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MMAMania’s 2026 mid-year awards: Submission of the year

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Jon Jones Gives Conor McGregor His Flowers Ahead Of UFC 329

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Anything But Fighting: Kyle Daukaus loves Batman, Spider-Man, and Watchmen movies

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Max Holloway says Conor McGregor is 'already behind' at UFC 329 if he buys into false narrative https://t.co/RG5Co9CZpA

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What happened in first Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway fight years ago? #UFC329 https://t.co/viOQo75IjL

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Back to business. @PaddyTheBaddy is eyeing #UFC329 👀 [ LIVE JULY 11 at 9pmET on @ParamountPlus ]

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UFC announcer Justin Bernard credits Dana White & co with saving his life ahead of second major role https://t.co/4tSIp6qc1q

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Josh Hokit highlights Tom Aspinall’s biggest weakness ahead of potential future clash https://t.co/DSlvMfsmyd

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Farid Basharat reveals he’s competing at UFC 329 on final fight of his contract: ‘It’s a gamble’

Farid Basharat hopes the UFC rewards him with a new deal afer he fights out his current contract in July.

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Holloway Already Spending UFC 329 Paycheck, Buys Custom Dodge Charger

Red Panty Night comes early!

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Mailbag: Who can overtake Justin Gaethje for Fighter of the Year? Plus, Teenage MMAutant Ninja Turtles!

Answering reader questions about the Fighter of the Year race, Jon Jones, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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How Many Hot Dogs Did Joey Chestnut Just Eat?

Check out the video highlights from Saturday’s 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, featuring American record-breaker Joey Chestnut.

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200-Pound Michael Chandler Teases Move To Welterweight

Will moving to 170 pounds help Michael Chandler end his four-fight losing streak?

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Bareknuckle Boxer Secures Savage KO in Russia to Extend Undefeated MMA Record

A Fourth of July weekend fairly light on major MMA action saw a Russian bareknuckle boxer add to his undefeated MMA record with a vicious knockout.

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Jordan Burroughs faces Sean Brady in RAF 12 main event next month

Jordan Burroughs faces Sean Brady in both athlete’s promotional debuts

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UFC Stars Reportedly Set to Change Weight Classes for Major UFC Sacramento Fight

The UFC is reportedly close to finalizing another major fight for the promotion’s return to Sacramento, CA.

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MMA Fighting’s 2026 Submission of the Midyear: Murtazali Magomedov’s mind-blowing Scottish twister

Celebrating the sickest submissions of 2026 through the first six months of the year.

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Fight Fans Trash ‘Washed’ Conor McGregor One Week Out From UFC 329 Comeback

“He’s a POS has been.”

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Open Thread, July 4, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Is There a UFC Fight Tonight? No, But Here’s When the UFC Returns

The UFC machine is taking a slight break to observe the Fourth of July.

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Burroughs Headlines RAF 12 Versus … Sean Brady?!?

Real American Freestyle (RAF) 12 will be headlined by Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs versus UFC Welterweight contender Sean Brady.

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Austin Trout does ‘Rocky’ themed walkout as Apollo Creed, gets violently knocked out at BKFC event

Austin Trout had a Rocky 4 walkout, and like Apollo Creed, it didn’t end well for him at BKFC Libert Brawl

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UFC Abu Dhabi adds former welterweight contender to lineup

Santiago Ponzinibbio faces Sam Patterson in a welterweight bout at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.

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Oddsmakers List Joey Chestnut As Staggering Favorite To Win Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest

Lock of the weekend!

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ADCC 2026 fight card: 3 ADCC champs out, no UFC BJJ champs, but wanted rape suspect still in?

There are some notable absences in the official ADCC 2026 list, and one very controversial invite.

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Alex Pereira’s sister faces former Bellator champ in Karate Combat title fight

Karate Combat 62 features three title fights on July 24, including the return of Aline Pereira.

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Jon Jones excited for Conor McGregor UFC 329 comeback: ‘I’m proud of him’

Jon Jones knows Conor McGregor doesn’t need to fight, but is glad he still does.

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Judge throws Floyd Mayweather legal lifeline, Zambidis fight back on after court denies restraining order

Is Floyd Mayweather fighting Mike Zambidis? A federal judge ruled in favor of “Money” after CSI tried to stop the undefeated boxer from competing in Greece.

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Jiri Prochazka disrobes, wanders into stinging nettle because itchy rash, burning skin improve fight IQ (obviously)

Former UFC champion Jiri Prochazka covered himself in stinging nettle as part of his wacky rituals and routines despite gameplan criticism following his Carlos Ulberg loss in Miami.

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Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett promises he would send ‘fat featherweight’ Ilia Topuria back to 145 pounds if they ever meet.

