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Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy was reportedly wounded in an armed ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last month, according to MMA Weekly.

Jake Paul has been cleared to return to the boxing ring following his sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025, which left him with a broken jaw requiring two surgical procedures.

UFC Vegas 122 takes place Saturday, October 10, at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Preliminary fights begin at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Paramount+, with the main card following at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. UK…

Undefeated heavyweight contender Josh Hokit will challenge Ciryl Gane for the UFC title at Madison Square Garden on November 14, and he has fired back at Alexander Volkov's dismissal of his…

Colby Covington has inserted himself into a bitter feud between Jon Jones and the fighter who trained under him, dragging Daniel Cormier into the dispute with pointed personal attacks. The…

Brendan Allen has accused Dricus du Plessis of sidestepping a fight with him in favor of a less challenging matchup against Kamaru Usman, despite being the bigger draw. A bout between Allen and du…

Joe Rogan has signed a new multiyear licensing deal with Spotify for "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, continuing a partnership that began in 2020.

Sean Strickland has reignited his feud with the UFC, accusing the promotion of underpaying fighters and trapping champions in cycles that destroy their legacies.

UFC CEO Dana White appeared at New York Comic Con to discuss manga and anime on MMA Fighting's Anything But Fighting podcast, hosted by José Youngs.

Alex Pereira has ruled out a boxing career, even after his UFC tenure ends. The former two-division UFC champion, who is 39 years old and has seven fights remaining on his contract, dismissed the…

Israel Adesanya has declared his intention to retire from fighting for good, determined to avoid the pitfall that has claimed many combat sports veterans who struggle to leave the sport behind. The…

UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan has signed a $250 million contract extension with Spotify, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal.

Gzim Selmani, the former WWE tag team champion, has explained the reasoning behind his expletive-laden post-fight interview following his BKFC debut, revealing deeper frustrations with how modern…

Dana White's ongoing dispute with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has intensified, centering on the Tyson Fury vs.

Sean Strickland, the UFC's two-time middleweight champion, is expressing serious frustration over fighter compensation and hinting he may leave the promotion.

British middleweight Christian Leroy Duncan is eyeing a title shot—or a fight with former champion Dricus Du Plessis—if he defeats Brendan Allen in the main event of UFC Vegas 122 this weekend at the Meta APEX.

Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov had a heated confrontation at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas on Wednesday, with footage showing Imavov attempting to confront the middleweight…

Johnny Walker made a successful UFC heavyweight debut at UFC 332 on October 3, knocking out Mick Parkin with a knee strike just 3:35 into the opening round.

Dricus du Plessis has opened the door to a potential middleweight trilogy with Roberto Soldic following the Croatian's successful UFC debut.

Brendan Allen has issued a stark warning ahead of his UFC Vegas 122 middleweight main event against Christian Leroy Duncan on October 10 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas: Duncan's only path to victory…

Colby Covington has weighed in on the welterweight title picture, predicting that Islam Makhachev would make quick work of leading contender Carlos Prates if the two meet early next year. Prates…

Petr Yan has expressed interest in moving up to featherweight in the future but made clear he has no intention of fighting his close friend and reigning 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski. The…

Jon Jones has fired back at Colby Covington after the former interim welterweight champion blamed the heavyweight legend for his protégé Gable Steveson's shocking 12-second knockout loss to Sean…

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has threatened to leave the promotion over pay disputes, expressing frustration with what he views as inadequate compensation for title-holders compared to veteran stars.

The UFC returns to Fight Night programming with UFC Vegas 122, a card headlined by middleweight contenders Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan.

Colby Covington and Jon Jones, former roommates at Iowa Central Community College turned UFC rivals, have reignited their long-running feud—this time over Jones's mentorship of Olympic gold medalist…

Veteran MMA coach Ray Longo has raised serious doubts about Alex Pereira's viability at heavyweight following the former light heavyweight and middleweight champion's second-round knockout loss to…

UFC bantamweight Marcus McGhee, fresh off a first-round TKO victory over Anthony Romero at UFC 332, sat down with José Youngs for an episode of Anything But Fighting to discuss life outside the octagon.

