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Derrick Lewis, the former UFC heavyweight known as "The Black Beast," recently participated in an impromptu striking demonstration caught on video and shared on social media by Mana Martinez.

Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion, addressed speculation about a potential fighting comeback following his appearance at the Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano event.

The middleweight title picture remains murky following Sean Strickland's stunning upset of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

Max Griffin has been released by the UFC after a decade with the promotion. The 40-year-old fighter, who compiled a 33-fight career record with 19 contests inside the octagon since joining in 2016,…

Anderson Silva has responded to recent comments from UFC president Dana White regarding their relationship and her departure from the promotion.

Joe Rogan has expressed concerns about the UFC's upcoming White House card on June 14, citing operational and logistical issues rather than the political context.

Islam Makhachev is not counting out Justin Gaethje ahead of his lightweight title unification bout against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House on June 14.

Joe Rogan has voiced skepticism about the UFC's plans to hold an event at the White House on June 14, expressing particular concern about the outdoor setup.

Dana White has dismissed concerns about UFC fighter compensation being below WNBA player salaries, calling the comparison "ridiculous." The WNBA recently secured a collective bargaining agreement…

Ronda Rousey has responded to Holly Holm's recent comments with confidence, claiming she would "clean her clock" in a rematch despite insisting she remains retired from MMA.

Darren Till has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), ending years of reluctance about the sport.

Dustin Poirier has left the door open for a fourth fight with Conor McGregor, despite retiring from the UFC in 2025.

Shavkat Rakhmonov has returned to training after an extended absence from competition.

Amanda Serrano, the unified women's featherweight boxing champion, announced she plans to retire from boxing at the end of 2026.

Colby Covington announced his retirement from the UFC after a 17-fight run with the promotion but has not entirely closed the door on a potential return.

Boxer Ryan Garcia has refused to pay MMA fighter Arman Tsarukyan $40,000 stemming from a livestreamed wager that took place in April.

UFC welterweight Bassil Hafez has been suspended for one year following a failed out-of-competition drug test conducted on March 20 in Las Vegas.

UFC welterweight Bassil Hafez has been handed a one-year suspension by the Combat Sports Anti-Doping Agency (CSAD) after testing positive for ipamorelin, a prohibited peptide hormone, in an…

Natalia Silva is pressing the UFC to finalize a flyweight title shot against champion Valentina Shevchenko later this year.

Heavyweight Tallison Teixeira will look to climb the UFC's divisional rankings when he faces Sergei Pavlovich at UFC Macau on Saturday.

Ilia Topuria expressed a strong desire to face fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev in a superfight, but he believes the promotion itself is unwilling to make the matchup happen.

Ilia Topuria recalled experiencing overwhelming fear before his professional debut in 2015, despite ultimately launching what would become an undefeated career.

Stephen Thompson believes Ian Garry presents the toughest challenge to Islam Makhachev among current UFC welterweight contenders vying for a title shot.

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has expressed interest in transitioning to professional boxing, and he would relish the opportunity to face four-division champion Shakur Stevenson.

Stephen Thompson predicts Khamzat Chimaev would defeat Sean Strickland in a rematch following Strickland's shocking split-decision upset victory at UFC 328.

Dana White revealed that Anderson Silva, the UFC's legendary middleweight champion and Hall of Famer, has ceased communication with him following his departure from the promotion.

Ilia Topuria has stated he deliberately avoids wrestling despite his grappling background, prioritizing striking exchanges to entertain fans ahead of his lightweight title defense against interim…

Holly Holm, currently competing for a lightweight boxing title, weighed in on Ronda Rousey's recent submission victory over Gina Carano at an MVP MMA event.

The UFC is constructing a temporary octagon cage on the White House South Lawn ahead of a historic June 14 event that will commemorate both the nation's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo faces Yadong Song in the UFC Macau headliner on Saturday as he attempts to reverse recent struggles.

Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has publicly criticized UFC CEO Dana White over his recent push into boxing and his support for changes to boxing's regulatory framework.

UFC President Dana White graces the cover of Time Magazine's latest issue, with the publication exploring how White transformed mixed martial arts from a fringe pursuit into a global sporting empire…

Arman Tsarukyan's wrestling credentials received high praise from Abdulrashid Sadulaev, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of freestyle wrestling's greatest practitioners.

PFL CEO John Martin participated in a live town hall Q&A session with the MMA Fighting community on Tuesday afternoon, fielding questions from viewers about the promotion and recent developments.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has drawn controversy after uploading a video in which he teaches children how to load a belt-fed machine gun.

Former UFC champion Michael Bisping has raised concerns about Alex Pereira's preparation for his interim heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane scheduled for UFC White House on June 14.

