Latest breaking news and updates from the world of mixed martial arts
Former UFC middleweight contender Uriah Hall has found a new home in Karate Combat, where his traditional striking background will be on full display in a format built around stand-up fighting.
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Mike Perry defended his "King of Violence" title with a fifth-round TKO of Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82, moving to 6-0 in bare-knuckle fighting after a brutal beatdown in New Jersey.
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Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, and Joe Pyfer were among five fighters who earned $50,000 performance bonuses at UFC 320, with Prochazka taking home two bonuses for his thrilling knockout win over Khalil Rountree Jr.
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Alex "Poatan" Pereira recaptured the UFC light heavyweight championship with a stunning first-round TKO victory over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in Las Vegas, finishing the fight with brutal 12-to-6 elbows after refusing to back down.
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Ramiz Brahimaj delivered Austin Vanderford his first UFC loss with a guillotine choke in the second round at UFC 320, extending his win streak to three straight stoppage victories.
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Arman Tsarukyan dismisses Ilia Topuria's gym reputation, claiming the featherweight champion only trains strikers and would get mauled by amateur wrestlers in Dagestan.
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Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes both made weight at 155 pounds for their PFL lightweight title rematch in Dubai, with Corey Anderson vs Dovlet Yagshimuradov co-headlining for the light heavyweight crown.
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Former light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira dismisses Tom Aspinall's criticism that he received "favorable matchups," arguing that any UFC fighter would pose challenges for a kickboxer transitioning to MMA.
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Alex "Poatan" Pereira fires back at Magomed Ankalaev's team ahead of their UFC 320 title rematch, while addressing potential heavyweight aspirations and the challenges of cutting to 205 pounds.
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UFC CEO Dana White reveals ambitious plans for Zuffa Boxing including a completely new ring design and potential rule modifications as the promotion prepares to challenge traditional boxing with its 2026 launch.
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UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva was knocked unconscious and hospitalized with a fractured nose and facial injuries after being sucker-punched during a chaotic post-fight brawl following his boxing exhibition defeat.
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Australian welterweight Jake Matthews and his team have officially filed an appeal with the Western Australia Combat Commission following his controversial third-round submission loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth, citing referee confusion during a first-round incident.
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The UFC has officially announced a blockbuster welterweight title fight between rising Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena and current champion Islam Makhachev for early 2025.
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Four rookies made their UFC debuts at Perth, with wildly different results. From an A+ knockout artist to an F-grade failure, we break down every newcomer's performance and grade their octagon introductions.
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Carlos Ulberg announced his arrival as a title contender with a devastating first-round knockout of former title challenger Dominick Reyes, earning a $50,000 bonus and likely securing his shot at gold.
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Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes both successfully made weight for their main event clash at UFC Perth, while one undercard fighter missed their mark during Friday's weigh-in ceremony.
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Former UFC star Darren Till delivered a devastating third-round knockout of Luke Rockhold to capture the Misfits Bridgerweight Championship at AO Arena in Manchester, while Tony Ferguson returned to winning ways with a TKO victory.
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UFC legend Demetrious Johnson was forced to tap to a kneebar in the final minute of his black belt division match at the 2025 IBJJF World Masters, with the submission causing audible pops in his knee.
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UFC confirms Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight championship against former champion Brandon Moreno in the trilogy fight at UFC 320 in Las Vegas on September 14th.
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Bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley sustained a knee injury during sparring at his Arizona training camp, casting doubt on his scheduled title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321.
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