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Makhachev FaceTimes cancer-battling fan and promises tickets to August title defence
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev called a gravely ill fan via FaceTime, offering words of encouragement, fight tickets, and a post-bout T-shirt. The fan had gone viral after his daughter posted a video of his UFC-themed birthday party.
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Dober calls his UFC White House omission a 'disservice to Americans' as Chandler fight goes to Ruffy
Drew Dober has publicly lobbied for a fight with Michael Chandler at UFC White House on June 14, arguing he should have been booked instead of Mauricio Ruffy. The lightweight contender is riding back-to-back stoppage wins, most recently over Michael Johnson in March.
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Ankalaev faces Rountree in UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev returns to action against Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC Fight Night 282 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on July 25. Umar Nurmagomedov versus David Martinez has been confirmed as the bantamweight co-headliner.
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Judge rules B.J. Penn mentally fit to stand trial after string of 2025 arrests
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has been cleared to face trial after a court-ordered mental health evaluation. Judge Peter Kubota signed the order on May 29, with Penn due back in court on August 28 over five arrests linked to alleged abuse of his mother.
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Ankalaev faces Rountree Jr. in UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25
Magomed Ankalaev makes his return from a title loss to Alex Pereira against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25. Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martínez meet in the co-main event with a bantamweight title shot on the line.
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Pimblett backs Luis Enrique for Liverpool job after calling Slot sacking overdue
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has named PSG manager Luis Enrique as his preferred choice to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool, saying the Dutchman should have been dismissed as far back as November's 4-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven.
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O'Malley admits he should have backed Hokit during chaotic UFC White House press conference
Sean O'Malley concedes he missed his moment at the UFC White House press conference on June 14, where Josh Hokit nearly came to blows with Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria while O'Malley sat silently between them.
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Makhachev targets August return and names Ian Machado Garry as top welterweight contender
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says he will be ready to fight in August and has identified Ian Machado Garry as his No. 1 contender. Speaking at the Champions League final in Budapest, Makhachev also shared his views on Ilia Topuria and the Conor McGregor comeback.
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Pereira targets unprecedented three-division UFC gold against Gane at White House
Alex Pereira will challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House on June 14, seeking to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold championships across three weight classes.
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Makhachev targets August return with Ian Garry as welterweight title frontrunner
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says he is heading straight into fight camp and is eyeing an August return, with Ian Garry (17-1) identified as the leading contender for the next title shot.
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Bryce Mitchell faces Santiago Luna after Victor Henry withdraws from UFC Fight Night 278
Bryce Mitchell will now meet undefeated prospect Santiago Luna at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas after Victor Henry pulled out of their bantamweight bout for undisclosed reasons less than a week before the event.
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Shane Burgos announces MMA return after nearly three years away from competition
UFC and PFL veteran Shane Burgos has signalled his return to MMA after a near three-year absence, citing burnout from weight cuts and training camps as the reason for his extended break. The 35-year-old featherweight last competed in August 2023, losing to Clay Collard under the PFL banner.
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Bryce Mitchell faces undefeated Santiago Luna at UFC Vegas 118 after late change
Bryce Mitchell will now fight undefeated prospect Santiago Luna (8-0) on the main card of UFC Vegas 118 this Saturday in Las Vegas, after Victor Henry withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Luna, 21, steps in on nine days' notice having finished his first UFC opponent inside a round.
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Song Yadong submits Figueiredo at UFC Macau and calls for Petr Yan rematch
Song Yadong submitted Deiveson Figueiredo with a second-round guillotine choke in the UFC Macau main event on Saturday, becoming only the second fighter to submit the two-time flyweight champion in 34 pro bouts. The 28-year-old Chinese fighter is now targeting a rematch with bantamweight champion Petr Yan.
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Klein meets Musayev in lightweight bout at UFC Belgrade on August 1
Ludovit Klein and Tofiq Musayev have been booked for a lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade on August 1. Klein enters on a strong run of form, while Musayev looks to build on his first UFC victory.
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B.J. Penn ruled mentally fit for trial in Hawaii domestic violence case
Doctors have determined that UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn is mentally competent to stand trial in his ongoing domestic violence case in Hawaii. Penn faces multiple charges including assault and violating a restraining order filed by his mother, Lorraine Shin.
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Pereira targets unprecedented three-division UFC title at White House event
A new UFC promo spotlights Alex Pereira's co-main event clash with Ciryl Gane on June 14, where 'Poatan' can become the first fighter in UFC history to win titles across three weight divisions.
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Covington faces UFC lightweight contender Tsarukyan in RAF 11 main event on July 18
Real American Freestyle has confirmed Colby Covington will headline RAF 11 against Arman Tsarukyan on July 18 at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee. Covington, recently retired from MMA, is 3-0 in RAF; Tsarukyan, the UFC's top lightweight contender, enters at 5-0 in the promotion.
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Blaydes eyes post-UFC boxing match with Ngannou as retirement goal
Curtis Blaydes has expressed a desire to close out his combat sports career with a boxing match against Francis Ngannou, while insisting he wants to remain in the UFC for as long as possible and retire with the organisation.
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Makhachev trolls Cormier after PSG beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ribbed Daniel Cormier on Instagram after PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final at Budapest's Puskas Arena on 30 May. Khabib Nurmagomedov joined Makhachev and Cormier at the game, with the two MMA stars backing PSG while Cormier supported the Gunners.
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