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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.
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.