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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…

Adrian Yanez is set to return to action at UFC 334, scheduled for November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mickey Gall is poised for a comeback after nearly two years away from competition, with fatherhood serving as a catalyst for personal transformation.

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…

Paulo Costa has joined a growing chorus of criticism over what he calls inconsistent UFC ranking and title-stripping policies.

Valentina Shevchenko has vacated the UFC women's flyweight championship due to an undisclosed injury, forcing a reshuffling of the title picture ahead of UFC 332 on October 3 at Salt Lake City's…

UFC 332 has finalized its main event: Natalia Silva will defend her path to undisputed gold against Wang Cong on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, following Valentina Shevchenko's vacation…

The Professional Fighters League has added another women's flyweight bout to its Chicago card scheduled for October 16.

The Ultimate Fighter 34 season concluded with a dramatic semifinal when Mehemmedeli Osmanli submitted Christian Strong via buggy choke in the second round, securing his spot in the bantamweight final…

Salahdine Parnasse will make his highly anticipated UFC debut against established lightweight Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Paris on September 5.

The UFC's annual Madison Square Garden card continues to take shape with the announcement of a lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento at UFC 334 on November 14.

Anthony Smith is returning to competition at Gamebred Bare-Knuckle MMA 12 on October 2 in the Dominican Republic, where he will face Jordan Heiderman in the main event.

Marlon Vera has ended his long-standing partnership with striking coach Jason Parillo as he attempts to reverse a four-fight losing streak in the UFC.

Anthony Smith has been booked to compete in Gamebred FC's heavyweight grand prix on October 2 in the Dominican Republic, facing Jordan Heiderman in the main event.

Aline Pereira, sister of former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira, will compete for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series on October 13 in Las Vegas, facing striker Smilla…

Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns will meet for a second time in a catchweight co-main event at RAF 13 on September 18 at Watsco Center in Miami.

The UFC returns to Los Angeles on September 19 for UFC 331, and early betting odds have been released across all 13 fights scheduled for the card. In the main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van…

Dan Hooker has opened up about personal and professional distractions that contributed to recent struggles inside the octagon.

Tommy McMillen firmly believes he has what it takes to be the UFC featherweight division's top prospect, and he is eager to prove it against fellow undefeated 145-pounder Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC 4…

Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan will headline UFC Vegas 122 on October 10 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, in what shapes up as a significant middleweight main event. Allen enters the bout…

Brendan Allen will headline UFC Vegas 122 against Christian Leroy Duncan in a high-stakes middleweight matchup on October 10 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Arman Tsarukyan revealed how his UFC 331 co-headliner against Mauricio Ruffy came together after a last-minute change of plans.

Nathaniel Wood has secured a short-notice replacement opponent just five days before his UFC Paris headliner.

Timur Khizriev, the undefeated 2024 PFL featherweight tournament champion, is set to return to competition at PFL Chicago on Saturday, October 16 at 11 p.m.

Alexandr Shabliy will return to action at PFL Chicago on October 16 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

The Professional Fighters League continues to strengthen its October 16 card in Chicago, adding a bantamweight matchup between Sarvarjon Khamidov and Rafael do Nascimento to the lineup. The event…

Mauricio Ruffy will step outside his comfort zone in the co-main event of UFC 331 on September 19, facing wrestler Arman Tsarukyan in a high-stakes lightweight bout.

Rafael dos Anjos is making his return to the UFC after nearly two years away, facing Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City.

Jose Delgado (12–2) will headline the UFC's fourth Noche UFC event on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, squaring off against Jean Silva (17–3).

The Professional Fighters League has booked a heavyweight matchup for its Chicago event on October 16, pairing 2024 PFL heavyweight tournament champion Denis Goltsov against Maxwell Djantou Nana.

Undefeated prospect Bilal Hasan is embracing the cosmic significance of his UFC debut, which coincides with Michael Jackson's birthday.

Kai Asakura is intent on making a statement in his second UFC fight at bantamweight when he faces Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai on August 29.

