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Xander Zayas and Boots Ennis face off in Brooklyn staredown
Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis squared off Thursday ahead of their junior middleweight title unification fight Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues headlines UFC Sacramento
Anthony Hernandez faces Gregory Rodrigues in a middleweight headliner Aug. 22 at Golden 1 Center, UFC's first Sacramento card since 2019.
Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Zambidis exhibition cancelled
Mayweather's planned June 27 exhibition in Athens has been scrapped after a federal court injunction request halted promotion and ticket sales.
Tom Aspinall back in full training, UFC talks ongoing for Gane fight
Tom Aspinall says he is back in full training and in talks with the UFC for a heavyweight fight with Ciryl Gane. Medical clearance confirmed.
Manuel Torres wants to be feared like Mike Tyson ahead of UFC Baku
Torres headlines UFC Baku against Rafael Fiziev on June 27 and says finishing fights is how you become the best in the world.
Zayas vs Ennis: Start time, PPV price, how to watch on DAZN
Xander Zayas defends two titles against Jaron Ennis on June 27 for $74.99 on DAZN PPV, with main event ring walks set for approximately 10:47 p.m. ET.
Tom Aspinall Back to Full Training, Targeting Ciryl Gane Rematch
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has returned to full training eight months after his eye injury against Ciryl Gane and says negotiations are underway for the rematch.
Chuck Liddell says Tito Ortiz was 'terrified' of him in UFC
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz revisit their storied UFC rivalry two decades after their first fight at UFC 47, with Dana White claiming Ortiz feared facing Liddell.
Rafael Fiziev surprised by UFC Baku main event slot after loss
Rafael Fiziev headlines UFC Baku on June 27 against Manuel Torres, admitting he was shocked to get the main event after his last stoppage loss.
Michael Morales preparing as replacement for UFC 330 title fight
Welterweight contender Michael Morales will make weight for UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, positioning himself as a replacement should Islam Makhachev or Ian Garry fall out.
Jefferson Nascimento calls Chase Hooper 'easy money' ahead of UFC Baku debut
The unbeaten Brazilian lightweight makes his UFC debut at welterweight on June 27 and has his sights set on a future bout with Hooper.
Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu PPV lands on DAZN for July 25
Spence's comeback fight against Tszyu on July 25 will stream through DAZN pay-per-view and Prime Video PPV, with DAZN Ultimate subscribers getting included access.
Justin Gaethje cracks ESPN pound-for-pound top 10 after title win
Gaethje's lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria earned him a spot in ESPN's updated MMA pound-for-pound rankings, reshuffling the top 10.
Justin Gaethje nominated for Best Fighter at 2026 ESPY awards
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje earned a Best Fighter nomination at the 2026 ESPYs following his stoppage win over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
PFL pushes MENA event to July 10 in Riyadh venue switch
The Professional Fighters League moved its Saudi Arabia card from June 19 in Jeddah to July 10 at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh, keeping Hattan Alsaif and Malik Basahel on the bill.
Charles Oliveira: Conor McGregor avoided me for Max Holloway
Charles Oliveira says Conor McGregor dodged a fight with him at UFC 329 because the Irishman viewed Max Holloway as an easier opponent after Oliveira beat Holloway at UFC 326.
Mayweather vs. Zambidis exhibition canceled per court filing
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled exhibition against Mike Zambidis in Greece this Saturday has been scrapped, according to federal court records filed Thursday.
Arman Tsarukyan risks UFC title shot after rejecting Gamrot rematch
Paddy Pimblett claims Tsarukyan turned down a chance to avenge his only UFC loss to Mateusz Gamrot, jeopardizing his lightweight title opportunity.
Viviane Araujo eyes PFL title shot with Carmouche win at San Diego
Viviane Araujo faces former flyweight champion Liz Carmouche at PFL San Diego on June 27, with a title shot potentially on the line for the UFC veteran.
UFC's New AI Rankings Draw Mixed Reactions From Fans, Media
The UFC's Meta-powered rankings system launched this week to confusion and criticism, with analysts questioning whether the AI approach solves longstanding credibility issues.