Sal Everett, a UFC headquarters employee who worked as a personal runner for Dana White, has earned a UFC contract after delivering a knockout victory over Ozzy Martin during Week 9 of the Contender…

Dricus du Plessis, who has fought Sean Strickland twice at middleweight and holds two victories over the current UFC champion, offered detailed analysis of what makes Strickland such a formidable…

Newly crowned UFC women's flyweight champion Natalia Silva has opened as an underdog in early betting lines for a potential rematch with two-time titleholder Valentina Shevchenko.

Edson Barboza has hung up his MMA gloves after 17 years as a professional but is staying active in combat sports.

Alexander Volkov has predicted that Alex Pereira will enter a losing streak after facing Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Islam Makhachev's famous invitation to send fighters to Dagestan for two or three years of training has finally found a serious taker.

Week 9 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 took place on October 6 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with four finishers earning UFC contracts. Bantamweight: Alivia Bierley (6-1) def.

Islam Makhachev recently traveled to Kyrgyzstan to try kok boru, a traditional horseback sport in which teams compete to carry a goat carcass and place it in their opponent's goal.

Rising unbeaten UFC featherweight Tommy McMillen found himself in an unexpected evening with former two-division heavyweight champion Jon Jones after a chance meeting at a Los Angeles nightclub.

Paddy Pimblett has thrown his hat in the ring to revive The Ultimate Fighter, proposing a coaching matchup against featherweight-turned-lightweight Ilia Topuria that would culminate in an octagon…

Josh Hokit, with just four UFC fights on his record, will challenge Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC 334 in November—a meteoric rise that has drawn both praise and criticism.

Henry Cejudo has joined a growing chorus of critics calling for referee Herb Dean to step away from the sport, citing a cascade of controversial decisions throughout 2026 that have eroded confidence…

Cris Cyborg has confirmed she plans to continue fighting in mixed martial arts following her upcoming PFL farewell bout, signaling she is not ready to retire from competition.

Ian Garry has hit back at Michael Morales after the unbeaten welterweight posted a provocative video calling out several top-ranked 170-pounders—only to end with a blunt dismissal of the Irish contender.

Zabit Magomedsharipov is returning to combat sports after nearly seven years away, signing a multi-fight deal with Real American Freestyle (RAF) and making his debut on November 14 at Etihad Arena in…

Sean O'Malley addressed claims that he turned down a fight with rising bantamweight Payton Talbott, clarifying that his priorities hinge on the UFC bantamweight title picture rather than a reluctance…

Demetrious Johnson questioned Movsar Evloev's place in the UFC during a recent podcast appearance, specifically criticizing the undefeated featherweight's complete lack of stoppage victories across…

Khamzat Chimaev has entered a bidding war with fellow middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov to secure a rematch with Sean Strickland, the current UFC middleweight champion.

Dustin Poirier recently revealed on the "Deep Waters" podcast that he once helped a teammate illegally manipulate a scale to make weight before a fight in Mississippi.

Khamzat Chimaev has escalated his pursuit of a rematch with Sean Strickland by offering the UFC middleweight champion $1 million to fight him outside the octagon.

Natalia Silva has claimed the UFC women's flyweight title following a decisive victory over Wang Cong at UFC 332, and she has signalled her intention to be an active champion going forward.

Sean O'Malley has dismissed Payton Talbott's claim that the two were offered to fight each other at UFC White House in June, insisting the callout is manufactured rather than rooted in fact.

Undefeated UFC welterweight contender Michael Morales has made his championship ambitions unmistakable, calling out champion Islam Makhachev and other top-tier challengers in a video posted Sunday as…

UFC president Dana White has opened up about his fractured relationship with his mother, June White, revisiting the fallout from her 2011 unauthorized biography titled *Dana White, King of MMA*—a…

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has embarked on an ambitious endeavor outside the Octagon, enrolling in a master's degree program at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Dubai.

Undefeated lightweight Anthony Wint has called out Sean Sharaf after extending his perfect record to 9–0 with an impressive 23-second technical knockout of Lucas Armand at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3.

Steven Asplund has called out Johnny Walker following Walker's impressive heavyweight debut at UFC 332, channeling one of mixed martial arts' most iconic moments in the process.