Jena Bishop is preparing for the biggest fight of her career with help from UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey.

Joseph Kropschot will make his UFC debut sooner than most Contender Series winners.

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis headline the inaugural Duel Arena event Saturday night at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, marking the debut of a new multi-sport promotion.

Shara Bullet will make his RAF Moscow debut against Neiman Gracie on September 5 at Russia's VTB Arena, the promotion announced Monday.

Ketlen Vieira is set to challenge 'Grand Slam' featherweight champion Cris Cyborg in her PFL debut on August 22 at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Lerryan Douglas enters his second UFC fight Saturday night at Sacramento against Jamall Emmers, looking to build on his impressive debut in March when he finished Julian Erosa in devastating fashion.

Rafael dos Anjos is set to return to action at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3, facing welterweight Alexander Hernandez in a bid to snap a three-fight losing streak. The 41-year-old Brazilian…

Eoin Sheridan, a 6'5" Irish welterweight competing in the Professional Fighters League, is climbing the promotion's rankings with an undefeated 5-0 professional record and three wins under the PFL banner.

Dakota Bush made an immediate impact in his Professional Fighters League debut earlier this year, recording a 34-second knockout—a statement performance that has positioned him as a rising threat at lightweight.

Alexandre Pantoja is preparing for a title rematch against Joshua Van at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles, and the former flyweight champion wants his legacy to reflect his true…

Mauricio Ruffy is not backing down from the biggest test of his UFC career. The Brazilian lightweight will face elite wrestler Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 331 co-main event on September 19 at…

Anthony Hernandez is using his loss to Sean Strickland in February as a catalyst for improvement heading into UFC Sacramento, where he headlines Saturday's card against Gregory Rodrigues.

Anthony Hernandez is determined to make an emphatic statement in his return to the Octagon at UFC Sacramento, where he will headline against Gregory Rodrigues in his home state.

Reinier de Ridder has expressed a strong desire to avoid an immediate rematch with Robert Whittaker after both recently moved up to light heavyweight, citing the physical and mental toll of their…

The Professional Fighters League will crown its first women's flyweight champion on October 16 in Chicago.

Liz Carmouche will rematch Jena Bishop for the vacant PFL women's flyweight title on October 16 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, the promotion announced Wednesday.

The UFC 332 lineup is taking shape ahead of the October 3 card at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, with four bouts recently added to the slate.

UFC 332 is taking shape on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City with several fight announcements, though the promotion has yet to finalize a main event. Former light heavyweight contender…

Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim will headline a UFC card at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on November 7, the promotion announced during the UFC 330 broadcast.

Cris Cyborg prepares for what is being billed as her final MMA fight, reflecting on a career devoted to elevating the sport and proving that women's fights can be just as exciting and decisive as men's bouts.

Rising bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. will make his UFC main event debut against veteran Raoni Barcelos in the headliner of UFC Fight Night 289 on September 26 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The…

Rising bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. will headline UFC Vegas 121 on September 21 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, facing veteran Raoni Barcelos in his first UFC main event. At just 21 years old,…

Alexandre Pantoja gets his rematch for UFC gold at UFC 331, headlining a loaded card at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on September 19. The former flyweight champion will face Joshua Van in an…

The UFC announced the headlining matchups for UFC 333 during the UFC 330 broadcast on Saturday, setting the stage for a pair of elite-level championship bouts at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October…

The UFC has officially announced the main card for UFC 333, set for October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Professional Fighters League has announced its inaugural North African event, PFL Africa 3: 2026 Playoffs, taking place October 10 at Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, Morocco.

