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Javier Mendez, Islam Makhachev's longtime head coach, has drawn a clear line on what trash talk is acceptable ahead of the UFC 330 welterweight title defense between his fighter and Ian Garry on…

Ronda Rousey has not ruled out a return to Most Valuable Promotions (MVP MMA) despite announcing her retirement following her dominant first-round submission victory over Gina Carano in May.

The Professional Fighters League's New York card at UBS Arena in Belmont on July 31 has seen two late-fight changes during fight week.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed Jessie Rosas, the older brother of bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr., to a promotional deal.

Ronda Rousey has renewed her criticism of UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell, attributing the promotion's failure to book a matchup between herself and Gina Carano to Campbell's poor judgment…

American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez has suggested that something appeared amiss with Conor McGregor before his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, raising questions about whether the…

Javier Mendez, founder of the American Kickboxing Academy and longtime coach to champions including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Luke Rockhold, Cain Velasquez, and Daniel Cormier, believes Ian Garry's mental…

Carlos Ulberg won the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in April with a devastating first-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka, but a subsequent ACL injury has sidelined the New Zealand champion.

Charles Oliveira's team has firmly shut down speculation linking the former UFC lightweight champion and current BMF title holder to a matchup with rising welterweight Diego Lopes.

Bryan Battle has opened up about the personal struggles that hindered his preparation for his PFL debut, where he faced a lopsided loss to Johnny Eblen in Pittsburgh in March.

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith faces serious legal charges following his arrest in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Michel Pereira is pursuing a legal appeal of his loss to Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC Baku, citing officiating errors that he believes cost him his career in the promotion.

Darren Till has expressed serious concern about his own future following retirement from fighting, prompted by recent arrests of former UFC fighters Dustin Poirier and Anthony Smith.

Islam Makhachev expressed unexpected sympathy for Conor McGregor following the Irishman's disappointing UFC 329 comeback loss to Max Holloway.

Navajo Stirling provided insight into his second-round finish of Ion Cutelaba at their recent UFC bout, crediting a devastating liver shot rather than a lack of heart from his opponent.

Uros Medic has launched a scathing critique of Ian Garry, taking aim at both the Irishman's fighting style and his public statements.

The UFC is making history by heading to Serbia for the first time, with UFC Belgrade set to take place Saturday at Belgrade Arena.

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested and charged with three felonies following an incident in Sarpy County, Nebraska on July 26, 2026.

Michael Morales has positioned himself as the official backup fighter for UFC 330's welterweight title main event between champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Ian Machado Garry, scheduled for Philadelphia on August 15.

Islam Makhachev expressed sympathy for Conor McGregor's devastating injury at UFC 329, despite the well-documented rivalry between their camps.

Jon Jones has revealed the unusual circumstances behind Lewis Hamilton calling him a coward and blocking him on social media.

Ronda Rousey has expanded her criticism of UFC leadership beyond gender issues, now arguing that Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell simply does not know how to market fighters—of any kind.

Valter Walker has tempered his public rivalry with Josh Hokit following his latest dominant display in the UFC heavyweight division.

Anthony Smith, the former UFC light heavyweight who once challenged Jon Jones for the title, has been released from Sarpy County Jail in Nebraska after posting $500,000 bond.

Dakota Ditcheva, the face of the PFL and one of MMA's most marketable athletes, is already planning her exit from the sport—not out of necessity, but out of conviction.

Daniel Rodriguez is headlining UFC Belgrade this Saturday against Uros Medic, marking a remarkable return to competition after eight months imprisoned in Mexico.

Brendan Schaub has grown frustrated with Ian Machado Garry's promotional approach ahead of the welterweight's UFC title shot next month.

Jan Błachowicz will face a late opponent change when he takes on undefeated Navajo Stirling in the co-main event of UFC Belgrade on August 1 in Serbia.

Jon Jones remains confident he would defeat fellow former two-division champion Alex Pereira should the two heavyweights ever meet inside the Octagon.

