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Shaidullaev Signs Two-Year MVP Deal After Super Rizin Win
Undefeated featherweight Rajabali Shaidullaev has agreed to a two-year deal with MVP starting in January, Ariel Helwani reports. The 20-0 champ defends his Rizin title on New Year's Eve first.
Strickland Rips Gaethje's Trump Support After Convention
Sean Strickland questioned Justin Gaethje's appearance at the Republican midterm convention, citing unfulfilled promises on deportation, wars, and spending.
Jake Paul Teams With ESPN On TUF-Style Reality Show
Jake Paul is producing a new fighter reality competition with ESPN that blends survival challenges with mixed martial arts, per MMA Mania.
Makhachev Fires Back At Rakhmonov Over Title Claims
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev responded to Shavkat Rakhmonov's complaints about being overlooked for a title shot, questioning whether he should wait 1.5 years for the injured contender.
Khasan Magomedsharipov Faces Borics At PFL Dubai
Khasan Magomedsharipov puts his 11-0 record on the line against Adam Borics in a featherweight clash at PFL Dubai on November 14.
White Reveals Why UFC Released Michael Page
Dana White says UFC matchmakers decided not to re-sign Michael Page after his 5-1 run, citing a lack of exciting fights despite the welterweight's four-fight win streak.
White Separates Garcia And Benn After Heated Faceoff
Dana White stepped between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn during their final faceoff in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's WBC welterweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena.
Rahiki Dismisses McMillen's Record Ahead Of Noche UFC 4
Marwan Rahiki says Tommy McMillen's 252-strike performance means nothing ahead of their Noche UFC 4 clash Saturday in Glendale.
Garcia Tells Benn He Won't Last Five Rounds
Ryan Garcia predicts a stoppage inside five rounds when he defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Saturday in Las Vegas.
White Ready To Walk From Fury-Joshua Over Hearn
Dana White says he's close to abandoning Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua negotiations, blaming Eddie Hearn for stalling the heavyweight blockbuster.
Cruz Advances Ali Revival Act Next Week
Senator Ted Cruz's commerce committee will mark up the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act next week, moving the bipartisan boxing legislation toward a Senate floor vote.
Wakamatsu Views Van Rooyen As Opening Move In Title Run
Yuya Wakamatsu fights Willie van Rooyen at ONE SAMURAI 3 on Saturday, viewing the bout as the first step toward reclaiming his ONE flyweight championship from Avazbek Kholmirzaev.
Moreno Admits He Became Own Worst Enemy During Skid
Brandon Moreno says mental struggles fueled his two-fight slide ahead of his Noche UFC 4 co-main event against Joseph Morales on Saturday in Glendale.
Klose Plans To Make It Dirty Against Gantt At Noche UFC
Drakkar Klose returns from shoulder surgery to face Tommy Gantt at Noche UFC in Phoenix, predicting a third-round finish and calling for a Beneil Dariush rematch.
Rajabali Shaidullaev beats A.J. McKee by UD at Super Rizin 5
Rajabali Shaidullaev defeated A.J. McKee by UD at Super Rizin 5. Full result, reaction and what's next.
VICE TV Releases Baroni Documentary Episode
VICE TV's Dark Side of the Cage dropped its Phil Baroni episode this week, covering the former UFC knockout artist's rise and the murder charge he now faces in Mexico.
Shaydullaev Defeats McKee, Signs With MVP
Razhabali Shaydullaev beat A.J. McKee by unanimous decision at Super RIZIN 5, claiming dual titles before reportedly signing a two-year MVP deal starting January 2027.
Cortes-Acosta Rips Aspinall Over Extended Layoff
Waldo Cortes-Acosta questioned Tom Aspinall's willingness to fight during his extended absence from the Octagon, calling the heavyweight champion's lengthy recovery into doubt.
Nadaka Opens Kickboxing Career With 41-Fight Streak
Reigning ONE atomweight Muay Thai champion Nadaka makes his professional kickboxing debut Saturday at ONE SAMURAI 3 with a 41-fight unbeaten streak on the line.
Costa Reveals UFC Denied His Release Request
Paulo Costa says the UFC rejected his release request amid ongoing inactivity, telling him he must complete at least one more fight on his contract.