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Dana White On Garry's Threat To Islam At UFC 330
UFC president says Ian Garry poses a serious threat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15, citing the Irishman's takedown defense as the key factor.
Cormier On Makhachev's Toughest Test At UFC 330
Daniel Cormier warns Islam Makhachev faces a very difficult challenge against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, calling it a hard fight for the welterweight champion.
Cormier On Why Strickland Killed Chimaev Rematch
Daniel Cormier says Sean Strickland's post-fight admission that their feud was manufactured destroyed any chance of selling a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev.
UFC Vegas 120 Card Set For Aug. 8 At APEX
Mateusz Gamrot meets Quillan Salkilld in the UFC Vegas 120 main event on Aug. 8 at the APEX, with Paramount+ streaming both the prelims and main card.
John Martin On MVP Merger Changing MMA
PFL CEO John Martin told reporters the merger with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions will fundamentally reshape combat sports and give fighters new options.
Overeem Confirms Boxing Return Against Verhoeven
Alistair Overeem is in talks to face Rico Verhoeven in a boxing match at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, representatives confirmed to MMA Mania.
Lopez On Davis Declining Haney Title Fight
Teofimo Lopez called Keyshawn Davis's withdrawal from the Devin Haney purse bid a duck move after Top Rank won the rights with a record offer.
Alvarez Replaces Neal At UFC 330 On Two Weeks Notice
Joel Alvarez steps in to face Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330 in Philadelphia after Geoff Neal withdrew with an undisclosed injury. The Spaniard has been training with Islam Makhachev's camp.
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Jim Miller (38-19-0 (1 NC)) faces | birth_date = (13-6-0) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Islam Makhachev On Nurmagomedov Knockout Tactic
Makhachev passed along the feint-and-head-kick setup he used against Volkanovski in 2023. Nurmagomedov dropped Colgan with it at PFL New York.
Paul Claims He Could Play NFL Tomorrow
Jake Paul told NFL veterans he could catch an NFL touchdown pass with zero training, drawing a sharp response from UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit.
Ditcheva On Unexpected Boos After PFL Win
Dakota Ditcheva addressed the crowd reaction to her unanimous decision over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York, admitting the jeers bothered her after failing to score a finish.
Three Fights Ben Askren Should Take Next in 2025
Retired from MMA and recovering from a double lung transplant, Ben Askren could still make noise in exhibition boxing or grappling. Here are three matchups that would draw eyeballs and play to his strengths.
Justin Gaethje's Violence-First Style Is His Biggest Asset and His Fatal Flaw
Gaethje's all-action approach has delivered some of the most memorable fights in UFC history, but it's the same recklessness that keeps him from ever wearing lightweight gold. The pattern is undeniable.
Dana White On Usman Nurmagomedov's Free Agency
UFC president Dana White confirmed the promotion's interest in undefeated lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov following his PFL contract expiry. Khabib says a decision is coming within a month.
Pacquiao's Next Steps
At 47, Manny Pacquiao may be closer to a world title shot than most people assumed.
O'Neill Pursues Winning Streak Against Moura At UFC 331
Casey O'Neill meets Eduarda Moura in a women's flyweight bout at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, per multiple reports.
Moicano Taps Freire In Under 4 Minutes At BJJ Stars 19
Renato Moicano submitted former Bellator champion Patricky Freire with an arm-triangle choke in under four minutes at BJJ Stars 19 in Sao Paulo ahead of his UFC 331 return.
Jake's Paul Next Steps
Jake Paul wants to fight in MMA, but the merger he just completed may finally give him the infrastructure to do it.
UFC Belgrade Recap: D-Rod On Medic Loss
Daniel Rodriguez addressed his defeat to Erslan Medic at UFC Belgrade, as MMA Mania's coverage wraps the weekend's action from Serbia.