Chimaev Vows to Follow Strickland Up to 205 or Heavyweight
Khamzat Chimaev says he will chase Sean Strickland into any weight class for a rematch, even if the middleweight champion gives up his belt over a pay dispute with the UFC.
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Videos
Joe Rogan Slams UFC Over Letting Unbeaten Farid Basharat Go
On his podcast, Joe Rogan objected to the UFC passing on a new deal for undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat, saying fighters should not be cut over their style.
Previews and Predictions
T.J. Dillashaw Backs Volkanovski's Fight IQ Against Evloev
The former UFC champion admits age slows fighters down in the lighter divisions but still expects the 38-year-old featherweight champion to beat Movsar Evloev.
UFC Results
Javier Mendez Blames Himself for Umar Nurmagomedov's Knockout Loss
Umar Nurmagomedov's coach says the habit behind the loss to Song Yadong never shows up in training, and that fixing it is his job before the bantamweight's next title push.
UFC Matchups
Ronald Humphrey to Debut Against Nikolay Veretennikov at UFC 335
The unbeaten Contender Series signee is reportedly paired with a six-fight UFC veteran for the December 12 card in Las Vegas.
PFL, ONE and More
ONE Eyes Yod-IQ for Haggerty and Ryujin Nasukawa for Nadaka
After a weekend in Bangkok and Tokyo, ONE Championship outlined possible next fights for Jonathan Haggerty, Nadaka Yoshinari and upset winner Wang Junguang.
Boxing
Benavidez vs. Cieslak Set for December 5 With Three Belts at Stake
David Benavidez will meet Poland's Michal Cieslak in a three-belt cruiserweight unification on DAZN pay-per-view. The date was moved a week earlier to avoid Joshua vs. Fury.
Videos
Volkov Poses as a Reporter at UFC 333 Presser, White Says He Knew
Alexander Volkov quizzed Dana White from the media seats about a title shot. The exchange looked like White had no clue who he was, but the UFC boss says he was playing along.
UFC Matchups
Tsarukyan Says His Lightweight Title Shot Is Next, Early Next Year
Tsarukyan says the UFC has assured him his next fight is for the 155-pound belt, though no exact date has been given.
Bellator
Aaron Pico Took Unranked Losene Keita Without a Second Thought
The former Bellator featherweight lost his UFC 333 opponent Arnold Allen and said yes to Losene Keita at once, explaining why rankings do not dictate whom he fights.
Business and Rankings
Dana White Says Release Remark Was Not Aimed at Farid Basharat
At the UFC 333 press conference, the UFC boss said his comments on why contracts go unrenewed were general, and he told reporters Movsar Evloev is in a good spot.
Boxing
Dalton Smith Rules Out Ever Vacating WBC Belt to Skip Puello
Ahead of his first WBC junior welterweight defense in Sheffield, Dalton Smith said avoiding mandatory challenger Alberto Puello was never an option.
Business and Rankings
MVP's Bidarian Says Four Opponents in Talks for Jake Paul's Return
Nakisa Bidarian responded to reports that MVP's run with Netflix may be over, saying the opponent will decide where Jake Paul fights next and who carries it.
UFC Results
Marwan Rahiki Vows to Get Tommy McMillen Back After First Loss
The Moroccan featherweight says he took the September fight on short notice, expected a quick finish and paid for it in the third round. He wants a rematch and four fights in 2027.
Previews and Predictions
Volkov a Slight Favorite Over Kuniev, Picked to Win on Points
FanDuel has Alexander Volkov at -122 and Rizvan Kuniev at -104 for their heavyweight bout in Abu Dhabi. One fighter-analyst expects Volkov to win on the scorecards.
Fighter Talk
Jon Jones Admits Small Regret Over Skipping the White House Card
Jon Jones says contract talks for the UFC's White House event did not go his way, but staying home that night still bothers him. He also named Ilia Topuria and Daniel Cormier in the GOAT debate.
Off the Cage
Michael Bisping Pops Out His Prosthetic Eye on Meeting Brett Lee
A clip shared by Main Event ahead of UFC 333 shows the former middleweight champion greeting the Australian fast bowler in his own unusual way.
Fighter Talk
Pereira Feels for Herb Dean but Still Wants Him Off His Fights
Alex Pereira says he sometimes feels bad for referee Herb Dean as criticism piles up, yet he would rather not see Dean in charge of his bouts again.
Business and Rankings
Miami Deputy Luis Hernandez Lands McDonald's Sponsorship
Manager Malki Kawa announced the deal on Instagram and called it the first between McDonald's and a UFC fighter. Hernandez, 9-0, still works as a sheriff's deputy.
Videos
Mandel Nallo Says His Sons Asked for the Weigh-In Nose Pick
The UFC Edmonton fighter explains the gesture his boys requested and why he offered Dana White a finger point instead of a handshake right after.