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McGregor and O'Malley React to Polarizing UFC White House Card
MMA stars Conor McGregor and Sean O'Malley provided online commentary regarding the polarizing UFC White House fight card.
Charles Oliveira Dominates Max Holloway via Five-Round Shutout at UFC 326
Charles Oliveira secured a unanimous shutout decision over Max Holloway at UFC 326 by landing takedowns in every single round.
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje Set for Lightweight Title Clash at UFC White House
The UFC officially announced a June 14 lightweight championship main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje for the upcoming White House card.
UFC 326 Results: Holloway and Oliveira Headline Las Vegas Card
UFC 326 results from Las Vegas feature a high-stakes rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira with analysis from Brett Okamoto.
Tom Aspinall Admits Confidence Drop Following UFC 321 No Contest vs Ciryl Gane
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3) revealed his confidence took a hit after his fight with Ciryl Gane ended via Round 1 eye poke.
Francis Ngannou Hits Open Market Following Official PFL Departure
The Professional Fighters League has formally severed ties with heavyweight Francis Ngannou, granting the combat sports star immediate free agency.
Bella Mir Eyes NCAA Title and UFC Championship Under Dana White’s Mentorship
Bella Mir, daughter of heavyweight legend Frank Mir, competes for an NCAA title this weekend while declaring her readiness to become a UFC champion.
Dana White Denies Questioning Tom Aspinall Injury After Matchroom Deal
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3) has signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency as he recovers from double eye surgery.
UFC 326 Expert Picks: Four Analysts Breakdown Holloway vs. Oliveira BMF Title
Four MMA experts provide their UFC 326 expert picks for the BMF title clash between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Lone'er Kavanagh Outstrikes Brandon Moreno for Unanimous Decision Win
Lone'er Kavanagh stunned the Mexico City crowd by defeating former champion Brandon Moreno on points after hurting him multiple times with heavy strikes.
Jack Della Maddalena Faces Carlos Prates at UFC Fight Night Perth on May 2
Former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena returns to the RAC Arena on May 2 to headline UFC Fight Night Perth against No. 5 ranked Carlos Prates.
Paul Hughes vs Jay Jay Wilson Headlines PFL Belfast on April 16
Irish lightweight Paul Hughes returns to the SSE Arena to face New Zealander Jay Jay Wilson in a high-stakes PFL main event on April 16.
Conor McGregor Demands UFC Contract to End Three-Year Inactivity
Holding a 22-6 professional record, Conor McGregor utilized a Saturday social media post to request a UFC contract against any available opponent.
Sean Strickland Ends Stoppage Drought with Third-Round TKO of Anthony Hernandez
Sean Strickland secured his first finish since 2022 by stopping Anthony Hernandez in the third round, immediately targeting Khamzat Chimaev for a title shot.
Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley Set for Five-Round UFC Main Event on April 25
A high-stakes welterweight clash between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley will serve as the five-round headliner for the UFC Fight Night event on April 25.
Brock Lesnar and Anderson Silva Linked to May 16 Rousey vs. Carano Card
The May 16 MMA event headlined by a potential Rousey vs. Carano card could feature the returns of Brock Lesnar and Anderson Silva.
Sean Strickland Labels UFC Fighter Pay Predatory Ahead of 24th Octagon Appearance
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland criticizes the UFC's financial model, comparing its revenue split to the NFL and highlighting the lack of collective bargaining.
Gable Steveson Reaches 3-0 With First-Round TKO Victory
Gable Steveson secured a dominant first-round TKO on Thursday night to maintain his perfect 3-0 professional MMA record.
Ranking All 11 UFC Champions by Pressure to Prove Status in 2026
A data-driven breakdown of the 11 UFC champions 2026, ranking each titleholder by the specific competitive demands and scrutiny they face this season.
Sergio Pettis Meets Mitch McKee to Headline PFL Chicago on April 11
Former Bellator MMA champion Sergio Pettis is scheduled to fight Mitch McKee at the Wintrust Arena during the PFL Chicago event on April 11.
CSAC Outlines Mandatory Medical Testing for Rousey and Carano May 16 Return
The California State Athletic Commission has ordered Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano to undergo comprehensive neurological and physical exams prior to their May 16 bout.
Rousey vs. Carano: MMA Pioneers Headline Historic Women's Matchup
The Rousey vs. Carano matchup serves as a significant sign of the times for women's MMA, featuring two of the sport's original pioneers.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Return for May Bout on Netflix
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano end their MMA hiatus for a sanctioned May matchup streaming live on Netflix, sparking reactions from Jake Paul and Claressa Shields.
Ronda Rousey Ends Decade-Long Hiatus to Face Gina Carano on May 16
Ronda Rousey returns to the cage for the first time in nearly ten years to fight Gina Carano on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.