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

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…
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…
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…
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…
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.

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…

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…

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.
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.

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,…

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.
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.

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 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.
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.
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.

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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…

PFL and Rizin have announced a landmark cross-promotional championship bout for Super Rizin 5 on September 10 at Kyosera Dome in Osaka, Japan.
Thad Jean is confident he will exploit Shamil Musaev's tendencies when the two face off for the PFL welterweight championship at PFL Washington D.C.
Michael "Venom" Page has voiced growing frustration with the UFC's matchmaking, claiming that securing fights against top-ranked opponents has become increasingly difficult despite his status as an elite competitor.
Razhabali Shaidulloev will defend his RIZIN featherweight title against AJ McKee in the main event of Super RIZIN 5 on September 10 in Osaka, Japan.

Valter Walker is backing his Gor MMA teammate Bogdan Guskov to pull off a stunning upset against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.
The UFC has announced six bouts for Noche UFC 4, scheduled for September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, headlined by two former champions with title aspirations. Brandon Moreno,…
Islam Makhachev attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina alongside his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, manager Ali Abdelaziz, and other members of his team.
The UFC announced six bouts for its upcoming Noche card on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, during the UFC Oklahoma City broadcast.

Felipe Franco enters his second UFC bout seeking his first octagon victory against Levi Rodrigues Jr.

The UFC has booked a women's bantamweight matchup between Brazil's Norma Dumont (13-3) and Argentina's Ailin Perez (13-2) for September 26 at UFC Fight Night 289—also likely to be called UFC Vegas…
Jared Cannonier is embracing his role as a middleweight gatekeeper rather than viewing it as a setback.
Kamaru Usman is preparing for his return to middleweight action against former champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
Dricus Du Plessis is preparing for his return to the Octagon after an absence of nearly a year.
Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman will square off in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, with the winner positioning himself as the clear frontrunner for the next middleweight title shot…
Jared Cannonier is fighting Christian Leroy Duncan (14-2) in the co-main event of UFC Oklahoma City, marking his 21st appearance in the Octagon since joining the UFC in 2015.
RAF 11 takes place Saturday night at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena, headlined by a catchweight clash between top-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan and former interim…

Lucas Fernando, the reigning Legacy Fighting Alliance light heavyweight champion, has signed with the UFC and will make his Octagon debut at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
Michael Page will return to action at UFC Paris on September 5, facing surging middleweight Nursulton Ruziboev at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
LFA light heavyweight champion Lucas Fernando has signed with the UFC and will make his octagon debut at UFC 330 on August 15 against Rafael "Bipolar" Tobias.

Michael Page is returning to middleweight to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena, with the event streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Islam Makhachev faces a formidable test against Ian Garry in their UFC 330 welterweight title bout on August 15 in Philadelphia.
Kai Asakura is primed to build on his recent momentum when he faces Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai on August 29.
UFC Oklahoma City, taking place Saturday at Paycom Center, will feature a middleweight showdown between former champion Dricus du Plessis and former welterweight title holder Kamaru Usman in the main event.

Ben Askren is preparing for a combat sports return at RAF 11 this Saturday in Milwaukee, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the card's co-main event.

A pivotal flyweight clash has been added to UFC 330. Charles Johnson (19–9) will face Jose Ochoa (9–2) on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, reinforcing the division ahead of…
Real American Freestyle announced the inaugural RAF Crossover Championship, a new division designed for elite combat sports crossover athletes blending freestyle wrestling with MMA talent.
Trevor Peek and Kurtis Campbell have been added to the UFC Paris card scheduled for September 5 at Accor Arena.
Bryce Mitchell will make history as the first active UFC fighter to compete against a UFC BJJ champion when he faces Mikey Musumeci in a non-title featherweight grappling match at UFC BJJ 11 on September 24, 2026.
UFC BJJ champion Mikey Musumeci will step up to featherweight on September 24 to face Bryce Mitchell in a non-title headliner for UFC BJJ 11, marking the first time an active UFC fighter has competed…

Brandon Moreno will face Joseph Morales at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, as the two-time UFC flyweight champion looks to reverse a recent skid. Moreno…

Brazilian flyweight Alessandro Costa is making a statement with his rapid-fire approach to building momentum at UFC 329.

Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson is poised to make his UFC debut at UFC 329, facing Elisha Ellison in what marks the beginning of his octagon career.

