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Fazil claims 15 men stormed his hotel room before KO loss at DWCS 2026
Namo Fazil says a group of around 15 men forced their way into his hotel room during his weight cut ahead of his knockout loss to Kaik Brito in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series Week 2.
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Carmouche and Bishop rematch for inaugural PFL women's flyweight title in Chicago
Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop will meet in a rematch at PFL Chicago on October 16 at Wintrust Arena, with the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title — the first new belt since the PFL's merger with Most Valuable Promotions — on the line.
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Rodriguez withdraws from Noche UFC 4 main event, Jose Delgado steps in against Jean Silva
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of his scheduled main event bout against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, with unbeaten UFC prospect Jose Delgado stepping in as a late replacement.
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Michael Page and Shlemenko swap striking for wrestling at RAF 14 in Las Vegas
Former Bellator standouts Michael Page and Alexander Shlemenko will compete in a wrestling match at RAF 14 on October 3 in Las Vegas — a sharp departure from the striking styles that defined both men's MMA careers.
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Tsarukyan names Chandler as ideal tune-up for Topuria before lightweight title return
Arman Tsarukyan has suggested Michael Chandler as the right comeback opponent for Ilia Topuria following his shock defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House in June, calling it an "easy fight" before Topuria re-enters the title picture.
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Carmouche rematches Bishop for vacant PFL flyweight title after Ditcheva fractures both hands
Liz Carmouche will defend the vacant PFL women's flyweight title against Jena Bishop in a rematch at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on October 16, after original frontrunner Dakota Ditcheva fractured both hands at PFL New York.
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Rodriguez withdrawal hands Delgado first UFC main event at Noche UFC on home soil
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of the Noche UFC main event on September 12 for undisclosed reasons, with Jose Delgado stepping in to face Jean Silva at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Retired UFC champion Cejudo makes boxing debut against Deen The Great on September 26
Henry Cejudo, a two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, will make his professional boxing debut against influencer boxer Deen The Great on September 26 at James L. Knight Arena in Miami under the Misfits Boxing banner.
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Jones fires back at Cormier over GOAT debate: 'Your jealousy runs so deep through your blood'
Jon Jones responded sharply on social media after Daniel Cormier used Jones' disqualification loss to Matt Hamill as a talking point while arguing Khabib Nurmagomedov's 29-0 record makes him the greatest of all time.
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Cyborg refuses to confirm retirement as PFL contract ends and free agency beckons
Cris Cyborg faces Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Saturday in the final bout of her PFL contract, but the 41-year-old legend — chasing a women's MMA-record 30th pro win — says she will not commit to hanging up her gloves for good.
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Woodley defends coach Din Thomas and plots MMA return for one last run
Tyron Woodley has publicly backed embattled coach Din Thomas following the UFC 330 controversy and revealed he intends to compete in MMA again, describing it as one final run in his career.
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Makhachev survives scare at UFC 330 to retain welterweight title, coach says GOAT debate now open
Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, but coaches Javier Mendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov had to convince their fighter the bout was level heading into the fifth round.
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Prates claims UFC guaranteed him next welterweight title shot against Makhachev
Carlos Prates says the UFC has promised him the next crack at Islam Makhachev's welterweight title, dismissing suggestions that he and Michael Morales must fight to earn the shot. Makhachev set a record of 17 consecutive wins at UFC 330 by defeating Ian Machado Garry.
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Weidman, Poirier and Masvidal push back on Makhachev's UFC GOAT claim after record-breaking win
Islam Makhachev's record-breaking consecutive-win streak and first welterweight title defence at UFC 330 have reignited the GOAT debate, but Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal remain unconvinced he has surpassed Jon Jones, Anderson Silva or Demetrious Johnson.
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Prates denies ducking Morales and predicts first-round knockout if UFC makes the fight
UFC welterweight Carlos Prates has dismissed claims he is avoiding Michael Morales, insisting he would knock the Ecuadorian out in the first round — but only after he gets his shot at Islam Makhachev's title first.
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Tsarukyan says UFC hasn't made him a star yet — but the title will change that
Arman Tsarukyan has claimed the UFC deserves little credit for his rising profile, arguing he built his own name through social media and outside ventures. The Armenian lightweight faces Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC 331 co-main event on Sept. 19.
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Robertson rejects Thomas apology after coach's post-fight broadcast blindsided her team
Gillian Robertson has spoken out after her UFC 330 title loss to Mackenzie Dern, revealing she had no warning that coach Din Thomas would announce his departure on the post-fight show — and that she has not accepted his subsequent apology.
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Figueiredo faces rising Talbott as UFC 332 Salt Lake City card adds four bouts
UFC 332 takes further shape with four new matchups confirmed for the October 3 card at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Headlining the additions is a bantamweight clash between Payton Talbott and former champion Deiveson Figueiredo, who has lost four of his last five fights.
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UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van credits KO loss to Charles Johnson for title run
Joshua Van, now UFC flyweight champion at 24, says a third-round knockout defeat to Charles Johnson in July 2024 transformed his work ethic and discipline. He faces Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
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Dana White confirms Chimaev is in UFC 333 conversation but no bout finalised
Dana White says Khamzat Chimaev is being considered for UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, but no fight has been booked. Chimaev, who suffered the first loss of his career against Sean Strickland earlier this year, has been publicly calling for a rematch.
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