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Silva predicts two-round finish as he headlines Noche UFC 4 against late-replacement Delgado
Jean Silva expects a short night when he faces Jose Delgado in the Noche UFC 4 main event on 12 September at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Delgado stepped in as a heavy underdog after Yair Rodriguez withdrew through injury.
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Moreno admits he became his own worst enemy after two straight UFC defeats
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno has opened up about a significant mindset overhaul ahead of his co-main event bout against Joseph Morales at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, as he looks to end a two-fight losing streak.
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Jake and Logan Paul to coach rival teams in new combat sports reality series for Hulu
The Paul brothers are producing an untitled combat sports reality series set to begin production in 2027. Fighters across MMA, boxing and martial arts will compete in two coached teams, with eliminations decided by fights rather than votes.
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Rahiki vows first-round knockout of unbeaten McMillen at Noche UFC 4
Unbeaten featherweight Marwan Rahiki (9-0) has predicted a first-round stoppage of fellow undefeated prospect Tommy McMillen (11-0) at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, claiming his speed, power and size will be decisive.
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Dana White confirms Topuria is ready to return after first career defeat
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Ilia Topuria is ready to fight again following his corner-stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. White named a Gaethje rematch or a bout with Paddy Pimblett as the two most likely options.
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Undefeated dual champion Shaidullaev signs two-year MVP deal ahead of Rizin farewell
Rajabali Shaidullaev, the 20-0 PFL and Rizin featherweight champion, has agreed a two-year deal with Most Valuable Promotions beginning in 2027, per Ariel Helwani. The 25-year-old will first defend his Rizin title against Kyoma Akimoto on New Year's Eve.
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Strickland turns on Trump and calls out Gaethje's MAGA loyalty over broken promises
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, a former Trump supporter, has publicly criticised lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje for backing the president at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas, citing failures on cost of living, government spending, and new wars.
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Alvarez warns Topuria will never be the same fighter after Gaethje stoppage loss
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has urged the promotion against booking an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, arguing Topuria's first professional loss will leave a lasting psychological mark that makes running it back a risk for both fighter and organisation.
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UFC lightweight champion Gaethje backs Trump at Dallas Republican Midterm Convention
Justin Gaethje took to the podium at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, urging supporters to vote with the same intensity as the 2024 presidential election. Fellow UFC fighter Bo Nickal also addressed the convention.
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Makhachev dismisses Rakhmonov's title push until knee injuries clear
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Shavkat Rakhmonov's frustration at being overlooked as a contender, questioning why he should wait up to 18 months for the undefeated Kazakh to recover from two knee surgeries.
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Undefeated Khasan Magomedsharipov faces stiffest career test against Borics at PFL Dubai
Khasan Magomedsharipov, the unbeaten brother of former UFC standout Zabit, will put his 11-0 record on the line against experienced Hungarian featherweight Adam Borics at PFL Dubai on November 14. Former Bellator champion Sergio Pettis also joins the card against Joji Goto.
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Silva steps in against Delgado to headline Noche UFC after Rodriguez withdrawal
Jean Silva takes on Jose Delgado in the featherweight main event of Noche UFC in Glendale on Saturday, after Yair Rodriguez pulled out late. Delgado enters as a significant underdog but has a chance to announce himself as a genuine 145-pound contender.
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NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown steps into boxing ring in Nigeria with zero preparation
Philadelphia 76ers star Jaylen Brown laced up the gloves for an impromptu boxing match in Nigeria this week, admitting he had "0 prep" for the bout. The former Celtics Finals MVP shared footage on Instagram just over a month before his first season with his new team.
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Pimblett names Arsenal's Arteta as the man he most wants to fight in the ring
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has named Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as his dream opponent, joking he would love to "beat him up" — the latest salvo in the Liverpool fan's long-running feud with the Gunners.
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Ranked Wisniewska meets Hackett in PFL Chicago flyweight bout with title implications
Fifth-ranked women's flyweight Paulina Wisniewska will face Chelsea Hackett at PFL Chicago on October 16, in a divisional matchup that could reshape the 125-pound rankings beneath a title rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop.
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Unbeaten Shaidulloev signs two-year MVP deal after claiming PFL title at Super RIZIN 5
Razhabali Shaidulloev made history at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka on Thursday, defending his RIZIN featherweight belt and claiming the vacant PFL title with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee — then immediately agreed a two-year deal with the newly rebranded MVP promotion.
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Topuria ready to return after Gaethje loss but UFC yet to settle on next opponent
Dana White has confirmed Ilia Topuria is fit and eager to fight again following his fourth-round stoppage defeat to Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House card in June, with a rematch or a bout against Paddy Pimblett both under consideration.
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Jake and Logan Paul to coach rival teams in new fight-elimination reality series
Jake Paul and Logan Paul will serve as rival coaches on an untitled fight competition series set to air on Hulu and ESPN, with production expected to begin in 2027. Competitors from MMA, boxing and traditional martial arts will battle in fighter-chosen matchups, with eliminations decided by combat.
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Gaethje claims Tsarukyan missed title shot because he 'wasn't going to make weight'
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has dismissed Arman Tsarukyan's back-injury withdrawal from a 2025 title fight, alleging the Armenian contender pulled out because he could not make the 155-pound limit. Tsarukyan is now set to face Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19.
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Unbeaten Shaidullaev outpoints McKee to become double champion at Super Rizin 5
Rajabali Shaidullaev improved to 20-0 with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee before 48,968 fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka, retaining his Rizin featherweight title and adding the PFL 145-pound championship in the same night.
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