Arman Tsarukyan, the top-ranked UFC lightweight contender, will step outside the Octagon this weekend for an unusual crossover bout.

Islam Makhachev's grappling continues to earn praise from elite coaches ahead of his welterweight title defense at UFC 330.

The Professional Fighters League has announced its full 11-bout card for PFL New York on July 31 at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Main Card (7 p.m.

Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, recently demonstrated the strict grooming standards of his Dagestan-based training camp by giving two young men a stylistic overhaul.

Jon Jones revealed that Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton blocked and unfollowed him on social media over a hunting dispute.

Jon Jones maintains his insistence that he never knowingly used steroids, despite multiple failed drug tests throughout his UFC career.

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska, on serious felony charges including terroristic threat, first-degree false imprisonment, and…

Paulo Costa has launched a public campaign for a UFC light heavyweight title shot, taking aim at both former champions Jiri Prochazka and Magomed Ankalaev in a bid to shake up a division he views as…

Jon Jones expressed conflicted feelings about UFC CEO Dana White during a recent interview, describing him in one word as an "asshole"—but with important caveats.

The UFC has named 19-0 welterweight Michael Morales as the official backup for the Islam Makhachev vs.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has offered a stark warning to aspiring fighters about the harsh financial realities of competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Magomed Zaynukov stands out within Khabib Nurmagomedov's team, known for its dominant wrestling approach, as a striker who has evolved into a well-rounded mixed martial artist.

PFL welterweight champion Thad Jean has a message for fans who question whether fighters outside the UFC can compete at the highest level.

Bogdan Guskov has issued his first public statement following a dominant fifth-round TKO loss to former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev in Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi headliner. Guskov…

Mike Malott will face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Edmonton on October 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, marking a significant step up in competition for the rising…

Anthony Smith, a former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, has been arrested in Nebraska on multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic violence incident.

Delphine Benouaich, a strawweight competitor on The Ultimate Fighter 34, credits growing up with three brothers as foundational to her combat sports journey, even if it didn't initially feel like formal training.

Arman Tsarukyan, the top-ranked UFC lightweight contender, will compete in a submission-only grappling match this Saturday in Armenia, facing Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria.

Jon Jones has expressed confidence that he would quickly submit Alex Pereira if the two ever fought in mixed martial arts, while also backing himself to defeat longtime rival Daniel Cormier in a pure…

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has renewed his criticism of the promotion's fighter compensation and workplace practices, calling the organization's pay structure "predatory" during an…

Matt Brown believes Justin Gaethje should capitalize on his newly won UFC lightweight title rather than retire, despite widespread suggestions that the fighter should walk away at the peak of his…

Chris Weidman has stepped to the defense of Magomed Ankalaev following widespread criticism of his UFC Abu Dhabi main event against Bogdan Guskov on Saturday.

Unbeaten British fighter Dakota Ditcheva will make her return to competition on July 31 at UBS Arena on Long Island, facing former Bellator kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz in a PFL matchup.

Dan Hooker is set to clash with Salahdine Parnasse in the UFC Paris main event on September 5 at Accor Arena, and the New Zealand lightweight has made his intentions clear: to derail the French…

UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor will be sidelined for approximately one year following a devastating knee injury suffered during his comeback bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329.

Reigning welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is preparing to defend his title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, and the Russian has spent much of his training camp…

Former UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria made a rare public appearance at the engagement party of longtime friend and teammate Guram Kutateladze, marking one of the few occasions the Georgian…

Undefeated UFC prospect Navajo Stirling has shut down any speculation about fighting his City Kickboxing teammates, including reigning light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg and recent divisional…

Unbeaten light heavyweight Navajo Stirling has publicly challenged Khamzat Chimaev to move up to 205 pounds, confident he can expose what he views as significant gaps in the Swedish fighter's…

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC ended catastrophically when he suffered an ACL injury on the very first kick he threw against Max Holloway at UFC 329.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has lashed out at Bud Light for terminating Dustin Poirier's sponsorship deal following the retired fighter's arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta…

Navajo Stirling has revealed a dramatic backstage moment from Dana White's Contender Series when fellow fighter Quemuel Ottoni suffered what appeared to be a mental breakdown minutes before his bout against Kody Steele.

