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Jay Alderete defends viral Fury FC 121 chaos with Cameron Smotherman
The 19-year-old prospect says trash talk from Smotherman and his corner sparked the post-fight riot that went viral after his second-round finish at Fury FC 121.
Fan wakes up in stranger's truck bed 15 miles from UFC Oklahoma
A fan who fell asleep in a random truck bed at UFC Oklahoma woke up 15 miles away in Edmond, prompting an awkward conversation with the owner.
Jai Opetaia sues IBF over cruiserweight title strip
The undefeated Australian claims the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO conspired to punish him for signing with Zuffa Boxing, seeking reinstatement and damages.
Gable Steveson returns to wrestling at RAF 12 against Cassioppi
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson faces Anthony Cassioppi at RAF 12 in Cleveland on Aug. 22, one month after his UFC 329 knockout debut.
CSAC backs Herb Dean amid Pereira criticism of UFC referee
California commission chief Andy Foster dismissed recent complaints from Alex Pereira and others, saying Dean will work upcoming main events with his full support.
MMA Mania asks fans which TV show decline hurt most
MMA Mania's Wednesday open thread posed a nostalgic question: which beloved series fell off hardest? The Simpsons drew the loudest groans from fight fans.
UFC Abu Dhabi odds: Erceg favored over Temirov in main card opener
Steve Erceg opens as a slight favorite against Ramazan Temirov on the UFC Abu Dhabi main card Saturday at Etihad Arena, with four other bouts rounding out the televised portion.
Andy Foster defends Herb Dean over Pereira-Gane controversy
California commission chief Andy Foster backs referee Herb Dean after Alex Pereira blamed him for missed fouls in his TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
Ian Machado Garry using mother's doubt as fuel for UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says his mother's early rejection of his MMA dream drives him as he prepares to face Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 15.
Jon Jones says alcohol caused every career setback
The UFC heavyweight champion admits in a Ring Magazine interview that all his legal troubles and suspensions trace back to drinking.
Tyson Fury claims heavyweight champions were 'gifted' titles
Tyson Fury said current heavyweight titleholders were handed their belts and promised his peak form lies ahead, per ESPN.
The Dana White Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before he built the UFC empire, Dana White stepped into the ring himself. His 1992 amateur boxing match in South Boston shaped the promotional instincts that would define mixed martial arts.
Max Holloway Deserves the Lightweight Title Shot More Than Anyone
While the UFC fiddles with interim belts and recycled contenders, the most compelling lightweight challenger is sitting right in front of them. Max Holloway has earned his shot through violence, not politics.
Poirier Says Bud Light Terminated Contract Immediately
Dustin Poirier's partnership with Bud Light ended within hours of his arrest at Atlanta International Airport last month.
Topuria Celebrates Spain's World Cup Win
Ilia Topuria had reason to celebrate on Sunday, even if the occasion had nothing to do with mixed martial arts.
Magomed Ankalaev chases Alex Pereira to heavyweight for trilogy
Ankalaev faces Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 but wants a third fight with Pereira, who jumped to heavyweight after their knockout finish last fall.
Dustin Poirier lost Bud Light deal worth hundreds of thousands
Dustin Poirier says Bud Light terminated his contract immediately after his airport arrest, costing his family a few hundred thousand dollars in remaining sponsorship money.
White Responds To Jones 'Homie For Life' Message
Dana White has responded to Jon Jones calling him a "homie for life," and the answer was more revealing than a simple acceptance of the peace offering.
Jon Jones says alcohol derailed greater UFC legacy
Jones told Ring Magazine that partying in his prime contributed to career setbacks, reflecting on what could have been without alcohol.
Paddy Pimblett declares himself GOAT of weight cutting
Liverpool lightweight Paddy Pimblett called himself the GOAT of weight cutting in a behind-the-scenes video, citing discipline as his secret despite routine criticism.