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MMA Daily Digest – July 18, 2026

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

Dricus du Plessis Faces Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City Main Event

Former UFC champions Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman are set to headline the UFC Oklahoma City fight card at the Paycom Center, featuring a highly anticipated middleweight clash.

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Volkan Oezdemir Receives 16-Month Suspension After Admitting to EPO Use

UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir announced on social media that he has been suspended for 16 months after admitting to injecting himself with the banned substance EPO.

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Arman Tsarukyan Confirms UFC Return Is Finalised Ahead of RAF 11 Bout

Arman Tsarukyan confirmed his UFC return is set, with plans to sign the contract in Las Vegas. The lightweight contender also faces Colby Covington in a wrestling match at RAF 11 this Saturday.

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Dana White Dismisses Rumours of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Rematch

UFC CEO Dana White has expressed that he is not interested in organising a rematch of the high-profile crossover boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.

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Ben Askren Returns to Wrestling One Year After Life-Saving Lung Transplant

Former UFC fighter Ben Askren will compete in a Real American Freestyle wrestling match against Belal Muhammad, marking a remarkable recovery one year after undergoing a double lung transplant.

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Norma Dumont to Face Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 in September

A key women’s bantamweight matchup between second-ranked contender Norma Dumont and fourth-ranked Ailin Perez has been scheduled for UFC Vegas 121 on September 26 at the Meta Apex.

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Former UFC Title Challenger Irene Aldana Retires From MMA

Former UFC title challenger Irene Aldana has retired from mixed martial arts, resulting in her removal from the promotion’s roster and top 15 bantamweight rankings.

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Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay Set for Interim Title Rematch at PFL Austin

PFL Austin features a highly anticipated middleweight rematch between Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay, with the promotion’s interim middleweight championship on the line.

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Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman Face Off at UFC OKC Weigh-Ins

Headliners Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman completed their final faceoffs at the UFC Oklahoma City ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their middleweight bout, while two other fighters missed weight.

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Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez Booked for Bantamweight Clash on September 26

A bantamweight grudge match between Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez has been scheduled for UFC Vegas 121 at the UFC Apex, as Perez looks to extend her six-fight winning streak.

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Din Thomas Calls Gillian Robertson’s UFC 330 Title Shot His Most Special Coaching Moment

Veteran coach Din Thomas shared that guiding Gillian Robertson to her upcoming title shot at UFC 330 stands out as the most meaningful and special milestone of his coaching career.

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Dana White Praises Nina Drama for Boosting Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC Stardom

UFC CEO Dana White credited online personality Nina Drama for helping build the profile of lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, naming him among the promotion’s top five biggest stars.

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Joe Rogan Argues UFC Is More Exciting and Has More Stars Than Boxing

UFC commentator Joe Rogan explained on his podcast why he believes MMA has surpassed boxing, pointing to the excitement of entire fight cards and a deeper roster of recognizable stars.

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Conor McGregor Details Why UFC 329 Knee Injury Was Worse Than 2013 Tear

Conor McGregor explained that his recent knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 was more severe than his 2013 ACL tear because it affected his lead leg, severely limiting his movement.

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Justin Gaethje Reflects on Finally Becoming Undisputed UFC Champion

After falling short in his first two attempts against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje has secured the undisputed UFC lightweight championship on his third try.

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