Valter Walker offered a humorous explanation for his subdued reaction to his brother Johnny Walker's successful UFC heavyweight debut at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City.

Nassourdine Imavov escalated negotiations for his middleweight title rematch against champion Sean Strickland by offering $500,000 of his own money to secure the fight.

Michael Morales, an unbeaten welterweight, challenged the top contenders in his division and champion Islam Makhachev, suggesting the champion prefers to fight Carlos Prates because it is an "easy" matchup.

Anthony Wint remains undefeated after a stunning 23-second knockout victory over Lucas Armand at UFC 332, and he's already looking toward his next challenge—Sean Sharaf, the heavyweight who shocked…

Payton Talbott is campaigning for a matchup with former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley following his dominant victory over ex-flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, where he…

Jose Aldo will face Marlon Vera in a submission-only grappling match Sunday in Ecuador under the Hype banner, marking Aldo's return to competition 17 months after retiring from the UFC.

UFC 332 takes place this Saturday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, headlined by a vacant women's flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong.

UFC lightweight King Green sat down for another installment of MMA Fighting's "Anything But Fighting" interview series, discussing favorite musicians, foods, films, and concerts with José Youngs in…

Wang Cong faces Natalia Silva for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 this Saturday in Salt Lake City, with the winner claiming championship gold as division long-time ruler Valentina…

UFC 332 arrives in Salt Lake City on Saturday with a vacant flyweight title on the line, but promotional momentum has stalled—particularly after UFC CEO Dana White's lukewarm appearance Thursday,…

Renato Moicano has positioned himself as a potential opponent for Ilia Topuria's return to competition following the featherweight's knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House in June.

A new edition of Missed Fists highlights overlooked striking finishes and notable moments from MMA shows worldwide.

UFC President Dana White and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn have escalated their ongoing public feud over involvement in the December 11 Tyson Fury vs.

Vitor Petrino is calling out Curtis Blaydes for a heavyweight matchup at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas.

Rafael dos Anjos remains open to fighting Conor McGregor, but won't sacrifice his career by waiting indefinitely like Michael Chandler did, the lightweight veteran told MMA Fighting ahead of his UFC…

Paddy Pimblett has ramped up his ambition to fight Ilia Topuria, suggesting he would dispatch the featherweight champion with devastating speed reminiscent of Conor McGregor's legendary 13-second…

Umar Nurmagomedov is pivoting to wrestling competition after his shocking knockout loss to Song Yadong.

UFC 332 lands at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 3, featuring a vacant women's flyweight title bout between undefeated UFC title contenders Natalia Silva (20–5) and Cong Wang (10–1).

Natalia Silva and Wang Cong faced off intensely at the UFC 332 pre-fight press conference on Thursday, with the two flyweights set to contest the vacant women's flyweight title on Saturday night.

The main card fighters from UFC 332 will face off at the pre-fight press conference on Thursday, October 2, with proceedings kicking off at 6 p.m.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has attributed the heated rhetoric surrounding the upcoming Tyson Fury vs.

Natalia Silva is confident that Brazil will achieve a historic milestone by holding all three UFC women's titles simultaneously before the end of 2026, provided she and Amanda Nunes capture the…

Israel Adesanya has reflected candidly on his UFC 248 middleweight title defense against Yoel Romero, acknowledging it as one of the most forgettable contests in company history—a stark contrast to…

UFC 332 takes place Saturday in Salt Lake City, headlined by Natalia Silva facing Wang Cong for the vacant women's flyweight title.

Anthony Joshua has pledged his unwavering support for promoter Eddie Hearn, stating he would back any decision to cancel the Tyson Fury fight if the dispute with Dana White escalates beyond…

Payton Talbott, the fast-rising UFC bantamweight, sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss life beyond the Octagon—his budding DJ career, anime preferences including Serial Experiments Lain, favorite…

Marvin Vettori faces a critical moment in his career as he looks to snap a career-worst four-fight losing streak against Ismail Naurdiev at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has pushed back against California Athletic Commission Director Andy Foster's proposal to ban oblique kicks, arguing that the focus should instead…

Undefeated flyweight Imanol Rodriguez is using his UFC 332 preliminary bout against Alden Coria as a stepping stone toward championship contention.