Conor McGregor is bringing his four children to UFC 329 in Las Vegas to watch him face Max Holloway on Saturday—the first time his kids will see him compete in the octagon.

Manon Fiorot will face former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso in a high-stakes women's flyweight matchup at Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, according to multiple sources with…

The UFC has scheduled a heavyweight showdown between top-10 contenders Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes for Noche UFC 4 on September 19, though confusion remains about whether the event will also serve as UFC 331.
Ketlen Vieira's head coach Andre Pederneiras has praised Cris Cyborg ahead of their August 22 clash in the Professional Fighters League, calling the 40-year-old former UFC titleholder "undoubtedly…
Conor McGregor is leaving nothing to chance in his preparation for UFC 329, revealing an unconventional training strategy ahead of his return to competition on July 11 against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Yan Xiaonan is set for a pivotal strawweight matchup at UFC Shanghai on August 29, facing rising contender Denise Gomes in the co-main event.

Robert Whittaker has closed the book on his middleweight career and is embracing a fresh start at light heavyweight, competing for the first time in the division this Saturday at UFC 329 in Las Vegas…

Mario Bautista is preparing for a rematch against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329, six years after their first encounter ended badly for the bantamweight.

The UFC returns to Sacramento on August 22 for a Fight Night event at the Golden 1 Center.
Mario Bautista is preparing for a rematch with Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, more than seven years after their first encounter.
The UFC is returning to Sacramento on Saturday, August 22, at the Golden 1 Center, with a full card headlined by two newly confirmed matchups and several supporting bouts. Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez…

The official poster for UFC 330 has been unveiled, showcasing a stacked August card headlined by welterweight champion Islam Makhachev's first title defense against Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev…

Dricus du Plessis has claimed that Kamaru Usman initially resisted signing their UFC Oklahoma City headliner on July 18, alleging the promotion had to convince the former welterweight champion to…
Marlon Vera returns to action at UFC 331 on September 19, facing Canada's Charles Jourdain in a bantamweight contest with significant implications for both fighters' futures in the promotion. Vera…
Merab Dvalishvili returns home to Georgia this Saturday for an RAF event headlined by a rematch with former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo.

Conor McGregor is promising a dominant performance against Max Holloway in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329, set for July 11 at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

Dricus du Plessis will face Kamaru Usman in a middleweight main event at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, though du Plessis has revealed the bout nearly didn't happen.

Max Holloway has revealed the surprising origin story of his UFC 329 rematch against Conor McGregor.
The UFC light heavyweight division is bolstered by another meaningful addition as middleweight strikers Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze are set to collide at UFC Sacramento on August 22.
Reinier de Ridder will make his return to light heavyweight when he faces Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento on August 22 at Golden 1 Center, according to MMA Fighting's Damon Martin. De Ridder, a…

Real American Freestyle (RAF) has booked wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs against UFC welterweight Sean Brady for the main event of RAF 12 on August 22 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, marking…

The UFC has added Santiago Ponzinibbio to its July 25 Abu Dhabi card at the Etihad Arena, where the Argentine welterweight will face England's Sam Patterson in a bout aimed at revitalizing both…

Santiago Ponzinibbio will return to action at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 (UFC Fight Night 282) in a welterweight bout against British finisher Sam Patterson.
Impa Kasanganay is preparing to face former middleweight champion Johnny Eblen for the interim PFL middleweight title at PFL Austin on July 18—a historic matchup marking the first-ever interim…
Tracy Cortez has parted ways with Fight Ready, the Scottsdale, Arizona gym where she trained for years, ahead of her UFC 329 bout against Cong Wang on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor is taking a methodical, low-profile approach to his training camp ahead of UFC 329, viewing his quiet preparation as a reflection of confidence rather than a sign of desperation.
The UFC has announced a lightweight main event for UFC Vegas 120 (also known as UFC Fight Night 284) on August 8 at the Apex in Las Vegas.
The UFC has announced Mateusz Gamrot versus Quillan Salkilld as the main event for UFC Vegas 120, a lightweight bout scheduled for August 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Gamerot (26-4) enters the matchup ranked No.

