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Valter Walker Calls Out Lewis After UFC Rise
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker has named Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit as his preferred next opponents, with the Brazilian targeting an October or November return.
Steveson Faces Sharaf As UFC 331 Adds Heavyweight Bouts
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson fights Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. Robelis Despaigne meets Tai Tuivasa on the same card.
Mendez: Makhachev Win At UFC 330 Proves GOAT Status
Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 will cement his case as the greatest fighter of all time.
Steveson Returns At UFC 331 Alongside Despaigne
Gable Steveson will make his second UFC walk on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, facing Sean Sharaf. Robelis Despaigne also returns to take on Tai Tuivasa.
MMA Mania Asks Fans What They Don't Skimp On
MMA Mania's daily open thread posed a simple question to fight fans: what's worth the money? The community weighed in on spending habits ahead of Wednesday's fights.
Rogan Defends Aspinall After UFC 321 Backlash
Joe Rogan called out fans who criticized Tom Aspinall for withdrawing from his UFC 321 title defense in October after suffering an eye poke from Ciryl Gane.
Scott Coker Sets September Date For New Promotion Launch
Former Strikeforce boss Scott Coker will unveil his new MMA promotion on September 14, with four events planned for early 2027 across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Lesnar Shoots Down Paul Fight After WWE Retirement
Brock Lesnar says he's done with combat sports after retiring from WWE at SummerSlam, dismissing any potential Jake Paul boxing match despite recent callout.
Dana White Spins TKO Earnings Despite $30M White House Loss
TKO revealed UFC's White House card lost $30 million, but executives touted new sponsors and stronger quarterly revenue to investors.
Opetaia Blasts Benavidez After Booking Mikaelian Title Fight
Jai Opetaia will defend his Ring cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelian on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas, calling out David Benavidez for refusing the matchup.
Walker On Lewis: Why The UFC Heavyweight Is His Pick
Valter Walker told MMA Junkie he wants Derrick Lewis over Josh Hokit for his return in October or November, citing the knockout artist's bigger name.
Rodriguez Returns Against Silva In Noche UFC Main Event
Yair Rodriguez will headline Noche UFC 4 against Jean Silva on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, in his first fight back in over a year after defeating Patricio Pitbull.
How Michael Chandler's Next 12 Months Could Unfold
Michael Chandler sits at a crossroads after four consecutive losses. His path forward hinges on whether Conor McGregor's promised fight materializes, how the UFC values his drawing power, and whether he can still compete with elite lightweights.
Three Fights Navajo Stirling Should Take Next
Fresh off a knockout win over Jan Blachowicz in Belgrade, Navajo Stirling has cracked the top ten at 205 pounds. Here are three matchups that would cement his case for title contention.
Why Paddy Pimblett's Submission Game Defies Modern MMA Math
Pimblett's grappling metrics look pedestrian on paper—low takedown rate, modest control time—yet he keeps finding necks. The Liverpool lightweight's rear-naked choke success reveals a counterintuitive truth about finishing in the modern UFC.
McGregor Announces Fifth Career Surgery After UFC 329
Conor McGregor will undergo his fifth career surgery after tearing his ACL and meniscus 69 seconds into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway.
MVP Details Plan To Challenge UFC Over Next Decade
Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian says the merged entity aims to create a Nike-Adidas dynamic with the UFC within seven to 10 years.
Mendez On Topuria Being Toughest Test For Nurmagomedov
Javier Mendez says Ilia Topuria would be the most challenging UFC opponent for newly free agent Usman Nurmagomedov, who stopped Archie Colgan at PFL New York.
Nurmagomedov Gambled On Himself After PFL Exit
Usman Nurmagomedov completed his PFL contract without a new deal in place, with manager Ali Abdelaziz confirming a 90-day exclusive negotiation window now begins.
Walker Unfazed By UFC Submission Record
Valter Walker tied Demian Maia's mark of five straight UFC submissions but dismisses the achievement, calling Fabricio Werdum the heavyweight GOAT instead.