Damian Pinas, a middleweight prospect with a perfect 10-1 professional record and a devastating finishing rate, credits recent UFC success with earning him respect he previously lacked.

Esteban Ribovics is taking an unconventional approach to prepare for his UFC 332 lightweight bout against King Green on October 3 in Salt Lake City, focusing heavily on acclimating to the city's high…

UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and Manel Kape have escalated their trash-talking campaign on social media, teasing a potential title showdown between the strikers. Van recently defended his…

Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo has turned a dream vacation into a full training camp for his UFC 332 bantamweight bout against Payton Talbott on October 3 in Salt Lake…

Lightweight Alexander Hernandez has recounted an unusual federal investigation into his canceled UFC 324 bout against Michael Johnson in January.

Payton Talbott is approaching his high-profile matchup against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City with a reinvigorated fighting style. The…

Ateba Gautier has made clear his philosophy on the physical toll of professional fighting ahead of his UFC 332 middleweight bout against Roman Kopylov (15-5) on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake…

Natalia Silva is fighting for the vacant UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 332 on October 3, but her path to championship gold has been defined by extraordinary hardship and unwavering…

Natalia Silva and Wang Cong are set to contest the vacant UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 332 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Deiveson Figueiredo is eyeing a return to the flyweight division and a potential third UFC title reign.

Live coverage of UFC 332 media day is in progress; full results and fighter comments will appear once the event concludes.

Raoni Barcelos is recovering after collapsing during his UFC Vegas 121 main event fight against Raul Rosas Jr.

Court McGee is set to retire after UFC 332 this Saturday, but the 41-year-old veteran insists that thoughts of hanging up his gloves are not dominating his mindset heading into the bout.

UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos was discharged from the hospital Tuesday evening, three days after losing consciousness during his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr.

Luis Hernandez wasted no time firing back at UFC veteran Chris Curtis after a callout threat, promising to "retire" and "send him to an old person's home" if they ever meet in the octagon.

Daniel Cormier has outlined the thorny strategic dilemma facing newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje as he contemplates his next move at age 37.

Ilia Topuria is back in full training after receiving medical clearance from a bruising knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in June.

Marvin Vettori has made a significant coaching change in a bid to reverse a four-fight losing streak in the UFC.

Jose Aldo has offered unexpected encouragement and strategic advice to former rival Conor McGregor as the Irishman plots his return from a severe knee injury.

Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 8 took place Tuesday at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, though the card was reduced to four fights after a last-minute cancellation.

Mikey Musumeci, one of professional jiu-jitsu's most accomplished athletes, is plotting a transition to mixed martial arts with an ambitious long-term goal: winning the UFC flyweight title at 125 pounds.

Marcus McGhee has expressed frustration with his UFC matchmaking, believing the promotion has deliberately restricted his path forward since his loss to Petr Yan last year.

Two Irish residents face perjury charges following an investigation into false testimony related to Conor McGregor's unsuccessful appeal in his civil sexual assault case.

Wang Cong will challenge Natalia Silva for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 after champion Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt.

Chael Sonnen believes the public feud between UFC president Dana White and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has become more compelling than the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua heavyweight title fight they are both promoting.

Jose Aldo has offered advice to Conor McGregor regarding his future at lightweight following McGregor's ACL injury during a July rematch with Max Holloway.

Brazilian bantamweight Raoni Barcelos experienced a terrifying medical emergency at the end of his recent UFC bout against Raul Rosas Jr., collapsing in the octagon and requiring removal by medical personnel.

Luis Hernandez, fresh off an impressive UFC debut, has his sights set on Chris Curtis despite Curtis's recent push for a matchup.

Luis Hernandez earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his dominant UFC debut, but he revealed that his law enforcement career still pays more than fighting.

Most Valuable Promotions has responded to a lawsuit filed by former world champion Heather Hardy seeking $10 million in damages over her August 2023 rematch with Amanda Serrano on the Jake Paul–Nate…

Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit has accused Tom Aspinall of faking a serious eye injury to escape his UFC contract.

