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#PFLDC results: Bryce Meredith def. Michael Cyr via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Live coverage: https://t.co/b58MhGKm1j

ONE Championship

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From the Archives 🎞️ When Filipino legend Eduard Folayang dethroned Japanese superstar Shinya Aoki for the ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship! 👑 #ONEChampionship

Bloody Elbow

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Bantamweight champion signs and steps in on one week notice to save UFC Belgrade fight https://t.co/Rwv7dd3dq3

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#PFLDC results: Nkosi Ndebele def. Brandon Davis via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) Live coverage: https://t.co/b58MhGKm1j

Bloody Elbow

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Bryce Mitchell shreds Ian Machado Garry for ‘demonic lie from hell’ ahead of UFC 330 title fight https://t.co/8O0hO5izIL

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UFC Abu Dhabi Star Stuns Fans by Extending Unbelievable Submission Streak

One of the most ridiculous finishing streaks MMA fans have ever seen was extended during the featured prelim for UFC Abu Dhabi.

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UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Valter Walker Ends Heel Hook Streak, Snatches Up Calf Slicer Instead

Watch UFC Abu Dhabi video highlights: Valter Walker vs. Thomas Petersen earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Saidov Shocks Jacoby With Nasty Head Kick TKO

Watch UFC Abu Dhabi video highlights: Muhammad Saidov vs. Dustin Jacoby earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker picks up 5th 1st-round leg lock submission in a row, calls out Herb Dean

Valter Walker got his fifth straight leg lock submission at UFC Abu Dhabi then made a strange call-out.

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UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Axel Sola Shines With Slick D’Arce Choke

Watch UFC Abu Dhabi video highlights: Axel Sola vs. Ismael Bonfim earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Sam Patterson Destroys Santiago Ponzinibbio With Brutal TKO

Watch UFC Abu Dhabi video highlights: Sam Patterson vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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UFC Belgrade gets late-notice replacement from Brave champion

UFC Serbia has a new prelim bout after a bantamweight prospect withdrew from the event.

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Highlights! Abdul Hussein Chokes Out Cody Gibson To Spark UFC Abu Dhabi

Watch UFC Abu Dhabi video highlights: Abdul Hussein vs. Cody Gibson earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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UFC Abu Dhabi Loses Major Fight Just Hours Before Start Time

Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi event lost a scheduled main card fight shortly before the action kicked off.

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Ouch! Top Prospect Yanked From UFC Abu Dhabi After Hospital Visit

Welterweight prospect Islam Dulatov has been removed from Saturday’s card due to illness.

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Open Thread, July 25, 2026: Horrible movies you love

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

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PFL D.C. Results: Jean vs. Rodriguez

Thad Jean, Ernesto Rodriguez fight for the vacant welterweight title at PFL D.C.

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UFC Abu Dhabi loses fight hours before event

Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman was cancelled due to illness

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UFC Abu Dhabi live results, highlights and play-by-play

UFC Abu Dhabi results, highlights, live discussion and instant play-by-play, reactions and analysis.

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UFC Abu Dhabi: Free Fight Live Stream Results & Highlights for Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Following last Saturday’s visit to Oklahoma City, this week sees the UFC return to Abu Dhabi for another UFC Fight Night event.

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UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Get UFC Abu Dhabi results for the Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov event Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

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Joshua vs. Prenga Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

Get Joshua vs. Prenga results for the Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday afternoon.

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Karate Combat GOAT? Alvey Upsets Hall For Successful Title Defense

Karate Combat 62 results: Sam Alvey vs. Uriah Hall main event Light Heavyweight title fight from Miami, Florida.

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Midnight Mania! Merab Admits Pre-Petr Knee Injury

Former UFC Bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili admits that he was injured ahead of his title rematch with Petr Yan.

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Salahdine Parnasse signs with UFC, draws UFC Paris main event opposite Dan Hooker

Will he live up to the hype?

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Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega rematch targeted for UFC 331

UFC 331 is expected to take place in Los Angeles

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UFC Abu Dhabi Preview Show: Are Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov in a title eliminator?

