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Paddy Pimblett's ESPN Ranking Is Overdue — And Still Too Low
Pimblett finally cracked ESPN's lightweight top 15 after his latest win, but the delay reflects how bias against his social-media persona has obscured a fundamentally sound UFC run.
Conor McGregor knee injury worse than expected: two tears
McGregor tore his ACL and suffered a second tear in his right knee at UFC 329, according to Dana White. Recovery timeline remains unclear for the 38-year-old.
Conor McGregor's Legacy Is Already Secure — And He Knows It
The Irishman's recent injury and recovery setbacks suggest a fighter who no longer needs to prove anything. McGregor's place in MMA history was cemented years ago, and his current approach reflects that reality.
Alberto Montes hospitalized after brutal UFC Oklahoma City KO loss
Alberto Montes was taken to a local hospital for precautionary scans after his technical knockout loss to Tommy McMillen at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday night.
Belal Muhammad beats Ben Askren by UD at RAF 11
Belal Muhammad defeated Ben Askren by UD at RAF 11. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ben Askren loses RAF 11 return against Belal Muhammad
Ben Askren dropped his wrestling return to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, falling 6-3 after leading early in his first match since a 2025 double lung transplant.
Covington outpoints Tsarukyan at RAF 11, Askren returns
Colby Covington edged Arman Tsarukyan 5-3 in the Real American Freestyle 11 main event Saturday in Milwaukee, while Ben Askren lost to Belal Muhammad in his first match since a double lung transplant.
Du Plessis Dominates Usman At UFC Oklahoma
Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.
Covington Beats Tsarukyan At RAF 11
Arman Tsarukyan's unbeaten run in Real American Freestyle is over after Colby Covington ended it at RAF 11.
Belal Muhammad attacks Colby Covington at RAF 11 presser
Belal Muhammad charged Colby Covington and kicked him during the RAF 11 post-fight presser after Covington called him a string of insults. RAF 12 is set.
Du Plessis dominates Usman in one-sided UFC Fight Night main event
Dricus Du Plessis outclassed former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman across five rounds Saturday night, winning every frame on all three scorecards.
Ben Askren loses grappling return after lung transplant
Ben Askren dropped a 6-3 decision to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, one year after double lung transplant surgery.
Dricus du Plessis beats Kamaru Usman by UD at UFC Oklahoma City
Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by UD at UFC Oklahoma City. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Danny Sabatello Delivers Brutal Third-Round KO at Rizin Landmark 15
Rizin bantamweight champion Danny Sabatello knocked out Jinnosuke Kashimura at 40 seconds of the third round Saturday in Hiroshima to defend his title and silence doubts about his striking.
Tabatha Ricci eyes UFC 330 backup role after Oklahoma City
Ricci faces Fatima Kline on July 18 and wants a clean win to position herself as the backup for the UFC 330 strawweight title fight between Gillian Robertson and Mackenzie Dern.
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn nearly brawl at New York presser
Garcia and Benn had to be separated on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York after trading insults ahead of their Sept. 12 Zuffa Boxing clash.
Dana White shuts down Conor McGregor return talk after UFC 329 injury
UFC CEO won't discuss McGregor's comeback timeline after the former champion injured his knee throwing a jumping switch kick at UFC 329 and now faces surgery.
Biaggio Ali Walsh taps to modified twister at PFL Austin
Muhammad Ali's grandson submitted in scary first-round sequence against Gamid Khizriev on Saturday's prelims in Texas.
Chase Hooper submits Mitch Ramirez in first round at UFC Oklahoma
Chase Hooper bounced back from consecutive knockout losses with a first-round rear-naked choke finish of Mitch Ramirez at UFC Oklahoma on Saturday night.
Jon Jones bare knuckle event raided, Tate brothers arrested
U.S. Marshals arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate at a Miami bare knuckle event co-hosted by Jon Jones on sealed UK extradition warrants.