Gerald Meerschaert is making a move up in weight class. The 38-year-old veteran will compete at light heavyweight for the first time, facing Julius Walker at a UFC Fight Night event scheduled for…

Gillian Robertson will challenge Mackenzie Dern for the UFC strawweight championship in the co-main event of UFC 330 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Gillian Robertson has called out strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern for allegedly backtracking on pre-fight criticism ahead of their UFC 330 title bout on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in…

Islam Makhachev is acutely aware that time is ticking. At 34 years old, the UFC welterweight champion says he wants to fight far more frequently than the UFC's scheduling has historically allowed,…

The Professional Fighters League has finalized its August 22 lineup in Tampa, Florida, with legendary MMA fighter Cris Cyborg headlining what is widely expected to be her final professional…

Alexandre Pantoja's coaching staff believes the former UFC flyweight champion is primed for a dominant return when he faces Joshua Van in a UFC 331 title rematch on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena…

Dana White has thrown his backing behind Bella Mir's ambitious multi-sport career path, which includes UFC competition, Olympic participation, and titles across multiple combat disciplines.

Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry came face-to-face for the first time Tuesday in Philadelphia ahead of their welterweight title clash at UFC 330 on August 15.

The UFC's return to Alberta on October 17 continues to take shape with six additional bouts added to the UFC Edmonton card at Rogers Place.

Court McGee, the 2010 winner of "The Ultimate Fighter," has announced that his upcoming bout at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City will mark the final fight of his 16-year UFC career.

Arman Tsarukyan will compete in Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling less than two weeks after his next UFC bout.

Islam Makhachev is preparing to defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

UFC Edmonton is loading up with homegrown talent. The promotion has added four Canadian fighters to the October 17 card at Rogers Place, bolstering a lineup that already features Mike Malott versus…

Former RIZIN featherweight champion Kleber Koike is treating his main event clash against Kyoma Akimoto at RIZIN 54 on Tuesday as his final opportunity to earn a title shot and reclaim the 145-pound belt.

UFC 330 is set to take place in the coming days with a stacked main card headlined by two title fights.

The sons of two iconic MMA figures are set to compete in celebrity boxing at Brand Risk Promotions 15 on August 22 in Miami.

Two undefeated featherweight prospects will collide at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will face rising UFC contender Joe Pyfer in a catchweight wrestling match at Real American Freestyle 13 on September 19 at Watsco Center in Miami.

Former ONE Championship two-division champion Reinier de Ridder has parted ways with Kill Cliff FC and joined American Top Team ahead of his UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze on…

Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, will headline Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 3 on a quest to earn her UFC contract.

Tommy McMillen will face fellow undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, marking the 28-year-old's toughest test to date. McMillen, a longtime teammate…

Bella Mir will make her Dana White's Contender Series debut on August 25, facing Alex Apodaca in the headline bout of the card.

Islam Makhachev's striking ability should not be underestimated heading into his first UFC welterweight title defense, according to his coach Javier Mendez.

Quillan Salkilld will headline UFC Vegas 120 on August 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas against Mateusz Gamrot, marking the unbeaten fighter's first UFC main event.

The PFL returns to Charlotte on August 7 for PFL Charlotte, a card airing live on ESPN from Bojangles Coliseum.

The UFC 331 card, scheduled for September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, has grown with the addition of four new bouts, including the return of heavyweight Gable Steveson and an anticipated…

Mauricio Ruffy is preparing for what could be a career-defining fight against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Cris Cyborg has enlisted Holly Holm to help her prepare for an upcoming Professional Fighters League bout against Ketlen Vieira scheduled for August 22 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Darren Elkins, the 42-year-old UFC veteran, is preparing for what will be his final fight before retirement.

The UFC has finalized the full card for UFC 331, taking place on September 19 in Los Angeles, headlined by a flyweight title rematch between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. Van claimed the…

The UFC has confirmed three new bouts for UFC 331, scheduled for September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and streaming on Paramount+.

Stamp Fairtex is returning to action at One Fight Night 47 on September 4, facing American atomweight contender Selina Flores in a women's muay thai bout.

Yair Rodriguez will return to UFC competition for the first time since April 2025 to headline Noche UFC 4, facing featherweight contender Jean Silva on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

Bo Nickal will showcase his elite wrestling credentials in a Real American Freestyle (RAF) bout against 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shirvani Muradov on September 5 in Moscow.

Mateusz Gamrot credits teammate Dustin Poirier's presence as a source of motivation heading into his lightweight showdown against Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night 284 on August 8 at Las Vegas's Meta Apex.

