Islam Makhachev to Defend Welterweight Title Against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Champion Islam Makhachev is scheduled to make his first 170-pound title defense against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Darren Till and Yoel Romero Face Off Ahead of BKFC 94 Cruiserweight Main Event
Darren Till and Yoel Romero refused to end their staredown during a press conference promoting their upcoming cruiserweight bout, which headlines BKFC 94 next month.
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Conor McGregor Announces Fifth Career Surgery Following Knee Injury at UFC 329
Conor McGregor revealed he is undergoing surgery for ACL and meniscus injuries sustained during his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway, with plans to return to the Octagon next summer.
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Former UFC and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar Announces Retirement at Age 49
Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from professional wrestling following a loss to Oba Femi at WWE SummerSlam, while also ruling out any potential celebrity boxing matches.
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Joel Alvarez Replaces Injured Geoff Neal to Fight Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330
Joel Alvarez has agreed to step in on short notice to face Chidi Njokuani at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, replacing the injured Geoff Neal on the welterweight card.
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Tai Tuivasa Scheduled to Face Robelis Despaigne at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Heavyweight Tai Tuivasa, currently on a seven-fight losing streak, is set to return at UFC 331 on September 19 to face Robelis Despaigne, who recently re-signed with the promotion.
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Joe Rogan Defends Tom Aspinall Following UFC 321 No-Contest Against Ciryl Gane
Joe Rogan spoke out in defense of heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, arguing the fighter was unfairly criticized after his UFC 321 title defense ended in a disappointing first-round no-contest.
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Ian Garry Sparks Fan Backlash With New PETA Vegan Campaign Ahead of UFC 330
UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry has drawn strong reactions from fight fans following his appearance in a new promotional campaign for the animal rights organization PETA.
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Renato Carneiro Criticizes Dana White Over Sequence of Instagram Posts
UFC lightweight Renato Carneiro called out CEO Dana White for an insensitive sequence of social media posts, which featured a tribute to the late Guilherme Nascimento followed by a casual video.
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Bella Mir Booked for Dana White’s Contender Series on August 25
Bella Mir, an NCAA wrestling champion and daughter of former UFC champion Frank Mir, is reportedly set to fight Alex Apodaca on August 25 for a chance to earn a UFC contract.
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Most Valuable Promotions Aims to Challenge UFC Through PFL Partnership
Most Valuable Promotions has outlined plans to establish itself as a long-term competitor to the UFC, leveraging its combat sports platform and strategic partnership with the PFL.
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Robert Whittaker Targets Magomed Ankalaev, Rules Out Paulo Costa Rematch
Former champion Robert Whittaker has expressed interest in facing Magomed Ankalaev for his next UFC bout while dismissing the possibility of a rematch against Paulo Costa.
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Carlos Prates to Ignore Welterweight Call-Outs Until He Secures a Title Shot
UFC welterweight Carlos Prates announced that he will not respond to challenges from other fighters in his division until after he has competed for the 170-pound championship.
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Islam Makhachev Promises More Risks at UFC 330 After Unsatisfying Welterweight Debut
Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev admitted he was disappointed with his performance in his divisional debut last year and vowed to take more risks in his upcoming fight at UFC 330.
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Former Champion Michael Bisping Names the Five Most Dangerous UFC Fighters
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has compiled a list of the five most dangerous fighters currently on the roster, highlighting their unique skills and striking abilities.
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