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Francis Ngannou returning to MMA in October
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to mixed-martial arts this fall after nearly three years away from competition.,The Professional Fighters League -- PFL -- announced Wednesday that Ngannou will make his debut with the promotion on Oct. 19, facing PFL heavyweight champion R...

Francis Ngannou named chairman of PFL expansion league in Africa
Former MMA champion Francis Ngannou will serve as chairman of PFL Africa, the Professional Fighters League's newest regional league.,PFL made the announcement Wednesday that PFL Africa will launch in 2025, following PFL Europe, which started in 2023, and PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa), whic...
Dustin Poirier Has “Curse of Paulo Costa” Working In His Favor For UFC 302
The challenger Dustin Poirer has fate on his side ahead of his UFC 302 showdown against Islam Makhachev....
Legendary Jiu-jitsu Star Craig Jones Waging War On ADCC With Competing Invitational Tournament
In an ongoing effort to increase fighter pay, the legendary Craig Jones is waging war by hosting a competing event....

PFL releases former Bellator champ Gegard Mousasi
The PFL released Gegard Mousasi on Thursday, a day after the former Bellator middleweight champion criticized the promotion.,"Bellator has released Gegard Mousasi from his agreement," PFL Head of Fighter Operations Mike Kogan said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. "We wish him all the be...

Sean O'Malley defends bantamweight title at UFC 299
Sean O'Malley held on to his bantamweight belt on Saturday night, defeating Marlon Vera by unanimous decision in the main event bout at UFC 299 in Miami....

Jairzinho Rozenstruik wins by TKO at Fight Night main event
Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeated Shamil Gaziev by TKO in the fourth round of their heavyweight bout in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas....

UFC Fight Night 238: Shamil Gaziev favored in headliner
UFC Fight Night 238 will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, with the main draw highlighted by a heavyweight contender fight between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev....

Brandon Royval beats Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night
Brandon Royval beat Brandon Moreno by split decision on Saturday night in their main event flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City....

Michael Bisping makes another homophobic remark on a hot mic
Michael Bisping was caught uttering a homophobic remark on a hot mic during the UFC 298 broadcast on Saturday. ...

Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill announced as main event at UFC 300
Alex Pereira will defend his UFC light heavyweight title against former champ Jamahal Hill as the main event of UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas....

Ilia Topuria secures featherweight title at UFC 298
Ilia Topuria became the new featherweight champion on Saturday night, knocking out Alexander Volkanovski during their main event bout at UFC 298 in Anaheim, Calif....