Justin Gaethje Rejects Ilia Topuria’s Cheating Allegations
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje dismissed claims from Ilia Topuria suggesting he cheated to win their UFC Freedom 250 bout in June, telling his rival he needs to "do better."
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Gable Steveson Labels UFC 331 Opponent Sean Sharaf a Coward
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson called his upcoming UFC 331 opponent Sean Sharaf a coward after Sharaf raised sensitive allegations ahead of their heavyweight matchup in Los Angeles.
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Muhammad Mokaev Expresses Frustration Over UFC Contract Offer
Former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev expressed strong frustration with the promotion after receiving what he described as a deeply insulting contract offer, claiming he wasted two years of his life.
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Paddy Pimblett and Actor Tom Hardy Arrange Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Session
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett and Hollywood actor Tom Hardy have arranged a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session together, with both prepared to hit the mats for a joint workout.
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Craig Jones Comments on ADCC Tournament and Rival Grappling Leagues
Craig Jones Invitational founder Craig Jones offered praise for the ADCC tournament in Kraków while critiquing rival grappling platforms, noting they offer steady pay but lack breakout stars.
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UFC Releases Saygid Izagakhmaev Following Consecutive Defeats
The UFC has reportedly released lightweight Saygid Izagakhmaev after an 0-2 start to his tenure, despite previous high praise from former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Sean King III Commits to Full-Time Fighting After Debut Bonus
Following a knockout victory over Jessie Rosas at Noche UFC, 22-year-old prospect Sean King III has decided to pursue MMA full-time after securing a $100,000 performance bonus.
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UFC 332 Poster Reveal Draws Mixed Reactions From Fans
The UFC released the official poster for UFC 332, headlined by Natalia Silva and Wang Cong for the vacant flyweight title, drawing criticism from fans online who labeled the card as bland.
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Gilbert Burns Backs Khamzat Chimaev to Win Titles in Three Divisions
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns praised Khamzat Chimaev, stating he believes the undefeated fighter has the potential to become the first three-division champion in UFC history.
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Fedor Emelianenko Open to MMA Return Three Years After Retirement
Legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, now 49, revealed he is open to returning to mixed martial arts three years after retiring following his 2023 loss to Ryan Bader.
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Gable Steveson Hints at Potential UFC Return for Jon Jones
Heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson has hinted that former pound-for-pound king Jon Jones may be preparing for a return to action in the UFC Octagon.
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Paulo Costa Demands Milestone UFC Jacket After Claiming 200 Drug Tests
UFC middleweight Paulo Costa has publicly requested a milestone jacket from the promotion, claiming he has successfully passed 200 drug tests during his tenure with the organization.
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Nontachai Jitmuangnon Targets ONE Title Shot Ahead of Kiamran Nabati Fight
Muay Thai fighter Nontachai Jitmuangnon aims to secure a ONE World Title shot by defeating Kiamran Nabati in their rescheduled bantamweight main event at Lumpinee Stadium.
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Eddie Hearn Says Anthony Joshua Rejected US Offers for Tyson Fury Bout
Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed Anthony Joshua turned down lucrative offers to host his fight against Tyson Fury in the United States, remaining committed to staging the bout in the United Kingdom.
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Tyron Woodley Reflects on Hitting Rock Bottom After Losing UFC Title
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley opened up about his mental struggles, admitting he hit rock bottom after losing his championship belt to Kamaru Usman.
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