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Unbeaten Nemkov puts PFL heavyweight title on line against Bilostenniy in Dubai
Vadim Nemkov makes his first PFL heavyweight title defence against Sergei Bilostenniy at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on November 14. Nemkov, undefeated since 2016, claimed the belt with a first-round submission of Renan Ferreira last December.
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Pimblett eyes Topuria grudge match after 52-second UFC 329 finish: 'I'd love to smash his head in'
Paddy Pimblett has reaffirmed his desire to fight Ilia Topuria after rebounding from his interim title loss to Justin Gaethje with a 52-second submission of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. No bout has been formally offered, but Pimblett also named Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy, and Charles Oliveira as potential next opponents.
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Christian Echols misses weight by three pounds as DWCS Season 10 Week 5 nears
Christian Echols became the first fighter to fail the scales in Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, coming in at 189 pounds — three over the middleweight limit — ahead of his bout against Martin Kozak on September 8 in Las Vegas.
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Pereira targets Gane rematch to chase third UFC title after June stoppage loss
Alex Pereira has publicly called for a rematch with Ciryl Gane as his next fight, saying he believes the bout 'is going to happen'. The former two-division champion lost to Gane via stoppage in June's interim heavyweight title fight and has since disputed the legality of several shots he absorbed.
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Ligament damage to shoulder and back forces Shevchenko to vacate UFC flyweight title
Valentina Shevchenko has vacated the UFC women's flyweight title after her coach revealed she suffered ligament damage to her shoulder and back. The seven-time champion is expected to be sidelined for nearly a year, with Natalia Silva and Wang Cong now set to fight for the vacant belt at UFC 332.
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Former UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes hip-tosses aggressive motorist while on duty as Florida cop
Viral footage from a March 27 traffic stop in South Florida shows ex-UFC bantamweight Marlon Moraes, now a Coral Springs police officer, using a hip toss to subdue a motorist who repeatedly challenged him and moved aggressively toward him.
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Ferguson returns to Misfits Boxing ring to face soccer-star-turned-fighter Biyong on Sept. 26
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will box Kenzo Biyong, a former professional soccer player making his striking debut, in a five-round bout at Misfits Boxing on September 26 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
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Oumar Sy admits chasing finish for home crowd cost him UFC Paris upset
Oumar Sy, a -210 favourite against Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Paris, has acknowledged that his obsession with securing a stoppage for the French crowd left him vulnerable to the knee and follow-up strikes that handed him a shocking second-round defeat.
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Parnasse stops Hooker in round one on UFC Paris debut, calls out Holloway
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself to UFC audiences in emphatic fashion, finishing Dan Hooker with a body kick and follow-up strikes in the first round of the UFC Paris main event before targeting a future bout with Max Holloway.
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Rakhmonov reveals worsening knee injury casts doubt over UFC welterweight return
Unbeaten UFC welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov has admitted his return to competition is far from certain after revealing he fought Ian Garry in December 2024 with a serious pre-existing knee injury that worsened during the bout.
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Michael Page beats Ruziboev on decision but admits he's 'holding back' at UFC Paris
Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision at UFC Paris in the final fight of his current contract, but the knockout artist left frustrated, saying he played it too safe and needs to take more risks.
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Makhachev accepts Burroughs' callout but insists it must be inside the cage
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Jordan Burroughs' challenge after the Olympic gold medalist defeated a Dagestani wrestler in Moscow, accepting a matchup — on the condition it takes place in an MMA cage.
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Chimaev's return shortlist halved as Borralho and Du Plessis ruled out injured
Khamzat Chimaev's options for his next UFC middleweight fight have narrowed after the promotion informed him that Caio Borralho and Dricus Du Plessis are both injured, leaving Nassourdine Imavov and Sean Strickland as his remaining targets.
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Pimblett open to Topuria showdown but says UFC has not offered him the fight
Paddy Pimblett has confirmed he wants to return in December and would welcome a fight with Ilia Topuria, but insists the UFC has not approached him about the rumoured matchup. The Liverpudlian also named Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy, Charles Oliveira and champion Justin Gaethje as potential opponents.
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Walker warns Almeida walked into a trap facing 130kg Goncharov in Russia
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker, who trains alongside Evgeniy Goncharov, says Jailton Almeida is heading into a carefully laid trap at ACA 207 on September 12 in Krasnodar. Walker doubts Almeida can execute his trademark takedowns against the 286-pound former ACA champion.
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Debutant Andrusca stuns favourite Wood by unanimous decision at UFC Paris
Pavel Andrusca, a late replacement making his UFC debut on five days' notice, handed Nathaniel Wood a unanimous decision defeat at UFC Paris on 5 September, ending the Englishman's four-fight winning streak. Wood has since apologised to his team and vowed to return stronger.
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Costa accuses UFC of double standards over Pereira's heavyweight ranking and title inconsistencies
Paulo Costa has publicly criticised the UFC for applying inconsistent rules across its roster, questioning why Alex Pereira holds a top-four heavyweight ranking despite never winning a fight at that weight class.
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Ortega accuses UFC of avoiding outside fighters who could 'whoop us'
Brian Ortega has claimed the UFC deliberately avoids signing certain fighters from rival promotions because they pose a genuine threat to its roster, praising training partner A.J. McKee as proof that elite talent exists beyond the organisation.
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Zalal departs Factory X after five-fight UFC run, enters talks with Wittman
Youssef Zalal has confirmed he has split from Factory X, the Colorado gym where he trained for most of his professional career. The 18-6-1 featherweight says he is now in talks with Trevor Wittman, coach of UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
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Teenage substitute Hisai floors veteran Sitthichai with brutal uppercut at Knockout 68
Muay Thai and kickboxing veteran Sitthichai was knocked out cold by 20-year-old Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68 in Yokohama on Saturday. Hisai, stepping in on short notice and moving up a weight class, landed a vicious uppercut that lifted the former Glory Kickboxing champion off his feet.
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