Thad Jean to Fight Ernesto Rodriguez After Shamil Musaev Withdraws From PFL Washington D.C.
Shamil Musaev has withdrawn from the PFL Welterweight World Championship main event in Washington, D.C. Undefeated Thad Jean will now face Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant title on July 25.
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Kamaru Usman Considers Retirement After Unanimous Decision Loss to Dricus du Plessis
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is contemplating retirement after losing a unanimous decision to Dricus du Plessis at UFC OKC, marking his fourth defeat in his last five fights.
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Izaak Michell Removed From ADCC 2026 Championships Lineup Amid Active Warrant
ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials winner Izaak Michell has reportedly been removed from the 2026 ADCC World Championships lineup due to an active warrant for second-degree sexual assault in Texas.
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Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira Reportedly Set for Rematch at UFC 331
Lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira are reportedly scheduled to face each other in a rematch this fall at UFC 331, though fan reaction to the matchup remains mixed.
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Erin Blanchfield Withdraws From Scheduled Women’s Flyweight Bout at UFC 330
The upcoming UFC 330 card has lost a key matchup following the withdrawal of women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield, resulting in the fight being removed from the event.
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Rose Namajunas Uncertain of UFC Return Following Post-Loss Eye Surgery
Former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is undecided on her UFC return plans as she waits for a compelling reason to compete again after undergoing eye surgery.
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Early Weigh-In Results Underway for UFC Abu Dhabi
Official weigh-ins and real-time updates for the UFC Abu Dhabi event have commenced, with fighters stepping on the scale ahead of their scheduled matchups.
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Ian Machado Garry Criticized by Brother Ahead of UFC 330 Title Fight
Sean Garry publicly criticized his brother, UFC welterweight challenger Ian Machado Garry, accusing him of playing the victim and misrepresenting their middle-class upbringing in recent interviews.
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Ernesto Rodriguez Expected to Replace Shamil Musaev in PFL Washington Title Fight
Shamil Musaev has withdrawn from his PFL Washington welterweight title bout against Thad Jean. Ernesto Rodriguez is expected to step in as the replacement opponent for the vacant championship.
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Mateusz Gamrot Signs Multi-Fight UFC Extension Ahead of Quillan Salkilld Bout
Polish lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has signed a new multi-fight contract with the UFC prior to his main event matchup against Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night 284.
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Justin Gaethje Rejects Immediate Rematch With Ilia Topuria
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has dismissed the idea of an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria, stating that Arman Tsarukyan is more deserving and Topuria must earn another win first.
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PFL Washington D.C. Broadcast Details and Updated Fight Card Announced
PFL Washington D.C. will air on July 25, with prelims starting at 8 p.m. EST on the ESPN app and the main card on ESPN at 10 p.m. EST, headlined by Thad Jean versus Ernesto Rodriguez.
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PFL Washington D.C. Card Restructured Following Multiple Fight-Week Withdrawals
The PFL Washington D.C. event has been adjusted to eight remaining bouts after multiple withdrawals, including Shamil Musaev’s medical exit and Bruno Cappelozza’s visa issues.
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Nine Bouts Confirmed for UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld
The UFC has officially confirmed a nine-bout lineup for its upcoming Fight Night event at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, headlined by Mateusz Gamrot taking on Quillan Salkilld.
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Ismael Bonfim Reforms Diet After Scale Collapse Ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi Bout
Lightweight Ismael Bonfim has overhauled his weight-cutting approach and diet ahead of his UFC Abu Dhabi fight against Axel Sola, following a dangerous scale collapse in November 2025.
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