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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.
White: Parnasse Had Third-Biggest UFC Debut Ever
Dana White revealed that Salahdine Parnasse's first-round finish of Dan Hooker in Paris generated the third-largest social media response of any UFC newcomer, trailing only Paddy Pimblett and Raul Rosas Jr.
Benn Confirms Final 147 Fight Before Garcia Clash
Conor Benn says his Sept. 13 title shot against Ryan Garcia will be his last at welterweight after a brutal camp drop to 147 pounds.
Garry Backs Prates To Defeat Makhachev
Ian Machado Garry says Carlos Prates has the tools to dethrone lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, despite his own recent loss to the titleholder.
Which UFC Fighter Would You Want To Hang Out With?
MMA Mania posed the question in its daily open thread on September 9, sparking debate among fans about which fighter makes the best company outside the cage.
Garcia On Benn: 'Getting Paid To Beat Up A Beginner'
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia says Conor Benn is out of his depth ahead of their title fight this weekend, predicting a stoppage inside five rounds.
Schaub On UFC 332 Main Event: 'Worst In MMA History'
Brendan Schaub blasted the Silva-Wang title fight set for Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City, calling the matchup a disservice to fans and questioning Wang's credentials.
Aoki Returns To RIZIN Seeking Closure After Decade
Shinya Aoki faces Mikuru Asakura at Super RIZIN 5 on Thursday, ending a 10-year absence from Japanese MMA. The 43-year-old views the bout as unfinished business.
Garcia No-Show For First Benn Face-Off
Ryan Garcia failed to attend a scheduled face-off with Conor Benn in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with Benn accusing the American of dodging the confrontation.
Page Reacts To UFC Release With Mocking Post
Michael 'Venom' Page responded to his UFC departure with a joke after Dana White confirmed the promotion would not re-sign the 6-1 welterweight.
Khan Urges Promoters To Stage Fury vs Joshua In London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren to bring Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua to London instead of Madison Square Garden, offering 100,000-capacity venue support.
McCracken On Joshua's Fury Fight Negotiations
Robert McCracken, Anthony Joshua's former trainer, says the heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury will likely happen despite prolonged negotiations and Fury's recent frustration.
White Confirms Heavyweight Division Rolling Without Aspinall
Dana White said the UFC heavyweight division will keep moving forward while champion Tom Aspinall remains sidelined with eye injuries from October's Gane fight.
Nelson Reveals His Pick For Boxing's Greatest Round
Former cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson joined BBC Radio 5 Live's Boxing Board to debate the sport's most unforgettable three minutes across four distinct categories.
White Confirms Page Will Not Return To UFC
Dana White confirmed Tuesday that Michael Page will not be re-signed after his contract expired following UFC Paris. The welterweight won five of six Octagon bouts but drew criticism for low output.
Grasso Opens As Underdog At Noche UFC 4
Former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso sits at +205 against Manon Fiorot at Noche UFC 4, while Yousri Belgaroui is the heaviest favorite on the Sept. 12 card at -850.
Delgado Visualizes Spectacular Silva Finish At Noche UFC 4
Jose Delgado says he can see his Noche UFC 4 finish of Jean Silva without closing his eyes. The featherweight headlines Sept. 12 in Glendale on short notice.
Williams Ready To Test Soldic's Hype At UFC 332
Kalinn Williams will welcome former KSW champion Roberto Soldic to the UFC on Oct. 3, telling MMA Junkie he fears no man despite his opponent's dangerous reputation.