MMA Fighting previews the UFC Abu Dhabi fight card, headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov

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CSAC’s latest effort to benefit fighter’s pension fund is Napa Knockout event in the middle of a vineyard

Andy Foster reveals how upcoming Napa Knockout event came together

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‘King Of Violence’ Returns! Mike Perry Vs. Dillon Danis MMA Fight Booked

A welterweight matchup between Mike Perry and Dillon Danis will headline an upcoming MMA event on Aug. 29 in Orlando, Florida.

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Valter Walker hopes to renegotiate contract with UFC Abu Dhabi win: ‘I’m not stupid’ to fight ranked heavyweights ‘for peanuts’

Valter Walker returns against Thomas Petersen on July 25

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Live: Joshua vs. Prenga weigh ins video results, final staredowns | The Comeback

Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga weigh ins video results for The Comeback on July 25 in Riyadh ahead of “AJ’s” Tyson Fury fight later this year.

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Wellington Turman details ‘tough time’ away after 4 surgeries ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi return

Wellington Turman returns to the octagon after two and a half years at UFC Abu Dhabi.

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What Time Is the UFC Fight Saturday? Ankalaev-Guskov Start, P+ Stream

Set alarms bright and early to not miss a moment of UFC Abu Dhabi for U.S.-based viewers.

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Robelis Despaigne re-signs with UFC after series of knockouts in Karate Combat, MVP MMA

Robelis Despaigne returns to the UFC as the Karate Combat champion

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UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov Full Fight Card Odds & Best Bets

UFC Abu Dhabi goes down tomorrow at the Etihad Arena, and MMA KO is here to give you moneyline odds and look at some of the best bets available.

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UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh ins video, final staredowns | Ankalaev vs. Guskov

UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh ins video for “Ankalaev vs. Guskov” MMA event this Sat. (July 25, 2026) from Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-in results: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov set

All fighters made weight for Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi

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UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov Fight Card Picks & Predictions

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend for another UFC Fight Night, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fights on the card.

Despaigne Returns to UFC

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He's back! Robelis Despaigne (6-2) has signed with the UFC again, per his management @FirstRoundMgmt /@AjAriosa

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UFC re-signs Olympian Robelis Despaigne, probably to screw Francis Ngannou and MVP

Robelis Despaigne is back in UFC after signing a new contract with the promotion, though fans soecuakte the move was to keep the Cuban “Bad Boy” from fighting Francis Ngannou in MVP.

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Bogdan Guskov offers hilarious prediction for ‘big chance’ against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi

Bogdan Guskov sees a massive opportunity against Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event.

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Open Thread, July 23, 2026: Dream vacation spot?

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

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Oh, brother! Ian Machado Garry’s sibling allegedly rips into ‘The Future’ for lies about his past

A post purporting to be Ian’s little brother Sean ripped into the UFC fighter for comments about their upbringing.

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Magomed Ankalaev: Losing UFC light heavyweight title was ‘worst day of my life’

Magomed Ankalaev describes the emotions he went through after losing his 205 pound belt to Alex Pereira last fall.

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Thug Rose Won’t Return Without ‘Purpose’

Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas opens up about her career and potential comeback after multiple surgeries.

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Midnight Mania! Gaethje Laughs Off Topuria Rematch Request

Justin Gaethje doesn’t think Ilia Topuria deserves any part of an immediate title rematch, especially compared to Arman Tsarukyan.

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LIVE! UFC Abu Dhabi Early Weigh Ins Results!

UFC Abu Dhabi early weigh ins results, live video updates for the Ankalaev vs. Guskov-led mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Paramount+ this Sat. (July 25, 2025) from inside Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Excuse-free Kamaru Usman reveals he fought Dricus du Plessis with torn pec, questions retirement - ‘I have to sit with the team’

Kamaru Usman says he fought Dricus du Plessis with a torn pec and is unsure about his UFC future

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Oh no! PFL Washington DC loses banger main event two days before showtime

Shamil Musaev is out of PFL Washington D.C., and Ernesto Rodriguez will now fight Thad Jean for the title

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PFL Washington D.C. loses one half of main event, replacement stepping into title fight

There’s a new main event for the PFL Washington D.C. card on Saturday.

