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forbes.comsports1 day ago
Holloway and Pimblett positioned for possible lightweight matchup after UFC 329 wins
Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoît Saint Denis at UFC 329. The quick results have created a potential next fight between Holloway and Pimblett.
ndtv.comsports1 day ago
Singh Knocks Out Hager in Third Round of Power Slap Match
Amanpreet Singh defeated Jake Hager by knockout in the third round on Friday night. It was Hager's first loss in the sport after his April debut.
sports1 day agoUpdated
McGregor loses to Holloway in 69 seconds after knee injury at UFC 329
Conor McGregor suffered a right knee injury 69 seconds into his welterweight bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. Holloway won by TKO after McGregor could not continue.
Forbesfinance2 days agoUpdated
McGregor Weighs 170.5 Pounds, Holloway 170 Pounds Ahead of UFC 329
Conor McGregor weighed in at 170.5 pounds and Max Holloway at 170 pounds on Friday morning for their UFC 329 main event. Holloway has never fought above 155 pounds previously.
CBS Sportssports4 days ago
UFC Hall of Fame ceremony set for Thursday in Las Vegas
The UFC will induct six former champions into its Hall of Fame on Thursday. The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena two nights before UFC 329.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports12 days ago
Mason Jones to face MarQuel Mederos at Golden 1 Center on August 22
The Welsh lightweight returns after a seven-fight win streak. The bout is set for the Golden 1 Center, with a middleweight matchup also on the card.
london.eater.comsports14 days ago
UFC 327 Named Best Event in First Half of 2026 by ESPN Panel
An ESPN panel selected UFC 327 as the top event of the first six months of 2026. The April card in Miami featured multiple title changes and high-profile finishes.
hackster.iosports18 days ago
Welsh fighter signs five-fight deal with Cage Warriors
Ieuan Mackenzie, a 25-year-old Welsh bantamweight, signed a five-fight contract with Cage Warriors and will face Kadeem Perkins on 27 June in London. Mackenzie holds a record of six wins and two losses and said he expects to reach the UFC within a year.
yardbarker.comsports19 days ago
Joe Rogan Discusses Josh Hokit’s Post-Fight Comment at White House Event
UFC commentator Joe Rogan addressed a remark made by fighter Josh Hokit after a bout on the White House South Lawn. Rogan said the location of the event increased the attention the comment received.
brobible.comworld19 days ago
UFC Fighter Dustin Poirier Says He Needs Help for Alcohol Issues
Dustin Poirier posted a statement on Instagram admitting he is struggling with alcohol use and seeking professional help. The post followed his July 2025 retirement and a recent arrest for public intoxication.
sportsnet.casports20 days ago
Retired UFC fighter arrested for alleged public drunkenness in Atlanta
Dustin Poirier was arrested earlier this week at an Atlanta airport. He stated afterward that he is seeking help following his retirement from mixed martial arts.
Forbesfinance21 days agoUpdated
UFC CEO Says Proposed Musk-Zuckerberg Fight Talks Were Real
UFC CEO Dana White stated that negotiations for a cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg were genuine and included discussions about holding the event at Rome's Colosseum. White said the venue requested an estimated $150 million, which would have gone toward restoring o…
yardbarker.comsports22 days agoUpdated
WWE Explores White House Lawn Event After UFC Card
WWE is evaluating a possible event on the White House lawn following the UFC Freedom 250 card held there last weekend. The mixed-martial-arts show featured a main-event finish and post-fight remarks between two fighters.
yardbarker.comsports22 days agoUpdated
UFC restarts talks with Trevor Wittman on glove design after earlier deal collapsed
The promotion contacted the coach roughly four weeks ago to revive licensing discussions that collapsed years earlier. Fighter Justin Gaethje has publicly criticized the current gloves.
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Ilia Topuria Sustains Orbital Fractures in UFC Title Loss to Justin Gaethje
Ilia Topuria suffered non-displaced fractures of both orbital bones during his fourth-round TKO loss to Justin Gaethje. Gaethje won the undisputed lightweight title in the main event at UFC Freedom 250.