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UFC Legend Added as Playable Fighter in New EA Sports UFC 6 Update

A legendary name from the early days of the UFC has officially been added as a playable fighter in EA Sports UFC 6.

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MMA Fighting’s 2026 Fight of the Midyear: 2 all-time battles share top spot

Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria and Josh Hokit vs. Curtis Blaydes share the top spot for best fight of 2026 thus far.

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UFC Books Surging Bonus Machine for Massive UFC Main Event Fight in August

One of the most promising young lightweights on the UFC roster is officially getting his first main event opportunity.

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Open Thread, July 3, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Max Holloway brushes off Conor McGregor’s trash talk: ‘Just please show up Saturday night’

Max Holloway is cool with whatever Conor McGregor wants to say, so long as he shows up for UFC 329.

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BKFC Philly Fighter Pushes Opponent Off Stage, Earns Shove From BKFC President

Tempers flared at the BKFC Philadelphia weigh-ins after one fighter shoved his opponent off the stage, prompting the BKFC president to intervene and shove him back.

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BKFC president David Feldman explodes on ‘f*cking punk’ fighter after trying to shove his opponent off stage during weigh-ins

BKFC president David Feldman was not happy after one of his fighters tried to push his opponent off stage

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UFC 329’s Conor McGregor ‘excited’ to show off improvements in upcoming Max Holloway rematch - ‘No corners cut’

Conor McGregor says he cut no corners ahead of his UFC 329 rematch against Max Holloway

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UFC Freedom 250’s iconic walkout music gets official album release

UFC Freedom 250’s live walkout music will be released as an official album on July 3

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Mateusz Gamrot takes on top lightweight prospect in UFC Vegas 120 main event

Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld headline UFC Vegas 120

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One-time UFC flyweight title challenger eyes return to lightweight division

Josh Emmett sees lightweight fight and possibly RAF match in his future.

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Kamaru Usman caught off guard by UFC Oklahoma, claims Dricus Du Plessis fight was ‘mentioned’ but ‘not offered’

Kamaru Usman reacts to UFC Oklahoma booking against Dricus Du Plessis and claims the July 18 fight was never formally offered, merely mentioned in passing.

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Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong headlines UFC Shanghai

Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong are hunting for a title shot when they meet in Shanghai.

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‘Misguided’ Ian Garry setting himself up for a ‘very bad night’ at UFC 330 with arrogant shot-calling against Islam

Daniel Cormier is not a fan of Ian Garry’s shot calling ahead of the UFC 330 championship main event against Islam Makhachev on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.

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UFC Confirms Stacked UFC 330 Fight Card for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry

A new pair of high-profile matchups were announced by the UFC as part of the promotion’s official press release for UFC 330.

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UFC heavyweight claims Shara Bullet practiced Michel Pereira hair-pulling in training — ‘One of the reasons I shaved my head’

Valter Walker claims Shara Magomedov practiced illegal hair pulling in training ahead of his Michel Pereira fight at UFC Baku.

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UFC Shares Jaw-Dropping Angle of Iconic Max Holloway KO Before Conor McGregor Fight

The UFC has given fans the chance to relive Max Holloway’s iconic knockout of Justin Gaethje ahead of his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 329.

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Paddy Pimblett explains viral post-fight vomit clip, worst weight-cutting mistakes

Paddy Pimblett goes into detail about his infamous vomit interview, worst weight-cutting mistakes.

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Open Thread, July 2, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Joe Lauzon reveals UFC’s reaction after explaining his desire to come back for BKFC fight

Joe Lauzon reveals what UFC’s Hunter Campbell said to him after he revealed he was coming back for a BKFC fight.

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Too Big? Jones Explains Poatan’s ‘Perfect Storm’

Jon Jones believes Alex Pereira was ‘too big’ in his UFC White House loss to Ciryl Gane and describes the defeat as a ‘perfect storm.’

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Midnight Mania! Tim Sylvia Down Over 125-Pounds In Dramatic Transformation

Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia has revealed a dramatic weight-loss transformation, saying he’s now “over 125 lbs down” as he shares his latest update.

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UFC 330 adds new fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry card

New fights are booked for the UFC’s return to Philadelphia in August

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Conor McGregor Posts Viral Video Ahead Of UFC Return

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is just 10 days away from making his long-awaited return to the Octagon in a rematch against former UFC Featherw

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BKB inks landmark deal with Zanfer Promotions, books Mexico debut for Sept. 19 in Tijuana

BKB announced a partnership with Zanfer Promotions, Latin America’s premier boxing promoter, kicking off with BKB’s first-ever fight card in Mexico on Sept. 19 in Tijuana.

