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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.
Usman Nurmagomedov Retains Title With 3:42 First-Round Knockout of Archie Colgan
Usman Nurmagomedov improved to 22-0 by stopping Archie Colgan in the first round at UBS Arena to retain his PFL lightweight championship.
Khamzat Chimaev Faces Tyron Woodley in Sept. 5 RAF Moscow Wrestling Event
Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will headline an RAF wrestling card in Moscow against Tyron Woodley on Sept. 5.
Usman Nurmagomedov Defends PFL Lightweight Title Against Archie Colgan at UBS Arena
Undefeated champion Usman Nurmagomedov puts his 21-0-0 record on the line against the 13-0-0 Archie Colgan in a high-stakes PFL lightweight championship bout.
MVP PFL merger: Jake Paul Combines Companies After 17-Second Rousey Win
Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions is merging with the PFL following a debut MMA event that drew a peak of 17 million viewers for Ronda Rousey’s victory.
Thad Jean Finishes Ernesto Rodriguez at 2:44 of Round 3 for PFL Title
Thad Jean captured the vacant PFL welterweight championship by stopping Ernesto Rodriguez via TKO in the third round of their Washington D.C. main event.
McGregor Targets International Fight Week 2027 for Holloway Trilogy Bout
Following a first-round TKO loss at UFC 329, Conor McGregor has called for a 2027 'Last Dance' against Max Holloway in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor Injury Highlights Five Years of Inconclusive UFC Results
A recurring Conor McGregor injury marks a five-year trend of unsatisfying and inconclusive outcomes within the UFC.
Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor ACL Injury Following UFC 329 Defeat
Conor McGregor suffered a torn ACL in the opening seconds of his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Ben Askren Falls 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in RAF 11 Wrestling Return
One year after double lung transplant surgery, Ben Askren returned to competition at RAF 11 and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad.
Dricus Du Plessis Routs Kamaru Usman With 50-45 Scorecard in Oklahoma City
Dricus Du Plessis secured a unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at the Paycom Center with judges' scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.
McGregor-Holloway 2 Sees 8.3 Million Peak Viewers on Paramount+
UFC 329 drew a total of 15.9 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America, fueled by Conor McGregor's return.
Future Outlook: Analyzing What’s Next for Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett
MMA analysts examine the potential trajectories for Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett as the promotion determines their subsequent career moves.
UFC Fights: Van vs. Kape and Topuria vs. Pimblett Targeted for Late 2024
Van vs. Kape and Topuria vs. Pimblett are among the marquee UFC fights proposed for the second half of the year.
Proper and Scaggs Plead Not Guilty in Thwarted UFC WH Terror Plot
Tycen Proper and Chandler Scaggs entered not guilty pleas before Judge Edmund Sargus Jr. regarding a thwarted attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Conor McGregor Admits Getting 'Lost' During Rise to UFC Stardom
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor acknowledges the pitfalls of his worldwide fame, stating he got lost during his MMA ascent.
Tom Aspinall Resumes Full Contact Training Amid Ciryl Gane Fight Negotiations
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is officially cleared for contact and has entered full training camp for a potential showdown with Ciryl Gane.
Renato Moicano Forces Second-Round Tapout Against Chris Duncan
Renato Moicano utilized his grappling prowess to secure a rear-naked choke victory over American Top Team stablemate Chris Duncan in their UFC main event clash.
Joshua Van Injury Moves UFC 328 Flyweight Title Bout to May 9
A minor Joshua Van injury has officially postponed the flyweight title defense against Tatsuro Taira until May 9 at UFC 328.
Colby Covington Initiates Civil Litigation Against Jorge Masvidal Following 2022 Miami Assault
UFC fighter Colby Covington has filed a formal civil complaint against Jorge Masvidal in Florida, seeking damages for a physical altercation that occurred in March 2022.
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.
Tyrell Fortune Wins UFC Debut After Surmounting 2012 Near-Death Experience
Tyrell Fortune secured a unanimous decision victory over Marcin Tybura on March 28 in Seattle following a career-defining recovery from a lethal weight cut.
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.