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MMA Daily Digest – August 18, 2026

The latest MMA headlines, fight news, UFC updates, rankings talk and reaction from across the fight world.

Anthony Smith Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges Following Arrest

MMA fighter Anthony Smith has entered a plea of not guilty following his arrest on multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic incident in July. He is scheduled to return to court in September.

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Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 Underway

The second week of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 is underway, featuring up-and-coming mixed martial artists competing to secure a professional contract with the UFC.

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Romero vs. Lopez Fight Card and Start Times Revealed for August 22

Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez are set to headline the ‘Put Up Or Shut Up’ pay-per-view card on August 22, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 6 p.m. ET.

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Arman Tsarukyan Accuses Charles Oliveira of Using Friend’s Death to Avoid Rematch

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan claimed that Charles Oliveira is using the recent death of his close friend and fellow fighter Allan Nascimento as a pretext to withdraw from their scheduled rematch.

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UFC 333 Fight Bookings Set for Abu Dhabi Return in October

The UFC has added several new matchups to the upcoming UFC 333 card in Abu Dhabi this October, while early betting lines have been released for the event’s top bouts.

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Conor McGregor Tipped for BKFC Move After Completing UFC Contract

BKFC chairman Dave Feldman expects Conor McGregor to join the bare-knuckle promotion once his final UFC contract obligation is met. McGregor is currently recovering from knee surgery and is sidelined until 2027.

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Sean Strickland Criticizes Fighters Who Take Long Breaks After Losses

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has criticized fellow fighters as weak-minded, arguing that competitors should return to training in the gym just days after suffering a defeat.

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Henry Cejudo Questions Khabib Nurmagomedov’s GOAT Status

Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo stated that Khabib Nurmagomedov did not accomplish enough during his professional MMA career to be ranked among the greatest fighters of all time.

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Islam Makhachev and Max Holloway Exchange Words Over Two-Belt Celebration

Following his UFC 330 welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry, Islam Makhachev traded social media barbs with Max Holloway, who questioned why Makhachev celebrated with two championship belts.

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Michael Chiesa to Make UFC Color Commentary Debut in Shanghai

UFC fighter Michael Chiesa is set to make his official color commentary debut at UFC Shanghai, describing the broadcasting opportunity as his personal equivalent of winning a world title.

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Hexagone MMA Outlines European Expansion Plans After French Success

Hexagone MMA co-founder Jerome Pourrut discussed the promotion’s rapid growth in France and detailed ambitious plans for expansion across Europe, stating that the organization is just getting started.

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Muhammad Mokaev Claims Four Opponents Backed Out of Grappling Matches

Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev claimed that four scheduled opponents withdrew from grappling bouts against him in a single week, leaving him to face Boleian for the ACBJJ title on August 16.

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UFC 330 Competitors React to Dramatic Wins and Defeats in Philadelphia

Fighters from UFC 330 shared their post-fight reactions, including Jeremiah Wells reflecting on his major comeback victory and Tresean Gore discussing his career-best win over Vicente Luque.

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Cris Cyborg Set for Final Career Fight Against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa

Women’s MMA legend Cris Cyborg is scheduled to compete in the final bout of her historic career when she faces Ketlen Vieira at the upcoming PFL Tampa event.

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Charles Johnson Targets Rematch with Brandon Royval After Recent Win

After fighting four times this year, Charles Johnson expressed his desire for a quick turnaround within 90 days, prioritizing a rematch against Brandon Royval to avenge a previous loss.

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