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Makhachev Vows To Take More Risks Against Garry
Islam Makhachev says he'll take more risks to finish Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, calling the Irishman's ground game lacking.
Grigorian On Travel Habits Before ONE Title Run
Kickboxing veteran Marat Grigorian credits post-fight travel for keeping his mind sharp ahead of his tournament opener at The Inner Circle 25 this Friday in Bangkok.
UFC Reveals $30M Loss On White House Card
The UFC lost roughly $30 million staging its June event at the White House, though overall Q2 revenue still jumped 29% year over year, the promotion announced Monday.
Cowan Retires After 0-4 UFC Run
Hailey Cowan announced her retirement following a first-round TKO loss to Nina Milosevic at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1, ending an 0-4 stretch in the Octagon.
Colgan Reveals No Concussion After Nurmagomedov KO
Archie Colgan says doctors found no concussion after his knockout loss to Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL New York, where he suffered his first career defeat.
UFC Flyweight Allan Nascimento Dead At 34
UFC flyweight contender Allan Nascimento died at 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep Monday morning, the promotion confirmed.
Nico Carrillo Outlines Next 12 Months As Undisputed Champ
Nico Carrillo has been elevated to undisputed ONE featherweight Muay Thai champion after Tawanchai vacated the title. The Scotsman fights Zhou Jiaqiang in August before targeting title defenses in November and an MMA debut next spring.
Makhachev Teammate Steps In For Neal At UFC 330
Joel Alvarez will replace injured Geoff Neal against Chidi Njokuani on the UFC 330 undercard Aug. 15, joining new training partner Islam Makhachev on the card.
Franklin Reveals Cormier Chaos After TUF 34 Win
Xavier Franklin says Daniel Cormier and Team Russia nearly stormed the cage after his buzzer-beating knockout on The Ultimate Fighter 34 sparked a DQ controversy.
Overeem Set For Verhoeven Trilogy Under Mixed Rules
Former UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem is in talks to face Rico Verhoeven in a three-fight series spanning boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, per multiple reports.
Strickland On Chimaev: Rivalry 'Wasn't Real'
Sean Strickland's post-fight embrace with Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 328 killed any chance of a rematch, according to Daniel Cormier's analysis.
Magomedsharipov Set To Grapple UFC's Zalal
Former UFC contender Zabit Magomedsharipov will face Youssef Zalal in a 154-pound grappling match at ACBJJ 22 on Aug. 30 in Istanbul.
Prochazka Claims Costa Has UFC Offer, 'Borrachinha' Denies It
Jiri Prochazka says Paulo Costa has a UFC contract to fight him this fall, but the Brazilian insists no one from the promotion has reached out.
Mendez Names Topuria As Nurmagomedov's Toughest UFC Test
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez says Ilia Topuria would pose the biggest puzzle for unbeaten Usman Nurmagomedov if he signs with the UFC.
Morales Says Garry Has Zero Chance Against Makhachev
Michael Morales told MMA Junkie that Ian Machado Garry has no path to victory against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Stevenson On Foster's Title Situation At 135
Shakur Stevenson says O'Shaquie Foster must establish himself at 135 pounds before their fight makes sense, questioning Foster's decision to vacate his WBC interim lightweight title.
Islam Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title At UFC 330
Islam Makhachev puts his welterweight strap on the line against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15, with Mackenzie Dern defending her strawweight title on the card.
Prochazka Tells Costa To Accept UFC October Fight
Jiri Prochazka says UFC offered him a fight with Paulo Costa for October or November, but Costa claims no one has mentioned the matchup to him.
B.J. Penn Runs For Hawaii Council Seat Amid Legal Troubles
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn is running for District 1 council in Hawaii while facing trial on multiple family abuse charges after five arrests in 2025.
White On UFC Belgrade Flares: 'Never See That Again'
Dana White said he hopes to never see flares lit in the crowd again after Serbian fans sparked multiple displays during UFC Belgrade's record night of finishes.