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Tsarukyan targets September UFC return with Oliveira rematch and title shot in sight
Arman Tsarukyan has hinted at a September UFC comeback, suggesting a rematch with Charles Oliveira could be on the table — potentially for the vacant lightweight title if Ilia Topuria moves up to welterweight after UFC White House.
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Makhachev backs Topuria to dominate UFC lightweight division ahead of Gaethje title defence
Islam Makhachev has declared it is 'Topuria's time for lightweight,' expressing respect for Justin Gaethje while suggesting the former champion is past his best ahead of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
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Makhachev backs Holloway to beat McGregor in UFC 329 return bout
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has predicted Max Holloway will defeat Conor McGregor when the Irishman makes his long-awaited return at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, calling Holloway a tough matchup for the former two-weight champion.
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Topuria uses infrared neurostimulation headgear in camp ahead of Gaethje title defence
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed he uses an infrared neurostimulation device during fight camps, claiming it sharpens his focus before training better than any amount of caffeine. Topuria defends his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14.
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McGregor vs Holloway UFC 329 tickets hit $24,600 as comeback demand surges
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas is generating extraordinary demand, with ringside seats fetching up to $24,600 each and the top two VIP packages already sold out six weeks before fight night.
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Strickland hopes Netanyahu attends UFC White House event to face public shaming
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attend the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House on June 14, predicting it would produce 'the loudest public shaming' in history.
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Melquizael Costa moves to lightweight after body struggles with featherweight cuts
Brazilian UFC fighter Melquizael Costa has announced he is leaving the featherweight division for lightweight, citing an inability to sustain a 22-kilogram weight cut. The move follows his unanimous decision loss to Arnold Allen last month, which snapped a six-fight winning streak.
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Tsarukyan expects UFC lightweight title shot in September as options take shape
Arman Tsarukyan says his next UFC fight is a title bout, likely in Los Angeles in September, with Charles Oliveira emerging as one possible opponent. The Armenian contender is also serving as a backup for the Topuria vs. Gaethje lightweight championship fight on June 14.
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Makhachev FaceTimes cancer-battling fan and promises tickets to August title defence
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev called a gravely ill fan via FaceTime, offering words of encouragement, fight tickets, and a post-bout T-shirt. The fan had gone viral after his daughter posted a video of his UFC-themed birthday party.
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Dober calls his UFC White House omission a 'disservice to Americans' as Chandler fight goes to Ruffy
Drew Dober has publicly lobbied for a fight with Michael Chandler at UFC White House on June 14, arguing he should have been booked instead of Mauricio Ruffy. The lightweight contender is riding back-to-back stoppage wins, most recently over Michael Johnson in March.
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Ankalaev faces Rountree in UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev returns to action against Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC Fight Night 282 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on July 25. Umar Nurmagomedov versus David Martinez has been confirmed as the bantamweight co-headliner.
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Judge rules B.J. Penn mentally fit to stand trial after string of 2025 arrests
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has been cleared to face trial after a court-ordered mental health evaluation. Judge Peter Kubota signed the order on May 29, with Penn due back in court on August 28 over five arrests linked to alleged abuse of his mother.
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Ankalaev faces Rountree Jr. in UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25
Magomed Ankalaev makes his return from a title loss to Alex Pereira against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25. Umar Nurmagomedov and David Martínez meet in the co-main event with a bantamweight title shot on the line.
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Pimblett backs Luis Enrique for Liverpool job after calling Slot sacking overdue
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has named PSG manager Luis Enrique as his preferred choice to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool, saying the Dutchman should have been dismissed as far back as November's 4-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven.
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O'Malley admits he should have backed Hokit during chaotic UFC White House press conference
Sean O'Malley concedes he missed his moment at the UFC White House press conference on June 14, where Josh Hokit nearly came to blows with Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria while O'Malley sat silently between them.
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Makhachev targets August return and names Ian Machado Garry as top welterweight contender
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says he will be ready to fight in August and has identified Ian Machado Garry as his No. 1 contender. Speaking at the Champions League final in Budapest, Makhachev also shared his views on Ilia Topuria and the Conor McGregor comeback.
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Pereira targets unprecedented three-division UFC gold against Gane at White House
Alex Pereira will challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House on June 14, seeking to become the first fighter in UFC history to hold championships across three weight classes.
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Makhachev targets August return with Ian Garry as welterweight title frontrunner
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says he is heading straight into fight camp and is eyeing an August return, with Ian Garry (17-1) identified as the leading contender for the next title shot.
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Bryce Mitchell faces Santiago Luna after Victor Henry withdraws from UFC Fight Night 278
Bryce Mitchell will now meet undefeated prospect Santiago Luna at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas after Victor Henry pulled out of their bantamweight bout for undisclosed reasons less than a week before the event.
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Shane Burgos announces MMA return after nearly three years away from competition
UFC and PFL veteran Shane Burgos has signalled his return to MMA after a near three-year absence, citing burnout from weight cuts and training camps as the reason for his extended break. The 35-year-old featherweight last competed in August 2023, losing to Clay Collard under the PFL banner.
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