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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.
Cormier Tells Nurmagomedov Time For Legacy Over Money
Daniel Cormier challenged Usman Nurmagomedov to prove himself against UFC's elite after the unbeaten lightweight called top-ranked fighters 'bums' at UFC 330.
UFC 331 Card Confirmed
UFC 331 takes place on September 19th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, headlined by a flyweight title rematch between champion Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja (27-6).
Crawford's Legacy Grows In Retirement
Conor Benn has backed Terence Crawford to beat Oscar De La Hoya in his prime — and extended that verdict to Floyd Mayweather, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker and Roberto Duran for good measure.
Shields Confirms Price Next After Sixth-Round Stoppage
Claressa Shields wants Lauren Price in December or January after knocking out Kaye Scott on Saturday. Both camps have agreed on all points, per her promoter.
Cyborg Reveals What Drives Her Before Final Fight
Cris Cyborg says proving women's MMA could be as exciting as men's fights has been her career's driving force ahead of her Aug. 22 retirement bout at PFL Tampa.
Makhachev Baffled by Garry's Conduct At UFC 330
Islam Makhachev made UFC history at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, extending his win streak to 17 consecutive victories with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry to retain the welterweight title.
White Urges Joshua And Fury To Get The Fight Done
Dana White has weighed in on the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury standoff — and kept it simple.
Shields Stops Scott In Six
Claressa Shields is a unified middleweight champion again, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on August 15th to claim the WBA and WBC titles.
On this day — Conor McGregor beat Max Holloway 13 years ago
On 17 August 2013, Conor McGregor defeated Max Holloway by UD at UFC Fight Night. The story of the fight, 13 years on.
Dern Names Three Challengers After UFC 330 Defense
Mackenzie Dern floated Tatiana Suarez, Weili Zhang and Lupita Godinez as potential opponents after defending her strawweight title at UFC 330.
Fernando Credits Wife After Nearly Quitting MMA
Lucas Fernando credited his wife for talking him out of retirement after he lost on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023. He debuted with a third-round finish at UFC 330.
Magny Closes In On Miller's All-Time UFC Wins Record
Neil Magny moved within three wins of Jim Miller's UFC record with his second-round stoppage at UFC 330, tying Charles Oliveira for second place with 25 Octagon victories.
Makhachev Names Prates As Most Deserving Challenger
Islam Makhachev says Carlos Prates has earned the next welterweight title shot after beating Ian Garry at UFC 330, citing the Brazilian's recent activity over Rakhmonov and Morales.
Njokuani Blasts Commission Over UFC 330 Scale Error
Chidi Njokuani says he made weight backstage at UFC 330 before a faulty official scale forced him to step on twice, threatening the commission official over the mix-up.
Turner Reveals How He Overcame Fear Of Hurting Opponents
Jalin Turner says he no longer struggles with the mental burden of injuring opponents after realizing they share his love for the sport, per Full Send MMA.
Robertson's Coach Thomas Announces Retirement After UFC 330 Loss
Din Thomas retired from cornering fighters on the UFC 330 post-fight show, hours after Gillian Robertson lost her title shot to Mackenzie Dern in Philadelphia.
White On Fury-Joshua: Two Guys Have To Want To Fight
Dana White questioned whether Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua actually want to fight each other after the UFC 330 presser, calling the bout a decade overdue.
White Questions If Makhachev's UFC Record Ever Falls
Dana White said Islam Makhachev's 17-fight winning streak may never be broken after the champion defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 Saturday night.
Romero Defends Against Lopez In Welterweight Clash
Rolly Romero puts his WBA welterweight belt on the line against Teofimo Lopez on August 22 in Las Vegas. The card airs on Amazon Prime and DAZN PPV at $79.99.