UFC Hall of Famer Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone is planning a dramatic entrance for the UFC White House event by skydiving into the venue.

Paddy Pimblett continues to demonstrate the dramatic weight fluctuations common among elite lightweights ahead of his UFC 329 clash with Benoit Saint Denis on July 11.

Dana White has earned a prominent place in American media discourse, gracing the cover of TIME Magazine in a feature titled "The Promoter: How Dana White Took the UFC From the Fringes to the White…

Retired UFC contender Matt Brown has weighed in on Conor McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, arguing that simply showing up to fight may matter more than the result itself.

Justin Gaethje is preparing for what may be the defining moment of his UFC career: a lightweight championship unification bout against undefeated Ilia Topuria at the historic UFC White House event on June 14.

Reinier de Ridder, the Dutch UFC middleweight-turned-light heavyweight prospect, sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss topics beyond fighting, including television, music, food, and personal preferences.

Combat sports athletes remain largely absent from the highest-paid lists in professional sports.

Paulo Costa has indicated he no longer expects to face Khamzat Chimaev, despite years of public feuding between the middleweight rivals.

Sean Strickland walked out early from Adin Ross' Brand Risk 14 MMA event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, expressing deep regret over his attendance.

Nassourdine Imavov posted a comedic skit depicting a therapy session to process his 2023 loss to Sean Strickland, signalling his determination to avenge the defeat.

Dana White disclosed that he lost a $10,000 wager on influencer Bob Menery at the Brand Risk 14 fight event.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has reacted with sardonic frustration to news that Jake Paul has landed on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for 2026.

UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano launched his own MMA promotion, Money Moicano MMA, with an inaugural show in São Paulo, Brazil that drew nearly 600,000 total views and peaked at 60,000…

Merab Dvalishvili, the former UFC bantamweight champion, is waiting for his promised trilogy bout with current titleholder Petr Yan, but no date has been confirmed.

Retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren has reconciled with former rival Jorge Masvidal, ending a long-standing grudge between the two fighters.

UFC President Dana White pushed back against speculation that the promotion timed its announcement of a Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway rematch—which would headline UFC 329—to overshadow Most…

Gilbert Burns, the former UFC welterweight contender, will transition to competitive jiu-jitsu with a UFC BJJ debut scheduled for June 4 against Horlando Monteiro in the co-main event of UFC BJJ 9 at the Meta APEX.

The UFC is preparing for one of combat sports' most unusual events: a fight card on the south lawn of the White House, scheduled for June 14.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expressed regret over attending Saturday's Brand Risk 14 event at the Meta APEX, which featured celebrity and influencer boxing and MMA matches involving…

Chris Weidman expressed surprise that Colby Covington called him out for a freestyle wrestling match at RAF, noting that he possesses legitimate credentials from his time as a two-time All-American…

Justin Gaethje believes he found weaknesses in Ilia Topuria's previously dominant striking defense by studying the champion's recent fights against top contenders.

Punahele Soriano's return to UFC competition has been delayed following a car accident that left the Hawaiian fighter dealing with injuries.

Paulo Costa has withdrawn his interest in fighting Khamzat Chimaev following the latter's shocking upset loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 earlier this month, where Strickland captured the middleweight title.

The UFC has released renderings of the venue setup for UFC White House, scheduled for June 14 in Washington, D.C.

Scott Coker, the veteran MMA promoter who previously led Strikeforce and Bellator MMA, has announced plans for a new fighting organization launching next year.

Ilia Topuria, the UFC's lightweight champion, has offered a frank assessment of Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return fight, dismissing the matchup as uninspiring despite acknowledging its…

Analyst and former MMA fighter Chael Sonnen has offered his prescription for Gina Carano's next steps following her emphatic return-to-combat loss last weekend: a matchup against Holly Holm. Carano…

Bob Menery is preparing for a high-profile influencer boxing or MMA clash against Johnny Manziel on Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.

Jake Paul, founder of the MVP (Most Valuable Promotions) combat sports organization, expressed skepticism regarding Scott Coker's newly announced MMA promotion during a social media commentary.

Keweny "Leao" Lopes is preparing to make his mark in the Professional Fighters League, bringing with him a remarkable personal story of determination and perseverance.

Tom Aspinall's path back to the octagon remains uncertain following a significant eye injury sustained during his undisputed heavyweight championship debut, and the UFC heavyweight champion is…

Rico Verhoeven made a dramatic career pivot after leaving GLORY, declining a UFC contract offer in favor of pursuing a heavyweight boxing match against Oleksandr Usyk.

Themba Gorimbo has announced his retirement from the UFC following a recent setback, bringing an end to an eight-fight tenure with the promotion.

The return of Ronda Rousey to competitive fighting has sparked considerable discussion about how the former UFC champion would fare against the current crop of bantamweights.

