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RAF 13 Results: Covington vs. Muhammad

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Midnight Mania! Sharaf Calls Steveson ‘Rapist’ To His Face

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Joshua Van all smiles during tense faceoff with Alexandre Pantoja ahead of UFC 331

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Slap happy! Ex-UFC fan favorite Chris Barnett wins Power Slap debut | Video

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'I just want to win': Tai Tuivasa feeling pressure ahead of potentially record-equalling loss at UFC 331 https://t.co/1zNoFtJDyL

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Happy Birthday to Freddie Haggerty 🎂 Who's next for the Muay Thai prodigy? #ONEChampionship

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Alexander Volkanovski backs Joshua Van at UFC 331 due to lasting impression champion left on him https://t.co/3wTLiHsN17

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Ilia Topuria might never fully recover from his loss to Justin Gaethje, but the possibility of a rematch between the UFC stars is growing stronger. https://t.co/X6QlGVo2Aa

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UFC returns to Qatar in November

UFC Qatar is set to take place at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan on Nov. 21.

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UFC 331 press conference video, LIVE stream updates | Van vs. Pantoja 2

UFC 331 press conference video, live interviews for the Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja-led MMA event on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, also featuring Arman and Gable Steveson.

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Anything but fighting: Charles Jourdain lists his favorite anime

UFC bantamweight Charles Jourdain joins MMA Fighting’s José Youngs on Anything But Fighting to break down his favorite anime and manga.

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Luke Rockhold sees Joe Pyfer as UFC title threat, not Bo Nickal

Luke Rockhold doubts Bo Nickal is UFC champion material.

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Gilbert Burns admits Khamzat will be ‘better wrestler’ at RAF 13, but questions ‘heart and cardio’

Gilbert Burns explains his gameplan for overcoming the wrestling disadvantage against UFC rival Khamzat Chimaev at RAF 13 on Sept. 18 in Miami.

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Belal Muhammad claims Colby Covington has restraining order against him ahead of RAF 13: ‘Police will be there’

Belal Muhammad says police will stop him from fighting Colby Covington outside of the RAF mats.

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UFC schedule of events adds return trip to Qatar in November

UFC will make its return to Qatar for another “Fight Night” event on Sat., Nov. 21, 2026 at ABHA Arena in Doha.

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Rising UFC Star Teases Massive Short-Notice Fight Following Highlight-Reel Knockout

After making short work of his last opponent, Losene Keita apparently already has a massive opportunity lined up for his next UFC fight.

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Tom Aspinall Shares Major Update After Vacating UFC Heavyweight Belt

Tom Aspinall is making some significant changes to his life outside of fighting after relinquishing the UFC heavyweight belt.

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‘I’m his dad’: Joshua Van continues to mock Alexandre Pantoja ahead of UFC 331 rematch

Joshua Van mocks Alexandre Pantoja and his dedication to making his father proud with every move he makes in the UFC.

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Tsarukyan Vs. Ruffy Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction

Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy full fight preview: Head-to-toe Lightweight bout breakdown for their UFC 331 main card match this weekend (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026) from Los Angeles, California.

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Open Thread, September 17, 2026: What’s your favorite TV episode ever?

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

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Ilia Topuria stays on the attack with Justin Gaethje and manager: ‘F—k you still stands’

Ilia Topuria needed just three tweets to get Justin Gaethje interested in fighting him again.

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Muhammad Mokaev upset with UFC offer: ‘They wasted two years of my life’

Muhammad Mokaev isn’t happy with Hunter Campbell going back on a promise and a lowball offer that didn’t come with a UFC contract guarantee.

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Steveson Hints at Jones Return 🤔

Rumors already circulating after Tom Aspinall vacated the title

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Ilia Says Gaethje Cheated 😳

Topuria accuses lightweight champ of glove manipulation at UFC Freedom 250

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Ilia Topuria Goes Viral for Wild Justin Gaethje Accusation After UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria went scorched earth on Justin Gaethje in lieu of his UFC comeback plans.

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‘I’m back’: Ilia Topuria reveals he’s been cleared to return to action after brutal UFC White House loss

Ilia Topuria has parting shot for Justin Gaethje and his manager

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UFC excitedly shares Silva-Wang poster for UFC 332 — only to get creamed by fed-up fight fans

Angry fans react to UFC 332 poster for the Oct. 3 MMA event in Salt Lake City, headlined by Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for the vacant flyweight title.

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Alex Pereira laughs at Ciryl Gane’s promotion to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion

Alex Pereira trolls Ciryl Gane after promotion to undisputed UFC champion.

