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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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Dana White dismisses Eddie Hearn as Fury-Joshua talks circle Madison Square Garden
UFC CEO Dana White has publicly distanced himself from Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua negotiations, taking a pointed swipe at promoter Eddie Hearn after reports emerged that the heavyweight bout could take place on 20 November at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Brito knocks out Fazil in front of Dana White to seal UFC contract at DWCS 2026
Kaik Brito earned a UFC contract by stopping Namo Fazil with a right hand early in the third round at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2. The Brazilian welterweight, who failed to earn a contract at DWCS in 2023, says he deliberately timed the finish in front of UFC CEO Dana White.
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Underdog Miller stuns DWCS with rare Von Flue choke to seal UFC contract
Trent Miller, a +280 underdog, submitted Douglas Henrique Rodrigues with a Von Flue choke in round two of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 — only the second such finish in DWCS history — to earn a UFC contract.
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Lorenz redeems DWCS debut humiliation with first-round KO of Aly at Week 2
Alik Lorenz erased the memory of a 30-second knockout loss on last year's Contender Series by flooring Mahamed Aly with a right hand and follow-up hammer-fists in the first round of DWCS 2026 Week 2.
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Perez scraps grappling game-plan to knock out Paxton and seal UFC contract
Cristian Perez abandoned his takedown-heavy approach for a striking showcase at DWCS 2026 Week 2, knocking Logan Paxton down twice before finishing him to earn a UFC deal — and an immediate invitation to Noche UFC 4.
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Puga and Trembley both earn UFC contracts after brutal DWCS featherweight war
Roman Puga edged Taner Trembley by unanimous decision in a featherweight thriller at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2, with both fighters rocking each other repeatedly across three rounds. Dana White was so impressed he stood up after each round and entered the Octagon to congratulate them both — then handed out dual contracts.
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Thompson warns rivals not to sleep on unbeaten Rakhmonov's return from knee injury
Stephen Thompson, who was submitted by Shavkat Rakhmonov in 2023, says the unbeaten Kazakh welterweight will return from a lengthy knee injury as an even more dangerous fighter — despite being dropped from the UFC rankings during his absence.
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Dana White hands out six UFC contracts after DWCS Season 10's most memorable night
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 produced one of the most remarkable nights in the show's history, with White awarding six UFC contracts — including a surprise dual deal for both fighters in the opening featherweight bout.
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Hearn threatens to sue White over Fury-Joshua promoter dispute as MSG announcement falls flat
Eddie Hearn has claimed he 'should be suing' Dana White for falsely presenting himself as promoter of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, while revealing contract disagreements are holding up a planned New York announcement.
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Fazil and Brito headline DWCS Season 10 Week 2 at the UFC Apex
Namo Fazil and Kaik Brito meet in the welterweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Brito, making a second appearance on the show after falling short previously, headlines a five-bout card.
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Brito relinquishes Oktagon belt a second time to chase UFC contract on DWCS
Kaik Brito has vacated the Oktagon welterweight title for the second time in his career to compete on Dana White's Contender Series, where he faces Namo Fazil on 18 August at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
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Robertson breaks silence on Din Thomas fallout after UFC 330 title loss to Dern
Gillian Robertson has released her first public statement since losing to strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, revealing that coach Din Thomas told her his retirement announcement was made 'for TV purposes and ratings' rather than as a genuine apology.
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Strickland posts alleged Woodley DMs after threat over Din Thomas criticism
Sean Strickland has shared what he claims is a private message exchange with Tyron Woodley, in which the former welterweight champion warned him to stop criticising coach Din Thomas. Strickland responded with a blunt dismissal and posted Woodley's seven-fight losing streak as a punchline.
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Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut among seven bouts added to UFC 332
UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City is filling out fast. Former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker faces Mick Parkin in a heavyweight debut, while Deiveson Figueiredo meets Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash — though a main event is still to be confirmed.
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Holloway fires back at 'cowards hiding behind' Makhachev's Instagram after belt jab
Max Holloway has hit back at whoever manages Islam Makhachev's social media after a post mocked his comment about Makhachev carrying two UFC belts at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Holloway, holding his own UFC and BMF titles on a live stream, insisted he knows exactly how heavy championship belts feel.
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Matt Brown criticises Din Thomas's timing after coach drops Robertson post-UFC 330 title loss
UFC legend-turned-coach Matt Brown has weighed in on Din Thomas publicly announcing he was stepping away from cornering Gillian Robertson immediately after her unanimous decision loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330 — calling the timing "odd" and saying he would never do the same to one of his own fighters.
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Cejudo questions Garry's title future after friendly UFC 330 loss to Makhachev
Henry Cejudo has cast doubt on Ian Machado Garry ever receiving another UFC welterweight title shot, criticising the Irishman's passive demeanour and apparent friendliness toward champion Islam Makhachev during Saturday's main event at UFC 330.
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