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Ngannou fires back at Dana White: 'You spent years building an escape plan to keep me trapped'
Francis Ngannou has hit back at UFC CEO Dana White on social media after White called him 'a bad guy' this week, telling his former boss to accept losing the heavyweight champion who fought out his contract in 2023.
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Noche UFC 4 set after all 26 fighters clear the scales in Arizona
Every fighter on the Noche UFC 4 card made weight ahead of Saturday's event in Arizona. Jean Silva and Jose Delgado headline a 13-bout card that also features Brandon Moreno, Manon Fiorot, Alexa Grasso, and Curtis Blaydes.
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Jean Silva hits championship weight as all 26 fighters clear Noche UFC scales
All 26 fighters made weight for Saturday's Noche UFC card in Las Vegas. Featherweight headliner Jean Silva came in at the championship limit of 145 pounds, while opponent Jose Miguel Delgado weighed in at 145.5 using the non-title allowance.
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Dana White rules out Francis Ngannou UFC return, citing 'bad guy' character concerns
UFC CEO Dana White has firmly closed the door on a Francis Ngannou return, placing the former heavyweight champion on his 'Oscar De La Hoya list' and insisting he no longer wants to do business with people he considers bad actors.
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Silva faces short-notice Delgado in Noche UFC main event as all 26 fighters make weight
All 26 fighters on the Noche UFC card cleared the scales in Glendale, Arizona on Friday. Featherweight contender Jean Silva headlines against late replacement Jose Miguel Delgado, who stepped in on under a month's notice for injured Yair Rodriguez.
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Dana White accuses Eddie Hearn of sabotaging Fury vs. Joshua: 'He's hurting this fight'
UFC CEO Dana White has publicly blamed promoter Eddie Hearn for derailing the long-awaited Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight showdown, saying Hearn is doing more damage to the fight than anyone else involved in negotiations.
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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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