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Alexandre Pantoja is confident he has fully recovered from the elbow injury that derailed his first UFC flyweight title fight against Joshua Van, and he's ready to reclaim his throne in a rematch at…
Alex Pereira has taken to social media to mock Ciryl Gane's credentials as the UFC heavyweight champion following Tom Aspinall's recent title vacation due to ongoing medical issues. Gane is expected…
Aljamain Sterling is proposing a bout with Jean Silva to determine the next featherweight title challenger for the UFC, believing the winner should face Alexander Volkanovski or Movsar Evloev down…
Aleksandre Topuria, the older brother of former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, is in talks to return to competition at UFC Qatar on November 21 in Doha.
Ilia Topuria has received medical clearance to resume full training following his loss of the UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 three months ago.
Robelis Despaigne is preparing for his UFC return after spending time outside the promotion developing his game.
Paulo Costa is calling out the UFC for recognition of his extensive drug-testing history.
Tyron Woodley has opened up about the severe emotional toll of losing his UFC welterweight title to Kamaru Usman in 2019, describing a period of depression that followed the one-sided defeat.
The vacant UFC heavyweight title could be the catalyst to bring Jon Jones out of retirement, according to his training partner Gable Steveson.
Gilbert Burns believes Khamzat Chimaev's frequent changes in coaching and training camps could be undermining his path to UFC greatness.
Muhammad Mokaev has turned down a UFC BJJ title opportunity against Mikey Musumeci, citing the promotion's unwillingness to tie the grappling bout to a full return to the MMA roster.
Arman Tsarukyan has dismissed Ilia Topuria's claims about Justin Gaethje's gloves following the champion's shocking defeat at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
Arman Tsarukyan has dismissed concerns about Mauricio Ruffy's elite training camp ahead of their UFC 331 co-main event showdown in Los Angeles this Saturday.

Gable Steveson has confirmed that Jon Jones is seriously considering a return to the UFC after Tom Aspinall vacated the heavyweight title due to injury.

Ilia Topuria has been medically cleared to return to competition following his loss to Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event, the featherweight contender announced via social media.

Alex Pereira has taken to social media to express his dismissal of Ciryl Gane's new status as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.

UFC 331 media day will take place Wednesday afternoon, featuring fighters from the card headlined by flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.

Aljamain Sterling is pushing for a December title eliminator against Jean Silva to determine the next featherweight challenger, arguing the timing makes tactical sense for everyone involved. Silva…

The UFC 332 card heading to Salt Lake City on October 3 has faced considerable online criticism since its announcement, but former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is defending the event's…

Joshua Van headlines UFC 331 on Saturday in a rematch against Alexandre Pantoja, seeking to cement his status as a future pillar of the UFC and silence lingering doubts about his championship…

Demetrious Johnson is doubtful that UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will ever fight again, citing the severity of eye injuries that forced Aspinall to vacate his title this week. Aspinall has…

