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Makhachev Targets UFC Return Before Ramadan 2027
Islam Makhachev wants to defend his welterweight title before Ramadan begins in February 2027, but spine issues discovered after UFC 330 could complicate the timeline.
Opetaia Calls Out Benavidez Ahead Of Mikaelian Fight
Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia challenged David Benavidez to name a date for their fight, per ESPN, as he prepares to face Noel Mikaelian.
Soldic On Wasting Prime Years In ONE Championship
Roberto Soldic says he doesn't regret his four-year ONE Championship stint that saw him fight just three times before his UFC 332 debut against Khaos Williams on Oct. 3.
Makhachev On Nurmagomedov's PFL Exit
Islam Makhachev gave Usman Nurmagomedov a 90 percent chance of signing with the UFC after contract talks with the PFL stalled out following a rejected $2 million offer.
Benn On Garcia's Speed And Brutal Cut To 155
Conor Benn says Ryan Garcia's hand speed poses his biggest challenge when the pair meet at 155 pounds, a brutal limit for both welterweights.
Nadaka Risks 41-Fight Streak In ONE Kickboxing Debut
ONE atomweight Muay Thai champion Nadaka puts his 41-fight winning streak on the line when he makes his promotional kickboxing debut against Har Ling Om at ONE SAMURAI 3 in Yokohama on Sept. 12.
Wint Gets Second UFC Fight In 43 Days At UFC 332
UFC heavyweight Anthony Wint will face Lucas Armand at UFC 332 on April 26, just 43 days after his promotional debut submission win over Terrance Chatman in Sacramento.
How Tiger Mask Created Japanese MMA
Satoru Sayama left NJPW at the peak of Tiger Mask mania in 1985 to launch a new martial art that would become Shooto and spawn PRIDE, Pancrase, and RINGS.
Satoshi On RIZIN-PFL Partnership Opening Dream Fights
Former RIZIN lightweight champion Roberto Satoshi says the promotion's co-promotion with PFL and MVP could lead to dream matchups in North America, possibly against Usman Nurmagomedov or Paul Hughes.
White On Fury-Joshua Talks Collapsing Again
Dana White says he's been saying the same thing since Bournemouth after Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua negotiations hit another wall over venue disputes.
Gaethje Doubts Tsarukyan's Back Injury Story
Justin Gaethje believes Arman Tsarukyan missed UFC 311 due to weight-cutting issues, not a back injury, as the lightweight contender claimed hours before weigh-ins.
King Green Reveals He's Homeless Despite Owning Nine Houses
UFC lightweight King Green says he's living out of his car because all nine of his properties are occupied by friends. The 31-fight veteran banks bonuses but struggles with people targeting his wealth.
Gaethje Reveals Why Topuria Was Easy To Predict
Justin Gaethje broke down Ilia Topuria's footwork patterns after stopping him in round four at UFC White House, saying the featherweight champ never changed rhythm.
White Praises Parnasse's Holloway Callout After UFC Paris Win
Dana White called Salahdine Parnasse's Max Holloway callout 'pretty crazy' after the French-Moroccan lightweight stopped Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event.
Ismael Laguna, Two-Time Champ And Hall Of Famer, Dies At 83
Ismael Laguna, a two-time world lightweight champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, passed away Tuesday at 83.
Paul Tells Page To Join MVP MMA After UFC Exit
Jake Paul has made his pitch to Michael Page after the UFC chose not to re-sign the former Bellator fighter following his Paris win over Ruziboev.
Chairez Questions McMillen's Noche UFC 4 Main Card Spot
Edgar Chairez told MMA Junkie he's frustrated that Tommy McMillen landed on the Noche UFC 4 main card while he fights on the prelims Saturday in Phoenix.
Cortes-Acosta On Blaydes At Noche UFC 4
Waldo Cortes-Acosta enters as a -200 favourite over Curtis Blaydes in Saturday's heavyweight co-main event, with the winner positioning for a title eliminator.
Pimblett On His Next UFC Fight After BSD Win
Paddy Pimblett says no opponent has been locked in yet for his next outing, but December is the target. He named Tsarukyan, Gaethje, Oliveira, and Ruffy as possibilities.
Zuffa Rejects Don King's Cease And Desist Over Opetaia Fight
Dana White says Jai Opetaia will fight Noel Mikaelian this weekend despite promoter Don King's legal objections to the Zuffa cruiserweight bout.