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Ronda Rousey reveals personal beef with UFC exec Hunter Campbell
Rousey says the UFC executive tried to get her and Gina Carano to devalue themselves based on age during contract talks.
Joe Pyfer demands main event slot for UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Middleweight Joe Pyfer says he won't accept a slot on UFC 330 in Philadelphia unless he headlines the card in his hometown.
Bobby Green targets Renato Moicano after UFC 328 victory
Bobby Green called out Renato Moicano in his post-fight interview at UFC 328, promising to deliver a 'grandpa ass whooping' to the Brazilian lightweight.
Thomas Gerbasi posthumously inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC's Editorial Director for over two decades, enters the Hall of Fame Contributor Wing posthumously for shaping the promotion's history.
Strickland next fight: Imavov likely after Chimaev win at UFC 328
Sean Strickland retained his middleweight title over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, but the challenger is reportedly eyeing a move to light heavyweight instead of a rematch.
Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov next as Chimaev eyes 205
Strickland retained his middleweight title at UFC 328 in a split decision over Chimaev, who told Dana White he's moving to light heavyweight. Imavov now stands as the clear No. 1 contender.
UFC unveils Freedom 250 belt for White House championship event
President Trump showed off a custom UFC belt at the Oval Office alongside renderings for a June championship event at the White House.
Thomas Gerbasi Named to UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026
UFC's longtime editorial director and writer Thomas Gerbasi will be inducted as a Contributor on July 9 during International Fight Week.
Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland at UFC 328 staredown
Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the shin during Thursday's promotional faceoff in Newark, despite metal detectors and police presence at fight week.
Raja Jackson accepts plea deal in wrestler assault case
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champ Rampage, will serve 90 days in county jail and pay over $81,000 in restitution after pleading no contest to felony battery.
Robert Whittaker predicts Khamzat Chimaev rout of Sean Strickland
Robert Whittaker says Khamzat Chimaev will overwhelm Sean Strickland at UFC 328, with the opening round proving decisive in the middleweight clash.
Dustin Poirier names one fighter who could lure him back
Dustin Poirier says Nate Diaz is the only opponent who could bring him out of retirement. The former interim lightweight champ remains fixated on the matchup.
Whittaker: Khamzat Chimaev will steamroll Strickland at UFC 328
Robert Whittaker, who faced Chimaev in 2024, says the undefeated Chechen will overwhelm Sean Strickland in the first round when they meet in the UFC 328 main event.
Luke Rockhold accuses Sean Strickland of hurting sparring partners
Former UFC middleweight champ Luke Rockhold says Strickland tried to knock out younger fighters at their gym who were helping him prepare.
Dustin Poirier names one fighter who could end his retirement
Dustin Poirier says he would return to the octagon for one man: Nate Diaz. The former lightweight title challenger made the claim in a recent video appearance.
UFC White House Freedom 250 press conference set for Friday
The UFC White House Freedom 250 press conference will take place May 8 at 5 PM ET, the promotion announced on social media Tuesday.
Carlos Prates banks $100K bonus at UFC Perth
Welterweight Carlos Prates earned a $100,000 performance bonus at UFC Perth following his stoppage win over Jack Della Maddalena in the evening's main event.
Sean Strickland threatens UFC 328 hotel lobby confrontation
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland said he will wait in the fighter hotel lobby for Khamzat Chimaev if the UFC treats their camps differently.
Arman Tsarukyan: Drama and trash talk drive MMA growth
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan says pre-fight drama, not fighting itself, fuels the sport's expansion — citing his $3.5M house offer.
UFC partners with Adjarabet in multiyear Georgia deal
UFC signed Adjarabet as its official partner in Georgia, with former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili among three fighters serving as ambassadors.