Adrian Yanez is set to return to action at UFC 334, scheduled for November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Luis Hernandez, a Dade County police officer, remained undefeated and secured a UFC contract on Week 6 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10.
Igor Cavalcanti earned his UFC contract in his second appearance on Dana White's Contender Series, stopping Oscar Ravello via technical knockout at 1:38 of the opening round on September 16 at Meta…
Mayton Perea of Ecuador earned his UFC contract in stunning fashion, stopping Zevan Hunt in just 45 seconds in the main event of Week 6 of Dana White's Contender Series at Meta Apex in Las…
Alexander Volkanovski recently faced off against Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata in a series of exhibition-style mixed martial arts challenges.
Promoter Scott Coker has unveiled Ki MMA, an ambitious new fighting promotion set to launch in 2027, during a New York press conference.
Alexandre Pantoja has made clear that he intends to let his fighting do the talking ahead of his UFC 331 flyweight title rematch against champion Joshua Van on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los…
Both Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van have expressed confidence in their ability to finish their UFC 331 flyweight title rematch, with each fighter and their camps identifying specific weaknesses to…
Anderson Franca, a renowned muay thai coach at American Top Team, has outlined why Arman Tsarukyan represents a significant stylistic problem for Mauricio Ruffy ahead of their co-main event clash at…
Demetrious Johnson has cast serious doubt on Tom Aspinall's ability to return to the UFC Octagon, citing the severity and long-term implications of the heavyweight champion's eye injuries. Aspinall…
Michael Page believes the UFC mishandled his exit from the promotion after his contract expired, denying him the respect afforded to most fighters despite a strong finishing stretch in the…
Renato Moicano unloaded on Brian Ortega for withdrawing from their UFC 331 lightweight bout just five days before fight night, characterizing the pullout as a betrayal and the latest in a pattern of…
Akbar Abdullaev earned a UFC contract with a stunning 19-second knockout at Dana White's Contender Series Week 6, becoming the first Kyrgyz fighter ever to sign with the promotion through DWCS. The…
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 6 delivered four new UFC contract signings and a historic pace of talent acquisition.
Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones have escalated a public feud over their respective legacies in the UFC, trading barbs on social media about achievements, rule violations, and credibility.
Jon Jones has publicly criticized Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight title following his title defense against Ciryl Gane, which ended in a no-contest due to repeated eye pokes in the first round.
The Contender Series Season 10, Week 6 delivered fireworks on Tuesday night, with four fighters earning UFC contracts after dominant performances.

Dana White's Contender Series returned to the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Tuesday night for another episode of prospects auditioning for UFC contracts.

Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski recently showcased his striking and grappling prowess against an unusual opponent: Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, a…

Renato Moicano lashed out at Brian Ortega after the featherweight withdrew from their scheduled UFC 331 bout on September 19, marking the second time Ortega has cancelled a fight with the Brazilian.

Nate Diaz took aim at Ilia Topuria during an appearance at the unveiling of Scott Coker's Ki MMA venture, calling the former UFC two-division champion a "punching bag" following his loss to Justin…

Brian Ortega has withdrawn from his UFC 331 bout against Renato Moicano scheduled for September 19 in Los Angeles, marking the second time the two fighters have been unable to meet.

Henry Cejudo will make his boxing debut against undefeated Most Valuable Promotions fighter Wanna Walton on September 26 at a Misfits Boxing event in Miami, after Cejudo's originally scheduled…

Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones engaged in a social media exchange over GOAT (greatest of all time) credentials, with Makhachev challenging the validity of Jones' winning streak due to his past doping…

Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing recovery from eye injuries sustained in his 2025 fight against Ciryl Gane has left the division in uncertain territory,…

Scott Coker and Peter Y. Levin have officially unveiled Ki MMA, a new global mixed martial arts promotion set to launch in the first quarter of 2027. The organization will operate across four…
Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing complications from an eye injury sustained nearly a year ago, a decision announced via Instagram that prioritizes the division's…
The UFC will award a special $50,000 "proper chaos bonus" at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19, Dana White announced via Instagram.
With Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight championship due to ongoing eye complications that have prevented his medical clearance to compete, Josh Hokit has immediately staked his claim to face…
Brian Ortega's withdrawal from UFC 331 due to a deep cut above his left eye has triggered a cascade of changes: the scheduled September 19 main card bout against Renato Moicano is off, and "Money"…
Mauricio Ruffy faces Arman Tsarukyan in the co-headliner of UFC 331 as a significant underdog, but his coaching team is bullish on his chances to pull off an upset.
Brian Ortega's undisclosed injury has forced the cancellation of his lightweight bout against Renato Moicano from UFC 331, which takes place Saturday in Los Angeles.

Scott Coker, the veteran promoter who built Strikeforce and later ran Bellator MMA, has announced his return to MMA with a new organization called Ki MMA (pronounced "Key MMA").

Scott Coker is set to unveil details of his new mixed martial arts promotion at a press conference scheduled for Monday evening at 6 p.m.

Jean Silva secured a submission victory over late-notice replacement Jose Miguel Delgado at Noche UFC, bolstering his position as a legitimate featherweight title contender.

Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 returns for Week 6 on September 15 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with all ten fighters successfully making weight ahead of five scheduled matchups. The card…
Jean Silva overcame a cascade of injuries to secure a dominant victory over Jose Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC in Glendale, Arizona, forcing Delgado to tap to a submission in the third…

Josh Hokit has made his case for a UFC heavyweight title shot following Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate the belt.

