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Khabib Scolds Makhachev After Garry Exchange At UFC 330
Khabib Nurmagomedov corrected Islam Makhachev for telling Ian Garry to shut up during Thursday's UFC 330 press conference in Philadelphia.
Former Fighter Dismisses Jake Paul Impact On PFL Merger
Former Strikeforce fighter Erik Apple questioned whether Jake Paul's MVP merger with the PFL will move the needle for the struggling promotion, citing lackluster marketing and years of losses.
RAF Moscow Event Likely Violates US Sanctions
Real American Freestyle has not explained how its Russian card complies with US restrictions tied to the Ukraine war, experts tell ESPN.
Makhachev, Garry Hit Mark For UFC 330 Title Fight
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry both weighed 170 pounds at Friday's official weigh-ins in Philadelphia ahead of Saturday's welterweight title fight at UFC 330.
Rogan Praises Hokit's White House Controversy
Joe Rogan defended Josh Hokit's inflammatory remarks at UFC Freedom 250, saying the heavyweight turned controversy into stardom and likely doubled his income.
Makhachev Says Welterweight Contenders Top Lightweights
Islam Makhachev calls welterweight the more competitive division ahead of his first title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
UFC Books Wint 11 Days After Contender Series Win
Anthony Wint will make his UFC debut against Terrance Chatman at UFC Sacramento on Aug. 22, just 11 days after earning his contract with a 34-second knockout on Contender Series.
Diachkova Says Numbers Back Her Title Claim
Natalia Diachkova points to Stella Hemetsberger's resume as proof the champion has not faced a true test ahead of their ONE Fight Night 46 main event Friday.
McGregor Predicts Head Kick KO For Garry At UFC 330
Conor McGregor believes Ian Machado Garry will stop Islam Makhachev with a late right high kick at UFC 330 this Saturday in Philadelphia after watching Garry's camp at SBG Ireland.
Makhachev On Garry: Nobody Likes Him
Islam Makhachev said nobody likes Ian Machado Garry after Philadelphia fans booed the Irishman throughout Thursday's UFC 330 press conference.
UFC 330 Press Conference: Makhachev Faces Garry
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry faced off Thursday ahead of their UFC 330 welterweight title fight in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Gore Maintains Weed Contributed To UFC Losses
Tresean Gore told MMA Mania he quit smoking marijuana cold turkey last December after years of letting the habit derail his training camps and UFC performances.
Bilal Hasan Booked For UFC Shanghai Days After DWCS KO
Flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan will make his UFC debut against Nilson Rojas at UFC Shanghai on August 29, just 17 days after securing a contract with a 45-second knockout on Dana White's Contender Series.
Garry Names Only Fighter Deserving Title Shot After UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says Carlos Prates has earned the next welterweight title shot if he dethrones Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Darren Till Knocks Out Bare-Knuckle Rival Outside Liverpool Pub
Former UFC contender Darren Till dropped bare-knuckle fighter Lee Browne with a three-punch combo outside a Liverpool pub this week, ending a weeks-long social media feud.
PFL Africa Sets Casablanca Debut With Six Semifinal Fights
PFL Africa stages its first North African event Oct. 10 in Morocco, with six tournament semifinals across three divisions and a heavyweight main event at Mohammed V Sports Complex.
Dmitri Ramos On Boxing Edge Against Gingsanglek
Dmitri Ramos makes his ONE Championship debut Friday against Gingsanglek, betting his boxing foundation and gas tank will outlast the Thai veteran's kicks in Bangkok.
O'Malley Predicts Garry Upsets Makhachev At UFC 330
Sean O'Malley expects Ian Machado Garry to decision Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday, but warns the welterweight title fight could bore fans in Philadelphia.
Makhachev Rejects Rogan's Retirement Talk Ahead Of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev told TMZ Sports he has no plans to retire after UFC 330, dismissing Joe Rogan's recent speculation about the welterweight champion hanging up his gloves.
Garry Accuses Makhachev Of Wearing Heels At UFC 330
Ian Garry accused Islam Makhachev of wearing elevated footwear at the UFC 330 face-off to close their five-inch height gap. The champion dismissed the claim.