Chris Curtis is growing impatient waiting for the UFC to matchmake him against Luis Hernandez, despite his repeated requests to the promotion's matchmakers.

Valter Walker has called out Josh Hokit for what he believes is deliberate avoidance at UFC press conferences and media events.

UFC newcomer Luis Hernandez is eager to maximize his time in the promotion by competing across multiple weight classes, drawing inspiration from former middleweight and welterweight title contender Kevin Holland.

UFC 332 features an undisputed UFC flyweight championship bout as Natalia Silva and Wang Cong compete to become the division's next titleholder.

UFC 332 takes place Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the promotion has finalized its broadcast lineup for the event.

Raul Rosas Jr. secured his sixth consecutive victory in his first UFC headlining bout at UFC Vegas 121, though the victory came under troubling circumstances when his opponent Raoni Barcelos suffered…

Alexander Volkanovski and undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev previewed their upcoming UFC 333 featherweight title clash by recounting a training session from years past, when both fighters were…

UFC 332 has drawn criticism from analysts and observers, with some calling it the weakest numbered event in recent UFC history.

Tony Ferguson and Henry Cejudo both captured victories at Misfits Boxing on September 26 in Miami, with Ferguson defending his middleweight title and Cejudo earning his professional boxing debut. Ferguson def.

Heather Hardy, a former Bellator mixed martial artist turned boxer, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Jake Paul and his promotional company Most Valuable Promotions over her August 2023 rematch with Amanda Serrano.

Luke Riley, Paddy Pimblett's Liverpool-based teammate, has revealed plans to return to UFC action in December in Las Vegas and expressed interest in facing fellow undefeated featherweight prospect Tommy McMillen.

A columnist has pushed back against California Athletic Commission head Andy Foster's proposal to ban oblique kicks from MMA, arguing the move does not meet the threshold for prohibition and…

Darren Till doubled down on his pursuit of a bare-knuckle fight with Mike Perry, dismissing questions about Tommy Fury and dismissing the British boxer's prior concerns about facing him in combat…

Strawweight Tina Black, real name Valesca Machado, aspires to join an exclusive group of nine UFC champions who previously competed on The Ultimate Fighter, saying she expects to claim gold "soon"…

California State Athletic Commission director Andy Foster and UFC CEO Dana White have recently voiced support for banning oblique kicks, but Thiago Santos—a fighter whose career was significantly…

UFC Vegas 121 takes place Saturday, September 26, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, featuring 22-year-old bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr.

Frederic Vosgrone's rise to stardom has left even the Dutch fighter puzzled. The light heavyweight made his Oktagon debut in April 2025 with a viral moment that changed everything: he submitted…

At 39 years old, veteran Raoni Barcelos enters UFC Vegas 121 as the favorite against rising prospect Raul Rosas Jr., who will headline his first UFC main event in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 26.

UFC Vegas 121 takes place Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with the bantamweight headliner between prospect Raul Rosas Jr.

Elves Brener returns to the octagon after a 13-month layoff to face Josiah Harrell at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, intent on a knockout or submission.

Arman Tsarukyan made a compelling case for the UFC lightweight title with a dominant knockout victory over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, earning consideration as the sport's top 155-pounder in the…

Tony Ferguson criticized the chaotic atmosphere at Misfits Boxing's press conference ahead of his middleweight title defense against Mahmoud Sebie on Saturday in Miami.

Ailin Perez is ramping up the mental warfare ahead of her UFC Vegas 121 women's bantamweight co-main event clash with Norma Dumont on September 16 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Natalia Silva's coach Carlos Costa expressed confidence that his fighter will capture the vacant UFC women's flyweight title in a headline bout against Cong Wang at UFC 332 on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

The UFC has released betting odds for Vegas 121, with Raul Rosas Jr. favored in the main event against Raoni Barcelos at -175. The 11-fight card features several significant matchups across varying…

Bella Mir, the NCAA women's wrestling champion turned MMA hopeful, will return to competitive grappling after her loss on Dana White's Contender Series.

Josh Hokit and Alexander Volkov have escalated their war of words ahead of Hokit's heavyweight title shot against Ciryl Gane at UFC 334.

