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MMA Rankings: Kape Cracks Top Five at Flyweight After UFC 327
Manel Kape moved into the top five at flyweight following his UFC 327 knockout, while heavyweight and light heavyweight see minor shuffles across promotions.
MMA Mania opens Tuesday open thread for June 23, 2026
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards hosts Tuesday's community discussion thread, highlighting Alex Pereira retirement tease and Paddy Pimblett's submission promise.
Paddy Pimblett blames eye gouges, low blows for Gaethje loss
Pimblett claims fouls altered his January title fight with Gaethje, who just won the undisputed lightweight belt. The Scouser faces Benoit Saint Denis on July 11.
Meta UFC rankings use math model, not A.I., officials say
UFC representatives clarified the new Meta UFC ranking system relies on a mathematical formula, not artificial intelligence, despite prior comments from Dana White.
Dricus Du Plessis blasts Kamaru Usman for delaying contract
Du Plessis says UFC told him they 'finally convinced' Usman to sign for their July 18 Fight Night headliner after months of negotiations.
Poirier Arrested For Public Drunkenness
Dustin Poirier has been arrested for public drunkenness.
Pereira's UFC Future In Doubt
Alex Pereira is considering walking away from the sport.
Colby Covington mocks Dustin Poirier after Georgia arrest
Colby Covington took aim at Dustin Poirier following the former UFC title challenger's arrest in Georgia on public intoxication charges this week.
Gaethje refuses Tsarukyan truck gift after UFC White House win
Justin Gaethje rejected Arman Tsarukyan's offer of a new truck following his UFC White House championship win, prompting an expletive-laced response from the lightweight contender.
Bo Nickal books Aug. 2026 RAF return vs. NCAA champ McEnelly
UFC middleweight Bo Nickal will face 2026 NCAA champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland, just weeks after his UFC Freedom 250 knockout win.
Dustin Poirier mugshot released after public drunk arrest
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was booked Sunday on a misdemeanor public drunk charge in Georgia and released hours later.
Matt Brown: Michael Chandler doesn't belong in UFC after latest loss
Former welterweight Matt Brown says Chandler should be cut or retire after dropping to 2-6 in the promotion following his knockout loss at UFC White House.
UFC launches Meta rankings system, ending media voting era
The UFC replaced its media-voted rankings with a Meta-powered algorithm on Monday, with CEO Dana White calling the previous system flawed.
Bia Mesquita calls out Ailin Perez after UFC Vegas 119 win
Undefeated bantamweight Bia Mesquita wants a ranked fight with Ailin Perez, telling the twerking contender "this is not a place for you to shake your ass."
Bo Nickal faces NCAA champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 in August
Bo Nickal returns to wrestling against 2026 NCAA champion Max McEnelly on Aug. 22 in Cleveland at RAF 12, his first mat appearance since last summer.
BKFC 92 at Fenway Park: Stewart vs. Gigliotti set for Aug. 29
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will stage its first event at Boston's Fenway Park on Aug. 29, with featherweight champ Kai Stewart defending against Harry Gigliotti.
BKFC 92 heads to Fenway Park for bare-knuckle debut
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will stage its first Massachusetts event at the Red Sox's home ballpark on Aug. 29, with a featherweight title fight topping the card.
Dana White says UFC White House drew 17M viewers, global total coming
UFC boss Dana White revealed the White House card pulled 17 million viewers on Paramount+, with full global figures expected next week.
Andre Fili questions Herb Dean over alleged illegal elbows at UFC Vegas 119
Andre Fili told referee Herb Dean he took illegal elbows to the back of the head during his UFC Fight Night 279 loss, prompting a replay review with commission officials.
UFC unveils Meta UFC Rankings to replace media panel
The UFC will transition to an automated ranking system built with Meta starting June 22, 2026, ending the traditional media voting panel.