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Buckley Calls Out Holloway And Volkov Over N-Word Use
Joaquin Buckley expanded his criticism to Max Holloway and Alexander Volkov after confronting Sean Strickland over racial slur usage.

Borralho Reveals Broken Rib Before De Ridder Win
Caio Borralho fought Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 with a broken rib and did not disclose the injury to the UFC. The middleweight won by decision before surgery.

Galvao Says Rules Changed After Accepting Palhares Rematch
Andre Galvao says ACBJJ 23 altered fight parameters after he agreed to face Rousimar Palhares on Nov. 13, adding body strikes to the grappling match.
Bashi Credits Camp Drills After 67-Second UFC Finish
Austin Bashi needed just 67 seconds to choke out Carlos Calderon at UFC Vegas 124, crediting daily training drills for the featherweight finish.
Aliev Attacked With Chairs After Turkey Win
Mourad Aliev was hit with fists and chairs after his WBC Silver title win in Istanbul sparked a ring-storming brawl seconds after the final bell.
Walker On Leaving Engineering For UFC Glory
Johnny Walker told UFC media he dropped out of chemical engineering after six months to pursue fighting. The Brazilian heavyweight stopped Waldo Cortes-Acosta in round three at UFC Vegas 124.
Smith Says He's Not Close To Prime After 60-Second Finish
Elijah Smith stopped Davey Grant in 60 seconds at UFC Vegas 124 and told UFC News he has plenty of room to improve at just 24 years old.

Chimaev Rejects Strickland Loss, Claims Real Champion Status
Khamzat Chimaev refuses to accept his UFC 328 split decision defeat to Sean Strickland, insisting he remains the legitimate middleweight champion.
Walker Says Volkov Deserves Title Shot Now
Johnny Walker told reporters at UFC Vegas 124 that Alexander Volkov has earned a heavyweight title opportunity after his recent run of dominant performances.
Walker Volunteers For UFC 334 Backup Role
Johnny Walker says he's ready to step in on seven days' notice as backup for the UFC 334 heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit in New York.
Denzel Bentley beats Shane Mosley Jr by UD on 8 November 2026
Denzel Bentley defeated Shane Mosley Jr by UD on 8 November 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.

Trump Confuses Two Dana Whites Over Press Secretary Job
White House insiders say Trump mixed up UFC CEO Dana White with former Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White when floating the press secretary role Saturday.
Topuria On TUF Coaching Role Opposite Pimblett
Ilia Topuria says the UFC has not approached him about coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite Paddy Pimblett, though rumors have circulated for weeks.
Suarez Calls Out Dern After Vegas 124 Win
Tatiana Suarez wants a second crack at UFC strawweight gold after beating Virna Jandiroba, with champion Mackenzie Dern her preferred next opponent.
Khelif Confirms Paris Ring Return After Olympic Gold
Olympic champion Imane Khelif will fight in Paris next month, two years after winning gold in the French capital amid heavy international scrutiny.
RIZIN 55: Laramie Takes Flyweight Title In Japan
Canadian Tony Laramie dethroned flyweight champion Makoto Takahashi by split decision at RIZIN 55 in Chiba, with Yrysbek Tilenov earning a bantamweight title shot.
Laramie Becomes First Non-Japanese Rizin Flyweight Champion
Tony Laramie made Rizin history with a bloody split decision over Makoto Takahashi at Rizin 55, becoming the promotion's first non-Japanese flyweight champion.

Walker On Cortes-Acosta Knockout: 'Street Fight'
Johnny Walker said his third-round finish of Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124 wasn't textbook technique but instinct from outside the rulebook.

McGregor Demands Holloway Trilogy After UFC 329 Injury
Conor McGregor insists Max Holloway refused to engage at UFC 329, calling for an immediate trilogy bout after his ACL injury ended their rematch in the first round.
Johnny Walker's New Chin Stuns At Heavyweight
Johnny Walker survived heavy shots from Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 124, proving his move to heavyweight has fixed his durability issues and revived his career.