Bogdan Guskov took a short-notice fight against Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC Abu Dhabi Fight Night main event, stepping in on just 14 days' notice to replace Khalil Rountree.

Wiz Khalifa recently trained at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas, working with John Wood—the coach behind UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili—and the veteran coach came away impressed with the…

Former UFC fighters Darren Till and Yoel Romero will face each other in a light heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 94 on September 26 in Manchester, England. Till (18-5-1) left the UFC in…

Following UFC Abu Dhabi, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee examine potential next opponents for several fighters from the event in the latest edition of their matchmaking podcast, On To…

The Ultimate Fighter 34's coaching rivalry between Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping remains tight after recent episodes, with Team Cormier holding a narrow 4-3 edge.

Conor McGregor's comeback bid ended in injury at UFC 329 when he tore his ACL on his opening kick against Max Holloway, forcing him to undergo surgery and miss at least a year of competition.

Darren Till will make his second bare-knuckle appearance when he faces former UFC title contender Yoel Romero in the main event of a BKFC card at Manchester's AO Arena on September 26.

Dan Hooker has emerged as the unlikely villain heading into his UFC Paris main event against rising French prospect Salahdine Parnasse on September 5 at the Accor Arena.

UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg, sidelined since April after tearing his ACL while knocking out Jiri Prochazka to win the vacant 205-pound title, has weighed in on how the promotion…

Conor McGregor faces an extended layoff following a knee injury sustained during his brief return to action at UFC 329.

Islam Makhachev is preparing for his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15, confident in his readiness despite Garry's reputation as a skilled striker and mobile fighter.

Chael Sonnen has shared a story about helping launch an unlikely MMA career after a chance encounter in Las Vegas.

Valter Walker extended his remarkable submission streak to five consecutive victories at UFC Abu Dhabi, forcing Thomas Petersen to tap to a rare calf slicer in the opening round.

Rizvan Kuniev captured Fight of the Night honors at UFC Abu Dhabi after a hard-fought three-round battle with Tyrell Fortune at Etihad Arena, yet the Russian heavyweight expressed frustration with…

Ramazonbek Temirov made a statement at UFC Abu Dhabi, stopping former title challenger Steve Erceg with a devastating first-round knockout in the co-main event.

Magomed Zaynukov made a successful Octagon debut at UFC Abu Dhabi, securing a unanimous decision victory over Damian Rzepecki.

Light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg provided an injury update following UFC Abu Dhabi, revealing that he is targeting an early 2027 return after suffering an ACL injury.

The UFC has unveiled the opening lineup for Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, confirming ten bouts across the first two episodes of the annual prospect competition.

Jean Silva travelled to Israel to corner his Fighting Nerds teammate Ilay Barzilay (7-1) at Gordon Fight Nights 1 on July 27 in Tel Aviv, a decision that drew public backlash given the ongoing…

UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg has proposed a tournament-style solution to determine his next challenger, arguing that none of the division's current top contenders have sufficiently earned a title shot.

Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov by ground-and-pound in the final round at UFC Abu Dhabi, a dominant performance that nonetheless drew criticism for its slow pace.

Valter Walker, the boisterous UFC heavyweight known for his outsized personality, has a quieter side that his teammates at Gor MMA deeply appreciate.

Mike Davis left UFC Abu Dhabi visibly frustrated after losing a 15-minute wrestling match to undefeated lightweight Nurullo Aliev, who earned a unanimous decision and his fourth straight win by decision.

Magomed Zaynukov made a successful UFC debut, earning a unanimous decision victory over fellow newcomer Damian Rzepecki in a lightweight clash at UFC Abu Dhabi.

Thad Jean captured the PFL welterweight title at PFL Washington D.C., held at CareFirst Arena, with a third-round stoppage of Ernesto Rodriguez in the main event.

