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Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo set for PFL San Diego co-main
Former Bellator champion Liz Carmouche faces UFC veteran Viviane Araujo in a June 27 flyweight clash with title implications at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo set for PFL San Diego co-main
Former Bellator champ Liz Carmouche meets UFC veteran Viviane Araujo at 125 pounds June 27 at Pechanga Arena, with title implications on the line.

Ryan Garcia Offers His Help To Adrien Broner – ‘Call Me'
Ryan Garcia offered his help to four-division champion Adrien Broner after a distressing video that has circulated widely on social media. The footage shows a drunk Broner asking a cameraman for help paying for an Uber ride, assuring the individual that he would pay back the funds later. Rather than letting the moment become another […]

Islam Makhachev Starts Training Camp
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev confirmed that he has entered the initial stages of a new fight camp, fueling speculation that his title defense is imminent. While the UFC has yet to issue a formal press release, reports suggest Makhachev is slated to defend his 170-pound crown against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 this […]

Merab Dvalishvili Hits Out At Arman Tsarukyan
Merab Dvalishvili went public with his refusal to share a mat with Arman Tsarukyan, citing a lack of sportsmanship. The fallout centers on the main event of RAF 08. While Tsarukyan walked away with a technical fall victory over Urijah Faber, the manner in which the match ended has caused a rift. Tsarukyan and the […]

Canelo Reflects On The Mayweather Loss
Former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez reflected on his 2013 clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr., citing a lack of experience as the deciding factor in his loss. A 23-year-old Canelo faced a 36-year-old Mayweather, as he lost a unanimous decision. Mayweather controlled the distance and timing, leaving Canelo missing for much of the 12 rounds. While the […]

Shakur Called Out By Current World Champion
WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster confirmed that he intends to move up in weight to secure a fight with Shakur Stevenson. Foster labeled Stevenson his “first option” following his upcoming title defense on May 30 against Raymond Ford. While Foster currently reigns at 130 lbs, he is prepared to meet Stevenson at lightweight (135 […]

Liz Carmouche meets Viviane Araujo in PFL San Diego co-main
Carmouche defends her three-fight win streak against UFC veteran Araujo on June 27 at Pechanga Arena, with a title shot potentially on the line.
Liz Carmouche vs Viviane Araujo Set for PFL San Diego Co-Main
Former Bellator champ Liz Carmouche meets UFC veteran Viviane Araujo in a June 27 flyweight bout at Pechanga Arena with title implications.

Khamzat Chimaev open to RAF match with Bo Nickal, passes on Kyle Snyder
Chimaev told Adam Zubayraev he’d grapple fellow MMA fighter Bo Nickal in RAF but sees no point wrestling Olympic champion Kyle Snyder, who still hopes for the bout.

Khamzat Chimaev declines Kyle Snyder challenge for RAF
Khamzat Chimaev says he’d wrestle Bo Nickal in RAF but won’t face Olympic champion Kyle Snyder: ‘How does it make sense to wrestle an Olympic champion?’
Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo set for PFL San Diego co-main
Liz Carmouche meets Viviane Araujo in a women’s flyweight bout on June 27 at Pechanga Arena, with the winner potentially earning a crack at Dakota Ditcheva.
Liz Carmouche faces Viviane Araujo in PFL San Diego co-main
Liz Carmouche meets Viviane Araujo in a flyweight bout at PFL San Diego on June 27, with the winner likely next in line for undefeated champion Dakota Ditcheva.

Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo set for PFL San Diego co-main
Former Bellator champ Liz Carmouche faces UFC veteran Viviane Araujo at flyweight June 27 at Pechanga Arena in a bout that could determine the next title challenger.
Arman Tsarukyan: Khamzat Chimaev skips tape study entirely
Lightweight contender reveals middleweight champ Chimaev never watches opponents’ film ahead of title defense against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9.

Sean Strickland warns Khamzat Chimaev: ‘I'm going to shoot him'
Strickland said he’ll carry a gun in New Jersey and won’t hesitate to use it if Chimaev approaches him with multiple people before their May 9 title fight.

Ryan Garcia Demands His Next Fight
WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia wants to stay active following his first world title win in February against Mario Barrios. Garcia has consistently been linked with an August 2026 return—though a significant promotional hurdle has emerged in his quest for a clash with Conor Benn. Garcia remains the cornerstone of Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden […]

Ben Whittaker's US Debut Announced
Ben Whittaker will make his United States debut on June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn against Richard Rivera. The fight is as part of the massive Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis undercard. The announcement comes just 11 days after Whittaker’s win over Braian Suarez. Rivera’s last competitive appearance was a second-round knockout victory […]

Pimblett Drops Big Hints Over His Next Opponent
Paddy Pimblett has begun a 12-week training camp for a return to the Octagon, as he teased his next opponent. Pimblett’s latest vlog contained a series of clues pointing toward a clash with Benoit Saint Denis (17-3, 1 NC). Paddy said he will return at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, as part of International […]

Alex Pereira’s Coach Linked With Fighting Return
Two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira’s (13-3-0) head coach Plinio Cruz is ready to step out from the corner and back into fighting. Cruz confirmed that he is targeting a return to competition by fall 2026, potentially ending a seven-year hiatus from professional fighting. Cruz last competed in 2019, and now at 40, the Brazilian is […]