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MMA Daily Digest – July 17, 2026

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

UFC 329 draws 15.9 million viewers despite Conor McGregor’s unsuccessful return

Although Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return fight ended in defeat, UFC 329 achieved impressive viewership figures, drawing 15.9 million viewers on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America.

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Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong set to headline UFC Shanghai

Bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong are scheduled to face off in the main event of UFC Shanghai, with betting odds and event details now available.

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Jan Blachowicz to face Navajo Stirling in new UFC Belgrade co-main event

Former champion Jan Blachowicz has secured a replacement matchup against rising contender Navajo Stirling for the co-main event of UFC Belgrade after Bogdan Guskov was reassigned.

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Amanda Serrano to defend featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur on TikTok

Most Valuable Promotions has announced that featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will defend her titles against Lucrecia Manzur in the first-ever live boxing event streamed on TikTok.

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Jon Jones rules out boxing match with Oleksandr Usyk but open to UFC return

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has dismissed speculation about a potential boxing match against Oleksandr Usyk, though he remains open to a future return to the octagon.

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UFC returns to Oklahoma City for first event in nearly a decade

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released the start times, streaming details, and full fight card for its upcoming event in Oklahoma City, marking its first visit there in nearly ten years.

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Fans debate Conor McGregor’s future after UFC 329 loss

Following his defeat at UFC 329, mixed martial arts fans are divided over Conor McGregor’s next move, with discussions ranging from retirement to potential fights in BKFC, Misfits, or against Jake Paul.

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Wang Cong issues bold challenge to Valentina Shevchenko after UFC 329 win

Following her victory over Tracy Cortez at UFC 329, Wang Cong targeted flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko on social media, claiming she could defeat the veteran fighter.

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Jon Jones predicts Ciryl Gane will defeat Tom Aspinall in heavyweight rematch

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has shared his prediction for the upcoming heavyweight title rematch, backing Ciryl Gane to defeat interim champion Tom Aspinall later this year.

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Charles Oliveira outlines Ian Machado Garry’s path to victory over Islam Makhachev

Former champion Charles Oliveira has analyzed how his teammate Ian Machado Garry can leverage his strong mindset to defeat lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov backs Muhammad Mokaev to become champion if UFC returns him

Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov expressed confidence that undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev, who was previously removed from the roster, has the potential to win a UFC title.

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Undefeated Farid Basharat discusses ongoing contract issues with the UFC

Despite holding one of the longest active winning streaks in the promotion, unbeaten bantamweight Farid Basharat has detailed his ongoing difficulties in securing a new contract with the UFC.

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Fatima Kline targets top-five opponent with victory over Tabatha Ricci

Ahead of her bout against Tabatha Ricci at UFC Oklahoma City, strawweight Fatima Kline expressed her desire to face a top-five contender next and launch a title run by 2027.

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Adrian Yanez defends Cody Garbrandt against critics after UFC 329 win

Following his first-round TKO victory at UFC 329, Adrian Yanez has pushed back against fans labeling Cody Garbrandt as "washed," arguing his opponent has only lost to elite competition.

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Jared Cannonier explains why he does not view the ‘gatekeeper’ label as an insult

UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier has explained why he is unfazed by being labeled a division gatekeeper, stating that he does not take the term as a slight.

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