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UFC's Michael Page steps into Real American Freestyle against Shlemenko at RAF 14
Michael Page will make his Real American Freestyle debut against former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko at RAF 14 on October 3 in Las Vegas, adding a grappling contest to his already-booked UFC Paris fight on September 5.
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Hernandez vows brutal finish against Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento after Strickland stoppage
Anthony Hernandez headlines UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues on August 22, determined to secure a finish after Sean Strickland stopped his eight-fight win streak in the third round at UFC Houston earlier this year.
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Ndebele steps in on short notice as Oliveira withdraws from PFL Tampa bantamweight bout
Gustavo Oliveira has pulled out of his bantamweight matchup with Marcirley Alves at PFL Tampa on August 22, with Nkosi Ndebele stepping in as a late replacement at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
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UFC's Valentin accuses DWCS reject Fazil of choking him in Thailand bar brawl
UFC middleweight Robert Valentin has alleged that Namo Fazil — who lost his Dana White's Contender Series bout to Kaik Brito — attacked him during a confrontation in Phuket in 2023, days after Fazil claimed he was assaulted by 15 Chechens during his own weight cut.
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Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo makes pro boxing debut against streamer Shabazz in September
Henry Cejudo, the Olympic gold medalist and former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion, will make his professional boxing debut against Nurideen 'Deen the Great' Shabazz on 26 September in Miami, Misfits Boxing has announced.
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Vallejos eyes featherweight title shot after Rodriguez withdrawal reshapes Noche UFC 4
Kevin Vallejos believes he is one win away from a UFC featherweight title shot after Yair Rodriguez pulled out of Noche UFC 4, weakening the title-eliminator status of Jean Silva's main event against replacement Jose Delgado.
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Jones fires back at Cormier's GOAT snub, calling rivalry 'jealousy running deep through your blood'
Jon Jones has accused Daniel Cormier of jealousy after his longtime UFC rival excluded him from the GOAT debate, citing his PED history and backing Khabib Nurmagomedov instead. Jones responded on social media, defending his record and dismissing Cormier's criticism.
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Unbeaten Hokit demands BMF bout with Pereira after Gane knockout dents 'Poatan' star power
Josh Hokit has responded to Glover Teixeira's call for a Pereira fight by demanding a BMF title bout as the price of entry, arguing Alex Pereira's second-round knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC 250 has significantly diminished his opponent's value.
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De Ridder admits Whittaker split decision drained him ahead of light heavyweight debut
Reinier de Ridder has revealed that his narrow split decision win over Robert Whittaker at middleweight took far more out of him than expected, and says he hopes to avoid a rematch as he prepares for his UFC light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento on 22 August.
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Sean Brady reveals emotional breakdown after first career loss to Belal Muhammad
Sean Brady has opened up about the severe mental toll of his 2022 TKO defeat to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280, admitting his entire identity was tied to his undefeated record and that he would break down crying while driving.
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Fazil claims 15 men stormed his hotel room before KO loss at DWCS 2026
Namo Fazil says a group of around 15 men forced their way into his hotel room during his weight cut ahead of his knockout loss to Kaik Brito in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series Week 2.
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Carmouche and Bishop rematch for inaugural PFL women's flyweight title in Chicago
Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop will meet in a rematch at PFL Chicago on October 16 at Wintrust Arena, with the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title — the first new belt since the PFL's merger with Most Valuable Promotions — on the line.
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Rodriguez withdraws from Noche UFC 4 main event, Jose Delgado steps in against Jean Silva
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of his scheduled main event bout against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, with unbeaten UFC prospect Jose Delgado stepping in as a late replacement.
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Michael Page and Shlemenko swap striking for wrestling at RAF 14 in Las Vegas
Former Bellator standouts Michael Page and Alexander Shlemenko will compete in a wrestling match at RAF 14 on October 3 in Las Vegas — a sharp departure from the striking styles that defined both men's MMA careers.
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Tsarukyan names Chandler as ideal tune-up for Topuria before lightweight title return
Arman Tsarukyan has suggested Michael Chandler as the right comeback opponent for Ilia Topuria following his shock defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House in June, calling it an "easy fight" before Topuria re-enters the title picture.
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Carmouche rematches Bishop for vacant PFL flyweight title after Ditcheva fractures both hands
Liz Carmouche will defend the vacant PFL women's flyweight title against Jena Bishop in a rematch at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on October 16, after original frontrunner Dakota Ditcheva fractured both hands at PFL New York.
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Rodriguez withdrawal hands Delgado first UFC main event at Noche UFC on home soil
Yair Rodriguez has pulled out of the Noche UFC main event on September 12 for undisclosed reasons, with Jose Delgado stepping in to face Jean Silva at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
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Retired UFC champion Cejudo makes boxing debut against Deen The Great on September 26
Henry Cejudo, a two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, will make his professional boxing debut against influencer boxer Deen The Great on September 26 at James L. Knight Arena in Miami under the Misfits Boxing banner.
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Jones fires back at Cormier over GOAT debate: 'Your jealousy runs so deep through your blood'
Jon Jones responded sharply on social media after Daniel Cormier used Jones' disqualification loss to Matt Hamill as a talking point while arguing Khabib Nurmagomedov's 29-0 record makes him the greatest of all time.
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Cyborg refuses to confirm retirement as PFL contract ends and free agency beckons
Cris Cyborg faces Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Saturday in the final bout of her PFL contract, but the 41-year-old legend — chasing a women's MMA-record 30th pro win — says she will not commit to hanging up her gloves for good.
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