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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Hands Lerone Murphy First Career Loss in UFC London Main Event
Russian featherweight Movsar Evloev overcame a point deduction at The O2 to defeat Lerone Murphy and solidify his status as the top contender for the 145-pound title.
Van Steenis Retains PFL Middleweight Title via Third-Round Knockout of Edwards
Costello van Steenis secured a 1:28 third-round stoppage against Fabian Edwards in Madrid, utilizing sharp elbows to defend his PFL Middleweight championship.
Costello van Steenis and Paul Hughes Headline PFL Upcoming Schedule
The PFL upcoming schedule features eight standout fights over five weeks, including champion Costello van Steenis and fan-favorite Paul Hughes.
UFC London Murphy vs Evloev: Unbeaten Featherweights Headline March 21 Card
Lerone Murphy (17-0-1) faces Movsar Evloev (19-0-0) in a featherweight title eliminator at The O2 on March 21.
Gillian Robertson Outworks Amanda Lemos in Dominant UFC Vegas 100 Performance
Gillian Robertson utilized relentless grappling and ground control to secure a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Amanda Lemos.
Khamzat Chimaev Defends Middleweight Title Against Sean Strickland at UFC 328
Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled for his first title defense against former titleholder Sean Strickland at UFC 328.
UFC 326 Fight Grades: Oliveira vs Holloway BMF Title Clash Receives Event-Low F
The BMF championship headliner between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway earned a failing grade, marking the lowest statistical evaluation of the UFC 326 card.
Dana White: Jon Jones and Conor McGregor Excluded from White House Card
UFC CEO Dana White confirms that heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former double-champ Conor McGregor were never considered for the promotion's planned event at the White House.
UFC 326 Breakdown: Holloway vs. Oliveira and the BMF Title Legacy
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira met at UFC 326 with the BMF title on the line, producing a technical battle that shifted the landscape of the 155-pound division.
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.
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.
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.