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Poirier Returns To UFC Desk After Arrest
Dustin Poirier will work Saturday's UFC Vegas 120 broadcast, his first analyst assignment since his June arrest at Atlanta airport for public intoxication.
Till And Romero Face Off For Three Minutes Before Security Intervenes
Darren Till and Yoel Romero locked eyes for over three minutes at the BKFC 94 presser before security separated them ahead of their Sept. 26 Manchester clash.
Till And Romero Lock Eyes For Three Minutes At BKFC Presser
Darren Till and Yoel Romero refused to break their faceoff for over three minutes at Tuesday's BKFC 94 press conference in Manchester before security intervened.
ONE Championship Announces The Inner Circle 25 Card
Former bantamweight Muay Thai champion Nabil Anane meets Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin in a title eliminator August 7 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Makhachev Urges Nurmagomedov To Sign With UFC
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev wants PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC and fight top-five opponents.
Islam Tells Morales To Fight Prates Or Rakhmonov
Islam Makhachev says Michael Morales needs to stop waiting for a title shot and face Carlos Prates or Shavkat Rakhmonov first. The champ defends at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Rodriguez Headlines Noche UFC After 17-Month Layoff
Former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez will face Jean Silva in the Noche UFC main event on September 12 in Glendale after more than a year out of competition.
Aspen Ladd Signs With BKB After UFC, PFL Runs
Former UFC and PFL contender Aspen Ladd has joined Bare Knuckle Boxing and will make her promotional debut Aug. 29 in Miami against Bianca Daimoni at BKB 58.
Brown Warns Paul On White Fight Strategy
Former UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions are taking the wrong approach in trying to compete with Dana White's UFC.
Nurmagomedov's Manager Says PFL Rejected Contract Extension
Ali Abdelaziz reveals PFL passed on extending Usman Nurmagomedov's deal before his July 31 title defense, leaving the undefeated lightweight champion to test free agency.
Brock Lesnar Announces Retirement From Wrestling
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar told Pat McAfee on Tuesday he is retiring from professional wrestling at 49 after his SummerSlam loss to Oba Femi.
Tsarukyan Undeniable With Oliveira Win, Says Edgar
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar says Arman Tsarukyan would earn an undeniable title shot with a win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 331 in September.
Makhachev Says Morales Must Fight Again Before Title Shot
Islam Makhachev told MMA Junkie that Michael Morales needs another fight against a top contender before earning a welterweight title opportunity, despite serving as backup for UFC 330.
Makhachev Tells Garry To Stop Doing Interviews
Islam Makhachev says Ian Machado Garry should spend less time talking and more time training ahead of their Aug. 15 UFC 330 title fight in Philadelphia.
Prochazka Calls Out Costa Over Stalled Fight
Jiri Prochazka says UFC offered him a fall bout with Paulo Costa, but the Brazilian denies any offer has been made. Both fighters last competed at UFC 327 in April.
Bo Nickal Draws Olympic Champion For RAF Moscow
UFC middleweight Bo Nickal will face 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shirvani Muradov at RAF Moscow on Sept. 5, sharing a card headlined by Khamzat Chimaev.
Nurmagomedov Surges Toward Top Of Lightweight Rankings
Khabib Nurmagomedov has climbed ESPN's divisional rankings at lightweight following recent performances, positioning himself among the elite 155-pounders in MMA.
White Calls Monday 'Great Day' Hours After Fighter Death
Dana White posted celebratory content hours after announcing Allan Nascimento's death, drawing criticism from fighters including Renato Moicano.
Brady On Lack Of Philly Fighters At UFC 330
Sean Brady told Home of Fight he was never offered a spot on UFC 330 and called the lack of local fighters on the Philadelphia card unfortunate.
Brown: Jake Paul Has No Chance Against UFC
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Jake Paul and MVP are making a mistake by challenging the UFC directly after the PFL merger announcement.