Steve Erceg addressed his first-round knockout loss to Ramazonbek Temirov in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, confirming he is healthy after the brutal finish.

Dan Ige is moving down to bantamweight for a fresh start, scheduled to make his 135-pound debut against David Martinez at UFC Fight Night 288 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, at the fourth edition of Noche UFC.

The UFC has announced two new bouts for Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, headlined by featherweight contender Dan Ige's move to bantamweight. Ige, making his 135-pound debut in his…

A recent MMA mailbag explored a lighthearted hypothetical: which current UFC fighters would best fill the roles of characters from Homer's *The Odyssey*, particularly following Christopher Nolan's…

Steve Garcia faced a significant setback when he clashed with Diego Lopes in the opening bout of the historic UFC White House card in June.

Salahdine Parnasse will make his UFC octagon debut in the main event of UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena, facing Dan Hooker in a lightweight showdown. Parnasse, a former two-division KSW…

Magomed Ankalaev dominated Bogdan Guskov to earn a fifth-round finish at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, cementing his status as the light heavyweight division's No.

Thad Jean captured the PFL welterweight championship at the promotion's D.C. event on Saturday, defeating late-notice replacement Ernesto Rodriguez via TKO in the third round. Jean was originally…

Thad Jean captured the PFL welterweight title at the promotion's Summer Series event in Washington, D.C.

Magomed Ankalaev proved his dominance at light heavyweight with a fifth-round TKO victory over Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday at Etihad Arena.

Live coverage of UFC Abu Dhabi (UFC Fight Night 281), headlined by Ankalaev vs. Guskov, begins Saturday at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. Full results will appear once the card concludes.

Live coverage of PFL Washington D.C., headlined by Jean vs. Rodriguez, begins Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Full results will appear once the card concludes.

Bartlomiej Skowyra, a Polish MMA fighter with a 5–5 record, defeated Pablo Moura at DWN 10 in Gliwice on Saturday night, improving to 6–5 professionally with a second-round stoppage.

Magomed Ankalaev returned to the win column with a stoppage victory over Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, but the performance failed to impress observers.

Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov by TKO in the fifth round at UFC Abu Dhabi, though the technical victory came with little fanfare in a fight that drew boos from the Etihad Arena…

The UFC has announced that highly-touted lightweight prospect Salahdine Parnasse will make his octagon debut against veteran Dan Hooker at UFC Paris on September 5th.

Ramazan Temirov made a statement in his return to competition, delivering a spectacular knockout of former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Ramazan Temirov announced his return from suspension in devastating fashion at UFC Abu Dhabi, dismantling former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg with a vicious knockout in the co-main event on…

Live coverage of UFC Abu Dhabi's main event between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov has concluded; full results will appear once the card concludes.

Magomed Zaynukov delivered an impressive UFC debut at Abu Dhabi, earning a unanimous decision victory over fellow debutant Damian Rzepecki and remaining undefeated at 9-0. The Team Nurmagomedov…

Valter Walker extended his dominant run at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, recording his fifth consecutive first-round submission victory—this time against Thomas Petersen in a heavyweight preliminary…

Muhammad Saidov made a stunning UFC debut at Abu Dhabi, showcasing the striking prowess that earned him an undefeated pro record with a dominant performance against veteran Dustin Jacoby. Fighting…

Sam Patterson rebounded from a recent setback with an impressive second-round knockout of Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Abu Dhabi, signaling a return to form for the English welterweight. Ponzinibbio,…

A late-notice change has reshaped the bantamweight division's presence at UFC Belgrade.

Thad Jean is ready to claim the vacant PFL welterweight title on Saturday night at the CareFirst Arena in Washington DC, and he's thinking even bigger than that.

The PFL returned to Washington, D.C. on Saturday night for a welterweight title showdown at CareFirst Arena, with Thad Jean facing late-replacement Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant 2025 PFL…

A welterweight bout between Islam Dulatov and Wellington Turman has been cancelled from UFC Abu Dhabi's Fight Night card just hours before the event was scheduled to begin on Saturday.

