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MMA Daily Digest – September 29, 2026

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

Colby Covington vs. Khamzat Chimaev title match headlines RAF Abu Dhabi

Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev are set to settle the score with RAF gold on the line. Promotional officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Covington defends his cruiserweight crossover title against Chimaev in the main event of RAF Abu Dhabi. The event takes place Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena.

MMA Fighting


Heather Hardy files $10 million lawsuit against Jake Paul, Most Valuable Promotions

Heather Hardy is taking on Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions in court.

Yahoo


Whoops! Veteran Flyweight unknowingly admits he violated UFC’s strict betting rules, had friend bet on him to win (and proceeded to lose $7,000)

Well, this could get “Puro Chicali” in trouble. A four-month-old interview with Edgar Chairez has resurfaced in which the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight openly admits to gambling on himself ahead of his fight against Felipe Bunes. Chairez faced Bunes at UFC Mexico City on Feb.

MMA Mania


UFC returns to Sydney: Fight Night confirmed for February 2027

UFC returns Down Under this summer, with confirmation that UFC Fight Night is locked in for Sunday, February 7 at Sydney’s Afterpay Arena (formerly Qudos Bank Arena).

Fight News Australia


Dustin Poirier calls out ‘flop’ in bizarre TUF 34 Finale DQ

Sourav Chakraborty Sep 29, 2026 The bantamweight finale of the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter” ended in a disqualification, but Dustin Poirier has questioned the victor’s reaction to the foul.

Sherdog


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Raoni Barcelos releases first video statement from hospital after disturbing knockout

Raoni Barcelos has appeared on video for the first time since being stretchered out of the octagon at UFC Fight Night 289.

Yahoo


Josh Hokit accuses Tom Aspinall of faking an eye injury to get UFC release

Josh Hokit claims Tom Aspinall has been faking an eye injury to get his release from the UFC.

Yahoo


Jiri Prochazka prepping for next fight: ‘Let’s start the camp’

Jiri Prochazka has entered training camp, which means a fight announcement should be coming soon. Prochazka hasn’t fought since a disappointing title bout loss to Carlos Ulberg back in April where he seemed to have the fight in the bag before fumbling it.

MMA Mania


DWCS 94: Five unbeatens, a Dutch blue-chipper at even money, and twelve contracts to find in three weeks

The endgame opens Tuesday with the record chase ahead of schedule and the front row still refusing to pay for grinds. Somebody’s zero dies for somebody’s deal.

Mixed Martial Arts


Movsar Evloev targets first UFC finish in title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski

Movsar Evloev wants to make a statement in his first Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenge.

Yahoo


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Talbott Vs. Suga Sean Derailed By Slew Of Broken Feet

Latest UFC/MMA News Payton Talbott vs. Sean O’Malley? UFC 331’s Talbott explains how plague of broken feet stranded him on sidelines by Andrew Richardson

MMA Mania


8 Biggest Combat Sports Moments From This Weekend (September 27)

Network Get Fantasy Plus TRENDING NFL Power Rankings Keenum, Bears beat Eagles MLB wild-card preview Week 4 Waiver Wire Latest NBA updates Story by 8 Biggest Combat Sports Moments From This Weekend (September 27) Story by 8 Biggest Combat Sports Moments From This Weekend (September 27) Nachiket…

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Eric Nicksick Believes Francis Ngannou Could Have Become the MMA GOAT If He Did This

Ever since Francis Ngannou left the UFC in January 2023, the Cameroonian has carved out a path that few fighters in MMA had explored before him.

Yahoo


UFC legend Kamaru Usman open to fight with YouTube star KSI amid uncertainty over return

Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman refused to rule out a massive crossover fight with YouTube star KSI – for the right price. Usman, who was…

Bloodyelbow


Elves Brener calls out Michael Johnson to test new ‘Not today’ mantra

After his first win in years, Elves Brener had a major lightweight callout at UFC Fight Night 289.

Yahoo

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