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Nate Diaz Prioritizes BMF Title Challenge Over Conor McGregor Trilogy Bout
Nate Diaz has expressed his desire to return to the UFC to compete for the BMF title rather than pursuing a third fight against Conor McGregor.
Joe Pyfer Stops Israel Adesanya via Second-Round Ground-and-Pound
Joe Pyfer secured a career-defining victory by finishing former two-time champion Israel Adesanya in the second round of their UFC Fight Night main event.
Johnny Eblen Secures Submission Victory Over Battle to Rebound from Career Defeat
Johnny Eblen returned to the win column on Saturday night by forcing a submission against Battle, effectively erasing the momentum of his first professional loss.
Tyrell Fortune Secures Victory in UFC Debut Following Bruce Buffer Announcement Error
Heavyweight Tyrell Fortune successfully navigated his UFC debut this Saturday, overcoming a rare post-fight blunder where Bruce Buffer incorrectly named his opponent the winner.
Israel Adesanya Ends Hiatus for UFC Clash Against Joe Pyfer
Former middleweight king Israel Adesanya returns to professional competition this weekend, ending his sabbatical to face rising contender Joe Pyfer.
Paul Hughes Forced Out of PFL Belfast Main Event Following Knee Injury
A significant knee injury sustained during training has forced Paul Hughes to withdraw from his scheduled PFL headline bout in Belfast on April 16.
Michael Chiesa Retirement Scheduled for 22nd Octagon Appearance at UFC 310
Veteran welterweight Michael Chiesa confirms his professional MMA career will conclude following his upcoming bout at UFC 310, marking exactly 22 fights in the promotion.
Junior Dos Santos Ends Two-Year MMA Hiatus for Inaugural MVP Event
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos officially joins the inaugural MVP fight card, marking his first professional MMA appearance since 2022.
Movsar Evloev Moves to 20-0 with Majority Decision Over Lerone Murphy
Movsar Evloev secured a 48-46 majority decision win over Lerone Murphy at the O2 Arena, landing 124 total strikes and nine takedowns to remain undefeated.