Bo Nickal will compete at RAF Moscow on September 5, facing Olympic freestyle wrestling champion Shirvani Muradov in a significant matchup on the same card headlined by former UFC champions Khamzat…

Yair Rodriguez will headline the 2025 Noche UFC card on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, facing Jean Silva in a five-round featherweight main event.

Stamp Fairtex is making her long-awaited return to competition after a three-year absence caused by a knee injury.

Joel Alvarez has stepped in on short notice to face Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330 on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Former UFC featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov is returning to competition in grappling, facing top-ranked UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal in the main event of ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 30.

A women's flyweight matchup has been added to the UFC 331 lineup on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Islam Makhachev has rejected suggestions that he will follow Khabib Nurmagomedov's path to early retirement, declaring his intention to continue fighting and cementing a legacy as the greatest…

The UFC has confirmed a women's flyweight matchup between Casey O'Neill and Eduarda Moura for UFC 331, scheduled for September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. O'Neill arrived in the UFC with…

The UFC has added a middleweight clash to its September 19 card at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Lucie Pudilova is ready to dethrone unbeaten Oktagon bantamweight champion Lucia Szabova in a title clash that has been six years in the making.

Real American Freestyle (RAF) has announced a major card for its Moscow debut on September 5, headlined by two former UFC champions.

Uros Medic is preparing for UFC Belgrade's historic inaugural main event in Serbia this Saturday against Daniel Rodriguez, but the Serbian welterweight has made clear he won't extend sympathy to his…

Javier Mendez, Islam Makhachev's longtime head coach, has drawn a clear line on what trash talk is acceptable ahead of the UFC 330 welterweight title defense between his fighter and Ian Garry on…

Islam Makhachev's grappling continues to earn praise from elite coaches ahead of his welterweight title defense at UFC 330.

The Professional Fighters League has announced its full 11-bout card for PFL New York on July 31 at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Main Card (7 p.m.

The UFC has named 19-0 welterweight Michael Morales as the official backup for the Islam Makhachev vs.

Mike Malott will face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Edmonton on October 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, marking a significant step up in competition for the rising…

Dan Hooker is set to clash with Salahdine Parnasse in the UFC Paris main event on September 5 at Accor Arena, and the New Zealand lightweight has made his intentions clear: to derail the French…

Reigning welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is preparing to defend his title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, and the Russian has spent much of his training camp…

Undefeated UFC prospect Navajo Stirling has shut down any speculation about fighting his City Kickboxing teammates, including reigning light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg and recent divisional…

Former UFC fighters Darren Till and Yoel Romero will face each other in a light heavyweight bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC 94 on September 26 in Manchester, England. Till (18-5-1) left the UFC in…

Darren Till will make his second bare-knuckle appearance when he faces former UFC title contender Yoel Romero in the main event of a BKFC card at Manchester's AO Arena on September 26.

Dan Hooker has emerged as the unlikely villain heading into his UFC Paris main event against rising French prospect Salahdine Parnasse on September 5 at the Accor Arena.

Dan Ige is moving down to bantamweight for a fresh start, scheduled to make his 135-pound debut against David Martinez at UFC Fight Night 288 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, at the fourth edition of Noche UFC.

The UFC has announced two new bouts for Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, headlined by featherweight contender Dan Ige's move to bantamweight. Ige, making his 135-pound debut in his…

Salahdine Parnasse will make his UFC octagon debut in the main event of UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena, facing Dan Hooker in a lightweight showdown. Parnasse, a former two-division KSW…

The UFC has announced that highly-touted lightweight prospect Salahdine Parnasse will make his octagon debut against veteran Dan Hooker at UFC Paris on September 5th.

Thad Jean is ready to claim the vacant PFL welterweight title on Saturday night at the CareFirst Arena in Washington DC, and he's thinking even bigger than that.