UFC Abu Dhabi took place Saturday afternoon at Etihad Arena, with Magomed Ankalaev headlining against Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight contest.

Santiago Ponzinibbio drew inspiration from Argentina's World Cup campaign ahead of his UFC Abu Dhabi showdown with Sam Patterson on July 25, drawing parallels between the national soccer team's heart…

A featherweight matchup between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi is set for UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Pitbull (37-9), the former two-division Bellator champion,…

Magomed Ankalaev faces a critical moment in his career at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Brian Ortega is set to make his long-awaited lightweight debut at UFC 331, facing Renato Moicano in a rematch of their 2017 featherweight encounter.

A newly formed organization called Duel, backed by online crypto casino Duelbet and run in conjunction with matchmaker Dean Toole, announced its debut MMA event for August 29 at the Kia Arena in Orlando.

The California State Athletic Commission, led by executive director Andy Foster, is hosting Napa Knockout on Saturday at Raymond Vineyards—a charity MMA, boxing, and kickboxing event designed to…

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Saturday for UFC Abu Dhabi, headlined by a light heavyweight matchup between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and rising contender Bogdan Guskov—a bout…

Valter Walker is using his upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi bout against Thomas Petersen on July 25 as leverage to renegotiate his contract with the promotion.

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis will finally meet in a mixed martial arts bout at Duel Arena 1, a new hybrid combat sports event on August 29 in Orlando.

Dana White doubled down on his criticism of UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit's controversial remarks about former First Lady Michelle Obama following Hokit's victory over Derrick Lewis at the UFC's…

Wellington Turman is set to return to action at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, facing Islam Dulatov in what marks his long-awaited octagon comeback.

The Professional Fighters League's Washington DC event is set for Saturday, July 25, with the welterweight championship on the line.

Robelis Despaigne has earned his way back to the UFC following a dominant run outside the organization.

Robelis Despaigne has re-signed with the UFC after a successful stint outside the promotion, his management confirmed Friday.

Conor McGregor posted a video to Instagram on Friday showing leg exercises, signaling that he is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury suffered at UFC 329.

All fighters competing at UFC Abu Dhabi successfully made weight on Friday, setting the stage for Saturday's card in the United Arab Emirates.

Bogdan Guskov has eagerly accepted a main-event opportunity against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, moving up his timeline after fighting to a majority draw with Jan Blachowicz at UFC 323 in December.

All fighters successfully made weight at the UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-ins, with the event's 13-bout card proceeding without complications ahead of Saturday's action on Paramount+. Light heavyweight…

Oscar De La Hoya has escalated his criticism of Dana White's Zuffa Boxing venture, comparing the promotion to a Trojan Horse designed to lure fighters into unfavourable long-term…

A women's flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius has been pulled from UFC 330 on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia due to an injury sustained by Blanchfield.

The UFC has locked in its Fight Night card for August 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by lightweight contenders Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld.

Mateusz Gamrot has signed a new multi-fight contract with the UFC, securing his future with the promotion ahead of a significant main event assignment.

Rose Namajunas is taking time to reassess her future in mixed martial arts before committing to her next UFC bout, the former strawweight champion revealed during a recent podcast appearance.

Alexander Poppeck will make his UFC debut at UFC Belgrade on August 1, facing fellow newcomer Jovan Leka in front of a home crowd at Belgrade Arena.

All 26 fighters competing at UFC Abu Dhabi stepped on the scale Friday ahead of Saturday's card in Azerbaijan.

Kamaru Usman is seriously considering retirement after suffering a one-sided loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City.

Brazilian lightweight Ismael Bonfim has opened up about a dangerous weight-cut disaster that preceded his November UFC loss to Chris Padilla, vowing to reform his approach ahead of an upcoming bout…

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje shut down any notion of an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria, insisting the former contender must first prove himself with another victory. Gaethje defeated…

The PFL's Washington, D.C. card has undergone significant restructuring following multiple fighter withdrawals during fight week. Shamil Musaev (18-1-1) was forced to withdraw from his welterweight…

UFC Vegas 120 has added several bouts to its August 8 card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, including a significant milestone fight for veteran featherweight Darren Elkins.