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Highlights! Top prospect crushes former ONE Championship title challenger in 63 seconds

Asaf Chopurov knocked out former ONE title challenger Reece McLaren in 63 seconds at UAE Warriors 72

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Ismael Bonfim ‘finally got serious’ with diet after collapsing on scale before UFC fight

Ismael Bonfim is 1-3 in his past four fights ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi clash with Axel Sola.

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Rankings Shakeup: Paddy Pimblett will not be denied

Paddy Pimblett ran through Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 to land in the lightweight top 10—and he might rise even higher.

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Usman Weighing UFC Future 🤔

Ex-champ questions if it's worth continuing after latest loss 📲

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UFC 330 Loses Massive Fight Just Weeks Before Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry

Next month’s highly-anticipated UFC 330 has taken a significant hit just a few weeks out from the event.

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Future UFC Hall of Famer Considering Retirement Following Latest Loss

A former champion and future UFC Hall of Famer finds himself at a bit of a career crossroads following his latest loss.

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Kamaru Usman contemplating ‘whether it’s worth continuing to do this’ after lopsided loss to Dricus du Plessis

Kamaru Usman admits a lackluster outing against Dricus du Plessis has him contemplating whether or not to keep fighting.

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UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry loses flyweight contender bout

Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudivicius could be rescheduled after being knocked off UFC 330.

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Two UFC Hall of Famers Star in New 'Dark Side of the Cage' Season

VICE TV will renew 'Dark Side of the Cage' for a second season, which includes episodes perfect for hardcore UFC fans.

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Dana White: New UFC superstars will emerge but ‘there’s never going to be another Conor McGregor’

Dana White calls Conor McGregor “a unicorn” in regards to his star power.

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Open Thread, July 23, 2026: Please tell me you’ve seen The Odyssey

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

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Magomed Anakalev: Alex Pereira title loss ‘must have been the worst day of my life’

Magomed Ankalaev reflects on his championship-losing knockout loss to Alex Pereira ahead of his return at UFC Abu Dhabi.

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Magomed ‘John Pork’ Zaynukov reflects on long wait for UFC debut: ‘It’s a test to keep from being arrogant’

Magomed Zaynukov aka ‘John Pork’ is excited to finally make his UFC debut in Abu Dhabi after a year of waiting.

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Where’s ‘Big Ank?’ Magomed Ankalaev explains why he isn’t talking trash during UFC Abu Dhabi fight week

Magomed Ankalaev says a lot of things through his X account but is surprisingly quiet during fight week. What gives?

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GFN 1: Israel vs. The World fight card, start time, date and location | Lineker vs. Gordon

Get the full GFN 1: Israel vs. The World fight card, start time, and streaming info. Watch John Lineker take on Gordon live from Tel Aviv on July 27.

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Ex-UFC fighter Claudio Ribeiro arrested on domestic violence charge in Brazil

Claudio Ribeiro went 3-0 in Karate Combat since Dec. 2025

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Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan Start Time, Full Fight Card

Check out the latest fight card for the upcoming PFL New York event featuring a lightweight title fight between Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan on Saturday (July 31, 2026) in Elmont, New York.

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Karate Combat 62 fight card, start time, date and location | Alvey vs. Hall

UFC veterans Sam Alvey and Uriah Hall throw down at Karate Combat 62. Check out the start time, full fight card breakdown, event location, and viewing info

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UFC fighter Jessica Andrade delivering food to make money while sidelined with injury: ‘I’m not afraid of hard work’

Jessica Andrade hasn’t fought in nearly a year

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Who is Sean Strickland fighting next? ‘UFC told me I could fight only for the belt,’ says middleweight ‘Sniper’

Nassourdine Imavov is fighting for the UFC middleweight title when Sean Strickland returns from surgery according to an update from “The Sniper.”

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Sean O'Malley Says Conor McGregor Looked Nervous During UFC Return

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley didn't hold back his raw opinion when discussing Conor McGregor's 69-second loss to Max Holloway 11 days ago at U

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Latest UFC Shanghai fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location | Umar vs. Song

Latest UFC Shanghai fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location for the Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Yadong Song-led MMA event inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Aug. 29 in China.