Islam Makhachev has ranked the top welterweight contenders and offered his assessment of the division's future following his narrow decision victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 300 in August.

Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC heavyweight championship due to ongoing eye injuries that have prevented him from obtaining medical clearance to compete.

Khamzat Chimaev has indicated he may take a break from the UFC if the promotion fails to book him a fight by the end of 2026.
Conor McGregor is progressing through recovery following ACL surgery after his UFC return ended in injury.
Jean Silva submitted Jose Delgado in the third round of their headliner at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, locking in a one-arm rear-naked choke to secure the victory.
Carlos Prates is ramping up his preparation for a UFC welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev.
Tom Aspinall's status as UFC heavyweight champion faces potential scrutiny as Dana White indicated the promotion will address the title situation amid the champion's extended absence.
Sean O'Malley experienced an unexpected confrontation with a heckling fan while cornering teammate Tommy McMillen at Noche UFC 4, marking the former bantamweight champion's first time working in a…
Jose Delgado made his UFC main event debut against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, fighting in front of a home crowd as a heavy underdog.
Merab Dvalishvili's rivalry with Umar Nurmagomedov did not prevent the former UFC bantamweight champion from showing respect when his rival suffered a devastating knockout loss at UFC Shanghai in August.
Streamer Mikyle Rafiq, known online as N3on, claims he will corner Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, alongside UFC Hall of Famer Khamzat Chimaev, when…
Khamzat Chimaev believes Arman Tsarukyan will dominate Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles, citing a significant gap in wrestling and grappling that should prove decisive if…
Jean Silva defeated Jose Delgado in his most recent UFC main event at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, surviving an early knockdown to submit Delgado with a…
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van recently met featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski in Washington, D.C., and the encounter left a lasting impression on the younger champion.
Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki delivered one of the most entertaining featherweight matchups in recent UFC history at Noche UFC 4, earning Fight of the Night honors despite—or perhaps because…
Khamzat Chimaev is pushing for a fight before the end of 2024, but warns he'll step back to address accumulated injuries if the UFC doesn't book him by December. Chimaev's comeback has stalled since…

Jean Silva earned redemption at Noche UFC this past Saturday, stopping Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event in Glendale, Arizona—but the victory held special meaning for reasons beyond the scoreline.

Arman Tsarukyan faces a critical crossroads at UFC 331 on September 19, where a loss to Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event could effectively end his title-shot hopes at lightweight.

Ian Machado Garry's head coach Diego Lima has pushed back against widespread criticism of his fighter's performance at UFC 330 in August, where Garry lost a decision to Islam Makhachev in a welterweight title bout.

Henry Cejudo believes Tom Aspinall should lose his heavyweight title if he cannot return to competition soon.

Tommy McMillen stayed undefeated at Noche UFC on Saturday, securing a unanimous decision victory over Marwan Rahiki in a back-and-forth contest that earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors and…

Conor McGregor has vowed retribution against Max Holloway following their disastrous UFC 329 rematch this past summer, during which McGregor suffered a catastrophic knee injury just 69 seconds into the fight.

Jean Silva made a statement at the UFC's fourth Noche UFC event on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, defeating Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event to vault himself back into title contention at featherweight.

Jean Silva made a statement in the Noche UFC main event, submitting Jose Miguel Delgado with a one-armed rear-naked choke at 2:57 of the third round in front of the Arizona crowd. Silva started…

Brandon Moreno bounced back from a two-fight skid with an impressive performance against Joseph Morales at Noche UFC on Saturday, securing a split-decision victory in the co-main event.

Four fighters earned $100,000 performance bonuses at Noche UFC 4, the UFC's annual event celebrating Latin American fighters and culture. Brazilian veteran Jean Silva claimed the Performance of the…
Noche UFC 4 took place Saturday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, serving up a full card of action across multiple weight classes. Main Card: Jean Silva def.
UFC Noche 4, officially known as UFC Fight Night 288, will take place on Saturday, with live coverage beginning at 2 p.m.
Live coverage of Noche UFC 4's featherweight main event between Jean Silva and Jose Miguel Delgado is in progress; full results will appear once the card concludes.

