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Bella Mir targets UFC title, Olympic gold and a legacy as the greatest athlete of all time
Frank Mir's daughter Bella, 23, is preparing for her Contender Series main event debut while simultaneously chasing a spot at the World Wrestling Championships — and she has Dana White's backing to pursue UFC gold and Olympic glory simultaneously.
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Prochazka denies confirmed fight booking after UFC 327 knockout loss to Ulberg
Jiri Prochazka has dismissed circulating reports of a booked return bout, posting on Instagram that 'fight is not confirmed yet' as he continues preparations following his stunning knockout defeat to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 in April.
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Makhachev's ringside shoulder fix draws medical criticism after teammate's PFL stoppage
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev attempted to relocate teammate Magomed Magomedov's dislocated shoulder during PFL Tampa, only to throw in the towel when the injury persisted. Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer publicly called the technique a textbook example of what not to do.
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PFL CEO declares postponed Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest fight in promotion's history
PFL CEO John Martin has labelled the delayed rematch between Johnny Eblen and Costello van Steenis the biggest fight in the promotion's history, citing genuine bad blood between the two middleweights after a cage confrontation following Eblen's interim title win.
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PFL CEO opens door to Cyborg vs. Shields boxing bout after PFL-MVP merger
Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin praised Cris Cyborg's five-round win over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa and confirmed a crossover boxing match with two-division champion Claressa Shields is a genuine possibility following the promotion's merger with Most Valuable Promotions.
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Padilla submits Haqparast at UFC Sacramento, calls out record-holder Jim Miller
Chris Padilla extended his unbeaten UFC record to 5-0-1 by submitting Nasrat Haqparast via arm-triangle choke in the third round at UFC Sacramento, then immediately called out Jim Miller — the veteran he grew up watching and the winningest fighter in UFC history.
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Rodrigues reveals how patience and experience carried him past Hernandez at UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues earned a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, extending his win streak to four. In his post-fight interview, 'Robocop' explained how composure and hard-won experience helped him weather Hernandez's relentless pressure.
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Anthony Smith breaks silence after pleading not guilty to four felony charges in Nebraska
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in Nebraska, posting a family photo on Instagram and vowing to tell his story after pleading not guilty to four felony charges.
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Dana White confirms UFC quietly resolved altercation involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series fight week
UFC president Dana White has acknowledged a serious behind-the-scenes incident involving Namo Fazil during Contender Series fight week, confirming the promotion handled it internally. Fazil had alleged he was confronted by a group of Chechens, with the situation escalating into a physical altercation that drew police attention.
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Brutal weight cut against Borralho convinced De Ridder to abandon UFC middleweight
Reinier de Ridder has revealed he decided to leave UFC middleweight during his weight cut before losing to Caio Borralho in March, describing that fight week as the worst of his career. He has since moved up to light heavyweight and stopped Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento.
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Gilbert Burns splits UFC's best jiu-jitsu crown between Oliveira and Diego Lopes
Veteran grappler Gilbert Burns has named Charles Oliveira as the UFC's premier MMA jiu-jitsu practitioner, while reserving the pure jiu-jitsu crown for featherweight Diego Lopes — a distinction Burns says matters far more than most fans realise.
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Masvidal closes in on UFC return with Leon Edwards rivalry fight in his sights
Jorge Masvidal says contract talks with the UFC are progressing and a major announcement could come soon, with the former BMF champion targeting a grudge rematch against Leon Edwards before the end of the year.
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Dolidze suffers third straight UFC loss but vows dignity intact after de Ridder stoppage
Roman Dolidze dropped to 15-6 after Reinier de Ridder stopped him in the first round at UFC Sacramento, extending his losing streak to three. The Georgian fighter addressed his fans in a candid Instagram statement, accepting criticism while insisting he had not lost his dignity.
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Wint survives kimura he couldn't defend to finish UFC debut on pure will
Unbeaten heavyweight Anthony Wint admitted he had no idea how to escape a kimura during his UFC debut at Sacramento, yet still wrenched free and choked out Terrance Chatman with an arm-triangle in the first round.
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Woodley stages comeback to beat Buckley in wrestling match, then offers to coach him to UFC gold
Tyron Woodley overturned an 8-0 deficit to defeat Joaquin Buckley 14-8 at RAF 12 in Cleveland, then offered to train the welterweight contender — believing he has the tools to become a UFC champion.
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Freire targets UFC contract renewal after final fight on deal against Choi at UFC 331
Patricio Freire has confirmed his bout with Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331 on September 19 is the last fight on his current contract, and the former Bellator champion says a win will be his case for a renewal.
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Emmers stuns Douglas at UFC Sacramento, leaving him with fractured orbital and lost vision
Jamall Emmers pulled off a massive upset at UFC Sacramento, knocking out Lerryan Douglas with a first-round right hand. Coach Cub Swanson has since confirmed Douglas suffered a fractured orbital and instantly lost vision in his left eye.
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UFC locks in Madison Square Garden and Las Vegas dates to close out 2026
The UFC has confirmed its final two numbered events of 2026: UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 14, and UFC 335 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 12. No bouts have been officially announced for either card.
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Rodrigues outpoints Hernandez over five rounds to demand du Plessis or Chimaev
Gregory Rodrigues climbed from No. 15 to a likely top-five middleweight ranking with a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, then called out former champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
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Masvidal's Gamebred FC lands major broadcast deal as four events confirmed
Jorge Masvidal's bare-knuckle MMA promotion Gamebred FC has secured a new broadcast partnership, moving its events from YouTube to a major global streaming platform. Four events have been confirmed through December, spanning Russia, the Dominican Republic, and Miami.
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