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Fedor attempts to resurrect Randy Couture super fight under Ki MMA banner — ‘I’m ready if he’s ready’

PRIDE FC hero Fedor Emelianenko remains open to fighting UFC legend Randy Couture under the Ki MMA banner started by former Strikeforce boss Scott Coker.

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NFL legend could compete for RAF wrestling this year

Baltimore Ravens defensive great Ray Lewis is negotiating a deal to compete in a wrestling match for RAF.

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LIVE! UFC 331 Media Day!

UFC 331 media day video, live interviews for the Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja-led MMA event on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles, also featuring Arman and Gable Steveson.

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UFC 331 media day live stream: Van vs. Pantoja 2

UFC 331 media day will feature 12 fighters from Saturday’s event in Los Angeles.

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Belal Muhammad might skip the pin, power-bomb Colby Covington at RAF 13

Belal Muhammad might sacrifice the surefire victory and settle for punishment against Colby Covington atop the RAF 13 lineup this Friday (Sept. 18) on FOX Nation in Miami.

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Ex-UFC Champion Fires Back at Fans for Criticizing Quality of UFC 332 Fight Card

One of the biggest names scheduled to compete at UFC 332 isn’t thrilled with how the card has come under fire from combat sports fans.

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Ilia Topuria Reportedly Nearing UFC Return in Major Next Fight Update

Former two-division UFC titleholder Ilia Topuria is reportedly nearing a return following a devastating loss to Justin Gaethje.

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Aljamain Sterling calls for title eliminator with Jean Silva in December: ‘I don’t think it’s rocket science’

Aljamain Sterling calls for Jean Silva in December

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Shut up! Former champ sick of your ‘annoying’ criticism about UFC 332 fight card

Deiveson Figueiredo defends the maligned UFC 332 fight card and promises great action against Payton Talbott on Oct. 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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UFC 331 stats called into question after suspicious staredown between Arman and Ruffy (Video)

Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy staredown video ahead of their UFC 331 lightweight co-main event on Sat. night (Sept. 19) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

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UFC 331 roundtable: Can Joshua Van become one of the faces of the UFC?

Can Joshua Van beat Alexandre Pantoja on his way to superstar status? Is Arman Tsarukyan definitely getting a title shot if he wins at UFC 331?

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Pitbull Vs. Choi Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction

Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi full fight preview: Head-to-toe Featherweight bout breakdown for their UFC 331 main card match this weekend (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026) from Los Angeles, California.

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Gable Steveson: Add Jon Jones to list of heavyweights excited for the belt ‘opening up’

Jon Jones may want to return more than ever now that Tom Aspinall is no longer champ, according to training partner Gable Steveson.

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Conspiracy! Nate Diaz believes ‘embarrassing’ Dillon Danis ‘cut himself open’ to avoid Mike Perry

Nate Diaz believes that Dillon Danis intentionally cut himself to avoid fighting Mike Perry.

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Dana White Left Stunned as Undefeated Phenom Scores 19-Second KO in UFC Audition

Week 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series saw one of this season’s biggest names show exactly why he’s one of the most highly-touted fighters outside of the UFC.

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DWCS Season 10, Week 6 results: Vicious 1 punch knockout leads 4 fighters being signed to UFC contracts

DWCS produced some highlight reel knockouts on Tuesday with several new contracts handed out on Tuesday.

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Pic: Flyweight champion Joshua Van, Arman Tsarukyan score custom shorts before UFC 331

Joshua Van and Arman Tsarukyan unveil heritage-inspired custom fight shorts ahead of UFC 331 in Los Angeles.

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Brian Ortega Rips UFC Fans Amid Speculation of Avoiding Renato Moicano Fight

The former UFC featherweight title challenger addresses the fallout from UFC 331.

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UFC ‘Contender Series’ results, live coverage and full fight highlights| Season 10, Ep. 6

Get Contender Series Season 10, Week 6 live results, coverage and highlights for Perea vs. Hunt tonight (Sept. 15, 2026) on Paramount+.

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DWCS Results: Hunt vs. Perea

Get DWCS results for the Hunt vs. Perea event in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.

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‘I wouldn’t take that risk’ - Former UFC champ thinks Tom Aspinall is done

One of the UFC’s GOATs says what’s happened to Tom Aspinall is ‘tragic’

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Michael Page expected low-ball offer from UFC after going 5-1

Michael Page said it was disrespectful how UFC handled his exit from the promotion

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Renato Moicano goes off on Brian Ortega after he ‘chickened out’ of UFC 331: ‘Nobody is ever going to trust you again’

Renato Moicano now headlines UFC Vegas 123 against Tom Nolan

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Conor McGregor thinks UFC 329 fight was an early stoppage

Conor McGregor thinks his fight with Max Holloway had a lot more time left to cook.

