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Is the UFC's BMF Belt Actually Bad for Business?
The UFC's BMF belt was supposed to be a gimmick, but fans have embraced it. Here's why the belt could be both a problem and a valuable business tool....
Nevada fines Max Holloway, 2 others for celebrations at UFC 329
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Wednesday fined Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson for leaping out of the cage in celebration at UFC 329 last month.,Each fighter exited the cage following their individual fights prior to the official decision being announced at UFC 329 on July 1...
UFC 334 and UFC 335 Predictions: Five Massive Fights to Make
The UFC has two blank cards to close 2026. Here are five fights to make for UFC 334 and UFC 335, including Makhachev vs. Prates and Topuria vs. Gaethje....
7 Fights to Make After UFC Fight Night Sacramento
Who should fight next after UFC Sacramento? Here are seven matchups for Gregory Rodrigues, Anthony Hernandez, Vitor Petrino and more....
Robocop Silences the Doubters in UFC Sacramento War With Anthony Hernandez
UFC Sacramento results, including Gregory Rodrigues’ upset win over Anthony Hernandez, Reinier de Ridder’s KO and 10 finishes....
Daniel Cormier calls Nevada cage rule 'ridiculous' after UFC 329
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson should be able to celebrate their victories without risking part of their fight purses.,The three UFC 329 winners have hearings scheduled before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday over their post...
Javid Basharat Opens Up on "Messy" UFC Exit and PFL Championship Aspirations
Javid Basharat opens up about his frustrating UFC exit, his new PFL deal and his goals ahead of his highly anticipated debut in Tampa....
Fluffy and Robocop Proved They Both Belong at UFC Sacramento
Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez delivered a Fight of the Night thriller at UFC Sacramento, proving both belong among the UFC's top middleweights....
Teofimo Lopez captures WBA welterweight title
Teofimo Lopez became a champion across three different divisions on Saturday after capturing the WBA welterweight title via majority decision over sparring partner Rolando "Rolly" Romero in Las Vegas.,Two judges scored the 12-round bout 115-113 and 116-112 in favor of Lopez (23-2, 13 KOs), while the...
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Is Closer Than Ever, Here’s Why
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria has more stakes than ever. Here's why the potential UFC superfight makes sense after both stars' recent changes....
Gregory Rodrigues overcomes Anthony Hernandez in UFC battle
Gregory Rodrigues relied on devastating leg attacks and suffocating takedown defense to defeat hometown favorite Anthony Hernandez via unanimous decision in the middleweight non-title main event of UFC Fight Night Saturday night at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.,The Brazilian Rodrigues (2...
Former boxing champion Zolani Tete killed in shooting
Former boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot and killed in South Africa, government officials said Friday.,He was 38.,Police said two armed suspects wearing balaclavas opened fire on Tete as he waited in his car for the gate to open at his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. A 27-year-old woman in the c...
Amanda Serrano beats Lucrecia Manzur but fails to set KO record
Amanda Serrano survived a grueling test on Friday in Temecula, Calif., edging Lucrecia Manzur via majority decision to retain her WBA and WBO featherweight titles in the main event of Most Valuable Promotions' live broadcast on TikTok.,Two judges scored the bout 116-112 for Serrano, while the third ...
UFC Sacramento Preview: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues Headlines Stacked Card
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues headline a stacked UFC Sacramento card with major middleweight and heavyweight implications....
The Numbers That Define UFC Sacramento’s Main Event Clash
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues collide in UFC Sacramento’s main event. Here’s a breakdown of the striking, wrestling and paths to victory....
Islam Makhachev Broke the UFC's Biggest Record: Is He the Goat?
Islam Makhachev broke Anderson Silva's UFC win-streak record at UFC 330. Here's the case for Makhachev as the greatest fighter in MMA history....
5 Fights the UFC Should Make After UFC 330
UFC 330 is in the books. Here are five fights the UFC should make next, including Islam Makhachev vs. Michael Morales and Mackenzie Dern vs. Zhang Weili....
Dana White's Contender Series Week 2 Preview and Picks: Five Predictions
Dana White's Contender Series Week 2 preview includes picks and predictions for all five fights Tuesday, August 18, from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas....
Islam Makhachev Survives Ian Machado Garry, Plus More Takeaways at UFC 330
UFC 330 results and recap featuring Islam Makhachev's win over Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern's victory, major upsets and Edson Barboza's retirement....
Islam Makhachev at UFC 330: 7 Records That Define the GOAT Debate
Islam Makhachev strengthened his case as one of the greatest UFC fighters ever at UFC 330. Here are seven reasons his résumé stands apart....