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Shogun Rua explains why he’s glad to fight Glover Teixeira outside the UFC: ‘It worked out for the best’

Mauricio Rua, Glover Teixeira will meet in an 8-round boxing match in Brazil

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Justin Gaethje believed UFC undisputed title win was possible despite past results: ‘I never really lost hope’

Justin Gaethje opens up about if he doubted he’d ever get the chance again to become UFC lightweight champion prior to beating Ilia Topuria.

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Diego Lopes admits Yair Rodriguez fight ‘might make sense,’ would rather ‘choose 155’ for UFC return

Diego Lopes next fight could come in the UFC lightweight division unless matchmakers are able to convince Yair Rodriguez to return to the Octagon.

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Diego Lopes ‘in a bit of a tough spot’ at featherweight, wants next fight to be against a top UFC lightweight

Diego Lopes might compete in the UFC lightweight division next.

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Mystic Mac? Study proves more than 71 percent of Conor McGregor’s fight predictions are wrong | UFC 329

Conor McGregor predictions are usually wrong, according to recent data examining his preview and picks prior to UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway.

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Manel Kape on recent conflict with Sean Strickland with both training at same gym: ‘He loves attention’

Manel Kape isn’t worried about crossing paths with Sean Strickland after a fiery war of words on social media

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Paddy Pimblett happy to fight ‘fat featherweight’ Ilia Topuria, if ‘El Matador’ has the cojones

Paddy Pimblett will happily fight Ilia Topuria next after his UFC 329 fight with Benoit Saint Denis.

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UFC Oklahoma City Poster Showcases Huge Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman Main Event

The UFC has unveiled the official poster for the promotion’s first visit to Oklahoma in more than nine years.

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Early Prediction for Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Return Fight

There’s no UFC card this week, but the promotion will be back in a big way next Saturday with the return of Conor McGregor.

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Midnight Mania! Instant Submission Via … Motorcycle Crash?!?

A regional fight in Brazil ended early after an apparent motorcycle-induced injury in this viral video.

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Ian Machado Garry Shares Stunning Prediction for UFC 330 Fight With Islam Makhachev

Ian Machado Garry has delivered a surprisingly detailed prediction for how he intends to unseat Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.

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‘On the UFC payroll’ Michael Bisping claps back at ‘horse sh*t’ Eddie Hearn - ‘I care about fighters!’

Michael Bisping responded to Eddie Hearn’s criticism over Tom Aspinall, UFC pay and fighter support

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Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones turned down 7-figure offer to wrestle, ‘He will not do it’

Daniel Cormier claims Jon Jones turned down massive payday for fear of losing to him in wrestling.

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Jon Jones’ IBA Bare Knuckle promotion leaves Russia for Miami, former UFC fighter headlines

Jon Jones-backed IBA Bare Knuckle will make its United States debut in Miami on July 18

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Anything but Fighting: Megan Olivi answers random questions

Megan Olivi speaks with MMA Fighting’s José Youngs about her favorite movies, foods, music, New York Yankees players, her love for Victoria Beckham, and more

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Meta AI UFC Rankings Add Several New Fighters Following UFC Baku Fight Card

Following the conclusion of last weekend’s UFC Baku card, the promotion’s newly-introduced Meta AI rankings have been updated.

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Shot-calling Ian Garry passes on early knockout, favors ‘four rounds of domination’ before finishing Islam at UFC 330

Ian Garry vs. Islam Makhachev preview from “The Future” has four rounds of domination waiting for the welterweight champ at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.

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Ian Machado Garry predicts when and how he finishes Islam Makhachev at UFC 330

Ian Machado Garry names the round in which he will beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 and become champion.

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Magomed ‘Chanco’ Zaynukov finally books UFC debut for next month

Magomed Zaynukov’s UFC debut is set for UFC Abu Dhabi next month.

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UFC 329 Injury Pulls Fighter From Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Fight Card

UFC 329 has reportedly lost one of its scheduled fights just under two weeks before the event.

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UFC veteran blames Herb Dean for fighters fouling without consequence: ‘Herb ain’t going to do sh*t’

Brendan Schaub warns Herb Dean that if he doesn’t improve his officiating, there will be trouble.

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Video: Michael Chandler stuns UFC fans with staggering 40-pound weight gain after White House whooping

Michael Chandler Instagram post new video featuring “Iron” weighing 40 pounds heavier than he did for his Mauricio Ruffy fight at UFC White House in June.

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John Pork, ‘Contender Series’ hero who snuck Dillon Danis, books UFC debut for July 25 in Abu Dhabi

Magomed Zaynukov, also known as “John Pork” among MMA fans, will make his UFC debut against Polish prospect Damian Rzepecki on July 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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Open Thread, June 30, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Matt Brown offers Dustin Poirier advice after recent arrest and admitting he’s struggling post-retirement

Matt Brown understands the difficulties that Dustin Poirier is facing after calling it a career

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Merab Dvalishvili blames eye pokes for Ilia Topuria’s loss to Justin Gaethje: ‘Ilia was fighting blind’

Is Justin Gaethje a dirty fighter? Merab Dvalishvili believes it was an eye poke that led to Ilia Topuria’s loss at the White House.