The PFL's Washington D.C. card on Saturday has been reshuffled at the last minute after welterweight title challenger Shamil Musaev was forced off the event. PFL officials confirmed the withdrawal on…

Ismael Bonfim is entering his UFC Abu Dhabi bout against Axel Sola on Saturday with a renewed commitment to proper weight management, a stark contrast to the harrowing weigh-in experience that nearly…

Paddy Pimblett has cemented himself as a legitimate title contender at lightweight following a dominant performance at UFC 329.

Kamaru Usman is contemplating retirement after suffering a lopsided defeat to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City.

MMA Fighting's "Between the Links" show breaks down the fallout from UFC Oklahoma City, where former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis dominated former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman in a lopsided victory.

Dustin Poirier has revealed that the UFC immediately offered its support following his public drunkenness arrest at an Atlanta airport in June.

Erin Blanchfield has withdrawn from her UFC 330 flyweight bout against Jasmine Jasudavicius due to a minor injury, MMA Fighting confirmed.

UFC President Dana White has declared that Conor McGregor remains a singular phenomenon in combat sports, one whose blend of success, charisma, and marketability will never be replicated. White…

Magomed Ankalaev is ready to move forward after one of the most difficult stretches of his career.

Royce Gracie, the pioneer who brought MMA to mainstream audiences through the early UFC, recently sat down with Georges St-Pierre on his podcast to discuss his personal Mount Rushmore of MMA.

UFC president Dana White has reiterated his stance that Jon Jones is mixed martial arts' undisputed greatest of all time, even as the two have clashed over business matters throughout Jones' career.

Following Ryan Clark's sudden departure from ESPN, undefeated UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit claimed the analyst fell victim to what he calls the "Hokit curse" for criticizing his controversial post-fight remarks.

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will return to the wrestling mat at Real American Freestyle 12 on August 22 in Cleveland, facing former collegiate rival Anthony Cassioppi.

The California State Athletic Commission's executive director Andy Foster has defended referee Herb Dean's handling of the UFC Freedom 250 interim title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira,…

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has opened up about the severe physical toll of recovering from multiple eye surgeries following his UFC 321 no-contest bout against Ciryl Gane.

Islam Makhachev is leaving nothing to chance in his preparation for his first welterweight title defense, assembling a specialized training camp that includes a fighter specifically chosen to mimic…

Nassourdine Imavov claims the UFC has promised him the next middleweight title shot against newly crowned champion Sean Strickland.

Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade has taken work as a delivery driver while sidelined from competition with a shoulder injury, demonstrating her willingness to pursue any available…

Islam Dulatov is confident heading into his welterweight clash against Wellington Turman at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Fatima Kline is making her ambitions known following a commanding performance at UFC Oklahoma City.

Johnny Eblen and Sean Strickland share a unique relationship—competitive friends who train at different gyms yet spar extensively with serious intent.

Bogdan Guskov is stepping up to face Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, accepting the bout on just 14 days' notice after Khalil Rountree withdrew due to injury.

Jay Alderete dominated Cameron Smotherman at Fury FC 121 in Houston, dropping the former UFC fighter with a head kick before finishing him with a brabo choke in the second round.

Magomed Ankalaev has acknowledged that he entered his UFC 320 rematch against Alex Pereira in October while dealing with unspecified health issues, a decision he now regrets.

Magomed Ankalaev has acknowledged that he ignored his team's advice and fought Alex Pereira at UFC 320 despite being in compromised health, a decision he now views as a costly mistake.

Former UFC fighter Claudio Ribeiro was arrested Wednesday in Varzea Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil on a domestic violence charge.

