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Dvalishvili reveals Nurmagomedov associate grabbed his neck before RAF Georgia brawl
Merab Dvalishvili has explained that Ahmed Gadzhimagomedov grabbed him by the neck and confronted him in Russian backstage at RAF Georgia in July, prompting the UFC bantamweight champion to slap him and spark an all-out brawl.
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Bella Mir headlines Dana White's Contender Series Week 3 as full card clears weight
All five bouts for Week 3 of Dana White's Contender Series 2026 are confirmed after every fighter made weight on Monday. Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, tops the card against Alex Apodaca at Meta Apex in Las Vegas on 25 August.
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Makhachev backs Yan to silence Dvalishvili again after Russian flag row
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has hit back at Merab Dvalishvili's complaints over the Russian flag being raised in the Octagon, predicting Petr Yan will defeat the Georgian again at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
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Rodrigues and Hernandez both face six-month layoffs after UFC Sacramento leg injury scare
The California State Athletic Commission has issued potential six-month suspensions to both UFC Sacramento main eventers Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez, each facing possible fractures — Rodrigues to his right leg, Hernandez to his left knee — after their gruelling five-round war.
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Bisping's steak dinner turned chaotic as TUF 34 final takes shape with Black's win
Tina Black secured her place in The Ultimate Fighter 34 strawweight final against Melissa Amaya at UFC Vegas 121 on Sept. 26, beating teammate Delphine Benouaich by decision. Behind the scenes, a team dinner hosted by coach Michael Bisping descended into drunken disorder, according to contestant Xavier Franklin.
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Piazzon vows to 'slice' Uriel's face as bad blood fuels DWCS heavyweight clash
Mario Piazzon embraces the tension heading into his Dana White's Contender Series return against fellow Brazilian Guilherme Uriel on August 25 in Las Vegas, with the two heavyweights touching foreheads at the final face-off after Uriel blocked Piazzon on social media.
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ESPN raises streaming prices from September as PFL broadcast deal nears its end
ESPN is hiking subscription costs from 17 September, with its Unlimited plan rising to $31.99 per month. The increase arrives as the PFL's current deal with the network runs only through the end of 2026, leaving the promotion's broadcast future unresolved.
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Dana White says UFC heavyweight division is rising after years of going 'a little stale'
UFC president Dana White acknowledged the heavyweight division had grown stale but pointed to a wave of emerging talent — including Josh Hokit, Valter Walker, and rapid-turnaround debutant Anthony Wint — as signs the division is trending upward.
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Bella Mir targets UFC title, Olympic gold and a legacy as the greatest athlete of all time
Frank Mir's daughter Bella, 23, is preparing for her Contender Series main event debut while simultaneously chasing a spot at the World Wrestling Championships — and she has Dana White's backing to pursue UFC gold and Olympic glory simultaneously.
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Prochazka denies confirmed fight booking after UFC 327 knockout loss to Ulberg
Jiri Prochazka has dismissed circulating reports of a booked return bout, posting on Instagram that 'fight is not confirmed yet' as he continues preparations following his stunning knockout defeat to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 in April.
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Makhachev's ringside shoulder fix draws medical criticism after teammate's PFL stoppage
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev attempted to relocate teammate Magomed Magomedov's dislocated shoulder during PFL Tampa, only to throw in the towel when the injury persisted. Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer publicly called the technique a textbook example of what not to do.
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PFL CEO declares postponed Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest fight in promotion's history
PFL CEO John Martin has labelled the delayed rematch between Johnny Eblen and Costello van Steenis the biggest fight in the promotion's history, citing genuine bad blood between the two middleweights after a cage confrontation following Eblen's interim title win.
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PFL CEO opens door to Cyborg vs. Shields boxing bout after PFL-MVP merger
Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin praised Cris Cyborg's five-round win over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa and confirmed a crossover boxing match with two-division champion Claressa Shields is a genuine possibility following the promotion's merger with Most Valuable Promotions.
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Padilla submits Haqparast at UFC Sacramento, calls out record-holder Jim Miller
Chris Padilla extended his unbeaten UFC record to 5-0-1 by submitting Nasrat Haqparast via arm-triangle choke in the third round at UFC Sacramento, then immediately called out Jim Miller — the veteran he grew up watching and the winningest fighter in UFC history.
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Rodrigues reveals how patience and experience carried him past Hernandez at UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues earned a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, extending his win streak to four. In his post-fight interview, 'Robocop' explained how composure and hard-won experience helped him weather Hernandez's relentless pressure.
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Anthony Smith breaks silence after pleading not guilty to four felony charges in Nebraska
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in Nebraska, posting a family photo on Instagram and vowing to tell his story after pleading not guilty to four felony charges.
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Dana White confirms UFC quietly resolved altercation involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series fight week
UFC president Dana White has acknowledged a serious behind-the-scenes incident involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series fight week, confirming the promotion handled it internally. Fazil had alleged he was confronted by a group of Chechens, with the situation escalating into a physical altercation that drew police attention.
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Brutal weight cut against Borralho convinced De Ridder to abandon UFC middleweight
Reinier de Ridder has revealed he decided to leave UFC middleweight during his weight cut before losing to Caio Borralho in March, describing that fight week as the worst of his career. He has since moved up to light heavyweight and stopped Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento.
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Gilbert Burns splits UFC's best jiu-jitsu crown between Oliveira and Diego Lopes
Veteran grappler Gilbert Burns has named Charles Oliveira as the UFC's premier MMA jiu-jitsu practitioner, while reserving the pure jiu-jitsu crown for featherweight Diego Lopes — a distinction Burns says matters far more than most fans realise.
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Masvidal closes in on UFC return with Leon Edwards rivalry fight in his sights
Jorge Masvidal says contract talks with the UFC are progressing and a major announcement could come soon, with the former BMF champion targeting a grudge rematch against Leon Edwards before the end of the year.
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