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Colby Covington backs Arman Tsarukyan for UFC lightweight title
Covington praised Tsarukyan after their RAF 11 match, predicting the Armenian will capture UFC gold at 155 pounds and claiming Justin Gaethje has no chance.
UFC moves Noche card early to avoid Garcia-Benn boxing clash
The UFC's Noche event on Sept. 12 will start at 10 a.m. local time in Arizona to clear room for the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn boxing card later that night.
Thad Jean predicts Shamil Musaev will get 'greedy' at PFL DC
Undefeated welterweight Thad Jean expects to capitalize on Shamil Musaev's first career loss when they meet for the vacant PFL title July 25.
K-1 cruiserweight champ Thian de Vries announces MMA switch
K-1 cruiserweight champion Thian de Vries plans to transition to MMA after two more kickboxing bouts, the undefeated Dutchman announced following his latest win in Japan.
Makhachev's Manager Fires Back At Garry
Ian Machado Garry's Conor McGregor comparison did not go over well in the Makhachev camp.
Askren Blasts Covington As A 'Terrible Human Being'
Ben Askren returned to wrestling last weekend, a year after a severe pneumonia diagnosis that left him fighting for his life and required a double-lung transplant.
Pimblett Spends $14k On Topuria 'Collector's Item'
Paddy Pimblett found a creative way to remind Ilia Topuria that he is no longer champion.
Ilia Topuria celebrates Spain World Cup win in sunglasses
Topuria was spotted at a Spain watch party five weeks after losing his UFC lightweight title, still wearing shades that may hint at lingering injuries from his June loss.
Andre Pederneiras: Damian Pinas hits harder than any fighter
Nova Uniao head coach Andre Pederneiras says UFC middleweight Damian Pinas generates more power than any fighter he's trained in over 30 years.
Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu fight card set for Sydney PPV
Errol Spence Jr. faces Tim Tszyu at 160 pounds on July 25 at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, streaming on Amazon Prime Video PPV at 9 p.m. ET.
Oleksandr Usyk targets Deontay Wilder for final fight
Oleksandr Usyk says his last professional bout could happen by year's end, with Deontay Wilder as the preferred opponent and Zuffa Boxing among the promotional options.
Ian Garry: Beating Islam Makhachev would make greatness undeniable
Ian Garry says defeating Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 would cement his status as an elite fighter and remove all doubt about his greatness.
Islam Makhachev's manager fires back at Ian Garry's McGregor comparison
Ali Abdelaziz dismissed Ian Garry's claim that beating Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 would mirror Conor McGregor's historic win over Jose Aldo.
Paddy Pimblett drops $13,700 on Ilia Topuria corner stool
Pimblett purchased the stool Topuria used during his corner stoppage loss to Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, calling it a collector's item.
Tommy McMillen reveals Hunter Campbell backstage check-in
Undefeated featherweight Tommy McMillen says UFC exec Hunter Campbell pulled him aside before UFC Oklahoma City to ask about his post-fight party habits.
Michael Page frustrated by struggle to land UFC top-10 opponents
Michael Page told Ariel Helwani he's spent three fights chasing ranked middleweight matchups without success. His UFC Paris bout with Nursulton Ruziboev closes his current contract.
PFL and Rizin to crown unified featherweight champion at Super Rizin 5
A.J. McKee will challenge Rajabali Shaidullaev for both the PFL and Rizin featherweight championships Sept. 10 at Kyosera Dome Osaka in the first cross-promotional unification bout in MMA.
Chase Hooper says UFC Oklahoma City loss meant getting a job
Hooper told his wife he'd find work outside the cage if he lost three straight. His sub win over Ramirez kept him on the roster.
UFC Vegas 120 poster revealed for Gamrot vs. Salkilld on Aug. 8
The promotion unveiled its promotional art for the lightweight clash between Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Aug. 8.
Lorenzo Hunt survives early knockdown, becomes BKFC three-division champion
Lorenzo Hunt knocked out Walter Pugliesi in Round 4 at BKFC 91 in Naples to claim the Ironweight title, making him the first fighter to hold three belts in promotional history.