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MMA Daily Digest – October 1, 2026

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

UFC 332 fight saved as MMA champion steps in to replace injured star on just 3 days’ notice

A titleholder will have the chance to impress in a late-notice debut this Saturday. The Octagon is back in Salt Lake City for the upcoming UFC 332 numbered event inside the Delta Center.

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Alexander Hernandez says feds asked if he planned to throw UFC fight

Federal agents interrogated Alexander Hernandez after his fight against Michael Johnson fell through.

Sherdog


First Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua press conference takes unexpected turn

The first press conference for the megafight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua had an atmosphere that few expected after years of trash talk.

Yahoo


Aljamain Sterling: UFC Gave Me 1-Hour Deadline for UFC Qatar

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling said the UFC gave him a one-hour deadline to accept a fight for UFC Qatar. Sterling will fight top prospect Kevin Vallejos in a highly anticipated fight on the UFC Qatar card, which was officially announced on Tuesday.

Yahoo


Paddy Pimblett calls for ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season with Ilia Topuria: ‘A very interesting six weeks’

The Ultimate Fighter doesn’t have a lot of juice left in it, but Paddy Pimblett believes it’s still worth a squeeze.

MMA Mania


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BOO! Absent Dana Still Catches Strays At Fury Vs. Joshua Presser

Boxing News & Results Dana White fails to attend Joshua vs. Fury presser, gets viciously booed anyway by Andrew Richardson

MMA Mania


Alex Pereira’s Career at Heavyweight Could Be Over if He Loses to Sergei Pavlovich

Alex Pereira teases major UFC fight news on Instagram, calling it a "big challenge." We break down why Sergei Pavlovich is the most likely opponent.

Yahoo


Deiveson Figueiredo interested in flyweight return to fight UFC champion Joshua Van: ‘I go out there and knock him out’

Deiveson Figueiredo is eyeing Joshua Van and potentially a third reign as UFC flyweight champion. It’s been almost four years since Figueiredo last competed at 125 pounds, the division where he twice held UFC gold.

MMA Fighting


Israel Adesanya puts rivalry aside to support Marvin Vettori after tragedy

Israel Adesanya is rooting for Marvin Vettori.

MMA Weekly


UFC warned that Raoni Barcelos health scare will not be a one-off: ‘Someone’s going to die in there’

The latest UFC event ended in a terrifying moment that Matt Brown thinks could happen again.

Bloodyelbow


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Bobby Green clarifies his housing situation after worrying fans with homeless claim ahead of UFC 332

Bobby Green insists he is homeless by choice ahead of his fourth fight of 2026.

Bloodyelbow


UFC analyst: ‘No easy option for Justin Gaethje,’ including retirement

Justin Gaethje would seem to be in a most favorable position – or is he really stuck between a rock and a hard place?

Yahoo


Ronda Rousey backed to replace Dana White by ex-UFC star: ‘His time in MMA has passed’

Dan Hardy believes Dana White’s time as MMA’s most powerful man is coming to an end.

Bloodyelbow


Stephen Thompson explains why he chose Charles Radtke for final UFC fight

Stephen Thompson wants to retire like a true veteran.

Sherdog


Natalia Silva went from sleeping in UFC gym to fighting for gold

Natalia Silva never stopped believing in herself, even though she occasionally felt like quitting.

Yahoo

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