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Brito relinquishes Oktagon belt a second time to chase UFC contract on DWCS
Kaik Brito has vacated the Oktagon welterweight title for the second time in his career to compete on Dana White's Contender Series, where he faces Namo Fazil on 18 August at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
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Robertson breaks silence on Din Thomas fallout after UFC 330 title loss to Dern
Gillian Robertson has released her first public statement since losing to strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, revealing that coach Din Thomas told her his retirement announcement was made 'for TV purposes and ratings' rather than as a genuine apology.
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Strickland posts alleged Woodley DMs after threat over Din Thomas criticism
Sean Strickland has shared what he claims is a private message exchange with Tyron Woodley, in which the former welterweight champion warned him to stop criticising coach Din Thomas. Strickland responded with a blunt dismissal and posted Woodley's seven-fight losing streak as a punchline.
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Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut among seven bouts added to UFC 332
UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City is filling out fast. Former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker faces Mick Parkin in a heavyweight debut, while Deiveson Figueiredo meets Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash — though a main event is still to be confirmed.
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Holloway fires back at 'cowards hiding behind' Makhachev's Instagram after belt jab
Max Holloway has hit back at whoever manages Islam Makhachev's social media after a post mocked his comment about Makhachev carrying two UFC belts at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Holloway, holding his own UFC and BMF titles on a live stream, insisted he knows exactly how heavy championship belts feel.
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Matt Brown criticises Din Thomas's timing after coach drops Robertson post-UFC 330 title loss
UFC legend-turned-coach Matt Brown has weighed in on Din Thomas publicly announcing he was stepping away from cornering Gillian Robertson immediately after her unanimous decision loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330 — calling the timing "odd" and saying he would never do the same to one of his own fighters.
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Cejudo questions Garry's title future after friendly UFC 330 loss to Makhachev
Henry Cejudo has cast doubt on Ian Machado Garry ever receiving another UFC welterweight title shot, criticising the Irishman's passive demeanour and apparent friendliness toward champion Islam Makhachev during Saturday's main event at UFC 330.
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Tsarukyan accuses Oliveira of using teammate's death to dodge UFC rematch
Arman Tsarukyan has publicly questioned Charles Oliveira's withdrawal from their planned rematch, suggesting the Brazilian used the death of Chute Boxe teammate Alan Nascimento as cover to pursue an easier fight against Diego Lopes instead.
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BKFC chairman backs McGregor to switch codes after final UFC fight
BKFC chairman Dave Feldman says Conor McGregor is keen to compete in bare-knuckle boxing once he fulfils his remaining UFC obligation, though the Irishman faces a lengthy recovery from ACL and meniscus surgery before he can return to the Octagon.
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Prates vows to knock out Makhachev and become Brazil's first UFC welterweight champion
Carlos Prates confronted Islam Makhachev ringside at UFC 330 in Philadelphia and promised to knock out the welterweight champion, targeting a December title shot before a potential defence against Michael Morales in April.
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McGregor hails Garry's 'champion mindset' after UFC 330 title loss to Makhachev
Conor McGregor has publicly praised Ian Garry's defiant response to his unanimous decision defeat against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 welterweight title main event in Philadelphia, calling it a 'champion mindset'.
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UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith pleads not guilty to four felony charges in Nebraska
Anthony Smith, a former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, has entered a not guilty plea to four felony charges arising from an alleged domestic incident in Gretna, Nebraska, on July 26. Smith is due back in court for a status hearing on September 21 in Sarpy County.
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Din Thomas apologizes to Gillian Robertson for stealing her moment after UFC 330 title loss
Din Thomas has publicly apologized to Gillian Robertson after facing widespread backlash for announcing his retirement from cornering during the UFC 330 post-show, moments after Robertson was dominated by Mackenzie Dern in her title bid.
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Makhachev fires back at Holloway's two-belt dig with cutting Instagram reply
Islam Makhachev clapped back at Max Holloway on Instagram after the former featherweight champion questioned why the UFC welterweight champion was holding two belts at UFC 330, where Makhachev defeated Ian Garry by unanimous decision in Philadelphia.
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Makhachev's coach says Garry deserves to stay No. 1 contender despite UFC 330 defeat
Javier Mendez, trainer of UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, has backed Ian Garry to retain his No. 1 ranking after the Irishman pushed Makhachev to the limit before losing by decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
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Charles Johnson eyes Brandon Royval rematch to avenge 2018 LFA defeat after UFC 330 Scottish twister
Charles Johnson delivered only the second Scottish twister submission in UFC history at UFC 330, then immediately called for a rematch with Brandon Royval — the man who beat him under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner seven years ago.
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All 10 fighters clear weight as Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 goes official
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 is set after all 10 fighters successfully made weight. The five-bout card features a welterweight headliner between Namo Fazil and Kaik Brito, with UFC contracts on the line for standout performers.
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Dern retains UFC strawweight title but slams her own performance after unanimous decision over Robertson
Mackenzie Dern successfully made the first defence of her UFC strawweight title at UFC 330, outpointing Gillian Robertson across all three rounds, yet the champion was openly critical of her cardio, striking and grappling — and believes she should have secured a finish.
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Tsarukyan backs Nurmagomedov to beat every UFC lightweight except himself
UFC top-ranked lightweight Arman Tsarukyan says undefeated PFL free agent Usman Nurmagomedov would defeat almost the entire 155-pound roster — including champion Justin Gaethje — but stops short of conceding his own name to the list.
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Turner signs new five-fight UFC deal after 39-second knockout at UFC 330
Jalin Turner has revealed he signed a fresh five-fight UFC contract after his previous deal expired with a first-round knockout of Edson Barboza last December. The lightweight followed it up with a 39-second finish of Kaue Fernandes at UFC 330, earning a $100,000 performance bonus.
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