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Tom Aspinall reflects on fan backlash to eye poke injuries, says eye surgery worse than vasectomy

UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall describes learning lessons following his fight with Ciryl Gane that led to several eye surgeries.

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Video: Man wakes up in random truck bed after UFC Oklahoma — in a different city

UFC fans wakes up in random truck bed after the promotion’s MMA event in Oklahoma City.

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UFC Abu Dhabi's Magomed Ankalaev Offers Stunning Admission About Alex Pereira Rematch

Former UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev has shed more light on the health issues he was dealing with heading into his second meeting with Alex Pereira.

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Andy Foster responds to complaints about Herb Dean after Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC White House

Herb Dean has suddenly become public enemy No. 1 with many UFC fans

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CSAC quiets crybabies (like Alex Pereira) calling for UFC referee change — ‘Herb Dean has my full confidence’

Herb Dean UFC referee has the full confidence of Andy Foster and California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) and will return for the promotion’s next card in “The Golden State.”

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Open Thread, July 22, 2026: Which show’s decline bummed you out the most?

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

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Gable Steveson makes wrestling return at RAF 12

Gable Steveson faces Anthony Cassioppi in Cleveland at RAF 12.

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Ian Machado Garry channeling mommy issues for UFC 330 title fight : ‘I use that as fuel every day’

Ian Machado Garry’s mother didn’t believe her son could be the next Conor McGregor. He now uses her doubt as fuel.

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Contradiction? Despite pleas from Sean Strickland, Bud Light cans Dustin Poirier after drunken arrest

Dustin Poirier says Bud Light terminated his sponsorship deal after his drunken arrest in Georgia.

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Top-ranked Flyweight contender reveals UFC uses social media followers to book main events - ‘I was pissed’

Brandon Royval says UFC once passed him over for a main event because another fighter had more followers.

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Dana White admits he’s happy the UFC ultimately didn’t sign Fedor Emelianenko: ‘Thank god they said no’

Dana White says Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brock Lesnar was one of the only fights he couldn’t get made

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Dana White Reveals Governor's Message That Sparked UFC Fight Island

In the spring of 2020, the world came to an abrupt halt when the COVID-19 pandemic intensified.

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Jean vs. Musaev Start Time, Full Fight Card

Check out the latest fight card for the upcoming PFL Washington event featuring a welterweight title fight between Thad Jean and Shamil Musaev on Saturday (July 25, 2026) in Washington, D.C.

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Dustin Poirier reveals Bud Light ‘terminated my contract immediately’ after arrest for public drunkenness

Dustin Poirier no longer counts Bud Light as one of his sponsors

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UFC's Charles Oliveira Has One Reason Arman Tsarukyan Can Beat Ilia Topuria

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira recently offered a unique perspective on a potential lightweight clash.

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UFC’s record-setting submission ace vows to beat Gable Steveson, spit in Jon Jones’ face

UFC heavyweight contender Valter Walker is not afraid of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson and vows to spit in the face of Jon Jones with a victory.

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Dana Compares Jon Jones to MJ 🐐

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AI? Former UFC champ unrecognizable in stunning new makeover and fight fans are SHOOK

Former UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang just had a professional makeover and MMA fans are rattled by the results.

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Dana: Conor a 'Unicorn' 🦄

White praises McGregor after UFC 329 injury 🎥

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Dana White Dismisses Common Opinion About Conor McGregor & UFC Stars

UFC CEO Dana White is tired of the narrative that UFC fans have come to believe: favorable matchups.

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UFC Oklahoma City Loser Kamaru Usman Gets Massive Boost in New UFC Rankings Update

Even in a losing effort, former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman managed to get something out of the UFC Oklahoma City main event.

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UFC Vegas 120 fight card, start time, date and location | Gamrot vs. Salkilld

UFC Vegas 120 fight card, start time, and Paramount+ lineup for the “Gamrot vs. Salkilld” MMA event on Aug. 8 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UFC Star Set to Face Unranked Contender in Dangerous Fight at UFC Paris

A top-ranked UFC contender has signed on for a surprisingly dangerous matchup for the promotion’s upcoming UFC Paris card.

