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Rafael Fiziev rips UFC's Meta AI rankings as 'elephant sh*t'
Lightweight Rafael Fiziev called the UFC's new Meta AI ranking system 'elephant sh*t' after his knockout win over Manuel Torres at UFC Baku on Saturday.
Shara Bullet explains UFC Baku comeback over Michel Pereira
Shara Magomedov survived an early knockdown Saturday in Baku to beat Michel Pereira by decision after weathering a first-round storm.
Dustin Poirier reportedly struggling with retirement life
Former lightweight title challenger Dustin Poirier is said to be having difficulty adjusting to life after fighting, MMA Fighting reports.
PFL San Diego Salaries: Headliner Isbulaev Earns Just $10,000
Salamat Isbulaev took home $10,000 for his main event loss to A.J. McKee at PFL San Diego, while McKee earned $100,000, per commission figures released Saturday.
Alex Pereira seminar controversy: organizer blames miscommunication
Joyagear took full responsibility after fans accused Pereira of refusing photos and cutting short a London seminar. The former champion acted on information provided to him, the statement said.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vows faster finish after 8-second KO
UFC Baku's Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, who stopped Julius Walker in eight seconds and earned a $100,000 bonus, says his next fight will be even quicker.
Ikram Aliskerov wants big name opponent for UFC Abu Dhabi
Ikram Aliskerov called for a high-profile opponent at the UFC's October Abu Dhabi card after defeating Brunno Ferreira at UFC Baku.
Jon Jones picks Islam Makhachev over Ian Garry at UFC 330
Jon Jones believes Islam Makhachev's wrestling will carry him past Ian Garry when the welterweight title is on the line at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
A.J. McKee dominates Isbulaev, Carmouche submits Araujo at PFL
A.J. McKee handed Salamat Isbulaev his first career loss via unanimous decision while Liz Carmouche submitted Viviane Araujo in the co-main event Saturday night in California.
Oleksandr Usyk to face Deontay Wilder in retirement fight
Eddie Hearn confirmed Usyk will fight Deontay Wilder in his final bout after vacating his heavyweight titles Friday, per reports.
Conor McGregor calls Justin Gaethje 'woeful' when off form
McGregor dismissed the new UFC lightweight champion as 'OK' at best, saying 'when he's bad, he's atrocious' ahead of his UFC 329 return.
Herb Dean under fire after foul-marred UFC Baku main event
Veteran referee Herb Dean issued warnings instead of point deductions after hair pull and eye poke from Shara Magomedov against Michel Pereira at UFC Baku.
Herb Dean under fire after multiple fouls mar UFC Baku
Veteran referee Herb Dean failed to deduct points despite blatant fouls in Shara Magomedov's decision win over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku on June 27.
Brian Ortega reflects on UFC Shanghai scare that ended featherweight run
Ortega passed out during his weight cut in China and woke up in an emergency room, forcing his featherweight departure after fighting at 145 pounds since age 15.
Rafael Fiziev credits Justin Gaethje win for restoring belief
Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres at UFC Baku after watching Gaethje's UFC Freedom 250 title victory sparked his self-belief ahead of the main event.
UFC Baku fighter predicted first-punch KO, got sparked in 8 seconds
Julius Walker told an interviewer he'd decapitate Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev with his opening jab. Instead, Yakhyaev knocked him out with the first punch he threw.
UFC Baku results: Fiziev stops Torres, biggest winners and losers
Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick at UFC Baku, ending a brutal 1-4 slide. Asu Almabayev pulled off a rare Suloev stretch.
Paddy Pimblett vs Benoît Saint Denis (Recap Pending)
Paddy Pimblett (23-4-0) faces Benoît Saint Denis (17-3-0 (1 NC)) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway (Recap Pending)
Conor McGregor (22-6-0) faces Max Holloway (27-9-0) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
McGregor Unveils Custom 'Money' Shorts
Conor McGregor is two weeks from his return — and he has already told you what this fight is about before throwing a single punch.