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UFC eyes HBO and TNT expansion as TKO pursues wider audience under Skydance deal
TKO Group Holdings COO Mark Shapiro confirmed discussions with Skydance about distributing UFC content across HBO, TNT, Paramount+ and CBS, as the promotion looks to maximise reach under its seven-year, $7.7 billion U.S. media rights agreement.
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Christian Lee targets Islam Makhachev in cross-promotional clash ahead of Ruotolo title defence
ONE Championship double champion Christian Lee has named UFC lightweight and welterweight king Islam Makhachev as his dream opponent, insisting he could 'dominate' the Russian star. Lee first defends his welterweight title against jiu-jitsu specialist Tye Ruotolo at ONE: The Inner Circle 37 in Thailand.
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McGregor reveals one UFC fight remains before planned bare-knuckle switch
Conor McGregor says he has one fight left on his UFC contract and intends it to be his last, with the 38-year-old planning to transition to bare-knuckle fighting rather than retire from combat sports.
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Dana White confirms Topuria targets early 2027 UFC return after first career loss
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed the promotion is working on an early 2027 comeback for Ilia Topuria, who has been sidelined since his corner stopped his lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
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Emelianenko and Makhachev named sambo ambassadors ahead of 50th World Championships
Fedor Emelianenko and Islam Makhachev were presented with ceremonial credentials by FIAS President Vasily Shestakov on 5 November in Tashkent, officially recognising both MMA champions as ambassadors for sambo ahead of the 50th World Sambo Championships.
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Dana White admits personal bias may have slowed unbeaten Hokit's path to UFC heavyweight title
UFC CEO Dana White has confessed he may have deliberately fed Josh Hokit tougher opponents after taking issue with the contender's public comments — yet the 10-0 heavyweight passed every test and now faces Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on 14 November.
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Cejudo and Usman roast Covington after 43-second submission loss to bantamweight Rosas
Colby Covington tapped out to Raul Rosas Jr. in just 43 seconds at a Hype Fighting grappling event in Italy, and former UFC champions Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman wasted no time calling out the former interim champion ahead of his bout with Khamzat Chimaev.
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Lisboa reveals depression battle as she defends husband's fiery corner at UFC Vegas 123
Tainara Lisboa has spoken out in defence of coach and husband Bruno Polengo after his aggressive corner work drew widespread criticism during her TKO loss to Lucia Szabova at UFC Vegas 123 on 31 October. The Brazilian fighter revealed she has long struggled with depression and mental health issues that affect her performance.
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Makhachev's UFC 336 withdrawal leaves UFC 'upset' and Prates chasing interim gold instead
Carlos Prates was promised a UFC welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, only for Makhachev to pull out without explanation. Prates now faces Michael Morales for the interim belt in the co-main event.
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Dana White confirms Ilia Topuria will return to UFC action in early 2027
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that Ilia Topuria is being lined up for a return in early 2027, following the former two-division champion's upset loss to Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House card in June.
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McGregor plans bare-knuckle move after final UFC fight: 'Teeth come and go'
Conor McGregor has confirmed he intends to leave the UFC after one remaining contracted fight and transition to bare-knuckle boxing. The Irishman, recovering from a knee injury suffered at UFC 329, is expected back in the octagon next summer before making the switch.
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Walker steps up to headline UFC Vegas 124 on nine days' notice after Brady withdraws
Johnny Walker will headline UFC Vegas 124 against Waldo Cortes-Acosta on just nine days' notice after Sean Brady pulled out with a staph infection. A win would propel Walker into the heavyweight Top 10 in only his second fight in the division.
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Fury FC featherweight champion Calderon steps in on four days' notice for UFC debut against Bashi
Carlos Calderon, the reigning Fury Fighting Championship featherweight champion, has been signed by the UFC to replace the injured Lucas Brennan against Austin Bashi at UFC Vegas 124 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Brennan was ruled out with a torn ACL.
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McGregor denies laughing at Covington's 40-second submission loss in Rome
Conor McGregor has pushed back against social media claims that he was laughing at Colby Covington's rapid submission defeat to Raul Rosas Jr. at Hype FC in Rome, insisting the clip was edited to misrepresent the moment.
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Nolan open to Moicano rematch but warns finish would come even faster second time
Tom Nolan has welcomed a rematch with Renato Moicano following their controversial UFC Vegas 123 headliner on October 31, insisting he would finish the Brazilian more quickly now that he has experienced him firsthand.
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Undefeated Susurkaev and stoppage specialist Pinas set to settle feud at UFC 335
Baisangur Susurkaev (12-0) and Damian Pinas (11-1) are reportedly booked for UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, turning a months-long online feud into a fight between two of the UFC's most dangerous finishers.
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Dana White reveals Makhachev verbally agreed to UFC 336 fight before pulling out
UFC CEO Dana White has publicly criticised Islam Makhachev's activity, revealing the lightweight champion verbally agreed to defend his title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, before backing out. Prates will now fight Michael Morales for interim gold instead.
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Dana White backs Miragliotta's stand-up call that helped turn Moicano vs. Nolan
UFC president Dana White has defended referee Dan Miragliotta's disputed stand-up during the second round of Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123, arguing that damage — not dominant position — is the key factor under the ruleset.
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Frustrated Hooker targets 'old' Ortega just 77 days after UFC Paris knockout loss
Dan Hooker returns to action at UFC Qatar on November 21 to face Brian Ortega, just 77 days after being stopped by Salahdine Parnasse in Paris. The New Zealander says frustration at not showcasing his improvements drove the rapid turnaround.
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TKO's Shapiro confirms UFC talks to expand onto HBO, TNT and CBS under Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
TKO Group Holdings president Mark Shapiro has confirmed that discussions are already underway to distribute UFC content across HBO, TNT, and CBS following Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
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