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UFC Abu Dhabi predictions
It took years for Magomed Ankalaev to climb to the top of the light heavyweight mountain, and less than 90 seconds for his reign to end. There’s no telling how long it will take him to make it back, but he takes his first steps to another championship opportunity at UFC Abu Dhabi. Saturday’s main […]
Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega rematch targeted for UFC 331
Brian Ortega is finally moving up to lightweight, and his first fight is against a former featherweight opponent. MMA Fighting confirmed that Ortega is targeted to make his lightweight debut at UFC 331 taking on Renato Moicano. Leo Guimaraes first reported the bout. The event is expected to take place in Los Angeles on Sept. […]
CSAC’s latest effort to benefit fighter’s pension fund is Napa Knockout event in the middle of a vineyard
For the first time ever, the California State Athletic Commission is promoting an event called Napa Knockout with all of the proceeds benefitting the commission’s Fighter Pension Fund and the Association of Boxing Commissions Retired Fighters Charity. Back in 2024, California officially launched a first of its kind retirement fund for MMA fighters after the […]
UFC Abu Dhabi Preview Show: Are Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov in a title eliminator?
The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi, with light heavyweight title implications on the line. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Etihad Arena for #UFC Abu Dhabi, headlined by a 205-pound matchup between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and rising contender Bogdan Guskov. But will either man punch their ticket to a title fight next? Ahead […]
Valter Walker hopes to renegotiate contract with UFC Abu Dhabi win: ‘I’m not stupid’ to fight ranked heavyweights ‘for peanuts’
UFC Abu Dhabi will be crucial for rising heavyweight prospect Valter Walker, who closes in on the top of the division on a four-fight finishing streak. For that, however, he wants to be paid accordingly. Walker tapped out Junior Tafa, Don’Tale Mayes, Kennedy Nzechukwu, and Louie Sutherland in a span of 14 months, all in the […]
Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis MMA fight set for new promotion
Mike Perry and Dillon Danis are going to finally battle it out in a mixed martial arts bout. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans — including a promotional official — confirmed that Perry and Danis are set for a welterweight contest on Aug. 29 in Orlando. DuelBet is hosting their first combat sports […]
Dana White doubles down on ‘f*cking moronic’ Josh Hokit comment about Michelle Obama at UFC White House card
Dana White stands by his belief that freedom of speech much be protected at all times, but even he couldn’t help but rip UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit for his comment about former First Lady Michelle Obama at the UFC White House card in June. Just after his win over Derrick Lewis on the historic card, […]
Wellington Turman details ‘tough time’ away after 4 surgeries ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi return
Wellington Turman finally re-enters the octagon Saturday, battling Islam Dulatov at UFC Abu Dhabi, and the road back involved four surgeries and several hard decisions. Turman fought Jared Gooden in December 2023 and injured his shoulder in defeat. He was already dealing with a left shoulder injury, but first went under the knife to fix […]
Missed Fists: Amateur fighter completely whiffs on spinning strikes before being brutally knocked out
Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day. Thank you as always to the great Jed Meshew for dishing out the Missed Fists goodness […]
Tyson Fury vs. Mariusz Wach full fight video highlights
Watch Tyson Fury vs. Mariusz Wach full fight video highlights from their main event showdown Friday, courtesy of multiple outlets. Fury vs. Wach took place July 24 at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand. Tyson Fury (36-2-1) and Mariusz Wach (39-13) squared off in the main event clash. The fight didn’t aired live […]
Robelis Despaigne re-signs with UFC after series of knockouts in Karate Combat, MVP MMA
Robelis Despaigne is back on the UFC roster after winning eight matches in a row since parting ways with the promotion in 2024, his management team announced Friday. The UFC has yet to announce a date and opponent for Despaigne’s first fight back in the octagon. Despaigne joined Karate Combat shortly after leaving the UFC […]
Video: Conor McGregor shows off leg workout following UFC 329 injury
Conor McGregor is sending a message that he’s already on the road to recovery following his injury setback at UFC 329. On Friday, the former two-division champion posted a short clip to his Instagram that appears to show McGregor engaging in leg exercises less than two weeks after suffering a knee injury in his loss […]
UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-in results: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov set
All fighters made weight for Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi event in the United Arab Emirates, including light heavyweight headliners Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov. Guskov replaced Khalil Rountree Jr. on less than two weeks’ notice for the five-round main event and weighed 205.5 pounds, the same for former champion Ankalaev. Ankalaev attempts to reinsert himself […]
