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Gilbert Burns submits Horlando Monteiro in 82 seconds on BJJ return
Gilbert Burns made an emphatic return to competitive jiu-jitsu at UFC BJJ 9 in Las Vegas on Thursday, submitting Horlando Monteiro via rear-naked choke in just 82 seconds. Bella Mir also impressed, improving to 3-0 under the UFC BJJ banner with a third-round armbar finish over Nichelle Johnson.
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Bisping questions Aspinall's vague eye injury timeline six months after UFC 321
Michael Bisping has called Tom Aspinall's recovery timetable 'f*cking weird', noting that he himself returned to competition faster after serious eye surgery in 2013. Aspinall has been sidelined since an eye poke by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 last October.
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King Green meets finish-specialist McKinney at UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Alan 'King' Green and Terrance McKinney have been booked for a lightweight clash at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Green carries a three-fight win streak into his 31st UFC appearance, while McKinney has never once been taken to a decision in 26 professional bouts.
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TKO Group to pay out second consecutive $150M dividend as UFC revenues hit record highs
TKO Group Holdings will distribute another $150 million to Class A common stockholders on June 30, marking the second straight quarter of dividend payouts. The announcement comes as TKO projects full-year 2026 revenues of up to $5.775 billion.
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King Green meets Terrance McKinney on UFC 329 card in Las Vegas
Lightweight veteran Alan 'King' Green (35-17-1) will face knockout specialist Terrance McKinney (18-8) at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, a bout confirmed by MMA Fighting's Damon Martin and Mike Heck. Green enters on a three-fight win streak; McKinney has never seen a scorecard in 26 professional bouts.
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Rogan praises MVP's Netflix debut but doubts Scott Coker's $60m MMA comeback
Joe Rogan called MVP MMA's 17 million Netflix viewers a win for the sport but questioned whether Scott Coker's new promotion, backed by $60 million, has enough capital to survive the costs of running a serious MMA organisation.
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UFC to weave American history segments into White House card on June 14
The UFC will replace its usual promotional content with patriotic vignettes celebrating America's 250th anniversary during its White House event on June 14, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title.
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Aspinall eyes revenge against Gane or historic showdown with Pereira after UFC White House
UFC undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he wants revenge against Ciryl Gane following their October no-contest, but acknowledges a title unification fight with Alex Pereira — who could become the first three-division champion in UFC history — would be equally compelling.
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Bryce Mitchell describes chemical burn injury ahead of UFC Vegas 118 fight with Luna
Bryce Mitchell revealed at UFC Vegas 118 media day that laundry detergent trapped in his shirt during training caused chemical burns to his chest. The featherweight remains on schedule to face Santiago Luna on Saturday after original opponent Victor Henry withdrew with a knee injury.
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Allen accuses du Plessis of ducking him after UFC title fight fell through
Brendan Allen says a January agreement to fight Dricus du Plessis collapsed when the former middleweight champion claimed injury, only to post training footage days later. Allen instead faces Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 118 this Saturday.
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Anthony Joshua floats MMA crossover after years of fighters entering boxing
Anthony Joshua has raised the possibility of competing in MMA, questioning why boxers don't cross into combat sports rivals' territory after years of MMA and kickboxing stars making the move to the boxing ring.
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Holly Holm sets one-to-two fight timeline before retiring from combat sports
Holly Holm has revealed she expects to compete just one or two more times before ending her career in combat sports. The former UFC bantamweight champion made the comments following a split-decision boxing loss to Stephanie Han last weekend.
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Alistair Overeem hints at comeback three years after retiring due to injuries
Alistair Overeem has revealed he is exploring a potential return to combat sports after retiring in 2023, saying improved health and a renewed drive have him weighing his options across MMA, kickboxing, and boxing.
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Pereira chases unprecedented third UFC title belt against Gane on June 14
Alex Pereira, who took up kickboxing at 21 while battling alcoholism and working at a tire shop, faces Ciryl Gane on June 14 at UFC White House with a chance to become the first fighter in UFC history to win titles in three weight classes.
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Bonfim targets Muhammad knockout using Ian Garry's blueprint at UFC Fight Night 278
Gabriel Bonfim says Ian Garry 'showed the way' to beat former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ahead of their UFC Fight Night 278 headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old Brazilian, ranked outside the top five, believes a convincing finish could fast-track him to a title shot.
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Five-man MMA battle royale ends with brutal blindside knockout at Dog Wild Tournament
Dog Wild Tournament's headlining battle royale featured five fighters in a single cage, with Mohamed Toure delivering a cold blindside knockout to Israel Campano before submitting Alberto Dominguez to claim the last-man-standing victory.
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Strickland claims UFC banned him from White House card over Trump and Israel comments
Sean Strickland says he has been barred from attending the UFC's White House event on June 14, alleging the ban stems from his public criticism of President Donald Trump and Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Dvalishvili meets Cejudo as Real American Freestyle heads to Tbilisi in July
Real American Freestyle will stage its first international event in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 11, headlined by former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili against two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo.
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Pereira targets 242 pounds for heavyweight debut against Gane at UFC White House
Alex Pereira has revealed he expects to weigh around 242 pounds when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title on June 14, after bulking up to 258 pounds earlier in camp. The Brazilian is chasing an unprecedented third UFC divisional title.
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Topuria predicts first-round finish over Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14
Undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Topuria says he expects to stop interim titleholder Justin Gaethje inside the opening round at UFC White House on June 14, insisting he has the stamina to go far longer but won't need to.
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