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Dvalishvili Explains Slap After Backstage Grab
Merab Dvalishvili says Umar Nurmagomedov's friend grabbed him by the neck before their RAF Georgia brawl in July, defending his decision to slap back.
Rodrigues Denies Cheating After Hernandez Accuses Him Of Glove Grab
Gregory Rodrigues rejected Anthony Hernandez's accusations of illegal glove grabs at UFC Sacramento, though he admitted to possibly grabbing gloves unintentionally during their fight.
Makhachev On Volkanovski's Peak Ahead Of UFC 333
Islam Makhachev says Alexander Volkanovski is no longer at his best ahead of the featherweight champion's Oct. 24 title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
Zepeda Doubts Mason Would Last 12 Rounds With Him
WBC lightweight champion William Zepeda questioned whether WBO titleholder Abdullah Mason could survive a full 12-round unification fight, citing his pressure style and body attack.
Makhachev Fires Back At Dvalishvili Over Flag Controversy
Islam Makhachev responded to Merab Dvalishvili's criticism over the Russian flag being raised at UFC 330, backing Petr Yan to silence the Georgian in their October trilogy bout.
McGregor Predicts Danis Submits Perry In Under Two Minutes
Conor McGregor expects teammate Dillon Danis to submit Mike Perry in under two minutes at Saturday's Duel Arena 1 card in Florida.
Anane Returns At ONE Friday Fights 170
Yonis Anane meets Ricardo Sanchez in a strawweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Friday Fights 170 on September 11 in Bangkok after back-to-back losses halted his momentum.
Barbosa Packs On 25 Pounds After Weigh-In At UFC Sacramento
Marcio Barbosa ballooned from 145.5 pounds Friday to 171 pounds fight night at UFC Sacramento, giving him a massive 17.8-pound edge over Ryan Kuse.
Perry vs. Danis Headlines Duel Arena 1 In Orlando
Mike Perry faces Dillon Danis in the main event of Duel Arena 1 on Aug. 29 at Orlando's Kia Center, with former UFC fighters Jimi Manuwa and Alex Nicholson also on the card.
Burroughs On Why He Let MMA Dreams Die
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs told Ariel Helwani he passed on MMA because the lifestyle clashed with his faith and family priorities.
Dana White On Sacramento Return And Former Fighters As Officials
Dana White praised Sacramento's crowd after UFC Fight Night and discussed former fighters Chris Leben and Frank Trigg working as judge and referee.
Wint Earns A On UFC Sacramento Debut Card
Anthony Wint submitted Terrance Chatman in his UFC Sacramento debut just 11 days after earning his contract on Contender Series. Three other rookies also made their Octagon bows.
Worapon Eyes Contract With Fourth Win At Inner Circle 28
Worapon Lukjaoporongtom fights Lenny Blasi in Bangkok on August 28, chasing a fourth win in 2026 that could earn him a six-figure contract with ONE Championship.
Dvalishvili On Yan's Threat At UFC 333
Merab Dvalishvili says Petr Yan will dominate him again at UFC 333 if he doesn't prepare smarter than he did for their UFC 323 rematch last year.
Dana White To Auction Two Ram Trucks For Charity
UFC President Dana White will take the Barrett-Jackson auction block Sept. 11 to help sell two custom Ram trucks, with all proceeds benefiting military and first responder families.
Piazzon Vows To 'Slice' Uriel's Face At DWCS
Mario Piazzon says he'll open up Guilherme Uriel's face when the Brazilian heavyweights meet Tuesday on Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas.
Douglas Hospitalized After Losing Vision At UFC Sacramento
Lerryan Douglas suffered a fractured orbital and instant vision loss in his UFC Sacramento defeat to Jamal Emmers, according to his coach Cub Swanson.
Prates Targets Makhachev NYC Showdown In November
Carlos Prates wants Islam Makhachev at UFC 334 in New York City on Nov. 14, declaring himself the welterweight title challenger after Makhachev's win over Garry.
ESPN Raises Prices As PFL Deal Nears End
ESPN is hiking subscription costs to $31.99/month for Unlimited starting Sept. 17, just months before its PFL contract expires at the end of 2026.
Larry Wheels Suffers Torn Biceps At Brand Risk 15
Social media influencer Larry Wheels tore his biceps during a boxing match at Brand Risk 15 in Miami last weekend, forcing a no-contest ruling.