Jessica Andrade, a veteran UFC fighter with 30 octagon appearances since 2013, has turned to food delivery and odd jobs to supplement her income while sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained in an…

Logan Paul has called for a professional wrestling match against Conor McGregor, suggesting the UFC icon is now better suited to WWE than mixed martial arts following his loss at UFC 329. McGregor…

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has opened up about the severe pain and recovery challenges he faced following his no-contest bout with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October, when multiple eye pokes…

Undefeated 19-year-old prospect Jay Alderete defended his actions after a chaotic finish at Fury FC 121, where he submitted UFC veteran Cameron Smotherman via choke in the second round to improve to 6-0.

Andy Foster, executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, has defended referee Herb Dean's handling of the UFC White House heavyweight interim title fight between Alex Pereira and…

Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist and UFC heavyweight, is returning to freestyle wrestling at RAF 12 on August 22 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland for the promotion's one-year anniversary show.

Khamzat Chimaev's first professional loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293—where he relinquished his middleweight title in a razor-thin split decision—prompted UFC legend Jon Jones to offer candid…

Dana White has revealed why Fedor Emelianenko, widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight fighters ever, never signed with the UFC despite the promotion's best efforts to recruit him. White…

Legendary mixed martial artist Demian Maia has outlined why Ian Garry presents a legitimate threat to Islam Makhachev in their UFC welterweight title clash scheduled for August 15 at UFC 330 in…

Paddy Pimblett has never missed weight in the UFC, and the British lightweight is not shy about his success.

Jon Jones, widely considered one of mixed martial arts' greatest fighters ever, has reflected on his storied UFC career with a dose of regret.

Joe Lauzon is making his long-awaited return to competition with a matchup now firmly in place.

Real American Freestyle (RAF) is pressing ahead with plans for Colby Covington to face Belal Muhammad at RAF 12 on August 22 in Cleveland, despite escalating tension between the two fighters.

Dana White has credited the UFC's decision to establish Fight Island during the COVID-19 pandemic as a turning point that strengthened the organization and accelerated its growth.

Dustin Poirier has revealed the financial toll of his recent arrest for public drunkenness at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Brazilian heavyweight Valter Walker has dismissed the hype surrounding rising UFC prospects Josh Hokit and Gable Steveson, claiming neither fighter has earned the reputation they have received.

Logan Paul is circling Conor McGregor as a potential opponent following the Irish superstar's catastrophic return to the UFC at UFC 329.

UFC flyweight Brandon Royval has opened up about a frustrating matchmaking decision that cost him a main event spot in October 2022.

French lightweight Axel Sola has reframed his first professional loss as a career catalyst.

Lightweight Mike Davis has a clear financial goal driving his July 25 bout against undefeated Tajik prospect Nurullo Aliev at UFC Abu Dhabi: he plans to use his victory purse to relocate to Las…

Dustin Poirier has revealed that UFC executive Hunter Campbell reached out to him following his arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last month, offering the promotion's…

Santiago Ponzinibbio says he will never turn down a UFC fight, even though the 39-year-old Argentine veteran is financially secure enough to retire whenever he wishes.

Dana White has reflected on the UFC's failed pursuit of Fedor Emelianenko, revealing that he and former UFC owner Lorenzo Fertitta were actually relieved when the legendary Russian heavyweight…

Dustin Poirier has parted ways with Bud Light following his arrest on public drunkenness charges at an Atlanta airport.

Colby Covington will face Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match for RAF's cruiserweight crossover title, though the timing and location remain fluid following a post-event altercation between the two…

Valter Walker is bullish ahead of his UFC Abu Dhabi bout against Thomas Petersen on Saturday, dismissing rising heavyweight threats Josh Hokit and Gable Steveson as overrated and expressing a…

Paddy Pimblett delivered a statement performance at UFC 329, submitting Ottman Azaitar with a modified D'Arce choke in rapid fashion and stealing the spotlight from Conor McGregor's injury-plagued…

Colby Covington has questioned whether he will even face Belal Muhammad at the Real American Freestyle promotion's one-year anniversary show on August 22 in Cleveland, following a heated post-fight…