The Professional Fighters League has unveiled an 11-bout lineup for PFL D.C., set for July 25 at the Carefirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
Umar Nurmagomedov will headline UFC Shanghai on August 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium against Chinese bantamweight Yadong Song.
Bantamweights Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong will headline UFC Shanghai on August 29 in China, marking the second consecutive year the promotion returns to the city. Nurmagomedov was originally…

The UFC has expanded the fight card for UFC 330, taking place in Philadelphia on August 15.
UFC 330 is taking shape for Philadelphia on August 15, with the promotion confirming a series of new matchups to complement its already stacked lineup.

Former UFC light heavyweight champions Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Glover Teixeira will finally meet in the ring—but not as mixed martial artists.

Ahead of her UFC 330 strawweight title shot against Mackenzie Dern on August 15 in Philadelphia, Gillian Robertson clarified her approach to marijuana use during fight camps and fight weeks.
Conor McGregor is preparing for his return to the Octagon at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, marking the end of a five-year absence from competition.
Former UFC welterweight Trey Waters has signed with the Professional Fighters League and will make his PFL debut on August 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina, during a Summer Series event.
Undefeated prospect Magomed

Magomed Zaynukov is set to make his long-awaited UFC debut against fellow undefeated lightweight prospect Damian Rzepecki at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Zaynukov,…
Macksom Lee is looking to bounce back from his first professional defeat when he faces Carlos Tardio in the main event of LFA 237 on July 24 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The UFC has announced a growing lineup for UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, headlined by welterweight champion Islam Makhachev's title defense against Ian Machado Garry.

UFC 329 has finalized its complete fight card and bout order for the July 11 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Anthony Hernandez will look to return to winning ways when he faces Gregory Rodrigues in a UFC Fight Night main event on August 22 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
Joe Lauzon, a 27-fight UFC veteran, has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and will debut for the promotion at BKFC 92 on August 29 at Fenway Park in Boston. The…

Brazilian lightweight Matheus Camilo has arrived in Azerbaijan for a UFC Fight Night clash against Nazim Sadykhov at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on Saturday, confident that the pressure…

Anthony Hernandez will take on Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento on August 22, streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. Hernandez, known as "Fluffy," is looking to bounce back after…

Jefferson Nascimento will make his UFC debut on short notice at UFC Baku on June 27, facing fellow promotional newcomer Tahir Abdullaev in a welterweight bout after receiving the call on June 16.

Viviane Araujo is looking to make a strong statement in the Professional Fighters League with a high-profile clash against Liz Carmouche at PFL San Diego on June 27.
Cris Cyborg will compete in her final MMA fight as the headliner of PFL Tampa on August 22 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Cris Cyborg has booked her final MMA contest, squaring off against Ketlen Vieira in the main event of PFL Tampa on August 22 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

The UFC has officially announced eight additional fights for its July 18 event in Oklahoma City, headlined by middleweight contenders Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

Myktybek Orolbai will look to extend his winning streak at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
Dricus du Plessis will return to middleweight action against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18 at the Paycom Center, with the bout streaming…

UFC 330 has added a welterweight matchup to its August 15 card at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is taking its sport to a historic venue, announcing an event at Boston's Fenway Park on August 29.

Ian Garry is confident that he possesses qualities Islam Makhachev has never encountered in the octagon.
Sharabutdin Magomedov has questioned whether Sean Strickland deserves his middleweight title after watching the champion struggle to replicate his signature flashy style.
Ian Machado Garry is bracing for the toughest test of his UFC career: a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.

Shara Bullet Magomedov has launched a sharp attack on Michel Pereira ahead of their middleweight clash at UFC Baku, accusing the Brazilian of hypocrisy over his public support for Israel.
Two former UFC champions will clash in the headliner of UFC Fight Night 281 (UFC Oklahoma City) at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Dricus du Plessis will headline UFC Oklahoma City against Kamaru Usman on July 18 at the Paycom Center, marking the UFC's first Oklahoma City event in nearly a decade.

Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will rematch at UFC Belgrade on August 1 after their first encounter ended in a majority draw at UFC 325 in December.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz will rematch Bogdan Guskov at UFC Belgrade on August 1 at Belgrade Arena in Serbia.