Tommy McMillen maintained his perfect record with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC on Saturday, with the judges scoring the featherweight bout 29-28, 29-28,…

Alexa Grasso delivered a dominant striking performance to defeat Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision at Noche UFC on Saturday, keeping her momentum rolling with a second consecutive win and…

Sean King III made an emphatic statement in his UFC debut at Noche UFC on Saturday, finishing Jessie Rosas—the older brother of UFC prospect Raul Rosas—in just 36 seconds of their preliminary…

Brandon Moreno will make his long-awaited Noche UFC debut on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, facing Joseph Morales in what marks a special homecoming for the former two-time UFC flyweight champion.

Dana White has made clear his personal animosity toward Francis Ngannou, revealing that the former UFC heavyweight champion ranks among the fighters he most wanted to see lose.

Jean Silva seeks redemption at Noche UFC on Saturday after a knockout loss to Diego Lopes at last year's Mexican Independence Day event—a result that launched Lopes toward a title shot with Alexander Volkanovski.

Noche UFC took place Saturday afternoon at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, featuring a pivotal featherweight matchup between Jean Silva and Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event.

Former Oktagon MMA bantamweight champion Jonas Magard is making his featherweight debut this Saturday at Oktagon 93 in Brno, Czech Republic, facing hometown fighter Radek Rousal in what promises to be a high-stakes bout.
Jean Silva arrived at the ceremonial weigh-ins for Noche UFC with sugar skull face paint, a bold homage to Mexican Independence Day that highlighted an unusual narrative heading into Saturday's main event.

Newly released bodycam footage from UFC legend Dustin Poirier's June 21 arrest at Atlanta International Airport reveals an extended sequence of the former interim lightweight champion's detention…

Regina Tarin is open to exploring WWE opportunities in the future, potentially alongside her UFC career, though mixed martial arts remains her immediate priority.

Combat sports fans face a doubleheader this Saturday as TKO celebrates Mexican Independence Day with simultaneous events: Noche UFC in Glendale, Arizona, and boxing's Ryan Garcia versus Conor Benn…

Undefeated Belgian knockout artist Boris Mbarga Atangana will face his toughest opponent yet when he takes on Bryan "The Butcher" Battle at PFL Lyon on Saturday, December 19, at the LDLC…
Islam Makhachev hopes to return to championship action in early 2027, pending recovery from minor spinal issues and the UFC's scheduling.

Undefeated prospect Bilal Hasan is set to face Luis Gurule at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Light heavyweight prospects Lucas Fernando and Billy Elekana are scheduled to square off at UFC Vegas 124 on November 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

Francis Ngannou has fired back at UFC CEO Dana White's recent verbal attack, asserting that White "has to take that loss" following their long-running dispute over the heavyweight champion's 2023…

All 26 fighters on the Noche UFC card successfully made weight Friday, setting the stage for Saturday's fights headlined by a featherweight showdown between Jean Silva and Jose Miguel Delgado. Silva…

All fighters on the Noche UFC 4 card have successfully made weight ahead of the event in Arizona on September 12.
Dana White has made clear that Francis Ngannou will not be returning to the UFC, citing character concerns as the reason for closing the door on any potential reconciliation.

Noche UFC takes place Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, with all 26 fighters on the card weighing in Friday.

