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Pena steps off commentary to face Avsaragova at RAF Abu Dhabi after Harrison submission loss
Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena returns to competition in a wrestling match against Diana Avsaragova at Real American Freestyle's Abu Dhabi event on 14 November, her first outing since Kayla Harrison submitted her with a kimura in June 2025.
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Ketlen Vieira handed six-month ban for doping violation after missing weight against Cyborg
Ketlen Vieira has been suspended for six months after both her A and B samples returned adverse analytical findings from her August 22 bout with Cris Cyborg at PFL Tampa — a fight she had already compromised by missing the featherweight limit by more than seven pounds.
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Jones backs Hokit to dethrone Gane at UFC 334 but admits a Gane win burnishes his own legacy
Jon Jones believes unbeaten contender Josh Hokit can upset heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden, but the former champion concedes that another Gane victory would reflect well on his own 2023 submission win over the Frenchman.
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UFC contract earned, but Everett insists he's keeping his day job stocking Dana White's fridge
Salhahuddin Everett knocked out Ozzy Martin in the first round on Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 to earn a UFC deal, yet the unbeaten 29-year-old is still showing up to work as White's personal runner — despite his boss suggesting he quit.
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Jones backs Steveson to rebound after 12-second UFC debut knockout defeat
Jon Jones has expressed confidence in protégé Gable Steveson following the Olympic wrestling gold medalist's 12-second KO loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, saying Steveson is back in training and that the team plans to add significantly more sparring.
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Pereira dares leg-lock specialist Walker to spar, stakes a full fight purse on his feet
Alex Pereira has challenged Valter Walker to a sparring session in Las Vegas, offering to pay Walker his last fight purse if the submission specialist can catch his foot — a response to Walker's claim that Pereira would struggle against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335.
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Michael 'Venom' Page signs multiyear Misfits Boxing deal after UFC declines to renew contract
Michael 'Venom' Page has signed a multiyear, multifight deal with MF Sports after the UFC chose not to renew his contract following a 5-1 run. The Englishman says the move gives him creative freedom he felt was denied inside the octagon.
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Harrison clears mental and physical hurdles after neck surgery ahead of Nunes title fight
UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has opened up about doubting her recovery after herniated disc surgery, her most serious operation in four years. She is now cleared to face Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 on 14 November in New York City.
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Paulo Costa threatens to fight outside UFC amid final-contract standoff over five-round terms
Paulo Costa has declared he will compete before the end of the year, with or without the UFC, as a dispute over the terms of his final contracted bout — specifically five-round fights without extra pay — remains unresolved.
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Unbeaten Evloev declares himself in prime ahead of Volkanovski featherweight title shot at UFC 333
Movsar Evloev, 20-0 and unbeaten in his UFC career, says his preparation for the UFC 333 featherweight title fight against Alexander Volkanovski on October 24 in Abu Dhabi is his best ever, describing himself as stronger and sharper than at any previous point in his career.
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Pereira accuses UFC of orchestrating influencer campaign to justify Gane-Hokit title fight
Alex Pereira claims the UFC enlisted Daniel Cormier and other high-profile figures to publicly endorse the Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit heavyweight title bout before its announcement, alleging the promotion manipulated fan perception to sideline his expected rematch.
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Pereira backs Costa to seize UFC light heavyweight shot by overwhelming Ankalaev
Alex Pereira believes Paulo Costa can earn a UFC light heavyweight title shot by imposing his aggressive pace on Magomed Ankalaev, warning that hesitation would make the fight a coin flip. The pair are circling each other as champion Carlos Ulberg recovers from injury.
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Masvidal reveals unnamed UFC stars sang and brought Harrison flowers at American Top Team
Jorge Masvidal has disclosed that several well-known fighters made elaborate attempts to court UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison at their shared gym, American Top Team — though Harrison, a single mother of two, says she does not date fellow fighters.
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Bonfim cut by UFC after third weight miss and fourth straight stoppage loss
Ismael Bonfim has been released by the UFC following a first-round knockout loss to Francisco Prado at UFC Vegas 122, where he was 7.5 pounds over the lightweight limit — his third weight-related failure with the promotion.
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Former UFC champion Julianna Peña returns to competition on the wrestling mats after 17-month absence
Julianna Peña, who lost the UFC bantamweight title to Kayla Harrison at UFC 316 in June, will make her Real American Freestyle debut at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14, facing Diana Avsaragova in a middleweight matchup.
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Harrison reveals neck surgery crisis that nearly derailed UFC 334 title fight with Nunes
Kayla Harrison has opened up about the severity of her neck surgery earlier this year, admitting she questioned whether she would ever feel like herself again. The UFC bantamweight champion is now cleared to face Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 on 14 November in New York.
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All 10 fighters clear the scales ahead of DWCS Season 10 finale in Las Vegas
Dana White's Contender Series wraps up its tenth season on October 13 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with all five bouts confirmed after every fighter made weight across the welterweight, middleweight, featherweight, lightweight and women's bantamweight divisions.
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Dana White's son and nephew unveil MMA-inspired manga Martial War at New York Comic Con
Aidan White and Will Carter, son and nephew of UFC president Dana White, have previewed their debut manga Martial War at New York Comic Con, working alongside Shaman King creator Hiroyuki Takei.
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Michael Page signs multi-fight Misfits Boxing deal after UFC releases him despite dual top-10 ranking
Michael Page has joined Misfits Boxing on a multi-fight deal after the UFC declined to re-sign him following a 5-1 promotional record. The 39-year-old, who was ranked in two divisions, says he finally feels free to express himself creatively.
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Lopes promises all-out war with Oliveira at UFC 335 BMF title fight: 'Let's see who goes down first'
Diego Lopes headlines UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas, challenging Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt and vowing to turn the fight into a war — calling Oliveira the most dangerous opponent of his career.
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