Islam Makhachev will make his first title defense as UFC welterweight champion against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Tyron Woodley is stepping away from boxing to return to his wrestling roots. Real American Freestyle announced Wednesday that the former UFC welterweight champion will make his promotional debut at…

The Professional Fighters League has added a lightweight matchup to PFL New York at Long Island, pairing undefeated prospect Levan Khabalaev against Ryan Gerena. Khabalaev (5-0), trained at Longo's…
Two ranked flyweights on the cusp of title contention will collide at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15.
The PFL will return to North Carolina on August 7 for an event at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, headlined by a middleweight clash between Bryan Battle and Dalton Rosta. Battle, who grew up in…

UFC 330 will feature two title fights when the promotion visits Philadelphia on August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the card streaming in its entirety on Paramount+. Welterweight champion Islam…
The UFC has announced two title fights for UFC 330 on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

The Professional Fighters League has announced a middleweight headline bout for PFL Charlotte on August 7.
Conor McGregor has outlined his immediate future with the UFC, revealing he has two fights remaining on his current contract with tentative dates in place for both bouts.
Kyle Daukaus received an unexpected call from UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell informing him he'd been selected for the upcoming UFC White House card on Sunday, pulling him from a…

Elisandra Ferreira is making her PFL debut with championship aspirations already in mind.

The UFC White House event takes place Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., featuring a seven-fight card billed as a historic one-time occasion.

The UFC has officially announced Conor McGregor's return to the octagon, with the Irish superstar set to face Max Holloway in a welterweight headliner at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Professional Fighters League has added another bout to its July 31 card at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.
Josh Hokit left UFC 327 in April riding an all-time heavyweight war against Curtis Blaydes—a fight that set the record for most significant strikes landed in a three-round heavyweight bout with 354 combined.

PFL CEO John Martin has adopted a measured "wait and see" approach regarding contract extension talks with undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0), whose current deal expires after…
Khamzat Chimaev will make his RAF debut against Dillon Danis in the main event of RAF 10 on Saturday night at the Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University in St.

Kyle Daukaus faces a resurgent moment in the UFC after enduring a difficult first stint with the promotion.
Bo Nickal is pushing back against criticism from fans who question whether he has earned his spot on major UFC cards, including the upcoming middleweight bout against Kyle Daukaus (17-4) on the UFC…
The UFC's historic White House event arrives next Sunday, June 14, exclusively on Paramount+.

Max Holloway is prepared to engage in a verbal exchange with Conor McGregor ahead of their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329 on July 11 at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena.

Alessandro Costa is stepping in on short notice to fight Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, hoping to secure another knockout and carry that momentum to support his teammate Diego Lopes at UFC…

Two Oktagon champions with contrasting UFC legacies collide this Saturday at Oktagon 89 in Bratislava, Slovakia, in a champion-versus-champion showdown that could rank among 2026's biggest non-UFC…

King Green puts his proven striking game against the undefeated-in-finishes Terrance McKinney at UFC 329 on July 11 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The matchup pits the veteran lightweight…
King Green's 31-fight UFC tenure faces another test when the lightweight veteran collides with the explosive Terrance McKinney at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, capping off the promotion's…

Alex Pereira is on the verge of achieving an unprecedented feat in UFC history. The Brazilian fighter, who transitioned to mixed martial arts relatively late at age 21 after a storied kickboxing…
Gabriel Bonfim faces a significant opportunity this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 278, headlining the card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas against former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.
Valter Walker, the UFC record holder for most heel hook submissions, is set to face Thomas Petersen in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu…
Australian flyweight Steve Erceg returns to action at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 in Abu Dhabi, facing rising prospect Ramazonbek Temirov in a showdown between two contrasting trajectories in the…
The Regiment Fighting Alliance (RAF) has announced its inaugural international event, scheduled for July 11 at Tbilisi Arena in Georgia.

Islam Dulatov, a Chechen-born German fighter with a previous career modeling for high-fashion brands including Versace and Gucci, returns to UFC action after a year away.
Ilia Topuria issued a cutting response to comments from Justin Gaethje's father regarding their upcoming UFC lightweight title clash at UFC White House on June 14.
Sean O'Malley has publicly backed Josh Hokit ahead of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 at the White House, acknowledging that he should have stepped in during a heated altercation between Hokit and fellow…
Ben Askren, the legendary wrestler and former UFC fighter, is making his return to competitive combat sports this summer following a harrowing health crisis that nearly claimed his life. Askren will…
Ben Askren is making a remarkable return to competition after undergoing a double lung transplant, one of the most serious health challenges of his storied combat sports career.