A featherweight matchup between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi is set for UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Pitbull (37-9), the former two-division Bellator champion,…

Brian Ortega is set to make his long-awaited lightweight debut at UFC 331, facing Renato Moicano in a rematch of their 2017 featherweight encounter.

A newly formed organization called Duel, backed by online crypto casino Duelbet and run in conjunction with matchmaker Dean Toole, announced its debut MMA event for August 29 at the Kia Arena in Orlando.

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis will finally meet in a mixed martial arts bout at Duel Arena 1, a new hybrid combat sports event on August 29 in Orlando.

Wellington Turman is set to return to action at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, facing Islam Dulatov in what marks his long-awaited octagon comeback.

The UFC has locked in its Fight Night card for August 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by lightweight contenders Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld.

Alexander Poppeck will make his UFC debut at UFC Belgrade on August 1, facing fellow newcomer Jovan Leka in front of a home crowd at Belgrade Arena.

UFC Vegas 120 has added several bouts to its August 8 card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, including a significant milestone fight for veteran featherweight Darren Elkins.

Islam Makhachev is leaving nothing to chance in his preparation for his first welterweight title defense, assembling a specialized training camp that includes a fighter specifically chosen to mimic…

Islam Dulatov is confident heading into his welterweight clash against Wellington Turman at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Bogdan Guskov is stepping up to face Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, accepting the bout on just 14 days' notice after Khalil Rountree withdrew due to injury.

Joe Lauzon is making his long-awaited return to competition with a matchup now firmly in place.

Real American Freestyle (RAF) is pressing ahead with plans for Colby Covington to face Belal Muhammad at RAF 12 on August 22 in Cleveland, despite escalating tension between the two fighters.

Lightweight Mike Davis has a clear financial goal driving his July 25 bout against undefeated Tajik prospect Nurullo Aliev at UFC Abu Dhabi: he plans to use his victory purse to relocate to Las…

Colby Covington will face Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match for RAF's cruiserweight crossover title, though the timing and location remain fluid following a post-event altercation between the two…

PFL and Rizin have announced a landmark cross-promotional championship bout for Super Rizin 5 on September 10 at Kyosera Dome in Osaka, Japan.

Thad Jean is confident he will exploit Shamil Musaev's tendencies when the two face off for the PFL welterweight championship at PFL Washington D.C.

Michael "Venom" Page has voiced growing frustration with the UFC's matchmaking, claiming that securing fights against top-ranked opponents has become increasingly difficult despite his status as an elite competitor.

Razhabali Shaidulloev will defend his RIZIN featherweight title against AJ McKee in the main event of Super RIZIN 5 on September 10 in Osaka, Japan.

Valter Walker is backing his Gor MMA teammate Bogdan Guskov to pull off a stunning upset against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.

The UFC has announced six bouts for Noche UFC 4, scheduled for September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, headlined by two former champions with title aspirations. Brandon Moreno,…

Islam Makhachev attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina alongside his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov, manager Ali Abdelaziz, and other members of his team.

The UFC announced six bouts for its upcoming Noche card on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, during the UFC Oklahoma City broadcast.

Felipe Franco enters his second UFC bout seeking his first octagon victory against Levi Rodrigues Jr.

The UFC has booked a women's bantamweight matchup between Brazil's Norma Dumont (13-3) and Argentina's Ailin Perez (13-2) for September 26 at UFC Fight Night 289—also likely to be called UFC Vegas…

Jared Cannonier is embracing his role as a middleweight gatekeeper rather than viewing it as a setback.

Kamaru Usman is preparing for his return to middleweight action against former champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.

Dricus Du Plessis is preparing for his return to the Octagon after an absence of nearly a year.

Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman will square off in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, with the winner positioning himself as the clear frontrunner for the next middleweight title shot…

Jared Cannonier is fighting Christian Leroy Duncan (14-2) in the co-main event of UFC Oklahoma City, marking his 21st appearance in the Octagon since joining the UFC in 2015.

RAF 11 takes place Saturday night at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena, headlined by a catchweight clash between top-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan and former interim…

Lucas Fernando, the reigning Legacy Fighting Alliance light heavyweight champion, has signed with the UFC and will make his Octagon debut at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.

