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Dana White says UFC White House drew 17M viewers, global total coming
UFC boss Dana White revealed the White House card pulled 17 million viewers on Paramount+, with full global figures expected next week.
Shakur Stevenson: Devin Haney wants fight to exploit weight edge
Stevenson told The Daily Mail that Haney is eager to face him at 147 pounds to gain a size edge, proposing a 144-pound catchweight compromise instead.
Beterbiev wants Bivol trilogy before Benavidez showdown
Artur Beterbiev says he expects a third fight with Dmitry Bivol in five to six months and wants to settle their rivalry before facing David Benavidez.
Andre Fili questions Herb Dean over alleged illegal elbows at UFC Vegas 119
Andre Fili told referee Herb Dean he took illegal elbows to the back of the head during his UFC Fight Night 279 loss, prompting a replay review with commission officials.
UFC unveils Meta UFC Rankings to replace media panel
The UFC will transition to an automated ranking system built with Meta starting June 22, 2026, ending the traditional media voting panel.
UFC rolls out Meta AI rankings after years of complaints
The promotion officially launched its Meta-powered rankings system Monday, replacing the traditional media panel after years of criticism from Dana White and fighters.
Paddy Pimblett: Benoit Saint Denis won't shoot at UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett believes Benoit Saint Denis will abandon his wrestling game at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, citing the threat of submission.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Only Turki Alalshikh's word matters
Turki Alalshikh holds the cards on venue and date for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, despite claims from Dana White, Frank Warren, and Eddie Hearn.
Caroline Dubois tells Alycia Baumgardner she has 'absolutely nobody' to fight
Caroline Dubois has called out Alycia Baumgardner, saying the American has nobody left to fight after failing to land bouts with Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
BKFC books Fenway Park for first-ever Massachusetts bare-knuckle event
Bare-knuckle promotion BKFC will stage its first Massachusetts show at Fenway Park on Aug. 29, with featherweight champion Kai Stewart defending against Boston native Harry Gigliotti.
Filip Hrgovic: 'Moses never reached the promised land'
Filip Hrgovic invoked biblical prophecy when asked about his Aug. 29 showdown with unbeaten heavyweight Moses Itauma, declaring his job is to stop the rising star's ascent.
Georges St-Pierre: Conor McGregor must embrace 'hell zone' for UFC 329
Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre says Conor McGregor needs to surrender control to his coaches and endure brutal training camps if he wants to succeed at UFC 329 on July 11.
Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness in Georgia
Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested Sunday in Georgia and released the same night, according to TMZ and MMA Fighting.
Alex Pereira teases retirement over Herb Dean controversy
Former two-division champion Alex Pereira said he's 'afraid' to return to the Octagon following back-of-the-head strikes absorbed during his loss to Ciryl Gane.
Ian Garry vows to beat Islam Makhachev in wrestling realm
Garry says he wants Makhachev to take him down at UFC 330 so he can prove he can beat the champion in grappling exchanges and end his win streak.
Carlos Prates back in training, teases 'UFC Champion' season
Carlos Prates returned to training Sunday after six weeks off, posting cryptic images that hint at a title shot following his knockout of Jack Della Maddalena.
Filip Hrgovic dismisses Moses Itauma hype ahead of clash
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic says he remains unconvinced by Moses Itauma's rapid rise, breaking with the consensus view of the unbeaten prospect.
Shara Bullet surprised Strickland became UFC champion
Sharabutdin Magomedov told Red Corner MMA he's always surprised when fighters like Sean Strickland win titles, calling the champ's sparring imitation of his style "pale."
MMA Mania opens mailbag for UFC Vegas 119, Baku questions
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag ahead of UFC Vegas 119 and UFC Baku, with answers set to drop Friday.
Pedro Rizzo: Reach loss biggest problem for Pereira at heavyweight
Former UFC title challenger Pedro Rizzo says Alex Pereira's loss of reach advantage at heavyweight was the primary factor in his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.