Colby Covington is set to face Arman Tsarukyan in the main event at RAF 11 in Milwaukee on July 18, a matchup Covington pursued aggressively enough to step away from the UFC.

Magomed Ankalaev is returning to action for the first time since losing the UFC light heavyweight title in October.
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the UFC has ignited unprecedented ticket demand, with premium seats for his comeback bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 commanding extraordinary prices.

The UFC announced its Abu Dhabi card for July 25, featuring two significant matchups at the top of the bill.

The UFC released promotional material for its upcoming White House event on June 14, spotlighting the co-main event clash between Alex Pereira and interim heavyweight title challenger Ciryl Gane.
Ludovit Klein will face Tofiq Musayev in a lightweight bout at UFC Belgrade on August 1 at Belgrade Arena.
Colby Covington and Arman Tsarukyan are set to meet in the main event of RAF 11 on July 18 at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee.

Jared Cannonier, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, has been booked to face Chris Leroy Duncan at UFC Fight Night 281 on July 18 in Oklahoma City.
Merab Dvalishvili has firmly shut down any possibility of facing Umar Nurmagomedov again, dismissing the notion with blunt remarks about the younger fighter's relevance.
The UFC is building history on the South Lawn of the White House. In an unprecedented move, the promotion has constructed a 4,000-plus-seat stadium at the President's residence to host a special…
UFC Oklahoma City is adding two significant matchups to its card. The promotion announced that Jared Cannonier, a former middleweight title challenger, will face rising contender Christian Leroy…

Former UFC heavyweight champions Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum will meet for a third time on August 8 at Kings Championship in Florianópolis, Brazil—but this time under grappling rules rather than MMA.

Live coverage of the Junior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum grappling match at Kings Championship 2 on August 8 in Florianópolis is in development; full event details will be released as the promotion…
The Professional Fighters League has finalized its San Diego lineup for June 27 at Pechanga Arena, headlined by a featherweight showdown between former Bellator champion A.J.
UFC 329 has expanded to 12 confirmed fights with the addition of a middleweight matchup between Ryan Gandra and Zachary Reese.
The Professional Fighters League will make its New York debut on July 31 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, Long Island, headlined by a lightweight title defense.
Undefeated PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his title on July 31 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, facing another undefeated fighter in Archie Colgan.
The Professional Fighters League returns to New York on July 31 with a card at UBS Arena on Long Island headlined by PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov's title defense against Archie Colgan.

Aleksandar Rakic is making a significant weight-class change, moving from light heavyweight to heavyweight for his next UFC appearance.
Daniel Rodriguez is headlining UFC Belgrade, the promotion's inaugural card in Serbia, following a recent stint in a Mexican prison.
Conor McGregor's manager Audie Attar signalled that the former UFC double champion intends to remain active following his return to competition this summer.
Conor McGregor is set to return to competition for the first time in five years, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329.

Uros Medic will headline the UFC's inaugural event in Serbia on August 1 at Belgrade Arena, facing American welterweight Daniel Rodriguez in a five-round main event.

Dana White dismissed suggestions that the timing of his announcement of Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway 2 was intended as a counter-programming move against Most Valuable Promotion's MMA event…

Former Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will look to rebound from a setback when he faces Lewis McGrillen-Evans in the co-main event of PFL Austin on July 18 at the Moody Center in…
The UFC Fight Night 279 card is nearing completion ahead of the June 20 event, which will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Ethyn Ewing is set to face another undefeated opponent when he takes on Farid Basharat at a UFC Fight Night event on June 20 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Strawweight contender Fatima Kline is confident that a decisive finish in her upcoming bout could vault her into title contention.
The PFL announced a 13-bout card for PFL Africa: Nigeria taking place June 13 at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos.
The PFL's Middle East and North Africa division has confirmed a slate of matchups for PFL MENA: Jeddah on June 19 at King Abdullah Sports City Indoor Arena in Saudi Arabia.
Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway as a considerable underdog in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329, more than a dozen years after their initial encounter.
UFC 329 will serve as far more than just a Conor McGregor comeback vehicle, with the Las Vegas-based promotion announcing an extensive 11-bout card for July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena.
Conor McGregor is officially returning to mixed martial arts competition after nearly five years away from the Octagon.
Conor McGregor is coming back. The former two-weight UFC champion will return to competition for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11…
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas marks the end of a five-year hiatus from professional MMA competition.