Islam Makhachev has questioned whether Shavkat Rakhmonov deserves an immediate welterweight title shot, citing the undefeated Kazakh's ongoing injury recovery.
Phil Baroni, the bombastic fighter known as the "New York Bad Ass," rose to prominence during mixed martial arts' formative era as a UFC knockout artist.
Jean Silva will headline Noche UFC 4 against Jose Delgado on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Brandon Moreno is focusing on mental fortitude as he attempts to reverse course following back-to-back losses.
Unbeaten featherweight prospect Marwan Rahiki has issued a stark prediction ahead of his September 12 clash with fellow undefeated competitor Tommy McMillen at Noche UFC 4 in Glendale, Arizona: a…
Jake Paul and Logan Paul are launching a new unscripted combat sports competition series for Hulu and ESPN, set to begin production in 2027.
UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Ilia Topuria is eager to return to competition following his first professional defeat at UFC Freedom 250 earlier this year.
Undefeated featherweight Rajabali Shaidullaev has secured a two-year deal with PFL/MVP ahead of the promotion's rebranding in 2027, according to reports from Ariel Helwani.
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has warned against an immediate rematch between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, arguing that the former champion should not receive another title shot…
Justin Gaethje, the current UFC lightweight champion, took to the podium at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas to urge Republican voters to turnout for the upcoming elections with the…
The PFL is building out its Dubai card for November 14 at the Coca-Cola Arena, adding two significant bouts to an event already headlined by a heavyweight title clash between Vadim Nemkov and Sergey…
Sean Strickland has publicly criticized Justin Gaethje's continued support for President Trump and the Republican Party, questioning how the UFC lightweight champion can maintain his allegiance given…
Dana White stepped in to separate Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn after tensions boiled over during a heated faceoff in Las Vegas ahead of their WBC welterweight title fight. Following a contentious…

The UFC returns to Glendale for another installment of its Noche UFC series, with a featherweight clash between Jean Silva and Jose Delgado headlining the card.

The Professional Fighters League continues to expand its October 16 event in Chicago with the addition of a women's flyweight bout carrying significant divisional implications.
Undefeated featherweight Razhabali Shaidulloev has signed a two-year deal with MVP MMA, becoming the first fighter to commit to the promotion since its merger with the PFL.

Ilia Topuria is signaling his readiness to return to competition following his first professional loss at the UFC White House event in June, when his corner stopped the fight against Justin Gaethje after the fourth round.

Jake Paul and Logan Paul are launching a new fight competition reality series for Hulu and ESPN, with production slated to begin in 2027.

UFC Paris delivered a stunning debut performance as Salahdine Parnasse demolished Dan Hooker in the main event, finishing the fight in under one round.

Justin Gaethje, the newly crowned undisputed UFC lightweight champion, has weighed in on Arman Tsarukyan's title shot situation, and his take challenges the official narrative.

Rajabali Shaidullaev remained undefeated and claimed dual championship gold at Super Rizin 5, held before 48,968 fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.
Razhabali Shaidulloev cemented his status as one of featherweight MMA's elite prospects by capturing both the RIZIN and PFL featherweight titles in a dominant performance against A.J.

Tommy McMillen is so confident in his featherweight prospects that he's volunteering to step in as a backup fighter for Alexander Volkanovski's upcoming title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333…

King Green has leveled serious allegations against Islam Makhachev and other top UFC fighters, claiming he felt a noticeable difference when grappling with the lightweight champion compared to other…
Alexandre Pantoja has reframed his shocking injury loss to Joshua Van as a turning point that has sharpened his focus ahead of their rematch at UFC 331. Pantoja's UFC flyweight title reign ended…
Manon Fiorot's upcoming bout against former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, has been positioned as a title-eliminator.
Justin Gaethje detailed the tactical approach that led to his lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, where he survived a tough second round before forcing a corner…
Michael Page's UFC tenure has ended after the promotion declined to re-sign the English striker following his final contracted bout at UFC Paris. Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous…
Usman Nurmagomedov became a free agent after completing his Professional Fighters League contract with a knockout victory over Archie Colgan, setting the stage for speculation about his next destination.
Heavyweight Roberto Soldic has revealed that his new UFC contract pays significantly less than what he earned during his time with One Championship, though he expressed satisfaction with his new deal.
Heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta has questioned whether Tom Aspinall deserves to be considered the UFC heavyweight champion, accusing the Englishman of avoiding a rematch with interim title holder Ciryl Gane.
The Professional Fighters League has announced its final event under the PFL banner before rebranding to Most Valuable Promotions on January 1, 2027—a bantamweight title fight featuring Taylor…
Michael Page's six-fight UFC contract concluded with a unanimous-decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on September 5, ending his tenure with a 5-1 record but no championship opportunity in sight.
Justin Gaethje has cast doubt on Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from a UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 in January 2025, suggesting the pullout was rooted in weight-cutting…
Justin Gaethje has come a long way from the days of scraping by on fight purses, but his early career struggles left a lasting impression that shaped how he views money today. When Gaethje made his…
Regina Tarin, an undefeated 21-year-old Mexican fighter with an 8–0 record, has credited a moment of spiritual clarity with steering her toward a UFC career over professional wrestling.
Security intervened during a heated hotel elevator confrontation between undefeated UFC featherweights Tommy McMillen (11–0) and Marwan Rahiki (9–0) days before their scheduled clash at Noche UFC 4…
Kurtis Campbell, the UFC featherweight known as "The Pink Panther," fights with a significant visual disadvantage: severe myopia that renders his opponents blurry until they close distance in the Octagon.
The Professional Fighters League will crown its inaugural bantamweight champion on December 19 in Lyon, France, when Taylor Lapilus faces undefeated prospect Mitch McKee in the main event.

Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki, two undefeated featherweight prospects set to clash in the featured bout of Noche UFC on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, nearly came to blows three days early at the…

Roberto Satoshi, a former RIZIN lightweight champion, is enthusiastic about the Japanese promotion's partnership with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and MVP MMA, viewing it as a gateway to…

Justin Gaethje broke down his dominant fourth-round corner-stoppage victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, where he claimed the undisputed lightweight title for the first time.

Jean Silva is eyeing the UFC featherweight title and believes a victory over short-notice opponent Jose Delgado at Noche UFC this Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, will cement his position as the next challenger.

Jake Paul has publicly expressed interest in signing Michael Page following the fighter's departure from the UFC.

Rizin Fighting Federation's Super Rizin 5 event takes place September 10 at Kyocera Dome Osaka, featuring an elite international lineup headlined by a historic double-championship fight.
Shinya Aoki is returning to RIZIN after a decade away, headlining the promotion's first event back in 2015 with a dominant six-minute submission victory over Kazushi Sakuraba.

Brendan Schaub launched a scathing critique of UFC 332's headliner, calling it the worst main event in mixed martial arts history.

Real American Freestyle (RAF) has confirmed the complete lineup for RAF 13, a crossover event blending mixed martial arts and wrestling talent at the highest level.
Jose Delgado is locked in mentally for his maiden UFC main event against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president Dave Feldman has expressed interest in welcoming Michael "Venom" Page back to the promotion following the Englishman's UFC departure.
Noche UFC 4 takes place on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, featuring former champions and a strong contingent of Mexican fighters headlined by Jean Silva versus Jose Delgado.
Kalinn Williams has accepted a UFC matchup against Roberto Soldic at UFC 332 on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, embracing the challenge despite Soldic's rising reputation.
Tyson Fury has shifted his focus to a potential trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk after negotiations for an Anthony Joshua showdown stalled.
Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 took place on September 8, 2026, at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, marking the first week of the 10th season where fewer than five fighters earned UFC contracts.
Martin Kozak made history as the youngest Slovakian fighter ever to earn a UFC contract, capping a dominant performance at Dana White's Contender Series on September 8, 2026.
Isaac Moreno (9-0) earned his UFC contract in the most unconventional way possible at Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 on September 8, 2026—by outlasting a grueling welterweight clash against Reginaldo Geraldo Jr.
Robert Whittaker has acknowledged that Michael Page's fighting style—marked by precision point-scoring and defensive evasion—makes for difficult viewing despite the Englishman's technical excellence.
Quentin Pasley earned a UFC contract after a dominant first-round finish at Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 on September 8, drawing a comparison to Jon Jones from UFC President Dana White.
Former UFC veteran Diego Sanchez was arrested in Socorro County, New Mexico, on September 7 on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and probation violation, marking another legal setback…
Dana White insists that the Jai Opetaia versus Noel Mikaelian cruiserweight unification bout will proceed as scheduled on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, despite a cease-and-desist…
Michael "Venom" Page's time with the UFC has come to an end. The British fighter competed in his final bout on contract at UFC Paris last Saturday, earning a unanimous decision victory over Nursulton…