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Jon Jones Claps Back at Islam Makhachev

Bones shuts down rumors on his 2018 suspension 📲

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Aspinall Vacates UFC Title

Heavyweight champ gives up belt due to complications from eye injury

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Dana White's Contender Series 2026: Week 6 Live Stream Results & Highlights

Week 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series takes place tonight (September 15) as 10 fighters meet at the UFC Apex to try and secure UFC contracts.

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Cejudo to Box 'Euphoria' Actor

Retired UFC champ to make pro boxing debut vs. Javon 'Wanna' Walton on Sept. 26

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Nate Diaz mocks ‘punching bag’ Ilia Topuria for UFC White House loss

Nate Diaz enjoyed seeing Ilia Topuria get pummeled by Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.

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Tom Aspinall Return Timeline Updated After Injury Setback Derailed UFC 334 Fight

Tom Aspinall was apparently gearing up for a massive UFC return fight before a major setback forced him to vacate the heavyweight belt.

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Brian Ortega shows cut that forced him out of UFC 331, teases new fight booked for November

Brian Ortega is out of a UFC 331 fight with Renato Moicano

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Jon Jones Throws Shade at Tom Aspinall After Latest Injury Update Cost Him UFC Belt

To nobody’s great surprise, it didn’t take long for Jon Jones to share his thoughts on the news that Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight belt.

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Dana White announces new 50k ‘Proper Chaos’ bonus for UFC 331

Dana White and the UFC have teamed up with MobLand to offer an extra $50k bonus during UFC 331 called the ‘Proper Chaos’ bonus

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UFC 331 Has Big Change With Injury To Ex-Title Challenger 5 Days Before Card

UFC 331 got a wild shake-up late Monday night.

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UFC Puts Spotlight on Gable Steveson Fight After Major UFC 331 Cancellation

Following a major fight week cancellation, Gable Steveson's second UFC fight has been bumped up to serve as the main card opener for UFC 331.

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Islam Makhachev, Jon Jones trade barbs over GOAT debate: ‘Your whole life seems to be tied to breaking the rules’

Islam Makhachev doesn’t considers Jon Jones’ unbeaten UFC streak valid

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Open Thread, September 15, 2026: Any opinions on the Emmy winners?

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

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Matt Brown argues Tom Aspinall vacating heavyweight title creates more problems than it solves

Tom Aspinall is no longer UFC heavyweight champion but what does that do for the rest of the division?

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Menifield Vs. Baraniewski Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction

Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski full fight preview: Head-to-toe Light Heavyweight bout breakdown for their UFC 331 main card match this weekend (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026) from Los Angeles, California.

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Renato Moicano unhappy after losing ‘easiest fight in the division’ against Brian Ortega at UFC 331

MMA and UFC news, results, rumors, fights and MMA rankings from the fan perspective.

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Jon Jones freaks out over Islam Makhachev’s PED allegations: ‘Keep telling yourself it was steroids’

Jon Jones isn’t happy that Islam Makhachev brought up his drug test failures in a discussion about who is the MMA GOAT.

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‘This One Hurts’

Brian Ortega was forced to withdraw from his UFC 331 rematch vs. Brian Ortega just days before the event.

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Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega scrapped from UFC 331; Moicano gets moved to new card

Renato Moicano is no longer competing at UFC 331 with his opponent injured.,

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Scott Coker reveals new name for MMA organization, launch plans and details for Grand Prix in 2027

Scott Coker officially made his re-entry into combat sports with Ki MMA

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Finalized RAF 13 card, start time, date and location | Covington vs. Belal

RAF 13 full card, start time, date and location for Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad on Sept. 18 in Miami

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Video: Scott Coker announces details of new promotion

Scott Coker will officially throw his hat back into the MMA game with his new promotion Monday.

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

Future matchups are discussed for Jean Silva, Tommy McMillen, Alexa Grasso, and more following UFC Paris.

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‘I slipped!’ Innocent Jean Silva debunks ‘20 videos’ of Noche UFC 4 slap attack

Jean Silva denies slapping Jose Delgado after their Noche UFC 4 main event last weekend in Glendale, insisting he slipped because the referee pushed him.

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Undefeated UFC Star Tommy McMillen Gets Next Fight Offer From UFC Knockout Artist

Rising UFC star Tommy McMillen has already been called out for his next fight after an incredible performance at Noche UFC.

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Noche UFC Winner Jean Silva Called Out By Ex-UFC Champion for Title Eliminator Fight

Following his big win at Noche UFC, Jean Silva has been called out by a former UFC champion for a potential featherweight title eliminator fight.