New York Postworld27 days ago
McGregor says he does not know what drugs he took during leg recovery
The mixed martial arts fighter addressed reports that he received performance-enhancing substances while recovering from a 2021 leg fracture. He stated he was unaware of the medications and criticized the former testing program.
rnz.co.nzsports27 days ago
Conor McGregor Says He Has Two Fights Left on UFC Contract
McGregor confirmed the remaining bouts and stated the UFC has not sought an extension. He described the recent negotiation as straightforward and expressed interest in staying with the promotion.
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rnz.co.nzsports27 days ago
Conor McGregor Says He Is Contracted for April 2027 Fight
McGregor stated he already holds dates for his next two bouts, with the second set for April 2027, nearly a year after his scheduled return against Max Holloway.
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CBS Sportssports30 days agoUpdated
Alex Pereira to Fight Ciryl Gane for Interim Heavyweight Title at UFC Freedom 250
Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title on Sunday at UFC Freedom 250. The event is scheduled for the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles Timessports30 days ago
UFC Event Draws Fans to White House Grounds for Weekend Fights
Thousands of mixed martial arts fans traveled to Washington for a series of UFC bouts scheduled outside the White House. The events coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary and the president's 80th birthday.
CBS Sportssports30 days ago
Ilia Topuria to defend lightweight title against Justin Gaethje in UFC Freedom 250 main event
The UFC lightweight champion meets Justin Gaethje in a title-unification bout Sunday after months away from competition following his separation from ex-wife Giorgina Uzcategui.
Al Jazeerapolitics30 days ago
UFC Event Scheduled at White House for Trump 80th Birthday
Fourteen mixed martial arts fighters will compete in two title bouts inside a cage on the White House South Lawn on June 14. The event is limited to 4,000 invited guests and coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
sportsnet.casports33 days ago
Mauricio Ruffy agrees to serve as UFC Freedom 250 main-event backup
Mauricio Ruffy stated he will weigh in at championship weight for the UFC Freedom 250 main event. The agreement replaces an earlier plan that had named Arman Tsarukyan as the backup fighter.
foxnews.compolitics33 days ago
UFC champion says he was not cleared to attend White House event
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland stated he was informed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that the White House had not cleared him to attend the June 14 fight card. Strickland attributed the decision to his public comments about Israel and Jeffrey Epstein.
CBS Sportssports34 days ago
Gaethje Defends Divorce Remarks as Topuria Trade Barbs Ahead of UFC Title Fight
Justin Gaethje rejected accusations that he crossed a line by referencing Ilia Topuria's divorce. The two fighters headline UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn on Sunday.
prnewswire.comsports41 days ago
UFC Schedules Seven Events Through August 2026
The promotion released its schedule for pay-per-view and Fight Night events running from June through August. Six of the seven cards list main events and locations.
brobible.comsports44 days ago
UFC to Host Event on White House South Lawn on June 14
The UFC plans a 5,000-seat arena on the White House grounds for its June 14 card. The promotion will cover a $700,000 lawn repair bill and expects a $30 million net loss.
yardbarker.comsports45 days ago
Combat sports events scheduled across multiple promotions on May 30
Four combat sports cards are set for May 30, including UFC events in Macao, BKFC bouts, MVPW 3, and RAF 09. The schedule features several title fights and cross-promotional matchups.