Christian Natividad made the most of a short-notice opportunity on Dana White's Contender Series, earning a UFC contract with a stunning 70-second knockout at Week 5 of DWCS 2026.
Jean Silva considers his only UFC defeat to be his favorite fight of his career. The Brazilian featherweight lost to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3 in September last year, when Lopes dropped him with a…
PFL tournament champion Oleg Popov will face undefeated finisher Pouya Rahmani at PFL Dubai on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena in the United Arab Emirates.
The fifth week of Contender Series Season 10 took place Tuesday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, with four fighters earning UFC contracts following impressive performances across the five-bout…

Super Rizin 5 takes place September 9 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka, Japan, with the card beginning at 12 a.m.
Undefeated light heavyweight Quentin Pasley faced Arlind Berisha in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, with a UFC contract on the line.

Apollo Gomes is preparing for his Dana White's Contender Series debut on Tuesday in Las Vegas, where he faces Won Il Kwon in a bantamweight matchup.

Ian Machado Garry has identified his next opponent: undefeated welterweight Michael Morales.

Retired UFC fighter Diego Sanchez has been arrested on drunk driving charges in Socorro County, New Mexico, and spent the night in jail following his Monday arrest.

Robert Whittaker has expressed frustration with Michael "Venom" Page's fighting style following Page's decision victory over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, admitting he struggled to watch the bout live.

Rising UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit launched a pointed social-media assault on former two-division champion Alex Pereira after the latter campaigned for a rematch with Ciryl Gane for the interim…

Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown has raised serious concerns about a potential immediate rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, warning that rushing the former champion back into the…

Salahdine Parnasse announced himself as a major UFC lightweight contender with a dominant first-round victory over veteran Dan Hooker at UFC Paris last Saturday, and according to former champion…

Chris Weidman, the former UFC middleweight champion, is set to make his commentary debut at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 5, on September 8 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Michael Page's future with the UFC is in question after he was suddenly removed from the promotion's rankings eligibility, despite winning his most recent bout.
Ian Garry has outlined his path back to a UFC welterweight title shot, naming unbeaten Michael Morales as the only opponent that makes sense for him at this stage of his career. Garry lost his…
Colby Covington has not fully retired from mixed martial arts, though he exited the UFC following a 2024 loss to Joaquin Buckley.
Valentina Shevchenko vacated her UFC women's flyweight title due to shoulder and back ligament injuries that require an extended recovery period, her coach Pavel Fedotov revealed.
Daniil Donchenko called out Daniel Rodriguez after securing a unanimous decision victory over Punahele Soriano on the main card of UFC Paris.
Alex Pereira is campaigning for a rematch with Ciryl Gane following their controversial interim heavyweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250 in June at the White House.
Vadim Nemkov will defend his PFL heavyweight title against Sergey Bilostenniy in the main event of PFL Dubai on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena.
Khamzat Chimaev remains committed to his wrestling-heavy fighting style despite the recent knockout loss suffered by Umar Nurmagomedov.
Michael Page has completed his UFC contract following a lackluster performance against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, and the English striker now faces an uncertain future with the promotion unlikely to re-sign him.
Mickey Gall is poised for a comeback after nearly two years away from competition, with fatherhood serving as a catalyst for personal transformation.
Alex Pereira's demand for an immediate rematch against heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has drawn sharp criticism from contender Josh Hokit, who argues the former two-division UFC titleholder has not…
Kai Asakura is making the case for a significant step up in competition at bantamweight, arguing that his resume warrants a matchup against a top-ranked contender in the UFC.
Niko Price's brief retirement is over. The welterweight, who stepped away from competition following a submission loss to Michael Chiesa in March, has been reinstated to the UFC roster and is set to…
The PFL announced Monday that Vadim Nemkov will make his first heavyweight title defense against Sergei Bilostenniy in the main event of PFL Dubai on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena. Nemkov (20-2, 1…

Salahdine Parnasse announced his arrival in the UFC with a devastating first-round finish of Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Paris, a performance delivered in front of his home crowd that…

Paddy Pimblett is ready to face any elite lightweight contender as he charts his path back toward championship contention.
