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UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez reveals eight months sharing a cell with a cartel leader in Tijuana
Daniel Rodriguez (20-5), who headlines UFC Belgrade against Uros Medic on August 1, has opened up about spending eight months in a Tijuana prison after being arrested for crossing the Mexican border with marijuana — including how he ended up as cellmate to a cartel boss.
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Walker targets Petersen at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi on July 25
Valter 'The Foot Hunter' Walker, who has tied Rousimar Palhares' UFC record for most heel hook submissions, faces Thomas 'The Train' Petersen in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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Gaethje vows to press forward against Topuria at UFC White House, whatever the cost
Justin Gaethje says staying aggressive and refusing to retreat is the cornerstone of his game plan when he challenges Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title on June 14, even if it means absorbing more punishment.
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Topuria targets welterweight gold after Gaethje defence at UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has reaffirmed his ambition to become a three-division UFC champion, saying he would welcome a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev after defending his lightweight belt against Justin Gaethje on June 14.
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Carmouche accuses PFL of shielding Ditcheva after being denied flyweight title shot
Liz Carmouche, who won the 2025 PFL flyweight tournament, says Dakota Ditcheva appears to be avoiding a fight with her and believes the promotion is protecting its investment in the English champion by booking them against separate opponents.
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Erceg faces returning Temirov at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi
Steve Erceg, the former UFC flyweight title challenger, will meet unbeaten Uzbek prospect Ramazonbek Temirov at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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Usman Nurmagomedov doubts McGregor shows up at UFC 329, backs Holloway to win
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov says he does not believe Conor McGregor will appear at UFC 329 on July 11, and if McGregor does fight Max Holloway, a five-year layoff makes him the underdog.
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Gaethje secures eight tickets for family at sold-out UFC White House card
Justin Gaethje has arranged eight tickets for his parents and three siblings ahead of his June 14 lightweight title challenge against Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House event, where no tickets are available to the general public.
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Dvalishvili faces Cejudo in Georgia as RAF holds first international event on July 11
Merab Dvalishvili will headline RAF's debut international card in his home country, facing Henry Cejudo at Tbilisi Arena on July 11. Arman Tsarukyan is also set to compete on the card, with his opponent still to be announced.
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Trump suggests UFC White House fight structure should become a permanent landmark
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of leaving the temporary arena being built on the White House lawn in place indefinitely, drawing a comparison to the Eiffel Tower ahead of the UFC event scheduled for June 14.
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Muhammad drops Usman pursuit and reveals vertigo struck him before Garry defeat
Belal Muhammad has publicly ended his pursuit of a fight with Kamaru Usman, saying the former champion has been "avoiding" him for too long. The former UFC welterweight champion also disclosed he suffered an unexpected bout of vertigo after his weigh-in ahead of his November loss to Ian Machado Garry.
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Gaethje embraces 5-to-1 underdog role ahead of Topuria lightweight title fight at UFC White House
Justin Gaethje is a heavy betting underdog against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House on June 14, but the two-time interim lightweight champion is drawing inspiration from the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' as he pursues what may be his final shot at an undisputed UFC title.
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Scott Coker plans 12-event 2027 MMA promotion launch to shake up the sport
Scott Coker has revealed his yet-to-be-named MMA promotion will launch in January 2027 with 12 events per year, blending tournaments and superfights. The former Strikeforce and Bellator chief says he wants to inject new energy into what he sees as a stagnant MMA landscape.
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Gaethje takes personal shot at Topuria's divorce ahead of UFC White House main event
Justin Gaethje has aimed a pointed jab at Ilia Topuria's personal life during a Fox Sports Australia interview, mocking the undisputed lightweight champion's divorce while comparing his personality to Paddy Pimblett. The two meet in the UFC White House main event on June 14.
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Daniel Marcos signs with PFL just three days after departing the UFC
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos has signed with the Professional Fighters League just three days after leaving the UFC, where he compiled a 5-1 record with one no contest across seven bouts. The 33-year-old carries a professional record of 18-1-0 (1 NC) into his new chapter.
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St-Pierre reveals three conditions he set for UFC before Anderson Silva superfight could happen
Georges St-Pierre has disclosed that the UFC approached him only once about a superfight with Anderson Silva, and after he submitted three conditions — better compensation, a catchweight bout, and drug testing — the promotion never followed up.
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Daniel Marcos confirms PFL signing after surprise UFC release with 5-1 record
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos has signed with the Professional Fighters League after being released by the UFC, where he went 5-1 with one no contest. Marcos confirmed the move on Instagram, though PFL has yet to make a formal announcement.
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Gaethje fires back at 'annoying little bastard' Topuria ahead of UFC White House lightweight title fight
Justin Gaethje has sharpened his pre-fight rhetoric against Ilia Topuria, mocking the champion's personality and referencing his recent divorce. The two meet for the undisputed lightweight title at UFC White House on June 14.
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Scott Coker names six-person executive team for new MMA promotion launching in 2027
Scott Coker has revealed the leadership structure for his unnamed new MMA promotion, appointing six executives including former Bellator and Strikeforce talent scout Rich Chou and UFC-era television architect Kevin Kay. The venture, backed by $60 million in financing, is expected to launch in 2027.
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Scott Coker names six executives for new MMA promotion launching in January 2027
Scott Coker has revealed the leadership team for his new MMA promotion, which is backed by $60 million in financing and targeting a January 2027 debut. Former Bellator and Strikeforce matchmaker Rich Chou headlines the six-person executive group.
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