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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.
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 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.
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.
Cain Velasquez Exits California State Prison on Sunday Parole
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was released from a California state prison on Sunday to begin his term of parole supervision.
Nurmagomedov Defends PFL Lightweight Title; Kurmagomedov Wins and Retires
Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended the PFL lightweight title against Alfie Davis, while the welterweight division saw a new champion crowned and a sudden retirement.
Jon Jones Reveals Hip Surgery Needs While Targeting UFC White House Event
Despite revealing he requires a total hip replacement, Jon Jones hip surgery news hasn't stopped the champion from targeting a historic UFC return in June.
UFC London Main Event: Movsar Evloev Faces Lerone Murphy in Title Eliminator
The UFC London: Evloev vs Murphy main event is set for March 21, featuring two undefeated featherweights battling for a shot at the 145-pound gold.
Brian Ortega Injury Delays Highly Anticipated Lightweight Debut at UFC 310
A persistent Brian Ortega injury has forced the former title challenger to withdraw from his scheduled 155-pound clash against Renato Moicano.
UFC Parts Ways With Former Bellator Champion Patch Mix After Two-Fight Stint
In a surprising roster move, the Patch Mix UFC release has been confirmed following the bantamweight's brief two-fight tenure with the promotion.
Alexander Volkanovski Vows to 'Bulldoze' Rivals in Long-Awaited Sydney Return
After nearly 3,000 days away from his home turf, Alexander Volkanovski UFC Sydney return is finally here as the former champion looks to reclaim his dominance.
UFC 324 Grades: Gaethje and Pimblett Deliver an Instant Classic in Title Bout
UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett lived up to the massive hype, delivering five early finishes and a main event that will be remembered for years.