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Paddy Mocks Ilia Topuria 😂

Just had to get a pic with this 'collector's item' 📷

Top 5 Bantamweights in UFC History 🔥

Top 5 Best Bantamweights In UFC History 🔥

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Fights We Need to See After Du Plessis vs. Usman UFC Card

Who should be next up for the weekend's Fight Night winners?

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Dricus Du Plessis coach reveals bizarre gameplan for UFC OKC, shoots down ‘nonsense’ claims of Kamaru Usman fouls

Morne Visser, coach for ex-middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, shoots down “nonsense” claims about fouls against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma.

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Open Thread, July 21, 2026: OK, now let’s do worst sequel ever

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

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Colby Covington reacts to ‘unprofessional little clown’ Belal Muhammad starting melee at RAF 11 post-fight press conference

Colby Covington gives his thoughts on the post-fight press conference chaos with Belal Muhammad following RAF 11.

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Fake! Ilia Topuria super fan bought UFC White House stool to stop Paddy Pimblett from ‘using it against him’

The stool Ilia Topuria quit on at the UFC White House event was bought by an Ilia Topuria fan, not Paddy Pimblett.

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Chaos Reveals Surprising Post-Match Message To Arman Tsarukyan

Infamous trash talker Colby Covington had nothing but positive things to say about RAF opponent Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC future.

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Midnight Mania! Baddy Buys Topuria Quit Stool

Paddy Pimblett trolls rival Ilia Topuria by allegedly purchasing the UFC White House stool that Topuria ‘quit’ on.

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On To the Next One: What’s next for Dricus du Plessis, Kamaru Usman after UFC Oklahoma City?

Future matchups are discussed for Dricus du Plessis, Kamaru Usman, and more following UFC Oklahoma City.

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Dustin Poirier calls for Michael Chandler to retire: ‘What are you doing?’

Dustin Poirier says it’s time for Michael Chandler to hang up the gloves

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Not-dead Ben Askren reacts to Colby Covington clown show at RAF 11 — ‘Terrible human-being stuff’

Ben Askren reacts to the comments from Colby Covington amid his ongoing RAF feud with UFC veteran Belal Muhammad.

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Paddy Pimblett trolls Ilia Topuria, claims he bought UFC White House ‘collector’s item’

Paddy Pimblett continues his victory lap over Ilia Topuria

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Ilia Topuria Celebrates Spain's World Cup Win One Month After UFC White House Loss

Less than a month after losing his UFC title, Ilia Topuria was in high spirits following Spain’s victory in the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The Mania Mailbag, July 20: Get your questions in now!

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

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Sean O’Malley willing to wait for title shot, calls rematch with Petr Yan the biggest bantamweight fight in history

Sean O’Malley is happy to wait for Petr Yan rematch, calling it the biggest fight in divisional history

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19-Year-Old Phenom Campaigns for UFC Call-Up After Sleeping UFC Veteran

A stunning win over a UFC veteran encouraged an undefeated MMA prospect to get the crowd chanting for his own UFC opportunity.

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Can’t-Win Connie Loses $100k World Cup Bet

UFC 329 headliner Conor McGregor bet $100,000 on the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina and lost.

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Razhabali Shaidulloev vs. AJ McKee official for RIZIN, PFL featherweight titles in September

AJ McKee will challenge Razhabali Shaidulloev for 2 belts in Japan

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Dricus du Plessis: ‘Stillknocks 2.0 is here’ after beating Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City

Dricus du Plessis squashes any lingering beef over ‘true African champion’ comments from his past

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Ian Machado Garry criticizes Islam Makhachev for ‘blanket’ strategy: ‘That’s not fun for anyone’

Ian Machado Garry admits the ‘worst case scenario’ is getting blanketed by Islam Makhachev for 25 minutes at UFC 330.

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Open Thread, July 20, 2026: What’s your favorite sequel ever?

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

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What’s Next For Usman?

UFC Oklahoma City results: It’s time to see what could be next for Kamaru Usman after losing to Dricus du Plessis in Oklahoma, his second defeat at Middleweight.

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Six fights announced for UFC Noche 2026, including two former Mexican champs

Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso will represent Mexico for Noche UFC 2026 in Arizona.

