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Alonzo Menifield vows to stay true to himself after Oezdemir loss
Alonzo Menifield says the lesson from his Volkan Oezdemir defeat is to stay true to himself and not let outside factors alter his approach in the cage.
Machi Fukuda beats Anelya Toktogonova by TKO in round 2 at Road To UFC Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 2
Machi Fukuda defeated Anelya Toktogonova by TKO, round 2 at Road To UFC Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 2. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Poirier Says McGregor Could Bring Him Out of Retirement
Dustin Poirier has not entirely closed the door on a return to the Octagon — and the only key that could open it has a very specific shape.
Topuria Warns Tsarukyan: "You've Never Faced Anyone Like Me"
Ilia Topuria has turned up the heat on Arman Tsarukyan ahead of UFC Freedom 250, delivering a pointed warning to the man sitting on standby as the event's backup fighter and predicting a first-round knockout if and when they eventually share the Octagon.
White Declines to Confirm Strickland Vs. Chimaev Rematch
Dana White has stopped short of confirming whether Khamzat Chimaev will receive an immediate rematch with Sean Strickland, leaving the middleweight division's next move unresolved in the weeks following Strickland's upset split decision victory at UFC 328 in Newark.
Cain Velasquez Would Fight Again On One Condition
Cain Velasquez has not closed the door on fighting again, but he has made clear that the only key that opens it is financial.
Zhang Mingyang reflects on debut UFC Macau experience
Zhang Mingyang spoke about his first UFC Macau appearance, saying the experience was unfamiliar despite competing in his home region.
Stephen Thompson: Khamzat Chimaev beats Sean Strickland in rematch
Stephen Thompson believes Khamzat Chimaev would defeat Sean Strickland in a second fight, citing subpar preparation in their first meeting at UFC 327.
Ryo Tajima beats Ti Haitao by SD in round 3 at Road To UFC Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 1
Ryo Tajima defeated Ti Haitao by SD, round 3 at Road To UFC Season 5 Opening Rounds: Day 1. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ticket Prices Soar For McGregor's Return
Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon has done exactly what the market expected.
Topuria Claims UFC Is Blocking Makhachev Fight
Ilia Topuria has shifted the blame for the collapse of his long-discussed super fight with Islam Makhachev away from either fighter and placed it squarely on the UFC itself.
Dana White lands Time cover, reveals UFC White House event
UFC president Dana White appears on Time magazine's cover as the promotion prepares to bring MMA to the White House South Lawn for the first time.
Benn vs Garcia negotiations still active, says Sims
Tony Sims says Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia talks are continuing but no date or venue has been agreed, speaking to Sky Sports about the ongoing negotiations.
Conor McGregor's Nine-Year Decline: From $100M to UFC 329 Return
ESPN chronicles Conor McGregor's fall from 2017's Mayweather payday through arrests, injuries, and a lone UFC win. He faces Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
Dana White Becomes First Combat Sports Promoter on Time Magazine Cover
Dana White has made the cover of Time Magazine — a first for any combat sports promoter — with the feature arriving less than three weeks before UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14.
Silva Still Refuses to Speak to White Years After Forced UFC Exit
Anderson Silva has not spoken to Dana White since the day the UFC CEO told him it was over — and there is no indication that is going to change.
McGregor Leaves 'Mystic Mac' Behind
Conor McGregor is returning to the Octagon on July 11 as a different kind of fighter — or at least a different kind of thinker.
Ngannou calls Usyk-Verhoeven decision wrong after scorecard split
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven should have beaten Oleksandr Usyk, claiming outsiders never win decisions. The heavyweight spoke to BBC Sport.
Khamzat Chimaev suggests he was robbed at UFC 328
Khamzat Chimaev posted and deleted a tweet claiming bias cost him the decision against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, demanding a rematch.
Medic vs Rodriguez Headlines UFC's First Event in Serbia
The UFC is heading to Serbia for the first time, with Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez set to headline the promotion's Belgrade debut on August 1.