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CBS Sportssports45 days ago
Song Yadong Favored Over Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC Fight Night Main Event
Fifth-ranked Song Yadong faces seventh-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday at Galaxy Arena in Macao. The six-bout main card begins at approximately 7 a.m. ET on Paramount+.
yardbarker.comsports46 days ago
UFC President Says Rematch Between Chimaev and Strickland Remains Undecided
UFC president Dana White stated that no decision has been made on a potential rematch between middleweight fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland after Strickland's split-decision win at UFC 328.
yardbarker.comsports46 days ago
Volkanovski Says Topuria Would Knock Out Gaethje
Former UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski said Ilia Topuria's speed and power could end the upcoming lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje early. The bout is scheduled for the White House card.
yardbarker.comworld46 days ago
Dustin Poirier Says McGregor Rematch Could End His Retirement
Dustin Poirier stated he would return from retirement for another fight against Conor McGregor if the UFC offered it. McGregor is scheduled to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
WrestlingInc.comsports47 days ago
UFC President Dana White Featured on Time Magazine Cover
UFC president Dana White appears on the cover of Time magazine. The profile covers the promotion's planned event on the South Lawn and White's comments on his role.
abcnews.go.compolitics48 days ago
UFC Octagon Construction Begins on White House South Lawn
Crews started building an octagon cage on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 UFC event. The card marks the nation’s 250th anniversary and coincides with President Trump’s birthday.
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brobible.comsports48 days ago
Commentary questions assumptions about boxing superiority over other combat sports
A social media post argues that boxers hold an unfounded sense of superiority. It cites several crossover bouts where non-boxers performed competitively against established boxers.
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nypost.comsports50 days ago
Former NBA players compete in MMA bout at Brand Risk 14
Lance Stephenson submitted Michael Beasley via rear-naked choke in the first round of an MMA fight held Saturday night. The event was organized by influencer Adin Ross.
nypost.comworld50 days ago
Johnny Manziel wins amateur MMA debut against Bob Menery in 2:15
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel defeated social media influencer Bob Menery by TKO in the first round of an amateur MMA bout at Brand Risk 14 on May 23, 2026. The fight took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Forbesfinance57 days ago
Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano by Armbar in 17 Seconds
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano via armbar 17 seconds into the first round at MVP MMA 1 on Saturday. Several current and former fighters posted emoji reactions on social media after the bout.
yardbarker.comworld57 days ago
Conor McGregor to Face Max Holloway in Welterweight Bout at UFC 329
Conor McGregor will return to the UFC octagon on July 11 after a five-year absence. He faces former champion Max Holloway in a nontitle welterweight main event at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
nypost.comworld57 days agoUpdated
Mike Perry Defeats Nate Diaz by TKO in Two-Round Welterweight Fight
Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz by technical knockout in the second round of a welterweight bout on May 16, 2026. The fight served as the undercard to Ronda Rousey's 17-second victory over Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
forbes.comfinance58 days ago
Mike Perry Defeats Nate Diaz by TKO at MVP MMA 1
Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz by TKO after the second round at MVP MMA 1 on May 16, 2026. The bout took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and served as the co-main event on the card.
foxnews.comworld64 days ago
Giants Quarterback and Running Back Attend UFC 328 in Newark
The New York Giants' young quarterback and running back attended UFC 328 at the Prudential Center in Newark on May 9, 2026. The pair were shown on camera performing a light headbutt, repeating a gesture they had used during the previous NFL season. The event featured a middleweig…
forbes.comfinance64 days ago
Sean Strickland Wins UFC Middleweight Title via Split Decision Over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328
Strickland became a two-time champion on Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, in a bout marked by nine takedowns against him and post-fight sportsmanship from both fighters. Joshua Van retained the flyweight title on the same card, which featured two championship fights broadcas…
Varietyfinance65 days agoUpdated
UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland Middleweight Title Fight Set for May 9 as Matt Damon Hosts SNL
Matt Damon returns to host Saturday Night Live on May 9, 2026, with Noah Kahan as musical guest for his second appearance. The same night, Khamzat Chimaev puts his UFC middleweight championship on the line against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 at Prudential Center…
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yardbarker.comworld70 days ago
UFC 328 Features Chimaev vs Strickland and Van vs Taira Title Fights in Newark
UFC 328 is set for this weekend in Newark, New Jersey, with middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev facing Sean Strickland in the main event. Flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend his title against Tatsuro Taira in the co-main event. The event includes prelims and a main card w…