Bogdan Guskov offers hilarious prediction for ‘big chance’ against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi
Bogdan Guskov didn’t waste any time putting a rematch with Jan Blachowicz on the back burner to face Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi. Guskov heads to his first main event against the former champion at Saturday’s Fight Night card — which is a week earlier than he was slated to compete against Blachowicz at […]
Morning Report: Oscar De La Hoya calls Zuffa Boxing ‘Trojan Horse’ designed to exploit fighters
Oscar De La Hoya has long been a vocal critic of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing project and he’s drawing from a recent pop culture phenomenon for his latest volley. Citing Christopher Nolan’s hit film The Odyssey, the boxing legend explained why fans shouldn’t be fooled by Zuffa Boxing boasting about huge paydays for major signings, […]
UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-in video: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
At the UFC Abu Dhabi weigh-ins, all 26 fighters on Saturday’s fight card step on the scale Friday in Azerbaijan. Watch ceremonial weigh-ins above, set to kick off at 10 a.m. ET. In the main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev fights fast-rising contender Bogdan Guskov. Both fighters can weigh no more than […]
UFC Vegas 120 adds new bouts including 30-fight octagon veteran
Darren Elkins is ready to make the walk one more time at UFC Vegas 120. “The Damage” is set to fight Yadier del Valle (10-1) on Aug. 8 in a featherweight bout, one of several matchups officially announced Thursday for the upcoming show at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. For Elkins (19-11), this will be […]
PFL Washington D.C. loses one half of main event, replacement stepping into title fight
The PFL Washington D.C. card on Saturday has taken a major hit. Shamil Musaev has been forced off the card at the last minute after he was scheduled to face Thad Jean in a welterweight title fight in the main event. PFL officials confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Thursday following an initial report […]
Ismael Bonfim ‘finally got serious’ with diet after collapsing on scale before UFC fight
A lot has changed in Ismael Bonfim’s life and career ahead of Saturday’s fight with Axel Sola at UFC Abu Dhabi, and he’s confident that it will all reflect positively in his performance—and overall health. Bonfim hasn’t entered the octagon since November of 2025, when he stepped on the scale at 161 pounds (five pounds over […]
Rankings Shakeup: Paddy Pimblett will not be denied
Love him or hate him. Overrated or underrated. Real deal or hype job. One thing is a fact about Paddy Pimblett right now: He’s one of the 10 best lightweights in the world. And he ain’t 10. With the Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway main event falling flat, Pimblett was the unequivocal star of UFC […]
Kamaru Usman contemplating ‘whether it’s worth continuing to do this’ after lopsided loss to Dricus du Plessis
Kamaru Usman has a few losses on his record, but the former UFC welterweight champion is proud to say he usually made a good showing in every one of those fights. Following a lopsided loss to Dricus du Plessis in the UFC Oklahoma City main event, Usman questions whether he should continue fighting or not. […]
Between the Links: Du Plessis dominates Usman, Covington vs. Muhammad, UFC Abu Dhabi
In the battle between former UFC champs at UFC Oklahoma City, it was the past 185-pound champion Dricus du Plessis who got the lopsided victory over former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman. Following the Fight Night card, how can Usman bounce back, and where does du Plessis go after getting back in the win column? On […]
Dustin Poirier reveals UFC ‘immediately’ reached out offering help after his public drunkenness arrest
Dustin Poirier is still dealing with the fallout from his very public arrest at an airport in Atlanta back in June but he says the UFC was always in his corner offering support. The former interim lightweight champion was handcuffed and taken into custody on a public drunkenness charge that is still pending after he […]
UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry loses flyweight contender bout
Erin Blanchfield is out of her fight against Jasmine Jasudavicius at UFC 330. MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin confirmed with sources with knowledge of the change that Blanchfield has been forced to withdraw due to a minor injury from the key flyweight bout that was scheduled to take place in Philadelphia. The news was first reported […]
Tyson Fury weighs in 26 pounds lighter than Mariusz Wach for expected Anthony Joshua tune-up fight
Tyson Fury won’t be the bigger man for once. For the first time since 2011, Fury weighed in lighter than his opponent for a fight, coming in at 265 pounds Thursday for his heavyweight matchup with Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand. The Polish veteran registered at 291.4 pounds, over 26 pounds heavier than Fury for […]
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