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Sean Strickland hands Khamzat Chimaev first loss, reclaims beltKhamzat Chimaev's first UFC middleweight title defense surprisingly marked a changing of the guard, as Sean Strickland ruined his plans by becoming a two-time UFC middleweight champion at UFC 328 in Newark, N.J., on Saturday., ,Strickland's (31-7 MMA) split decision victory - 47-48, 48-47, 48-47- ha...

Ex-NFL player Anthony Wint to fight on Dana White's Contender SeriesFormer NFL linebacker Anthony Wint will fight for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, per multiple media reports.,Wint played college football at Florida International University, where he was a three-time All-Conference USA selection. He signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted fr...

Fighter Josh Hokit ejected from UFC Freedom 250 press conferenceThe UFC's plans to hold a fight card on the White House grounds briefly took a back seat to one fighter's antics at the press conference for UFC Freedom 250 on Friday.,The media gathering was held in Newark, N.J., the site of UFC 328 on Saturday. But the focus for the day was on the upcoming event i...

UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev heavy favorite vs. Sean Strickland

UFC 328 will be headlined by Khamzat Chimaev making his first defense as the middleweight champion against former champion Sean Strickland at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday night.,Chimaev will enter as the heavy favorite, with his odds shifting from -525 to -550 at BetMGM by Frida...

TKO Group says Saudi Arabia support of events 'unwavering'

TKO Group revealed Friday in an earnings call with investors that Saudi Arabia will continue its financial partnership with UFC and WWE owners.,"Our partners in Saudi Arabia have confirmed that (a financial divestment) will not be the case with TKO," president and COO Mark Shapiro of TKO holdings sa...

Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland to settle bad-blood feud at UFC 328

Things have reached a boiling point in the middleweight division ahead of Saturday's UFC 328 event in Newark, N.J., as newly minted UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev looks to handle unfinished business against former champion Sean Strickland in the headliner of a 13-fight card., ,The friends...

Max Holloway would 'love' Conor McGregor rematch; no contract offer yet

Max Holloway is working out in preparation for a fight that might never occur, but as he sees it, there's really no other choice.,"I mean, it's just, it sucks," Hollway said in an interview with Paramount+. "I would just like to get one back.",The former UFC featherweight champion is in training cam...

Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena in Perth

Brazilian welterweight Carlos Prates dominated hometown fighter Jack Della Maddalena to win their main event clash at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.,Prates dropped the Aussie to the canvas with a chopping calf kick late in the second round and knocked him down three more times in t...