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GSP earned just $6,000 for his UFC debut and reinvested every dollar
Georges St-Pierre has revealed he was paid $3,000 to show and $3,000 to win for his 2004 UFC debut against Karo Parisyan. The future double champion used the money on his mortgage and training trips to New York, Thailand, and Brazil rather than luxuries.
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Topuria fires back at Gaethje's father ahead of UFC White House lightweight title fight
Ilia Topuria has responded sharply to comments from Justin Gaethje's father, who dismissed the unbeaten champion as 'another little short guy.' The pair meet at UFC White House on June 14, with Gaethje's interim title on the line.
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Tsarukyan and Covington set for RAF 11 wrestling match after weekend wins
Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington will headline RAF 11 on the wrestling mats after both picked up victories this past Saturday. The matchup headlines a busy week in combat sports that also saw Song Yadong submit former UFC champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Ben Askren confirmed for a July 18 return against Belal Muhammad.
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Topuria responds to Gaethje's father after 'little short guy' remark ahead of UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has hit back at comments made by Justin Gaethje's father, who predicted his son would beat the undefeated Georgian in the same way he handled smaller opponents before. The two fighters meet to unify the UFC lightweight titles on June 14.
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Matt Brown calls Ronda Rousey 'insufferable' after her Holly Holm rematch boasts
UFC veteran Matt Brown has dismissed Ronda Rousey's claim that she would 'clean the clock' of Holly Holm in a rematch, calling the retired fighter her own worst enemy for repeating the same attitude that alienated fans after back-to-back knockout losses.
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Poirier warns McGregor faces uphill battle against Holloway at UFC 329
Dustin Poirier has cast doubt on Conor McGregor's chances when he returns from a five-year absence to face Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas, arguing McGregor lacks the gas tank and wrestling ability to neutralise Holloway's volume and cardio.
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Former UFC and KSW fighter Jay Silva dies at 45
Jay Silva, a two-time UFC veteran with 27 professional MMA fights to his name, has died at the age of 45. Fame MMA, the organisation he last competed for, announced his passing on Monday, June 1, 2026. No cause of death was given.
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Tito Ortiz reveals memory loss and upcoming spinal surgery after boating accident
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz has opened up about a boating accident he describes as the worst of his life, disclosing that he suffered prolonged memory loss and persistent pain, and is scheduled to undergo C3-C4 disc replacement surgery on June 8.
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Fighting Nerds coach backs Ian Garry to pose biggest-ever challenge to Islam Makhachev
Pablo Sucupira, head coach at The Fighting Nerds, believes Ian Garry's size advantage and distance-control game make him the most difficult opponent of Islam Makhachev's career, while also revealing that Garry and Carlos Prates have agreed to a potential title rematch in Brazil.
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Ben Askren to wrestle Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 after double lung transplant
Ben Askren will return to competitive wrestling at Real American Freestyle 11 on July 18 in Milwaukee, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad — his first appearance since a near-fatal bout with pneumonia that led to a double lung transplant.
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Ben Askren returns to wrestling after double lung transplant to face Belal Muhammad at RAF 11
Ben Askren will compete for the first time since undergoing a double lung transplant following a life-threatening bout with pneumonia, facing Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 on July 18 at Panther Arena in Milwaukee.
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Covington retires from UFC to face Tsarukyan at RAF 11 after Weidman win
Colby Covington announced his UFC retirement to free himself up for Real American Fighting, then backed it up with a 5-4 win over Chris Weidman at RAF 9 to set up a July 18 main event against Arman Tsarukyan in Milwaukee.
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Tsarukyan targets September UFC return with Oliveira rematch and title shot in sight
Arman Tsarukyan has hinted at a September UFC comeback, suggesting a rematch with Charles Oliveira could be on the table — potentially for the vacant lightweight title if Ilia Topuria moves up to welterweight after UFC White House.
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Makhachev backs Topuria to dominate UFC lightweight division ahead of Gaethje title defence
Islam Makhachev has declared it is 'Topuria's time for lightweight,' expressing respect for Justin Gaethje while suggesting the former champion is past his best ahead of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
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Makhachev backs Holloway to beat McGregor in UFC 329 return bout
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has predicted Max Holloway will defeat Conor McGregor when the Irishman makes his long-awaited return at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, calling Holloway a tough matchup for the former two-weight champion.
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Topuria uses infrared neurostimulation headgear in camp ahead of Gaethje title defence
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed he uses an infrared neurostimulation device during fight camps, claiming it sharpens his focus before training better than any amount of caffeine. Topuria defends his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14.
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McGregor vs Holloway UFC 329 tickets hit $24,600 as comeback demand surges
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas is generating extraordinary demand, with ringside seats fetching up to $24,600 each and the top two VIP packages already sold out six weeks before fight night.
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Strickland hopes Netanyahu attends UFC White House event to face public shaming
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attend the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House on June 14, predicting it would produce 'the loudest public shaming' in history.
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Melquizael Costa moves to lightweight after body struggles with featherweight cuts
Brazilian UFC fighter Melquizael Costa has announced he is leaving the featherweight division for lightweight, citing an inability to sustain a 22-kilogram weight cut. The move follows his unanimous decision loss to Arnold Allen last month, which snapped a six-fight winning streak.
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Tsarukyan expects UFC lightweight title shot in September as options take shape
Arman Tsarukyan says his next UFC fight is a title bout, likely in Los Angeles in September, with Charles Oliveira emerging as one possible opponent. The Armenian contender is also serving as a backup for the Topuria vs. Gaethje lightweight championship fight on June 14.
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