Michael Page will return to action at UFC Paris on September 5, facing surging middleweight Nursulton Ruziboev at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.

LFA light heavyweight champion Lucas Fernando has signed with the UFC and will make his octagon debut at UFC 330 on August 15 against Rafael "Bipolar" Tobias.

Michael Page is returning to middleweight to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena, with the event streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Islam Makhachev faces a formidable test against Ian Garry in their UFC 330 welterweight title bout on August 15 in Philadelphia.

Kai Asakura is primed to build on his recent momentum when he faces Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai on August 29.

UFC Oklahoma City, taking place Saturday at Paycom Center, will feature a middleweight showdown between former champion Dricus du Plessis and former welterweight title holder Kamaru Usman in the main event.

Ben Askren is preparing for a combat sports return at RAF 11 this Saturday in Milwaukee, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the card's co-main event.

A pivotal flyweight clash has been added to UFC 330. Charles Johnson (19–9) will face Jose Ochoa (9–2) on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, reinforcing the division ahead of…

Real American Freestyle announced the inaugural RAF Crossover Championship, a new division designed for elite combat sports crossover athletes blending freestyle wrestling with MMA talent.

Trevor Peek and Kurtis Campbell have been added to the UFC Paris card scheduled for September 5 at Accor Arena.

Bryce Mitchell will make history as the first active UFC fighter to compete against a UFC BJJ champion when he faces Mikey Musumeci in a non-title featherweight grappling match at UFC BJJ 11 on September 24, 2026.

UFC BJJ champion Mikey Musumeci will step up to featherweight on September 24 to face Bryce Mitchell in a non-title headliner for UFC BJJ 11, marking the first time an active UFC fighter has competed…

Brandon Moreno will face Joseph Morales at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, as the two-time UFC flyweight champion looks to reverse a recent skid. Moreno…

Brazilian flyweight Alessandro Costa is making a statement with his rapid-fire approach to building momentum at UFC 329.

Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson is poised to make his UFC debut at UFC 329, facing Elisha Ellison in what marks the beginning of his octagon career.

Conor McGregor is bringing his four children to UFC 329 in Las Vegas to watch him face Max Holloway on Saturday—the first time his kids will see him compete in the octagon.

Manon Fiorot will face former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso in a high-stakes women's flyweight matchup at Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, according to multiple sources with…

The UFC has scheduled a heavyweight showdown between top-10 contenders Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes for Noche UFC 4 on September 19, though confusion remains about whether the event will also serve as UFC 331.

Ketlen Vieira's head coach Andre Pederneiras has praised Cris Cyborg ahead of their August 22 clash in the Professional Fighters League, calling the 40-year-old former UFC titleholder "undoubtedly…

Conor McGregor is leaving nothing to chance in his preparation for UFC 329, revealing an unconventional training strategy ahead of his return to competition on July 11 against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Yan Xiaonan is set for a pivotal strawweight matchup at UFC Shanghai on August 29, facing rising contender Denise Gomes in the co-main event.

Robert Whittaker has closed the book on his middleweight career and is embracing a fresh start at light heavyweight, competing for the first time in the division this Saturday at UFC 329 in Las Vegas…

Mario Bautista is preparing for a rematch against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329, six years after their first encounter ended badly for the bantamweight.

The UFC returns to Sacramento on August 22 for a Fight Night event at the Golden 1 Center.

Mario Bautista is preparing for a rematch with Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, more than seven years after their first encounter.

The UFC is returning to Sacramento on Saturday, August 22, at the Golden 1 Center, with a full card headlined by two newly confirmed matchups and several supporting bouts. Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez…

The official poster for UFC 330 has been unveiled, showcasing a stacked August card headlined by welterweight champion Islam Makhachev's first title defense against Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev…

Dricus du Plessis has claimed that Kamaru Usman initially resisted signing their UFC Oklahoma City headliner on July 18, alleging the promotion had to convince the former welterweight champion to…