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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.
UFC rolls out Meta AI rankings after years of complaints
The promotion officially launched its Meta-powered rankings system Monday, replacing the traditional media panel after years of criticism from Dana White and fighters.
Paddy Pimblett: Benoit Saint Denis won't shoot at UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett believes Benoit Saint Denis will abandon his wrestling game at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, citing the threat of submission.
BKFC books Fenway Park for first-ever Massachusetts bare-knuckle event
Bare-knuckle promotion BKFC will stage its first Massachusetts show at Fenway Park on Aug. 29, with featherweight champion Kai Stewart defending against Boston native Harry Gigliotti.
Georges St-Pierre: Conor McGregor must embrace 'hell zone' for UFC 329
Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre says Conor McGregor needs to surrender control to his coaches and endure brutal training camps if he wants to succeed at UFC 329 on July 11.
Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness in Georgia
Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday in Georgia and released the same night, according to TMZ and MMA Fighting.
Alex Pereira teases retirement over Herb Dean controversy
Former two-division champion Alex Pereira said he's 'afraid' to return to the Octagon following back-of-the-head strikes absorbed during his loss to Ciryl Gane.
Ian Garry vows to beat Islam Makhachev in wrestling realm
Garry says he wants Makhachev to take him down at UFC 330 so he can prove he can beat the champion in grappling exchanges and end his win streak.
Carlos Prates back in training, teases 'UFC Champion' season
Carlos Prates returned to training Sunday after six weeks off, posting cryptic images that hint at a title shot following his knockout of Jack Della Maddalena.
Shara Bullet surprised Strickland became UFC champion
Sharabutdin Magomedov told Red Corner MMA he's always surprised when fighters like Sean Strickland win titles, calling the champ's sparring imitation of his style "pale."
MMA Mania opens mailbag for UFC Vegas 119, Baku questions
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag ahead of UFC Vegas 119 and UFC Baku, with answers set to drop Friday.
Pedro Rizzo: Reach loss biggest problem for Pereira at heavyweight
Former UFC title challenger Pedro Rizzo says Alex Pereira's loss of reach advantage at heavyweight was the primary factor in his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
Sharabutdin Magomedov slams Michel Pereira as 'hypocrite'
Middleweight contender Sharabutdin Magomedov called Michel Pereira a 'hypocrite' over his past support of Israel ahead of their UFC Baku clash Saturday.
Alexander Volkanovski open to Justin Gaethje lightweight bout
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says he would accept a lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje if offered, though he believes Arman Tsarukyan deserves the next shot.
Jon Jones retirement one year later: UFC heavyweight morale check
A year after Jon Jones walked away, the UFC heavyweight division has endured eye pokes, surgeries, and false hope — but Alex Pereira's arrival offers a pulse.
Islam Makhachev's Dagestan phrase now used by PSG, Anthony Joshua
The UFC lightweight champion's 'send 2-3 years Dagestan' line has spread beyond MMA, with Novak Djokovic and Anthony Joshua both invoking it recently.
UFC Baku fight card: Fiziev vs. Torres date, start time
UFC heads to Azerbaijan on June 27 with Rafael Fiziev facing Manuel Torres in the lightweight main event. Prelims start at noon ET on Paramount+.
MMA Mania hosts Monday open thread for fight fans
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards posted the site's daily open thread for Monday, June 22, inviting readers to discuss off-topic matters alongside combat sports news.
UFC heavyweight division stuck in limbo year after Jones exit
Jon Jones walked away 12 months ago. The heavyweight title picture remains as muddled as ever, with no clear path forward for top contenders.
Dakota Ditcheva says Ronda Rousey comment ended her admiration
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva says one remark about Khamzat Chimaev turned her former hero into a disappointment ahead of her July comeback.