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Abramishvili Sweeps Scorecards in 30-27 Decision Over Stephen Loman
Stephen Loman returned to the cage after a three-year absence, dropping a unanimous decision to Lasha Abramishvili at BRAVE CF 108.
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Salahdine Parnasse KOs Dan Hooker at 2:35 of Round 1 in Paris UFC Debut
Salahdine Parnasse secured a knockout victory over Dan Hooker at the 2:35 mark of the opening round during his UFC debut in Paris.
Silva vs. Wang Set for UFC 332 After Shevchenko Vacates Flyweight Title
Natalia Silva (20-5-1) and Wang Cong (10-1) will headline UFC 332 for the vacant flyweight championship following Valentina Shevchenko's injury.
Song Yadong KOs Umar Nurmagomedov in 1:48 of Round 2 at UFC Shanghai
Song Yadong improved to 24-9-1 (1 NC) by knocking out Umar Nurmagomedov with a short right hand in the second round of their bantamweight main event.
NSAC Levies $2,500 Fines Against Max Holloway and Two Others for UFC 329 Octagon Leaps
Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson were each ordered to pay $2,500 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after exiting the cage at UFC 329.
Alex Apodaca Earns UFC Deal After 29-28 Upset Over Bella Mir
Alex Apodaca secured a UFC contract on Tuesday by defeating -6000 favorite Bella Mir via unanimous decision at the Meta Apex.
Bella Mir Eyes NCAA Title and UFC Contract After 43-Second Technical Fall
Bella Mir, a 4-0 professional MMA fighter and No. 2 ranked collegiate wrestler, competes for an NCAA title this weekend in Coralville, Iowa.
Cris Cyborg Amasses 30th Win With Unanimous Decision Over Ketlen Vieira
Cris Cyborg earned her 10th consecutive victory at PFL Tampa, defeating Ketlen Vieira via scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.
Cris Cyborg Defends PFL Belt in Tampa Seeking Historic 30th Career Win
Cris Cyborg (29-2, 1 NC) faces Ketlen Vieira this Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN, aiming for a record-breaking 30th professional MMA victory.
Cyborg vs Vieira Moves Forward After 152.2-Pound Weigh-In at PFL Tampa
Ketlen Vieira missed the 145-pound limit by more than seven pounds, but her main event bout against Cris Cyborg remains scheduled for Saturday.
Jose Delgado Replaces Injured Yair Rodriguez Against Jean Silva at UFC Noche
Jose Delgado (12-2) replaces Yair Rodriguez for the Sept. 12 UFC Noche event at Desert Diamond Arena following a withdrawal by the former interim champion.
Islam Makhachev Secures Five-Round Unanimous Decision Victory at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight crown at UFC 330 with a five-round unanimous decision win against Ian Machado Garry.
Islam Makhachev Claims 17th Straight Win with Decision Over Ian Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev surpassed Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive UFC wins with a 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 decision over Ian Machado Garry.
UFC 330: Makhachev Sets Win Streak Record, Dern Defeats Robertson
Islam Makhachev secured the longest winning streak in UFC history at UFC 330, while Mackenzie Dern earned a unanimous decision victory.
Dern Retains Title at UFC 330 with 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 Decision
Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight championship at UFC 330, defeating Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision after controlling over 10 minutes of the bout.
Volkanovski Defends Title at UFC 333; Yan vs Dvalishvili Trilogy Set
Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) will headline UFC 333 against the 20-0 Movsar Evloev on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
UFC 330: Makhachev Seeks 17th Straight Win Against Underdog Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev (28-1) attempts to break Anderson Silva's record for consecutive UFC wins at UFC 330 in Philadelphia against Ian Machado Garry.
Arman Tsarukyan to Wrestle Dillon Danis at RAF 14 in Las Vegas
Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) will face Dillon Danis on Oct. 13 for the inaugural RAF crossover middleweight championship at Fontainebleau.
Quillan Salkilld Submits Mateusz Gamrot at 4:25 of Round 1 in UFC Main Event
Quillan Salkilld improved to 13-1 by submitting No. 8-ranked lightweight Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke on Saturday night.
Bella Mir (4-0) Faces Alex Apodaca Aug. 25 for UFC Contender Series Contract
Undefeated bantamweight Bella Mir, daughter of former champion Frank Mir, meets Alex Apodaca on Aug. 25 in Las Vegas.
Joshua Van Defends Flyweight Title in Alexandre Pantoja Rematch at UFC 331
Joshua Van (17-2) will headline UFC 331 on September 19 in a flyweight title rematch against Alexandre Pantoja (30-6).
Yair Rodriguez vs. Jean Silva Set for UFC Noche Main Event on Sept. 12
Former interim champion Yair Rodriguez ends a 15-month layoff to face Jean Silva in a featherweight headliner at Desert Diamond Arena.
Uros Medic TKO Highlights Record-Setting UFC Night in Belgrade
Uros Medic secured a 30-second TKO victory over Daniel Rodriguez as UFC Fight Night set a promotional record with 10 first-round finishes.
MVP MMA Merger Targets 2027 Launch to Compete Directly With UFC
The PFL and Most Valuable Promotions have merged into MVP MMA, a consolidated banner aiming for a full brand transition by January 1.