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MVP guarantees $40,000 minimum purse for Netflix card fighters
MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian confirmed every fighter on the promotion's Netflix event will earn at least $40,000 guaranteed, with no show-win split structure.
Dana White asks Trump to reverse gambling tax provision
UFC president Dana White wrote to President Trump requesting he lobby Congress to reverse a 90% gambling loss deduction cap, arguing the law discourages legal betting.

Inoue's Father Pushes Retirement After Nakatani Win
Shingo Inoue told Yahoo! Japan News his son should retire as an undefeated legend, though Naoya is in preliminary talks to face Jesse Rodriguez in January.
Sean O'Malley rips UFC White House fight kits: 'Mine were ugly'
Former bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley did not hold back when asked about the UFC's special White House gear, calling his own kit flat-out ugly.

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley next fight options analyzed
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed a rematch clause exists between Dubois and Wardley, while Moses Itauma looms as WBO mandatory challenger following Saturday's Manchester war.

Dubois and Wardley next fights: Itauma, Usyk, rematch in play
Daniel Dubois could face Moses Itauma as WBO mandatory or an immediate Wardley rematch. Usyk has expressed interest in the winner after his Rico Verhoeven bout.
Dubois next fight: Itauma mandatory looms after Wardley war
Daniel Dubois faces Moses Itauma as WBO mandatory or a contracted Fabio Wardley rematch after their Manchester slugfest, writes Declan Taylor for The Ring.
Joe Pyfer vents frustration over UFC 330 Philadelphia snub
Middleweight contender Joe Pyfer says he won't take a slot on UFC 330 in Philadelphia unless the promotion gives him the main event spot.
Dubois faces Itauma mandatory as Wardley weighs rematch options
Daniel Dubois likely faces Moses Itauma next after the 21-year-old is set to be named WBO mandatory challenger, though a contracted rematch with Fabio Wardley complicates matters.
Daniel Dubois faces Wardley rematch before Itauma collision
Daniel Dubois may be forced into a late-2026 rematch with Fabio Wardley before a future showdown with WBO No. 1 contender Moses Itauma, promoter Frank Warren says.
TKO signs Arizona deal for seven UFC and Zuffa Boxing events
TKO Group Holdings will stage seven events over three years in Arizona, including UFC and Zuffa Boxing cards, as part of a multi-year partnership with state alliance.

Fury questions Joshua's chin after Dubois demolishes Wardley
Tyson Fury pointed to Daniel Dubois' four knockdowns of Anthony Joshua as evidence of suspect punch resistance, noting Dubois never floored Miller, Hrgovic, Usyk or Wardley.

Ronda Rousey reveals personal beef with UFC exec Hunter Campbell
Rousey says the UFC executive tried to get her and Gina Carano to devalue themselves based on age during contract talks.
Joe Pyfer demands main event slot for UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Middleweight Joe Pyfer says he won't accept a slot on UFC 330 in Philadelphia unless he headlines the card in his hometown.
Matchroom Sport Sells Minority Stake to Bruin Capital
Bruin Capital has taken a minority equity stake in Matchroom Sport, with the Hearn family retaining majority ownership and Eddie Hearn continuing as Group Chairman.
Bobby Green targets Renato Moicano after UFC 328 victory
Bobby Green called out Renato Moicano in his post-fight interview at UFC 328, promising to deliver a 'grandpa ass whooping' to the Brazilian lightweight.
Thomas Gerbasi posthumously inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC's Editorial Director for over two decades, enters the Hall of Fame Contributor Wing posthumously for shaping the promotion's history.

Strickland next fight: Imavov likely after Chimaev win at UFC 328
Sean Strickland retained his middleweight title over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, but the challenger is reportedly eyeing a move to light heavyweight instead of a rematch.

Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov next as Chimaev eyes 205
Strickland retained his middleweight title at UFC 328 in a split decision over Chimaev, who told Dana White he's moving to light heavyweight. Imavov now stands as the clear No. 1 contender.
UFC unveils Freedom 250 belt for White House championship event
President Trump showed off a custom UFC belt at the Oval Office alongside renderings for a June championship event at the White House.