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- Bout announcedESPN MMAUFC White House buzz: Construction has begun on the South Lawn
The UFC is building history on the South Lawn of the White House. In an unprecedented move, the promotion has constructed a 4,000-plus-seat stadium at the President's residence to host a special…
- Bout announcedMMA FightingUFC Oklahoma City adds 2 marquee matchups, including past title challenger
UFC Oklahoma City is adding two significant matchups to its card. The promotion announced that Jared Cannonier, a former middleweight title challenger, will face rising contender Christian Leroy…
- Bout announcedMMA FightingRAF 9 full card, start time
RAF 9 takes place Saturday night at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, featuring a card headlined by Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson against MMA veteran Alexandr Romanov in a heavyweight matchup.
- Bout announcedMMA FightingJunior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum grappling match announced for August in Brazil
Former UFC heavyweight champions Junior dos Santos and Fabricio Werdum will meet for a third time on August 8 at Kings Championship in Florianópolis, Brazil—but this time under grappling rules rather than MMA.
- Bout announcedSherdogJunior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum to clash in grappling match on Aug. 8
Live coverage of the Junior dos Santos vs. Fabricio Werdum grappling match at Kings Championship 2 on August 8 in Florianópolis is in development; full event details will be released as the promotion…
- Bout announcedSherdogFull card finalized for PFL San Diego on June 27
The Professional Fighters League announced the complete card for its San Diego event on June 27 at Pechanga Arena.
- Bout announcedSherdogUFC 329 lineup receives new middleweight bout
The UFC 329 lineup has expanded to 12 confirmed fights with the addition of a middleweight matchup between Ryan Gandra and Zachary Reese.
- Bout announcedSherdogPFL New York to feature Usman Nurmagomedov, Dakota Ditcheva on July 31
The Professional Fighters League will make its New York debut on July 31 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, Long Island, headlined by a lightweight title defense.
- Bout announcedESPN MMAPFL champ Nurmagomedov to defend title in July
Undefeated PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his title on July 31 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, facing another undefeated fighter in Archie Colgan.
- Bout announcedMMA FightingUsman Nurmagomedov, Dakota Ditcheva anchor PFL’s return to New York
The Professional Fighters League returns to New York on July 31 with a card at UBS Arena on Long Island headlined by PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov's title defense against Archie Colgan.
- Bout announcedSherdogAleksandar Rakic set for UFC heavyweight debut against longtime veteran
Aleksandar Rakic is making a significant weight-class change, moving from light heavyweight to heavyweight for his next UFC appearance.
- Bout announcedSherdogRecently jailed Octagon veteran receives top billing at UFC Belgrade
Daniel Rodriguez is headlining UFC Belgrade, the promotion's inaugural card in Serbia, following a recent stint in a Mexican prison.
- Bout announcedSherdogManager claims Conor McGregor 'looking to stay active' after UFC return
Conor McGregor's manager Audie Attar signalled that the former UFC double champion intends to remain active following his return to competition this summer.
- Bout announcedMMA FightingConor McGregor boasts he signed ‘great deal’ for Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329
Conor McGregor is set to return to competition for the first time in five years, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329.
- Bout announcedMMA FightingUros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez booked for UFC Belgrade main event
Uros Medic will headline the UFC's inaugural card in his native Serbia on August 1 at Belgrade Arena, taking on Daniel Rodriguez in a five-round welterweight main event.
- Bout announcedMMA FightingDana White says McGregor vs. Holloway 2 reveal had nothing to do with Francis Ngannou, MVP event: ‘I don’t give a f*ck what those guys are doing’
Dana White dismissed suggestions that the timing of his announcement of Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway 2 was intended as a counter-programming move against Most Valuable Promotion's MMA event…
- Bout announcedSherdogEx-Bellator champ returns in PFL Austin co-main event
Former Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis will look to rebound from a setback when he faces Lewis McGrillen-Evans in the co-main event of PFL Austin on July 18 at the Moody Center in…
- Bout announcedSherdogLineup nearly complete for UFC Fight Night 279 on June 20
The UFC Fight Night 279 card is nearing completion ahead of the June 20 event, which will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
- Bout announcedSherdogEthyn Ewing gets another undefeated foe at UFC Fight Night on June 20
Ethyn Ewing is set to face another undefeated opponent when he takes on Farid Basharat at a UFC Fight Night event on June 20 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
- Bout announcedSherdogFatima Kline believes finish in next fight gets her close to UFC title shot
Strawweight contender Fatima Kline is confident that a decisive finish in her upcoming bout could vault her into title contention.
- Bout announcedSherdogFull card announced for PFL Africa: Nigeria
The PFL announced a 13-bout card for PFL Africa: Nigeria taking place June 13 at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos.
- Bout announcedSherdogMultiple bouts confirmed for PFL MENA: Jeddah on June 19
The PFL's Middle East and North Africa division has confirmed a slate of matchups for PFL MENA: Jeddah on June 19 at King Abdullah Sports City Indoor Arena in Saudi Arabia.
- Bout announcedSherdogUFC 329 odds: Conor McGregor listed as significant underdog vs. Max Holloway
Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway as a considerable underdog in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329, more than a dozen years after their initial encounter.
- Bout announcedSherdogUFC 329 card includes Pimblett-St. Benoit co-main, Whittaker LHW debut
UFC 329 will serve as far more than just a Conor McGregor comeback vehicle, with the Las Vegas-based promotion announcing an extensive 11-bout card for July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena.
- Bout announcedESPN MMAMcGregor returns: Looking back at the sports world during his last fight
Conor McGregor is officially returning to mixed martial arts competition after nearly five years away from the Octagon.
- Bout announcedESPN MMAMcGregor books July 11 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor is coming back. The former two-weight UFC champion will return to competition for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11…
- Bout announcedESPN MMAExplaining the five tumultuous years since Conor McGregor has fought in the UFC
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas marks the end of a five-year hiatus from professional MMA competition.