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Kimbo Slice Jr. Faces Anderson Silva's Son At BRP 15
Kevin Ferguson Jr. meets Gabriel Silva on Aug. 22 in Miami as the sons of two MMA legends collide on the influencer boxing circuit.
De Ridder Rips Kill Cliff FC After ATT Move
Reinier de Ridder cited declining training quality at Kill Cliff FC before his August 22 UFC Sacramento bout against Roman Dolidze at light heavyweight.
Silva Picks Garry Over Makhachev As Borralho Disagrees
Jean Silva is backing Ian Garry to upset Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15, while teammate Caio Borralho shook his head in disagreement during the interview.
Dvalishvili Spars Zuckerberg On Floating Platform
Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili sparred with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a floating barge in the middle of a lake.
Salkilld Reveals Knee Pop During Gamrot Submission Win
Quillan Salkilld heard his knee pop during a scramble with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120, though the Australian still secured a first-round submission.
Rockhold Pursues First RAF Win Against Pyfer
Luke Rockhold will face Joe Pyfer at RAF 13 on Sept. 19 in Miami, seeking his first wrestling win after losing to Colby Covington earlier this year.
Makhachev On Dominant Della Maddalena Win
Islam Makhachev says his five-round grappling clinic over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 strengthened his legacy as he prepares to defend the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.
Ditcheva Reveals She Broke Hands During PFL New York Win
Dakota Ditcheva broke her hand during her win over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York and will need surgery, sidelining the unbeaten flyweight for an undetermined stretch.
Brown Tells Fans To Lay Off Smith After Arrest
Retired UFC slugger Matt Brown defended Anthony Smith amid fan backlash following the analyst's Nebraska arrest on domestic violence charges in late July.
Salkilld Details Knee Injury After Gamrot Finish
Quillan Salkilld said he heard a pop in his knee during a wrestling exchange with Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120, but still managed to secure a first-round submission.
Garry Says Makhachev Has No Chance On The Feet
Ian Machado Garry claims Islam Makhachev has no shot standing with him at UFC 330 on Aug. 15, vowing to knock the champion unconscious in Philadelphia.
Wach Stopped In Brutal 6-vs-1 Cage Fight
Mariusz Wach, who faced Tyson Fury two weeks ago, was overwhelmed in a freakshow 6-on-1 cage match at PRIME MMA Summer Fest on Saturday.
De Ridder Blasts Prochazka's Ninja Act As Fake
Reinier de Ridder dismissed Jiri Prochazka's outdoor stunts and samurai mindset as phony ahead of his UFC Sacramento bout with Roman Dolidze on Aug. 22.
Elkins Retires After 16 Years In UFC
Darren Elkins called time on his 16-year UFC career Saturday night after a 35-second TKO loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120.
Cormier Scolds Corner During UFC Vegas 120 Broadcast
Daniel Cormier criticized Billy Ray Goff's corner for sending their fighter out for a third round with a broken orbital bone during UFC Vegas 120's TKO finish.
RAF Exec Confirms Danis Not Banned After Chimaev Brawl
RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein told MMA Fighting that Dillon Danis will return to the promotion despite the post-match brawl with Khamzat Chimaev at RAF 10 in June.
Abdelaziz Calls Out Topuria For Nurmagomedov's UFC Debut
Manager Ali Abdelaziz wants Usman Nurmagomedov to fight former champ Ilia Topuria if the undefeated lightweight signs with UFC, per MMA Mania.
Gordon Pummels Internet Troll In Sparring Session
UFC lightweight Jared Gordon sparred with an online critic who challenged him to a session, landing strikes at reduced power while joking about potential legal consequences.
MMA Mania Hosts Saturday Open Thread For Fans
MMA Mania ran its daily open thread on Saturday, inviting readers to share what they're currently reading alongside off-topic chatter and fight day conversation.
Paddy Pimblett's Ground Game Is Wasted on Safe UFC Matchmaking
The Liverpool submission artist has proven he belongs among the lightweight elite, but the UFC's cautious booking strategy is preventing fans from seeing what Pimblett can truly do against top-tier grapplers.