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Hooker On Topuria Avoiding Nurmagomedov Bout
Dan Hooker told Submission Radio that Ilia Topuria would never risk fighting unranked Usman Nurmagomedov ahead of his Paris bout with Salahdine Parnasse.
Nurmagomedov Bought Yan's Limited-Edition BMW X5
Usman Nurmagomedov once purchased a rare BMW X5 from Petr Yan, one of only 12 in Russia in that specific color, the UFC bantamweight champion revealed.
Allen Taps Gasanov With Heel Hook At ACBJJ 22
UFC middleweight Brendan Allen defended his ACBJJ All-Stars title with a slick heel hook finish over newly signed UFC fighter Magomedrasul Gasanov in Istanbul.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Beats UFC Featherweight In Return
Zabit Magomedsharipov defeated Youssef Zalal by decision at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul, his first competition since retiring from MMA in 2022 after seven years away.
O'Malley On Song's Title Path After Nurmagomedov KO
Sean O'Malley says Yadong Song should challenge Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC bantamweight title if the Georgian beats Petr Yan at UFC 333 in October.
Liu Ce And Bilal Hasan Earn A+ Grades In UFC Shanghai Debuts
Decorated kickboxer Liu Ce and undefeated prospect Bilal Hasan both earned knockout victories and perfect grades in their first Octagon appearances at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
Makhachev Rallies Around Nurmagomedov After Song KO
Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad backed Umar Nurmagomedov after Yadong Song knocked him out in the second round at UFC Shanghai on Saturday.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Defeats Zalal At ACBJJ 22
Former UFC contender Zabit Magomedsharipov won his first competitive match since 2019, edging Youssef Zalal by decision at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul on Sunday.
Danis On Perry's Upset Loss To Jenkins
Dillon Danis delivered a blunt two-word reaction after Mike Perry lost via first-round TKO to Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1 on August 30.
Itauma On Hrgovic Loss After Scary Exit
Moses Itauma addressed his first pro loss and hospital exit after Filip Hrgovic stopped him in the ninth round for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at The O2 Arena.
Taylor's Retirement Promo Narrated By Keoghan
Matchroom released an emotional promo for Katie Taylor's September 5 farewell fight at Croke Park, narrated by BAFTA winner Barry Keoghan.
Gaethje Confirms Extended Layoff With Hand Injury
Justin Gaethje told Sports Illustrated his hands remain too damaged to punch, ruling out a 2026 return. The UFC lightweight champion last fought in June.
Usman Nurmagomedov Fires Back After UFC Shanghai Cage Incident
PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov defended jumping into the cage after brother Umar's knockout loss to Song Yadong, calling critics "mean-spirited, petty, and envious."
Hrgovic On Everyone Picking Itauma: 'I Make Them Wrong'
Filip Hrgovic had no issue with being the underdog against Moses Itauma. The Croatian stopped the prospect at The O2 to win the IBF heavyweight title Saturday.
Katie Taylor Says Goodbye At Croke Park
Katie Taylor headlines her long-awaited farewell show at Croke Park on Saturday, facing Flora Pili for the undisputed super lightweight championship in Dublin.
Teixeira On Gustafsson Boxing Match After Rua Win
Glover Teixeira says he's open to boxing Alexander Gustafsson in 2027 after dominating Mauricio Shogun Rua over eight rounds at Spaten Fight Night 3 in Brazil.
Cameron Dominates Mayer In Welterweight Clash
Chantelle Cameron outpointed Mikaela Mayer in their welterweight rematch, while Caroline Dubois positioned herself for a unification bout with a dominant win.
Song Yadong Stops Umar Nurmagomedov In Upset
Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai, handing the Dagestani clan its first KO loss and exposing cracks in Russian wrestling dominance.
MMA Mania Asks Fans About Hidden Talents
MMA Mania's weekend open thread invited readers to share skills beyond fighting, from speed cubing to unconventional hobbies in the combat sports community.
Cormier Defends Usman Nurmagomedov After UFC Shanghai Cage Jump
Daniel Cormier said Usman Nurmagomedov did not attack Song Yadong after jumping into the cage at UFC Shanghai following Umar's knockout loss.