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Brunno Ferreira: One Punch Knocks Out Overhyped Aliskerov
Brunno Ferreira says Ikram Aliskerov's hype is overblown and one clean shot will end their UFC Baku main card bout Saturday in Azerbaijan.
Dana White defends Joe Rogan from firing demands: 'Loyalty matters'
UFC CEO Dana White says he has refused calls from wealthy figures demanding he fire longtime commentator Joe Rogan, citing years of unpaid work and loyalty.
PFL San Diego weigh-ins complete: AJ McKee on weight
AJ McKee weighed 145.6 pounds for his Saturday return against Salamat Isbulaev. One fighter missed the bantamweight limit by 1.6 pounds.
Joe Lauzon signs with BKFC, debuts at Fenway Park in August
The 27-fight UFC veteran returns to competition after nearly seven years with a bare-knuckle debut at Boston's Fenway Park on Aug. 29.
UFC Baku betting lock: Sadykhov vs Camilo Under 2.5 Rounds
MMA Mania projects Nazim Sadykhov vs Matheus Camilo to finish early at UFC Baku on Saturday, pointing to the Azerbaijani's 91 percent finish rate.
Matheus Camilo unfazed by Baku crowd ahead of UFC clash with Nazim Sadykhov
Camilo expects the pressure to fall on Sadykhov's shoulders when they meet in front of 10,000 fans at UFC Baku on Saturday, despite fighting in hostile territory.
UFC Freedom 250 draws 34 million global viewers in record U.S. night
UFC Freedom 250 pulled 34 million viewers worldwide and set a new benchmark as the most-watched UFC event in U.S. history, the promotion announced.
Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight belts for retirement fight
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will relinquish his WBA, WBC and IBF titles to pursue one final bout before retiring at 40.
Gervonta Davis stripped to 'champion in recess' by WBA
Gervonta Davis has been named 'champion in recess' by the WBA, clearing Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for the vacant lightweight title.
UFC White House draws 34 million viewers worldwide
The June 14 White House event pulled 34 million global viewers, with Spain and France totals still pending. Justin Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria in the main event.
Ariane Lipski eyes PFL title after turbulent UFC run
Former KSW champion Ariane Lipski believes her best years are ahead after a 6-8 UFC stint marred by nine canceled or postponed bouts.
Ilara Joanne details path from cleaning bathrooms to PFL
Brazilian featherweight Ilara Joanne worked security, pizzerias and janitorial jobs before her PFL San Diego bout against Shannon Clark on June 27.
LIVE: Manuel Torres vs Rafael Fiziev — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Manuel Torres vs Rafael Fiziev at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres. Cards refresh every round.
LIVE: Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres at UFC Baku 2. Cards refresh every round.
TUF 34: Michael Bisping Ordered Hard Sparring After 0-2 Start
Michael Bisping pushed his TUF 34 team into hard sparring days before fights after falling behind 0-2, cast member Xavier Franklin reveals.
Shara Magomedov collar ties Michel Pereira at UFC Baku weigh-ins
Shara Magomedov grabbed Michel Pereira in a collar tie during UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-ins Friday, forcing security to step between the co-main event fighters.
MMA Mania Mailbag: Prates or Prochazka for UFC 1 time travel?
MMA Mania's latest mailbag tackled which modern UFC fighters would dominate the 1993 tournament and who'd struggle. Francis Ngannou got multiple votes for dominance.
Cormier: Tsarukyan Must Get Next UFC Lightweight Title Shot
Daniel Cormier says Arman Tsarukyan has earned the next crack at Justin Gaethje's belt after UFC White House upset. The UFC appears to agree, per Cormier's talk with Dana White.
Shara Bullet grabs Michel Pereira's neck at UFC Baku weigh-in
Shara Magomedov wrapped an arm around Michel Pereira's neck during their ceremonial weigh-in faceoff in Baku, forcing staff to separate both middleweights ahead of Saturday's co-main event.
UFC Baku weigh-in results: All 26 fighters make weight
All 26 fighters hit their marks Friday for UFC Fight Night 280 in Azerbaijan, with Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres both weighing 156 pounds for the main event.