Petr Yan, the UFC bantamweight champion, has expressed little enthusiasm for the current state of his division ahead of his trilogy bout against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 on October 24.

Mehemmedali Osmanli, an undefeated 24-year-old Azerbaijani prospect, is making a bold statement before his UFC debut.

Raul Rosas Jr., who became the youngest fighter ever signed by the UFC at age 17 in 2022, has outlined an ambitious roadmap for his career before a potential retirement in his mid-20s.

Ailin Perez and Norma Dumont will finally settle their simmering rivalry at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26, with the Argentine striker confident she has already gained a psychological edge.

Darren Till is set to face Yoel Romero in a bare-knuckle bout at BKFC 94 on Saturday, marking an unlikely matchup that Till once joked he would avoid at all costs during his UFC career.

Raul Rosas Jr. remains focused on his ambitious goal of becoming the youngest UFC champion in history, a record currently held by Jon Jones, who won the light heavyweight title at 23 years and 243…

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says he is undecided about his fighting future, despite holding the undisputed title after a stunning upset victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 in June.

Ciryl Gane has publicly criticized Tom Aspinall's response to their controversial UFC heavyweight title bout, calling the British fighter "mentally fragile." The two collided in October of last year…

Brazilian bantamweight Norma Dumont is relishing the opportunity to settle a bitter personal feud with Argentine rival Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26, with the bout slated for the…

Justin Gaethje has dismissed Ilia Topuria's accusations of foul play following their UFC lightweight title fight at the White House, instead offering a straightforward explanation for the champion's…

Joshua Van continues his meteoric rise in MMA's pound-for-pound landscape. The 24-year-old UFC flyweight champion secured a decisive five-round victory over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, cementing…

Jose Aldo, the UFC Hall of Famer and former featherweight champion, signaled a strong interest in returning to professional boxing in 2027, citing financial opportunity as the primary driver.

Dana White has thrown his support behind California State Athletic Commission Director Andy Foster's proposal to ban oblique kicks from mixed martial arts competition. The push for regulatory change…

The rivalry between Jon Jones and members of Khabib Nurmagomedov's team has intensified following Gable Steveson's shocking 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331.

Ali Abdelaziz, manager for newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, has dismissed any possibility of an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria.

UFC President Dana White has countered Paulo Costa's frustrations over fight offers, asserting that the light heavyweight contender has repeatedly turned down matchups rather than being denied…

Joshua Van, two-time UFC flyweight champion, has revealed that he used to study tape of Dustin Poirier by flipping the footage horizontally because Poirier fights southpaw while Van is orthodox.

Marlon Vera was set for the biggest moment of his career—a bantamweight title challenge against Sean O'Malley at UFC 299—when his California home was burglarized the night before the fight.

Merab Dvalishvili has identified the critical mistake that cost him his UFC bantamweight title in his rematch against Petr Yan last December.

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland (31–7) narrowly escaped serious injury in an ATV accident, marking his second vehicle incident within a week and raising questions about a rumored December title…

The Professional Fighters League underwent a major leadership change on Tuesday when CEO John Martin announced his immediate resignation, barely seven weeks after the promotion's merger with Most…

Gable Steveson addressed the aftermath of his stunning 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 this past weekend, issuing a formal statement that focused primarily on responding to sexual…

Will Fleury has accused Makhmud Muradov of backing away from an immediate rematch for the Oktagon light heavyweight title, alleging the promotion is complicit in shielding the champion from a return…

Brazilian flyweight prospect Marcos Degli is making his Dana White's Contender Series debut on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, facing Paris Moran in a 125-pound bout with a UFC contract on the line.

John Martin has stepped down as CEO of PFL-MVP following a major leadership transition at the combined promotion.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland shared footage on social media Tuesday showing injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, revealing that he was riding without a helmet when the bike…

Israel Adesanya is urging Ilia Topuria to avoid an immediate rematch with Justin Gaethje, drawing on his own experience of suffering a devastating loss and bouncing back in the cage. Topuria's world…

UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell has voiced frustration with a tactical approach that has become increasingly prevalent in modern mixed martial arts: control-heavy wrestling that prioritizes stalling…

Colby Covington has publicly criticized Gable Steveson's training situation following the Olympic wrestler's shock 12-second knockout loss to underdog Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.

