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Dana White rules out Francis Ngannou UFC return, citing 'bad guy' character concerns
UFC CEO Dana White has firmly closed the door on a Francis Ngannou return, placing the former heavyweight champion on his 'Oscar De La Hoya list' and insisting he no longer wants to do business with people he considers bad actors.
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Silva faces short-notice Delgado in Noche UFC main event as all 26 fighters make weight
All 26 fighters on the Noche UFC card cleared the scales in Glendale, Arizona on Friday. Featherweight contender Jean Silva headlines against late replacement Jose Miguel Delgado, who stepped in on under a month's notice for injured Yair Rodriguez.
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Dana White accuses Eddie Hearn of sabotaging Fury vs. Joshua: 'He's hurting this fight'
UFC CEO Dana White has publicly blamed promoter Eddie Hearn for derailing the long-awaited Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight showdown, saying Hearn is doing more damage to the fight than anyone else involved in negotiations.
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Silva predicts two-round finish as he headlines Noche UFC 4 against late-replacement Delgado
Jean Silva expects a short night when he faces Jose Delgado in the Noche UFC 4 main event on 12 September at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Delgado stepped in as a heavy underdog after Yair Rodriguez withdrew through injury.
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Moreno admits he became his own worst enemy after two straight UFC defeats
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno has opened up about a significant mindset overhaul ahead of his co-main event bout against Joseph Morales at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, as he looks to end a two-fight losing streak.
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Rahiki vows first-round knockout of unbeaten McMillen at Noche UFC 4
Unbeaten featherweight Marwan Rahiki (9-0) has predicted a first-round stoppage of fellow undefeated prospect Tommy McMillen (11-0) at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, claiming his speed, power and size will be decisive.
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Dana White confirms Topuria is ready to return after first career defeat
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Ilia Topuria is ready to fight again following his corner-stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. White named a Gaethje rematch or a bout with Paddy Pimblett as the two most likely options.
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Strickland turns on Trump and calls out Gaethje's MAGA loyalty over broken promises
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, a former Trump supporter, has publicly criticised lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje for backing the president at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas, citing failures on cost of living, government spending, and new wars.
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Alvarez warns Topuria will never be the same fighter after Gaethje stoppage loss
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has urged the promotion against booking an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, arguing Topuria's first professional loss will leave a lasting psychological mark that makes running it back a risk for both fighter and organisation.
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UFC lightweight champion Gaethje backs Trump at Dallas Republican Midterm Convention
Justin Gaethje took to the podium at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, urging supporters to vote with the same intensity as the 2024 presidential election. Fellow UFC fighter Bo Nickal also addressed the convention.
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Makhachev dismisses Rakhmonov's title push until knee injuries clear
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Shavkat Rakhmonov's frustration at being overlooked as a contender, questioning why he should wait up to 18 months for the undefeated Kazakh to recover from two knee surgeries.
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Silva steps in against Delgado to headline Noche UFC after Rodriguez withdrawal
Jean Silva takes on Jose Delgado in the featherweight main event of Noche UFC in Glendale on Saturday, after Yair Rodriguez pulled out late. Delgado enters as a significant underdog but has a chance to announce himself as a genuine 145-pound contender.
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Pimblett names Arsenal's Arteta as the man he most wants to fight in the ring
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has named Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as his dream opponent, joking he would love to "beat him up" — the latest salvo in the Liverpool fan's long-running feud with the Gunners.
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Unbeaten Shaidulloev signs two-year MVP deal after claiming PFL title at Super RIZIN 5
Razhabali Shaidulloev made history at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka on Thursday, defending his RIZIN featherweight belt and claiming the vacant PFL title with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee — then immediately agreed a two-year deal with the newly rebranded MVP promotion.
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Topuria ready to return after Gaethje loss but UFC yet to settle on next opponent
Dana White has confirmed Ilia Topuria is fit and eager to fight again following his fourth-round stoppage defeat to Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House card in June, with a rematch or a bout against Paddy Pimblett both under consideration.
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Jake and Logan Paul to coach rival teams in new fight-elimination reality series
Jake Paul and Logan Paul will serve as rival coaches on an untitled fight competition series set to air on Hulu and ESPN, with production expected to begin in 2027. Competitors from MMA, boxing and traditional martial arts will battle in fighter-chosen matchups, with eliminations decided by combat.
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Gaethje claims Tsarukyan missed title shot because he 'wasn't going to make weight'
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has dismissed Arman Tsarukyan's back-injury withdrawal from a 2025 title fight, alleging the Armenian contender pulled out because he could not make the 155-pound limit. Tsarukyan is now set to face Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on September 19.
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Shaidulloev unifies RIZIN and PFL featherweight titles with unanimous decision over McKee
Razhabali Shaidulloev improved to 19-0 and claimed two featherweight world titles by outworking A.J. McKee across three rounds at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka. Mikuru Asakura also delivered a first-round knockout of MMA legend Shinya Aoki in the co-main event.
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Unbeaten McMillen volunteers as UFC 333 backup, insists he can dust Volkanovski and Evloev
Tommy McMillen, 2-0 in the UFC with two bonus finishes, has offered to serve as backup fighter for the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev featherweight title fight at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi — claiming he can beat anyone at 145 pounds.
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Pantoja calls injury loss to Van a 'gift from God' ahead of UFC 331 rematch
Alexandre Pantoja has reframed his shocking title loss to Joshua Van — suffered just 26 seconds into their December bout — as a catalyst for personal growth, with the former flyweight champion targeting championship redemption at UFC 331.
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