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Morning Report | Ian Machado Garry sees parallels between his fight with Islam Makhachev and Conor McGregor beating Jose Aldo

Ian Machado Garry thinks his fight with Islam Makhachev resembles Conor McGregor’s fight with Jose Aldo

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Colby Covington & Belal Muhammad Ignite RAF Hatred After Viral Brawl

The wrestling community was treated to a double main event with RAF 11.

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Mailbag: Is Conor McGregor ever going to fight again after the UFC 329 fiasco?

Answering reader questions about Conor McGregor, UFC 329, and more

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Matches To Make After UFC Oklahoma City

UFC Oklahoma City results: It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s “Du Plessis vs. Usman” main card winners.

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Luke Riley responds to Joe Rogan after criticism of controversial UFC 329 knockout win

Luke Riley disagrees with Joe Rogan about the timing of his finish at UFC 329.

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Kamaru Usman was compromised early against Dricus du Plessis after a punch to the eye: ‘That kind of blurred the vision a bit’

Kamaru Usman reveals early punch from Dricus du Plessis had him seeing double

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Dricus Du Plessis reflects on Khamzat Chimaev loss after UFC Oklahoma City win: ‘My wrestling did suck’

Dricus Du Plessis opened up on the emotions he went through trying to rebuild after losing his title in his last UFC fight.

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6 fights announced for UFC Noche

A pair of former UFC champions headline the latest UFC Noche announcements for this fall’s event.

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Dana White Drops Ugly Reality With Conor McGregor UFC Injury Reveal

UFC CEO Dana White delivered a non-ideal update regarding Conor McGregor's health status.

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Conor McGregor confirms ‘two tear’ knee injury, shares timeline for return

Conor McGregor has finally confirmed how injured his knee is after a failed attempt to fight at UFC 329.

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Dana White Gives Brutal Assessment of UFC Legend Jon Jones' UFC Future

UFC CEO Dana White didn't hold back regarding Jon Jones.

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Conor McGregor provides update on extent of his knee injury, gives timeline for UFC return

Conor McGregor gives an update on his knee injury, says he plans to return next summer

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🚨 McGregor Has ACL Injury

McGregor confirms injury news and reveals timeline for potential return 📸

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Alexandre Pantoja gives update on return: ‘I have unfinished business with Joshua Van’

Alexandre Pantoja says he’s healthy and waiting for his chance to run things back with Joshua Van

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Belal Attacks Colby at Presser 🦵

Tensions spill over after RAF wrestling 🎥

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Dana White responds to Kamaru Usman retirement chatter after UFC Oklahoma City loss

Does Dana White think that Kamaru Usman should retire after losing badly to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC OKC?

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Ben Askren Retires From Wrestling ❤️

Former MMA star posts after RAF loss to Belal Muhammad 1 year since double lung transplant surgery 📸

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DDP Beats Usman 😤

Middleweight contender rebounds from loss after UD win in UFC OKC main event

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Biggest Winners, Losers From UFC Oklahoma City

UFC Oklahoma City Results: It’s time to see who were the biggest winners (and loser) from last night’s “Du Plessis vs. Usman” event in Oklahoma City.

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PFL Austin Results: Eblen KO’s Kasanganay, Wins Interim Title

Check out the full results, recap and highlights from last night’s PFL Austin event in Austin, Texas, which featured Johnny Eblen knocking out Impa Kasangany to win the interim Middleweight title.

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Dricus du Plessis overwhelms Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City main event

Dricus du Plessis makes a statement against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday night.

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RAF 11 Results: Belal Muhammad outworks Ben Askren in Askren’s final match

Belal Muhammad beat Ben Askren in Askren’s retirement match at RAF 11

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RAF 11 Results: Colby Covington edges Arman Tsarukyan to claim inaugural crossover belt

Colby Covington won RAF title with.a close win over Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 on Saturday night.

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RAF 11 live blog: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Colby Covington

Get live updates of Arman Tsarukyan vs. Colby Covington at RAF 11 on Saturday night.

