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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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Dolidze suffers third straight UFC loss but vows dignity intact after de Ridder stoppage
Roman Dolidze dropped to 15-6 after Reinier de Ridder stopped him in the first round at UFC Sacramento, extending his losing streak to three. The Georgian fighter addressed his fans in a candid Instagram statement, accepting criticism while insisting he had not lost his dignity.
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Wint survives kimura he couldn't defend to finish UFC debut on pure will
Unbeaten heavyweight Anthony Wint admitted he had no idea how to escape a kimura during his UFC debut at Sacramento, yet still wrenched free and choked out Terrance Chatman with an arm-triangle in the first round.
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Woodley stages comeback to beat Buckley in wrestling match, then offers to coach him to UFC gold
Tyron Woodley overturned an 8-0 deficit to defeat Joaquin Buckley 14-8 at RAF 12 in Cleveland, then offered to train the welterweight contender — believing he has the tools to become a UFC champion.
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Freire targets UFC contract renewal after final fight on deal against Choi at UFC 331
Patricio Freire has confirmed his bout with Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331 on September 19 is the last fight on his current contract, and the former Bellator champion says a win will be his case for a renewal.
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Emmers stuns Douglas at UFC Sacramento, leaving him with fractured orbital and lost vision
Jamall Emmers pulled off a massive upset at UFC Sacramento, knocking out Lerryan Douglas with a first-round right hand. Coach Cub Swanson has since confirmed Douglas suffered a fractured orbital and instantly lost vision in his left eye.
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UFC locks in Madison Square Garden and Las Vegas dates to close out 2026
The UFC has confirmed its final two numbered events of 2026: UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 14, and UFC 335 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 12. No bouts have been officially announced for either card.
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Rodrigues outpoints Hernandez over five rounds to demand du Plessis or Chimaev
Gregory Rodrigues climbed from No. 15 to a likely top-five middleweight ranking with a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, then called out former champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
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Masvidal's Gamebred FC lands major broadcast deal as four events confirmed
Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred FC has secured a new broadcast partnership, moving its events from YouTube to a major global streaming platform. Four events have been confirmed through December, spanning Russia, the Dominican Republic, and Miami.
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Cejudo pins Dvalishvili in 36 seconds at RAF 12 to level wrestling series
Henry Cejudo avenged his stunning collapse in their first wrestling match by pinning Merab Dvalishvili in just 36 seconds at RAF 12 on Saturday, levelling the series at one apiece and setting up a potential trilogy.
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Dana White confirms UFC acted on Namo Fazil attack claim but refuses to reveal details
UFC president Dana White has acknowledged that action was taken after Contender Series fighter Namo Fazil alleged he was attacked by a group of Chechens before his fight against Kaik Brito, but declined to share specifics, saying the promotion 'handled it behind the scenes'.
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Anthony Smith breaks silence after four felony charges, vows to tell his story
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith posted his first public statement on Instagram since his late-July arrest on four felony charges, saying he has returned home to his family and will share his account of events in due course.
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Hernandez accuses Rodrigues of glove-grabbing after losing UFC Sacramento main event decision
Anthony Hernandez lost a unanimous decision to Gregory Rodrigues in the UFC Sacramento main event on Saturday, but left the arena alleging his opponent repeatedly grabbed the inside of his gloves during key grappling exchanges — a foul he says he flagged to referee Herb Dean mid-fight.
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Rodrigues tops UFC Sacramento pay with $340,000 after main event victory
Gregory Rodrigues earned $340,000 at UFC Sacramento — the highest disclosed purse on the card — after defeating Anthony Hernandez in the main event. The California State Athletic Commission released the full fighter salaries, with Reinier de Ridder's $300,000 the second-largest payout of the night.
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McBroom floors Faze Temper with single left hand to headline Brand Risk 15
Austin McBroom stopped Faze Temper with one punch in the Brand Risk 15 main event on Saturday, delivering a knockout so severe it drew a frightened reaction from the crowd and commentary team.
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Cyborg survives toughest test of career to retain PFL title in potential farewell fight
Cris Cyborg claimed a unanimous decision over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on 23 August 2026, retaining the women's featherweight title in what may prove the final bout of her legendary career. Vieira, who missed weight and was ineligible to win the belt, pushed Cyborg harder than any opponent in recent memory.
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Judice's front-kick TKO headlines four $100K bonus winners at UFC Sacramento
UFC Sacramento closed with 10 finishes on a 13-fight card, and Dana White awarded Fight of the Night and two Performance of the Night bonuses worth $100,000 each to Anthony Hernandez, Gregory Rodrigues, MarQuel Mederos, and Carli Judice.
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Cejudo pins Dvalishvili in 36 seconds to avenge wrestling defeat at RAF 12
Henry Cejudo secured a swift pinfall victory over Merab Dvalishvili in just 36 seconds at the RAF 12 main event, avenging his earlier loss to the UFC bantamweight champion and claiming the RAF crossover title.
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Jordan Burroughs ends two-year layoff by shutting out UFC contender Sean Brady 11-0 at RAF 12
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs returned from a two-year wrestling hiatus and dominated UFC welterweight Sean Brady with a dominant 11-0 tech fall at RAF 12, sealing victory inside two periods with two powerful double-leg takedowns.
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