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Tsarukyan Claims Oliveira Used Teammate's Death To Duck Rematch
Arman Tsarukyan accused Charles Oliveira of using Allan Nascimento's death as an excuse to avoid their UFC 331 rematch, claiming Oliveira returned to training days later.
Smith Pleads Not Guilty On Felony Charges
Anthony Smith entered a not guilty plea on four felony counts from a July domestic incident. His next court appearance is set for Sept. 21.
Shields On Price, Marshall, And Heavyweight Return
Claressa Shields holds WBA and WBC middleweight titles after stopping Kaye Scott. Ring Magazine reports Price, Thibeault, and Marshall rematch are all in play for 2026-27.
Dern Scolds Thomas Over UFC 330 Corner Split
Mackenzie Dern criticized Din Thomas for publicly retiring from Gillian Robertson's corner after UFC 330, calling the timing poor etiquette.
Makhachev Dismisses Morales As Top Contender After UFC 330
Islam Makhachev says Michael Morales needs more activity before earning a welterweight title shot, naming Carlos Prates as the most deserving challenger after UFC 330.
Power Slap Star Manu Enters Sumo Tournament
Makini Manu, the No. 1-ranked Power Slap super heavyweight, will make his professional sumo debut at a 12-man tournament in Santa Cruz on Sept. 26.
Prates Warns Makhachev After UFC 330: 'I Will Knock You Out'
Carlos Prates told Islam Makhachev he will bring the welterweight belt to Brazil after watching the champion break Anderson Silva's win streak record at UFC 330.
Din Thomas Apologizes To Robertson After UFC 330
Former UFC lightweight Din Thomas apologized to Gillian Robertson after retiring mid-corner at UFC 330, calling his timing 'despicable' and 'irresponsible.'
Ditcheva Holds P4P Spot After Latest Win
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva stayed undefeated and retained her position in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings after her latest performance.
Holloway On Makhachev's Two-Belt Display At UFC 330
Max Holloway questioned Islam Makhachev's decision to carry two championship belts at UFC 330 despite relinquishing his lightweight title earlier this year.
Makhachev Chases History At UFC 330 Amid Win Streak
Islam Makhachev targets the UFC's all-time consecutive win record at UFC 330. The lightweight champion sits among the elite with his unbeaten run.
Makhachev Eyes Prates As Odds Drop For Next Defense
Islam Makhachev is favored over both Carlos Prates and Michael Morales in early betting lines for potential welterweight title defenses later this year.
UFC Sacramento Card Set For Golden 1 Center
Anthony Hernandez meets Gregory Rodrigues atop the Aug. 22 card at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Serghei Spivac and Vitor Petrino headline the co-main slot.
Strickland Fires At Thomas After Corner Retirement
Sean Strickland criticized Din Thomas for announcing his retirement from cornering fighters immediately after Gillian Robertson's UFC 330 title loss to Mackenzie Dern.
Pacheco Calls Out Munguia For WBA Super Middleweight Title
Diego Pacheco says his learning stage is over and he wants WBA super middleweight champion Jaime Munguia next, despite promoter Eddie Hearn's push for more seasoning fights.
White On Mir's Goals Beyond UFC Championship
Dana White praised Bella Mir ahead of her Contender Series debut, calling her an "absolute freak of nature" with ambitions spanning UFC, Zuffa Boxing, Olympics, and BJJ.
Shields Pursues Price After Weekend TKO
Claressa Shields' team is pushing to finalize a showdown with Lauren Price after the American stopped Kaye Scott in six rounds Saturday night in Atlanta.
Hardy On Makhachev's Welterweight Future
Dan Hardy says Islam Makhachev must adjust his approach after the UFC 330 grind with Ian Machado Garry revealed the size challenge awaiting at 170 pounds.
Din Thomas Retires From Cornering After Robertson Loss
Din Thomas announced his retirement from cornering fighters immediately after Gillian Robertson's UFC 330 title loss, drawing widespread criticism from Sean Strickland and Jon Anik.
Prichard Colon Dies At 33 After 11-Year Battle
Prichard Colon, who lived in a vegetative state since suffering a brain hemorrhage in a 2015 fight with Terrell Williams, has died at 33, his father confirmed.