Mike Perry to fight Brandon Jenkins after Dillon Danis withdraws on short notice
Dillon Danis has pulled out of his upcoming fight against Mike Perry with just 48 hours’ notice. Perry announced that UFC and MVP MMA veteran Brandon Jenkins will step in as the replacement.
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Three fighters miss weight ahead of UFC Shanghai event
Three competitors missed weight during the morning weigh-ins for the upcoming UFC event at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, causing late complications for multiple scheduled matchups.
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Usman Nurmagomedov criticizes UFC lightweight division ahead of potential move
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov expressed strong confidence ahead of a potential move to the UFC, criticizing current UFC lightweights and questioning Paddy Pimblett’s record.
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Road to UFC Season 5 semifinals feature 16 MMA prospects
The fifth season of Road to UFC has returned with its semifinal round, showcasing 16 rising mixed martial arts prospects competing for a spot in the promotion.
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Two Muay Thai matchups added to ONE Fight Night 48 card
ONE Championship has added two Muay Thai bouts, featuring Nakrob against Parham Gheirati and Arian Esparza versus Sam Fitzgerald, to the ONE Fight Night 48 card scheduled for October 2.
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Josh Hokit questions delay in UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s return
MMA fighter Josh Hokit expressed skepticism regarding Tom Aspinall’s status, suggesting there may be undisclosed issues preventing the UFC heavyweight champion from returning to the Octagon.
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Former UFC fighter Aspen Ladd transitions to bareknuckle boxing with BKB
UFC and PFL veteran Aspen Ladd is embracing bareknuckle boxing, aiming to build a legacy with BKB. Ladd also criticized the UFC’s historical handling of the women’s MMA divisions.
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Umar Nurmagomedov backs brother Usman to compete with top UFC stars
Umar Nurmagomedov stated his brother Usman is ready to face elite UFC fighters like Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, following Usman’s decision to reject a major contract offer from the PFL.
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Peter Barrett predicts knockout win over Elijah Harris at BKFC 92
Former UFC fighter Peter Barrett is targeting a knockout victory against Elijah Harris at BKFC 92 at Fenway Park, claiming his aggressive style will exploit what he calls Harris’s fragile chin.
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Super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster signs extension with Top Rank
Reigning super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster has secured his long-term future in the sport by signing a multi-year contract extension with promotional company Top Rank.
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BKB youngest champion Yampier Ramirez targets knockout at BKB 58
Undefeated BKB featherweight champion Yampier Ramirez is moving up in weight to face Triston Harrison in a super featherweight bout at BKB 58 in Miami, aiming to maintain his unbeaten record.
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Alana Cook excited to become first Canadian woman to compete in OKTAGON
Bantamweight fighter Alana Cook expressed excitement ahead of her upcoming bout against Niamh Kinehan, where she will make history as the first Canadian woman to compete for the OKTAGON promotion.
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Tom Aspinall denies rumors of plans to leave the UFC
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has released a statement firmly denying rumors that he intends to leave the promotion as he continues to recover from a serious eye injury.
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Alexander Volkanovski promises prime performance against Movsar Evloev
Ahead of his featherweight title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in October, 38-year-old Alexander Volkanovski insists he remains in his prime and promises a dominant performance.
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Bella Mir speaks out following major upset loss on Dana White’s Contender Series
Undefeated prospect Bella Mir reacted to her shocking upset loss to Alex Apodaca on Dana White’s Contender Series, stating that the defeat will not define her professional MMA career.
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