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Rodrigues and Hernandez both face six-month layoffs after UFC Sacramento leg injury scare
The California State Athletic Commission has issued potential six-month suspensions to both UFC Sacramento main eventers Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez, each facing possible fractures — Rodrigues to his right leg, Hernandez to his left knee — after their gruelling five-round war.
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Bisping's steak dinner turned chaotic as TUF 34 final takes shape with Black's win
Tina Black secured her place in The Ultimate Fighter 34 strawweight final against Melissa Amaya at UFC Vegas 121 on Sept. 26, beating teammate Delphine Benouaich by decision. Behind the scenes, a team dinner hosted by coach Michael Bisping descended into drunken disorder, according to contestant Xavier Franklin.
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Piazzon vows to 'slice' Uriel's face as bad blood fuels DWCS heavyweight clash
Mario Piazzon embraces the tension heading into his Dana White's Contender Series return against fellow Brazilian Guilherme Uriel on August 25 in Las Vegas, with the two heavyweights touching foreheads at the final face-off after Uriel blocked Piazzon on social media.
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ESPN raises streaming prices from September as PFL broadcast deal nears its end
ESPN is hiking subscription costs from 17 September, with its Unlimited plan rising to $31.99 per month. The increase arrives as the PFL's current deal with the network runs only through the end of 2026, leaving the promotion's broadcast future unresolved.
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Dana White says UFC heavyweight division is rising after years of going 'a little stale'
UFC president Dana White acknowledged the heavyweight division had grown stale but pointed to a wave of emerging talent — including Josh Hokit, Valter Walker, and rapid-turnaround debutant Anthony Wint — as signs the division is trending upward.
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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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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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