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Islam Makhachev names Dustin Poirier bout favorite of career
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev told Red Corner MMA his June 2024 submission win over Dustin Poirier felt like a street fight and remains his most rewatchable bout.
Sean Strickland rips UFC fighter pay as 'predatory' system
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland unloaded on the UFC's compensation structure, calling out stagnant bonuses and the promotion's practice of signing budget replacements.
Rogan Wishes Coker Well In MMA Return
Joe Rogan has reacted to Scott Coker's return to the MMA promotion business with genuine goodwill and genuine scepticism in equal measure, wishing the former Bellator boss well.
Hearn Vows To Block Aspinall from Fighting On Current UFC Contract
Eddie Hearn has drawn the clearest line yet between his management of Tom Aspinall and the UFC's expectations for the heavyweight champion's return.
Pereira Could Become UFC GOAT
Dana White has made a bold declaration about what a victory for Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 would mean for the sport's all-time rankings.
Usman Nurmagomedov doubts Conor McGregor shows for Holloway fight
Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov says McGregor probably won't make it to his scheduled Max Holloway bout, though a win would benefit MMA.
Tom Nolan: I need to win the fight, not the gym
Tom Nolan says his training philosophy is simple: save the best for fight night. The UFC lightweight explained his approach to camp preparation.
Trump eyes permanent UFC Claw structure at White House
President Donald Trump suggested the UFC Claw erected for Freedom 250 Fan Fest could stay on the White House lawn indefinitely, invoking the Eiffel Tower's history.
Hearn tells Aspinall to refuse Pereira-Gane winner fight
Eddie Hearn says he won't let Tom Aspinall take a unification bout under current UFC contract terms, calling the compensation a fraction of event revenue.
LIVE: Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim. Cards refresh every round.
UFC names NinjaTrader as Official Futures Trading Partner
NinjaTrader becomes UFC's Official Futures Trading Partner and Presenting Partner of Dana White's Contender Series under a multiyear deal announced today.
Ilia Topuria Tops ESPN's Undefeated MMA Fighter Rankings
Ilia Topuria holds the No. 1 spot among unbeaten MMA fighters for the second straight year, ahead of Usman Nurmagomedov and Movsar Evloev in ESPN's latest rankings.
UFC Numbered Events Coming To Paramount+ in Canada
Canadian UFC fans will no longer pay individually for numbered events from 2027 as Paramount+ will become the exclusive home of all UFC numbered event main cards in Canada under a six-year agreement.
Hokit Addresses His Critics
Josh Hokit has set aside the Incredible Hok persona to give a candid account of how he views the polarising reception he has received since arriving in the UFC.
Chandler Insists The McGregor Fight Will Happen
Michael Chandler has reacted to Conor McGregor's return, insisting the fight will happen eventually, even if the UFC is not the one to deliver it.
TKO Reports Record Revenues
TKO Group Holdings has announced a second consecutive quarterly dividend of $150 million.
Mason Fowler beats Devhonte Johnson by SUB in round 1 at UFC BJJ 9
Mason Fowler defeated Devhonte Johnson by SUB, round 1 at UFC BJJ 9. Full result, reaction and what's next.
UFC and Paramount Expand Canada Deal Through 2032
Paramount+ will stream all UFC numbered event main cards in Canada starting in 2027 at no extra charge to subscribers under a six-year agreement announced Thursday.
Former MMA Fighter Restrains Passenger Attempting to Open Emergency Door
Former MMA fighter Josh Longood potentially saved dozens of lives on May 31 when he physically restrained a passenger attempting to open an emergency door on a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago.
Jordan Leavitt calls featherweight move a career turning point
Jordan Leavitt says his featherweight move is when he became a real professional athlete. The UFC fighter outlined his career mindset shift.