned the Brit's readiness for a Gane rematch.
Makhachev Fires Back At Jones After Legacy Claim
Islam Makhachev responded to Jon Jones' claim of UFC superiority by pointing to the former champion's history of rule violations and legal troubles.
Abdullaev Lands UFC Deal With 19-Second KO
Akbar Abdullaev stopped Ednilson Barros Santos in 19 seconds on Dana White's Contender Series, becoming the first Kyrgyz fighter to earn a UFC contract on the show.
White Hails 'Greatest Talent' In DWCS History After 19-Second KO
Dana White called Akbar Abdullaev possibly the best prospect ever on Contender Series after the Kyrgyz lightweight knocked out his opponent in 19 seconds at DWCS Week 6.
Abdullaev's 19-Second KO Earns Four DWCS Contracts
Akbar Abdullaev landed a jaw-dropping one-punch knockout in 19 seconds on Tuesday's Contender Series, earning a UFC contract alongside three others.
Abdullaev Stops Pereira's Training Partner In 19 Seconds
Akbar Abdullaev destroyed Ednilson Santos with one overhand right on Dana White's Contender Series, improving his record to 14-0 with all finishes.
Loman Finds Victory In BRAVE CF 108 Return
Stephen Loman lost at BRAVE CF 108 but counted his first fight in three years as a personal win after the long layoff from competition.
Hunt Faces Perea In DWCS Main Event
Zevan Hunt takes on Mayton Perea in the DWCS welterweight headliner Tuesday night at the UFC Apex, with both fighters carrying knockout streaks into the cage.
Abdullaev Targets Contract At Contender Series 10
Undefeated lightweight Akbar Abdullaev headlines a five-fight card at UFC Contender Series season 10, episode 6, streaming live on Paramount+ tonight.
Klarob And Sornsueknoi Chase Contract At ONE 171
Klarob NuiCafeboran meets Sornsueknoi FA Group in Friday's flyweight main event at Lumpinee Stadium, with both fighters hunting the $100,000 contract deal.
O'Malley On Throwing Hat At Drunk Fan During Noche UFC
Sean O'Malley says he threw a balled-up hat at an intoxicated heckler during Tommy McMillen's walkout at Noche UFC 4 in Glendale after two minutes of insults.