Shavkat Rakhmonov is showing signs of recovery after being sidelined since December 2024 with multiple injury setbacks.

Magomed Ankalaev has offered to be Paulo Costa's final fight on his current UFC contract, positioning the matchup as a no-lose scenario for the Brazilian striker amid his ongoing dispute with the…

Valter Walker has opened up about a physical limitation that could complicate his path to UFC heavyweight gold: chronic foot problems stemming from childhood poverty.

Top-ranked UFC flyweight Manel Kape has thrown down a challenge to champion Joshua Van, claiming the matchup would showcase his striking prowess to devastating effect.

Abubakar Nurmagomedov has returned to competition after a three-year absence, defeating former UFC opponent David Zawada in a wrestling match under the AIGA banner in Istanbul, Turkey, last weekend.

UFC 331 served up one of 2026's strongest fight cards, headlined by Joshua Van's five-round victory over Alexandre Pantoja in their rematch and Arman Tsarukyan's knockout win over Mauricio Ruffy that…

An opinion columnist argues that women's mixed martial arts would benefit significantly if Valentina Shevchenko relocated to bantamweight rather than continuing to compete at flyweight, where she has…

Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in the main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, claiming victory after an exciting five-round battle.

Paulo Costa has escalated his contract dispute with the UFC by publicly laying out three options for the promotion's leadership.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has expressed interest in transitioning to professional boxing, despite his continued success in mixed martial arts.

The California State Athletic Commission is considering significant rule changes following UFC 331, held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 19.

UFC 331 disclosed fighter payouts revealed by the California State Athletic Commission show Alexandre Pantoja earned the highest purse at the Los Angeles event on September 19.

Arman Tsarukyan delivered an emphatic statement at UFC 331, stopping Mauricio Ruffy in the first round and immediately setting his sights on current lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.

Paddy Pimblett is not convinced by Arman Tsarukyan's dominant first-round finish of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, claiming the performance masked significant weaknesses that could be exploited at…

Paulo Costa has issued an ultimatum to UFC management, laying out three options to resolve a contract standoff over his final fight on his current deal. Costa (16–4) claims the UFC has been stalling…

Justin Gaethje, the current UFC lightweight champion, has issued a stark warning to whoever faces Ilia Topuria next, praising the former two-division champion's skill while cautioning that his next…

Oddsmakers at major sportsbooks have installed Arman Tsarukyan as a heavy favorite in a potential lightweight title shot against Justin Gaethje, while Manel Kape is favored to dethrone flyweight…

Dana White has moved to smooth tensions with former UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall following the fighter's decision to vacate his title due to recurring eye injuries sustained during his…

Arman Tsarukyan declared himself ready for a title shot after a dominant first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Dana White addressed speculation about his relationship with former heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall following UFC 331, firmly dismissing claims that he dislikes the British fighter.

The California State Athletic Commission released fighter salaries for UFC 331, held Saturday in Los Angeles, revealing the financial breakdown across the card.

Dana White created confusion surrounding the UFC heavyweight title picture when he stated that interim champion Ciryl Gane would not be elevated to undisputed status following Tom Aspinall's recent…

The UFC heavyweight title is now vacant after Tom Aspinall relinquished the belt due to a lingering eye injury.

Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $650,000 wager on Joshua Van to retain his UFC flyweight title in the main event of UFC 331, posting the betting slip to social media with the message "I don't know…

Justin Gaethje has nothing but respect for Ilia Topuria, despite pulling off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when he stopped the featherweight champion to claim the lightweight title at UFC…

Caio Borralho believes Mauricio Ruffy's striking prowess gives him a significant edge against Arman Tsarukyan in their UFC 331 lightweight co-headline bout in Los Angeles on Saturday, one that could…

Joshua Van will defend his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch at UFC 331 on Saturday in Los Angeles.

MMA Fighting is hosting a live-stream watch party for UFC 331, taking place Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan (16–6) sat down with MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs for an episode of the #AnythingButFighting interview series, stepping away from fight talk to discuss his personal interests.