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Paulo Costa calls out UFC for refusing to book him: ‘I want to fight, I don’t want to wait’

Paulo Costa is unhappy that the UFC refused to book the final fight on his current contract.

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Video: Sean Strickland wrestles, chokes out fan on Florida beach

Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight!

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UFC 330’s Mackenzie Dern addresses missing Weili Zhang fight: ‘Not sure what happened’

Mackenzie Dern says she does not know why she is fighting Gillian Robertson instead of Weili Zhang at UFC 330

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On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Baku

Future matchups are discussed for Rafael Fiziev, Shara Bullet, and more following Saturday’s UFC Baku event.

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PFL San Diego medical suspensions: 2 fighters looking at 6 month suspension after possible broken bones

Here are the full medical suspensions from the UFC San Diego card on Saturday.

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UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway card finalized with late replacement

A late replacement saved a flyweight fight at UFC 329

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PFL San Diego fight night weights: A.J. McKee gains over 25 pounds for his main event fight

Here are the fight night weights for the PFL San Diego card from this past Saturday night

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Khamzat tells Sean Strickland ‘don’t run’ from UFC 328 rematch, best fans can do is Joe Pyfer at APEX

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland rematch is the only fight “Borz” is willing to entertain after losing his middleweight title to “Tarzan” at UFC 328 in Newark.

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‘The sooner this hapens, the easier it will be to breathe’: Khamzat Chimaev sends warning to Sean Strickland to accept rematch

Khamzat Chimaev really wants his opportunity at revenge against UFC champ Sean Strickland.

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UFC 329: Injury scratches fighter days before McGregor vs. Holloway 2 event

The Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway headlined UFC 329 card loses a bantamweight fighter from the lineup.

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‘The Queen of Violence is done’: MMA fighter retires at 32 years old

Ariane Lipski da Silva calls it a career after a loss at PFL San Diego on Saturday night.

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UFC 329 Fight Card Lineup Takes Shape Ahead of Conor McGregor's Return

Barring any unforeseen issues, less than two weeks remain until Conor McGregor makes his return to the cage to headline UFC 329.

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The Mania Mailbag, June 29: Get your questions in now!

We’re doing a mailbag now! Tell us what you think.

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Dana White reacts to Herb Dean controversy, comments on Alex Pereira’s petition to have longtime ref tossed from UFC

Sorry Alex Pereira, but Dana White’s hands are tied when it comes to the officiating of referee Herb Dean, who answers to the athletic commission and not UFC.

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UFC 329’s Conor McGregor unimpressed by ‘atrocious’ Justin Gaethje -- ‘Max flatlined him’

Conor McGregor had no praise for current lightweight champion Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas.

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Open Thread, June 29, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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What’s Next For Manuel Torres?

UFC Baku results: It’s time to see what could be next for Manuel Torres after suffering a knockout loss at the hands of Rafael Fiziev.

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Merab Dvalishvili reveals Ilia Topuria was ‘fighting blind’ after first round against Justin Gaethje

Merab Dvalishvili says he was so stressed about Ilia Topuria’s loss that he’s had trouble sleeping

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UFC Star Conor McGregor Has Harsh Assessment Of Justin Gaethje

Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor has grown tired of the immense praise Justin Gaethje has received since winning the UFC Lightweight Championship

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Morning Report | Jon Jones shows support for Dustin Poirier after recent arrest: ‘We’ve all been drunk’

Jon Jones has a history of personal problems, so he’s not going to judge Dustin Poirier.

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UFC Veteran Unexpectedly Announces Retirement After Nearly 13-Year MMA Career

A veteran of 30 professional MMA fights that had a lengthy run with the UFC has officially retired from fighting following a loss last weekend.

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Fights We Need to See After UFC Fiziev vs. Torres Card

Who should be up next for the weekend winners?

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New Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway UFC 329 promo drops: ‘I’m going through Max’

Conor McGregor doesn’t just plan on beating Max Holloway at UFC 329, he plans to dominate him and put everyone on notice.

Mason's 12th Round TKO 😱

Youngest champ in the world holds onto title stunning Bell in dramatic fashion

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Mason's 12th Round TKO 😱

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Aiyuk Takes Jab at Jayden Daniels

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Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets - Game Six

Report: LeBron to Cavs Gaining Steam

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Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Clippers

Pacers Offseason Grade 🔠

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Ring IV: Night of the Champions - Fight Night

DAZN: The Fight

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Every Team's Most Promising Player 🙏

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