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Michael Page beats Ruziboev on decision but admits he's 'holding back' at UFC Paris
Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision at UFC Paris in the final fight of his current contract, but the knockout artist left frustrated, saying he played it too safe and needs to take more risks.
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Makhachev accepts Burroughs' callout but insists it must be inside the cage
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Jordan Burroughs' challenge after the Olympic gold medalist defeated a Dagestani wrestler in Moscow, accepting a matchup — on the condition it takes place in an MMA cage.
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Chimaev's return shortlist halved as Borralho and Du Plessis ruled out injured
Khamzat Chimaev's options for his next UFC middleweight fight have narrowed after the promotion informed him that Caio Borralho and Dricus Du Plessis are both injured, leaving Nassourdine Imavov and Sean Strickland as his remaining targets.
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Pimblett open to Topuria showdown but says UFC has not offered him the fight
Paddy Pimblett has confirmed he wants to return in December and would welcome a fight with Ilia Topuria, but insists the UFC has not approached him about the rumoured matchup. The Liverpudlian also named Arman Tsarukyan, Mauricio Ruffy, Charles Oliveira and champion Justin Gaethje as potential opponents.
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Walker warns Almeida walked into a trap facing 130kg Goncharov in Russia
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker, who trains alongside Evgeniy Goncharov, says Jailton Almeida is heading into a carefully laid trap at ACA 207 on September 12 in Krasnodar. Walker doubts Almeida can execute his trademark takedowns against the 286-pound former ACA champion.
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Debutant Andrusca stuns favourite Wood by unanimous decision at UFC Paris
Pavel Andrusca, a late replacement making his UFC debut on five days' notice, handed Nathaniel Wood a unanimous decision defeat at UFC Paris on 5 September, ending the Englishman's four-fight winning streak. Wood has since apologised to his team and vowed to return stronger.
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Costa accuses UFC of double standards over Pereira's heavyweight ranking and title inconsistencies
Paulo Costa has publicly criticised the UFC for applying inconsistent rules across its roster, questioning why Alex Pereira holds a top-four heavyweight ranking despite never winning a fight at that weight class.
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Ortega accuses UFC of avoiding outside fighters who could 'whoop us'
Brian Ortega has claimed the UFC deliberately avoids signing certain fighters from rival promotions because they pose a genuine threat to its roster, praising training partner A.J. McKee as proof that elite talent exists beyond the organisation.
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Zalal departs Factory X after five-fight UFC run, enters talks with Wittman
Youssef Zalal has confirmed he has split from Factory X, the Colorado gym where he trained for most of his professional career. The 18-6-1 featherweight says he is now in talks with Trevor Wittman, coach of UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
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Teenage substitute Hisai floors veteran Sitthichai with brutal uppercut at Knockout 68
Muay Thai and kickboxing veteran Sitthichai was knocked out cold by 20-year-old Taimu Hisai at Knockout 68 in Yokohama on Saturday. Hisai, stepping in on short notice and moving up a weight class, landed a vicious uppercut that lifted the former Glory Kickboxing champion off his feet.
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Anik predicts Gaethje will rematch Topuria for lightweight title in 2027
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes the promotion is seriously considering an immediate rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, after Gaethje's stunning upset stoppage win at UFC White House handed Topuria the first loss of his career.
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Ferguson defends Misfits middleweight title against Biyong in Miami on Sept. 26
Tony Ferguson puts his Misfits Boxing middleweight title on the line against former soccer player Kenzo Biyong on September 26 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The bout marks Ferguson's second defence of the undisputed belt he claimed after a stoppage win over Salt Papi in August 2025.
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UFC veteran Marlon Moraes floors man during Florida traffic stop in viral bodycam footage
Bodycam footage of former UFC title contender Marlon Moraes subduing a confrontational man during a Florida traffic stop has gone viral, days after the Brazilian returned to MMA with a decision win over Maximiliano Perez on August 28.
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Injured Rakhmonov claims Khabib and Makhachev would have refused to fight as he did
Shavkat Rakhmonov has revealed he fought Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 with a torn meniscus and ACL, claiming fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev would have pulled out. The unbeaten Kazakh, now sidelined by a re-aggravated knee injury, says a 2027 return is his target but cannot guarantee it.
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Garry insists he beats Makhachev 'right now' after UFC 330 decision loss
Ian Machado Garry has rejected any suggestion the UFC 330 defeat to Islam Makhachev exposed his limitations, claiming he would win a rematch immediately and calling for a swift return to the welterweight division.
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Parnasse destroys Hooker in half a round at UFC Paris, calls out Holloway as dream fight
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself on the UFC stage with a brutal first-round knockout of Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event, then immediately called out Max Holloway, declaring the Hawaiian legend his dream opponent.
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Page wins ugly in Paris to fight out UFC contract, admits he must do better
Michael 'Venom' Page ground out a unanimous decision over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, landing just 12 significant strikes across three rounds. The 39-year-old, who has yet to earn a finish in six UFC bouts, acknowledged the crowd's frustration and now faces uncertainty over his future with the promotion.
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Parnasse's liver-kick finish headlines four $100K bonus winners at UFC Paris
Salahdine Parnasse earned a performance bonus alongside Axel Sola, Mario Pinto, and Losene Keita after all four fighters secured brutal early finishes at UFC Paris on September 5, 2026.
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Parnasse demolishes Hooker on UFC Paris debut to call out Max Holloway
Salahdine Parnasse announced himself to the UFC with a devastating stoppage of Dan Hooker at UFC Paris on Saturday, finishing the veteran with a body kick and a brutal left hand before calling out featherweight champion Max Holloway.
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Parnasse demolishes Hooker in 2:35 on UFC Paris debut, demands Holloway next
Salahdine Parnasse made an immediate statement in his UFC debut, stopping Dan Hooker with a brutal body kick and punch combination at 2:35 of round one in the UFC Paris main event, then called out Max Holloway.
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