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Volkanovski and Yan face the media ahead of UFC 333 title double-header

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and bantamweight champion Petr Yan joined their respective opponents at the UFC 333 pre-fight press conference on Thursday, two days before their title bouts on Saturday.

MMA Oct 22

Dvalishvili vows to prove he's 'much better' than Yan in UFC 333 bantamweight trilogy

Merab Dvalishvili faces Petr Yan in a trilogy bout at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the former champion targeting the 135-pound title he lost to Yan by unanimous decision in December 2025.

MMA Oct 22

Jandiroba targets third Dern fight after calling Suarez clash a 'clash of titans'

Virna Jandiroba faces Tatiana Suarez at UFC Vegas 124 on Nov. 7 and is already plotting a third meeting with strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern, targeting a title shot in early 2027.

MMA Oct 22

Congo ambush that wounded Tim Kennedy linked to mining revenue protection operation

New details have emerged about the September 17 ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that left former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy wounded. Sources close to the Congolese government say the three-man contractor team was assigned to protect mining revenue and combat smuggling.

MMA Oct 22

Chokheli's 23-second debut earns him Dulatov clash at UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5

Levan Chokheli, who stopped Leon Shahbazyan in just 23 seconds on his UFC debut, has reportedly been matched with Islam Dulatov for UFC Saudi Arabia on December 5. Dulatov knocked out Adam Fugitt in his own promotional debut in July 2025.

MMA Oct 22

Mayweather opens door to McGregor rematch nine years after TKO10 stoppage

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has confirmed he is open to a second fight with Conor McGregor, saying the pair may 'lock up again' in a business arrangement that suits both men. The original 2017 bout ended in a 10th-round TKO, leaving Mayweather's record at 50-0.

MMA Oct 22

Nina Drama says she chose to wear hijab for Evloev interview out of respect

UFC interviewer Nina-Marie Daniele has pushed back against online criticism of her decision to wear a hijab while interviewing Movsar Evloev, insisting the choice was entirely her own and made out of cultural respect ahead of his UFC 333 featherweight title shot.

MMA Oct 22

Pico admits he fought 'too out of control' and reveals new mindset ahead of UFC 333

Aaron Pico has overhauled his approach ahead of his UFC 333 bout with Losene Keita on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, admitting he was too reckless in his early Octagon appearances and has since adopted a more patient, experience-first mentality.

MMA Oct 22

Nallo reveals sons aged 5 and 7 inspired his nose-pick before Dana White's handshake at UFC Edmonton

Canadian lightweight Mandel Nallo has explained the viral nose-picking moment at UFC Edmonton's weigh-ins, saying his two young sons suggested the gesture so they would know he had spotted them watching at home.

MMA Oct 22

Unbeaten Jacobe Smith faces UFC veteran Randy Brown at UFC Fight Night 292

Undefeated welterweight Jacobe Smith, fresh off a 92-second knockout at UFC 332, will reportedly meet Randy Brown — a 22-fight UFC veteran — at UFC Fight Night 292 on October 31 in Las Vegas.

MMA Oct 22

Pereira admits Pavlovich is tougher than Hokit after UFC matchmaking frustration

Alex Pereira has revealed he expected either a rematch with Ciryl Gane or a fight against Josh Hokit before the UFC booked him against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas. A conversation with UFC executive Hunter Campbell resolved his frustration.

MMA Oct 22

Yan vows to expose 'new layers' as UFC 333 bantamweight trilogy looms in Abu Dhabi

Petr Yan says he has fully figured out Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their rubber match at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the champion's bantamweight title on the line in a series tied 1-1.

MMA Oct 22

Danis reveals McGregor was in 'a dark place' after ACL ends UFC 329 comeback

Dillon Danis has offered a candid update on Conor McGregor's mental and physical recovery following the knee injury that ended his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway within seconds. Danis says McGregor has since isolated himself in Los Angeles, undergone ACL reconstruction surgery, and is targeting a return as early as International Fight Week 2027.

MMA Oct 22

Unbeaten Evloev vows to expose Volkanovski ahead of UFC 333 featherweight title shot

Movsar Evloev (20-0) says he has endured his hardest-ever training camp ahead of his UFC featherweight title challenge against Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) at UFC 333 on 24 October in Abu Dhabi, insisting the champion has never faced anyone like him.

MMA Oct 22

Krylov vs. Yakhyaev leads UFC 333 fastest-finish odds ahead of Abu Dhabi card

With UFC 333 set for Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 24, Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev has opened as the -200 favourite to produce the fastest finish on a nine-fight prop list, while the two title bouts carry the longest odds.

MMA Oct 22

Allen and Chimaev agree to fight each other only if UFC middleweight gold is at stake

Brendan Allen has revealed he and Khamzat Chimaev have a gentleman's agreement to share the Octagon only in a title fight. Allen is riding a four-fight UFC winning streak after submitting Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122.

MMA Oct 22

Jon Jones saw Topuria as first real GOAT threat before Gaethje stopped him

Jon Jones revealed he considered Ilia Topuria the most credible challenger to his GOAT status heading into the UFC White House card — until Justin Gaethje stopped the two-division champion in the fourth round.

MMA Oct 21

Basharat says Dana White's parting comments 'did damage' after UFC release despite 7-0 record

Farid Basharat has opened up about the lasting harm caused by Dana White's remarks following his UFC exit, insisting he never turned down fights or caused problems with matchmakers — contrary to what White's comments implied.

MMA Oct 21

BKB and Bally's bring real-time punch-speed tracking to Biloxi fight card on Oct. 23

BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing and Bally's Corp. will debut ForceIQ punch-tracking technology at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi on Friday, Oct. 23, displaying fighters' punch speed, G-force and retraction data live to arena crowds during the Fightnight card.

MMA Oct 21

Volkanovski dismisses Evloev's wrestling ahead of record-breaking UFC 333 title defence

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has acknowledged Movsar Evloev's unbeaten wrestling record but insists it will not be enough to dethrone him at UFC 333 on Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi, where a win would make him the most decorated champion in UFC featherweight history.

MMA Oct 21