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Rousey blames UFC decline on White stepping back from control
Ronda Rousey says Dana White's reduced role at UFC is behind the promotion's struggles, telling Bloody Elbow the product has declined under new leadership.
Dustin Poirier rips Nate Diaz performance against Mike Perry
Poirier told Diaz he "looked like dog shit" against Perry and renewed his 170-pound callout with drug testing on the table.
Conor McGregor mocks Nate Diaz over Mike Perry loss
McGregor took to social media to mock Diaz after the Stockton fighter declined a fight offer, referencing Diaz's boxing loss to Perry and teasing a trilogy bout.
Sterling, Dvalishvili blast ref in controversial MVP card finish
Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili claim Phumi Nkuta's opponent held a choke two seconds past the bell at MVP's event, calling it bad officiating.
Arman Tsarukyan tries to jump gate at MVP event to fight Namo Fazil
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan attempted to leap a barrier and confront Namo Fazil cageside at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano card before pursuing him backstage.
Jon Jones wants out of UFC contract to fight Francis Ngannou
Jon Jones said he wants to exit his UFC deal to face Francis Ngannou, claiming Dana White has no interest in doing business with the former heavyweight champion.
Sterling, Dvalishvili blast referee for late-bell choke in MVP fight
Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili say a referee failed to stop a choke at the bell, allowing Phumi Nkuta's opponent to finish him after the round ended.
Arman Tsarukyan tries to jump gate, confronts Namo Fazil at MVP
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan attempted to scale the gate at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano event to reach Namo Fazil, then confronted him backstage.
Arman Tsarukyan attempts gate jump at MVP Rousey vs. Carano
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan tried to jump a gate to confront Namo Fazil at the MVP event Friday night, then pursued him backstage.
Conor McGregor returns against Max Holloway after nine-year spiral
McGregor faces Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, nearly a decade after the Mayweather payday that changed everything. A guaranteed $30 million started his documented downfall.
Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey for Chimaev cleft palate jab
PFL champion Dakota Ditcheva called out Ronda Rousey for mocking Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate, saying the former UFC star should know better as a mother and public figure.
Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey over Khamzat Chimaev cleft palate comment
PFL flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva called out Ronda Rousey on social media for mocking Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate, saying she's no longer a fan of the UFC Hall of Famer.
Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey for mocking Khamzat Chimaev
PFL champion Dakota Ditcheva called out Ronda Rousey on social media for mocking Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate, saying the UFC Hall of Famer should know better as a mother.
MVP CEO guarantees every fighter $40,000 for Netflix card
Nakisa Bidarian says every athlete on the Rousey vs. Carano card earns a flat $40,000 with no win bonus required, plus performance incentives on top.
Kamaru Usman says Khamzat Chimaev needs dedicated MMA coach
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev is missing a crucial piece in his corner — a real MMA head coach.
Sean O'Malley slams UFC White House fight kits as 'ugly'
Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley publicly criticized the fight kits provided for the UFC's White House visit, calling his own gear 'ugly' in a social media post.
MVP guarantees $40,000 minimum purse for Netflix card fighters
MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian confirmed every fighter on the promotion's Netflix event will earn at least $40,000 guaranteed, with no show-win split structure.
Dana White asks Trump to reverse gambling tax provision
UFC president Dana White wrote to President Trump requesting he lobby Congress to reverse a 90% gambling loss deduction cap, arguing the law discourages legal betting.
Sean O'Malley rips UFC White House fight kits: 'Mine were ugly'
Former bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley did not hold back when asked about the UFC's special White House gear, calling his own kit flat-out ugly.
Joe Pyfer vents frustration over UFC 330 Philadelphia snub
Middleweight contender Joe Pyfer says he won't take a slot on UFC 330 in Philadelphia unless the promotion gives him the main event spot.