Themba Gorimbo, a 35-year-old UFC welterweight, has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after suffering his third consecutive loss in the octagon.

Paramount+ will premiere a documentary centered on UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria on June 1, giving fans an intimate look at his rise ahead of his biggest fight to date.

Benson Henderson's return to MMA competition at PFL Brussels came after persistent persuasion from Mike Kogan, the promotion's head matchmaker.

Scott Coker, the veteran mixed martial arts promoter behind Strikeforce and Bellator MMA, has announced his return to the sport with a new fight league launching in 2027.

Scott Coker, one of the most experienced promoters in mixed martial arts history, is launching a new fight league in 2027 with $60 million in secured funding.

Middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis has dismissed suggestions that Khamzat Chimaev's performance at UFC 328 was significantly compromised by weight-cutting difficulties, rejecting a narrative…

Carlos Prates is confident that his next UFC appearance will lead directly to a welterweight title shot, regardless of who holds the belt.

Carlos Prates has revealed realistic expectations for the longevity of his fighting career, expressing a desire to retire by age 35 or 36.

Salahdine Parnasse is thinking big following his dominant performance at Most Valuable Promotions' "Rousey vs.

Despite parting ways with the Fighting Nerds training collective, Carlos Prates has maintained respect for his former teammate Mauricio Ruffy.

Conor McGregor's enduring star power was on full display Saturday when UFC CEO Dana White announced the Irishman's return to competition via Instagram—deliberately timed as Jake Paul's inaugural MVP…

Logan Storley, a veteran of the PFL and Bellator, was arrested in Key West, Florida early Monday morning on sexual battery charges, just over two weeks after his most recent Professional Fighters League appearance.

Robelis Despaigne made a statement on MVP's Netflix debut at "Rousey vs. Carano," scoring a first-round knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight Junior dos Santos. The win has drawn praise from…

The French MMA landscape is consolidating as the investment fund behind Ares Fighting Championship has acquired a controlling stake in Hexagone MMA, uniting two of the country's major promotions under single ownership.

The UFC's landmark event at the White House on June 14 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary is facing an unexpected logistical challenge: gnats.

Dustin Poirier has publicly criticized Nate Diaz's recent performance after Diaz suffered a brutal defeat at Most Valuable Promotions' "Rousey vs.

UFC veterans believe Conor McGregor faces daunting odds in his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Dustin Poirier has weighed in on the UFC 329 co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit St.

Alex Pereira, preparing for an interim heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14, has publicly criticized Josh Hokit, who faces Derrick Lewis on the same card.

Thirteen years before their rise to stardom, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway met in a UFC Fight Night event in 2013, a matchup far removed from main-event status or widespread attention.

Jason Jackson, a former Bellator champion, felt undervalued at Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural MMA card, held last weekend at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Colby Covington, one of the most polarizing welterweights of the past decade, has announced his retirement from the UFC.

Colby Covington has retired from the UFC, with the promotion officially listing the controversial welterweight as inactive on its roster.

The UFC has announced its return to Abu Dhabi this summer with a Fight Night event scheduled for July 25 at Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates.

Carlos Prates, one of Brazil's most popular UFC fighters, recently appeared on Podpah, one of Brazil's largest podcasts with nearly 10 million subscribers, for an extended two-hour conversation where…

Ilia Topuria recently addressed a heated press conference altercation with Josh Hokit, explaining the circumstances that led to the confrontation.

Jon Jones recently praised Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions following its inaugural MMA card, declaring the upstart organization superior to the UFC in certain respects.

Most Valuable Promotions' debut card, "Rousey vs. Carano," drew mixed reactions from the MMA community despite some prominent endorsements. While Jon Jones praised the event's competitive level,…

Salahdine Parnasse is already targeting bigger opportunities after an impressive debut for Most Valuable Promotions.

Jon Jones is entertaining the idea of transitioning to professional boxing, expressing confidence that his striking abilities would translate successfully to the sport.

Kevin Vallejos is calling for a rematch against Jean Silva to avenge his only professional defeat and continue what has become an impressive UFC trajectory.

The UFC made a strategic move on Saturday night to overshadow a rival promotion's event, announcing Conor McGregor's return to face Max Holloway in a UFC 329 headliner just as Francis Ngannou was…

Conor McGregor's announcement that he will return to UFC competition after a five-year absence has instantly transformed the summer of 2026 into one of the most compelling periods for mixed martial arts in recent memory.

The first Most Valuable Promotions card, headlined by the matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, features a lineup of fighters whose names carry significant historical weight in mixed martial arts.

Ronda Rousey's return to mixed martial arts represents a significant reconciliation with a sport she left a decade ago under contentious circumstances.