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DDP Bludgeons Usman For Five Full Rounds

UFC Oklahoma City results live: Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman full fight recap of the Middleweight main card bout today (Sat., July 18, 2026) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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PFL Austin Results: Johnny Eblen finishes Impa Kasanganay to claim interim title

Johnny Eblen beat down Impa Kasanganay at PFL Austin

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Video: Police Raid Jon Jones’ Bare Knuckle Event, Tate Brothers Arrested

Video: Police raided Jon Jones’ bare knuckle boxing event in Miami, leading to the arrests of Andrew and Tristan Tate.

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UFC Oklahoma Highlights! Chase Hooper Slices Through Mitch Ramirez With Early Choke

Watch UFC Oklahoma video highlights: Chase Hooper vs. Mitch Ramirez earlier tonight (Sat., July 18, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Dana's Blunt Take on Conor 🤔

UFC president believes McGregor has to do 'soul-searching' if he wants to return

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UFC Oklahoma Highlights! Tommy McMillen Smokes Montes With Late TKO

Watch UFC Oklahoma video highlights: Tommy McMillen vs. Alberto Montes earlier tonight (Sat., July 18, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Video: Biaggio Ali Walsh taps to modified twister at PFL Austin

Gamid Khizriev submitted Biaggio Ali Walsh with a modified twister at PFL Austin

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UFC Oklahoma Highlights! Felipe Franco Ends UFC Newbie With Violent TKO

Watch UFC Oklahoma video highlights: Felipe Franco vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. earlier tonight (Sat., July 18, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Eldridge Rips Baseball Open 😮

Not something you see every day

TRENDING ON B/R

NFL Players in Need of Fresh Start 🙌

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Joshua KOs Prenga in Round 2

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Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊

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Heat Prioritizing Klay 👀

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76ers' Stacked New-Look Roster

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Eldridge Rips Baseball Open 😮

TRENDING ON B/R

NFL Players in Need of Fresh Start 🙌

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Joshua KOs Prenga in Round 2

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Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊

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Heat Prioritizing Klay 👀

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76ers' Stacked New-Look Roster

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UFC

Ankalaev TKOs Guskov 👊

Video! Mike Davis Throws Post-Fight Temper Tantrum After UFC Abu Dhabi Loss

Snoozer! Ankalaev Eventually Beats Up Guskov

UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Flyweight Mike Tyson Ends Erceg With Faceplant KO

UFC Abu Dhabi live blog: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov

What's Buzzing

UFC Abu Dhabi Star Stuns Fans by Extending Unbelievable Submission Streak

UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Valter Walker Ends Heel Hook Streak, Snatches Up Calf Slicer Instead

UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Saidov Shocks Jacoby With Nasty Head Kick TKO

UFC Abu Dhabi video: Valter Walker picks up 5th 1st-round leg lock submission in a row, calls out Herb Dean

UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Axel Sola Shines With Slick D’Arce Choke

UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Sam Patterson Destroys Santiago Ponzinibbio With Brutal TKO

UFC Belgrade gets late-notice replacement from Brave champion

Highlights! Abdul Hussein Chokes Out Cody Gibson To Spark UFC Abu Dhabi

UFC Abu Dhabi Loses Major Fight Just Hours Before Start Time

Ouch! Top Prospect Yanked From UFC Abu Dhabi After Hospital Visit

Open Thread, July 25, 2026: Horrible movies you love

PFL D.C. Results: Jean vs. Rodriguez

UFC Abu Dhabi loses fight hours before event

UFC Abu Dhabi live results, highlights and play-by-play

UFC Abu Dhabi: Free Fight Live Stream Results & Highlights for Ankalaev vs. Guskov

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

Joshua vs. Prenga Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

Karate Combat GOAT? Alvey Upsets Hall For Successful Title Defense

Midnight Mania! Merab Admits Pre-Petr Knee Injury

Salahdine Parnasse signs with UFC, draws UFC Paris main event opposite Dan Hooker

Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega rematch targeted for UFC 331

UFC Abu Dhabi Preview Show: Are Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov in a title eliminator?