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Jean Silva reveals injuries suffered before Noche UFC win, denies slapping Jose Delgado after fight

Jean Silva tapped Jose Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC

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UFC's Tom Aspinall Breaks Silence With Shocking UFC Heavyweight Title Update

The UFC heavyweight division remains unsolved after Tom Aspinall's latest social media post.

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Arman admits he might be screwed with UFC 331 loss — ‘I’m never going to see a title fight’

Arman Tsarukyan admits a loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles all but eliminates him from the lightweight title chase, effectively killing his championship dreams.

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The Mania Mailbag, September 14: Get your questions in now!

Send us your questions for the weekly MMA Mania Mailbag.

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Josh Hokit responds to Tom Aspinall vacating UFC title: ‘I’ll give Ciryl what he has coming’

Josh Hokit makes his case for the next UFC heavyweight title shot after Tom Aspinall’s announcement.

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Dan Ige releases statement following Noche UFC loss: ‘I was more than ready’

Dan Ige shares his thoughts after losing to David Martinez in his bantamweight debut at Noche UFC.

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Josh Hokit reacts to heavyweight title chaos: ‘I’ll give Ciryl what he has coming’

Josh Hokit is ready to face Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title now that Tom Aspinall has relinquished the belt due to injury.

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Open Thread, September 14, 2026: Who are you favorite character actors?

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

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Morning Report | Islam Makhachev ranks the top welterweight contenders, believes Ian Machado Garry will be champ when he’s done

Islam Makhachev ranks the top welterweight contenders and big ups Ian Machado Garry

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Noche UFC Results 🇲🇽 👊

Breaking down Silva's win over Delgado and every bout from Saturday's card ➡️

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Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title: ‘Absolute nightmare’

Tom Aspinall is out for almost a year after Ciryl Gane’s eye pokes

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Tom Aspinall officially vacates UFC Heavyweight title, reveals devastating new eye injury - ‘Absolutely gutted’

Tom Aspinall vacates his UFC title after another eye injury left his return timetable unclear

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Khamzat Chimaev says if he doesn’t get a fight by December, he’s taking time off: ‘I have a lot of injuries’

Khamzat Chimaev wants to fight before the end of the year

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Dana White Hesitant When Asked About Tom Aspinall's UFC Heavyweight Title Status

The UFC CEO addressed the latest with Tom Aspinall's absence at heavyweight.

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Matches To Make After Noche UFC 4

Noche UFC 4 Results: It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s “Silva vs. Delgado” event.

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Jean Silva reveals has no memory of loss to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC last year

Jean Silva has no memory of his TKO loss to Diego Lopes or his first UFC main event

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Duarte dethroned, injured at ADCC 2026; 14 year old girl becomes youngest ever ADCC medalist

Here are results and top storylines coming out of ADCC 2026.

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Arman Tsarukyan in do-or-die situation at UFC 331: ‘If I lose this fight, I’m never going to see a title fight’

Arman Tsarukyan knows there’s no room for error in his co-main event fight against Mauricio Ruffy

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Coach defends Ian Machado Garry for hugging Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, confident in rematch: ‘We’re going to have that belt next year’

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC title via decision against Ian Machado Garry

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Russian nightmare! Jailton Almeida stunned in ACA debut, drops third straight fight | Video

Jailton Almeida suffered his third straight loss, dropping a decision to Evgeniy Goncharov in his ACA debut

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Henry Cejudo: Tom Aspinall ‘needs to vacate or be stripped at this point’

Henry Cejudo doubts the UFC will wait much longer for Tom Aspinall.

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Tommy McMillen explains why he flipped off Marwan Rahiki’s coaches during Noche UFC fight: ‘A bunch of losers’

Tommy McMillen reveals why he was so angry with Marwan Rahiki’s corner during their fight.

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Uh-oh? Dana White to ‘discuss stripping’ Tom Aspinall for inactivity - ‘We should be clear that up soon’

Dana White will discuss Tom Aspinall’s title status as the injured UFC champion approaches one year of inactivity.

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Open Thread, September 13, 2026: Big movie quiz time

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

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Conor McGregor rips Max Holloway for calling on ref to stop UFC 329 fight: ‘Finish the f****** fight!’

Conor McGregor rips Max Holloway for wanting to stop the fight at UFC 329

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Biggest Winners, Losers From Noche UFC 4

Noche UFC 4 Results: It’s time to see who were the biggest winners (and losers) from “Silva vs. Delgado” last night.

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DJ Moore Suffers Shoulder Injury

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Hyrox Athlete Apologizes for Pooping Pants 🥴

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 12 Louisiana Tech at LSU

Ole Miss' LSU Gear Warning 🫣

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