CSAC’s latest effort to benefit fighter’s pension fund is Napa Knockout event in the middle of a vineyard

‘King Of Violence’ Returns! Mike Perry Vs. Dillon Danis MMA Fight Booked

Valter Walker hopes to renegotiate contract with UFC Abu Dhabi win: ‘I’m not stupid’ to fight ranked heavyweights ‘for peanuts’

Live: Joshua vs. Prenga weigh ins video results, final staredowns | The Comeback

Wellington Turman details ‘tough time’ away after 4 surgeries ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi return

What Time Is the UFC Fight Saturday? Ankalaev-Guskov Start, P+ Stream

Robelis Despaigne re-signs with UFC after series of knockouts in Karate Combat, MVP MMA

UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov Full Fight Card Odds & Best Bets

UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh ins video, final staredowns | Ankalaev vs. Guskov

UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-in results: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov set

UFC Abu Dhabi: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov Fight Card Picks & Predictions

UFC re-signs Olympian Robelis Despaigne, probably to screw Francis Ngannou and MVP

Bogdan Guskov offers hilarious prediction for ‘big chance’ against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi

Open Thread, July 23, 2026: Dream vacation spot?

Oh, brother! Ian Machado Garry’s sibling allegedly rips into ‘The Future’ for lies about his past

Magomed Ankalaev: Losing UFC light heavyweight title was ‘worst day of my life’

Thug Rose Won’t Return Without ‘Purpose’

Midnight Mania! Gaethje Laughs Off Topuria Rematch Request

LIVE! UFC Abu Dhabi Early Weigh Ins Results!

Excuse-free Kamaru Usman reveals he fought Dricus du Plessis with torn pec, questions retirement - ‘I have to sit with the team’

Oh no! PFL Washington DC loses banger main event two days before showtime

PFL Washington D.C. loses one half of main event, replacement stepping into title fight

Highlights! Top prospect crushes former ONE Championship title challenger in 63 seconds

Ismael Bonfim ‘finally got serious’ with diet after collapsing on scale before UFC fight

Rankings Shakeup: Paddy Pimblett will not be denied

Usman Weighing UFC Future 🤔

UFC 330 Loses Massive Fight Just Weeks Before Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry

Future UFC Hall of Famer Considering Retirement Following Latest Loss

Kamaru Usman contemplating ‘whether it’s worth continuing to do this’ after lopsided loss to Dricus du Plessis

UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry loses flyweight contender bout

Two UFC Hall of Famers Star in New 'Dark Side of the Cage' Season

Dana White: New UFC superstars will emerge but ‘there’s never going to be another Conor McGregor’

Open Thread, July 23, 2026: Please tell me you’ve seen The Odyssey

Magomed Anakalev: Alex Pereira title loss ‘must have been the worst day of my life’

Magomed ‘John Pork’ Zaynukov reflects on long wait for UFC debut: ‘It’s a test to keep from being arrogant’

Where’s ‘Big Ank?’ Magomed Ankalaev explains why he isn’t talking trash during UFC Abu Dhabi fight week

GFN 1: Israel vs. The World fight card, start time, date and location | Lineker vs. Gordon

Ex-UFC fighter Claudio Ribeiro arrested on domestic violence charge in Brazil

Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan Start Time, Full Fight Card

Karate Combat 62 fight card, start time, date and location | Alvey vs. Hall

UFC fighter Jessica Andrade delivering food to make money while sidelined with injury: ‘I’m not afraid of hard work’

Who is Sean Strickland fighting next? ‘UFC told me I could fight only for the belt,’ says middleweight ‘Sniper’

Sean O'Malley Says Conor McGregor Looked Nervous During UFC Return

Latest UFC Shanghai fight card, Paramount+ start time, date and location | Umar vs. Song

Tom Aspinall reflects on fan backlash to eye poke injuries, says eye surgery worse than vasectomy

Video: Man wakes up in random truck bed after UFC Oklahoma — in a different city

UFC Abu Dhabi's Magomed Ankalaev Offers Stunning Admission About Alex Pereira Rematch

Andy Foster responds to complaints about Herb Dean after Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC White House

CSAC quiets crybabies (like Alex Pereira) calling for UFC referee change — ‘Herb Dean has my full confidence’

Open Thread, July 22, 2026: Which show’s decline bummed you out the most?

Gable Steveson makes wrestling return at RAF 12