Dern Reportedly Set to Defend Against Gomes in March
A report says Mackenzie Dern's next strawweight title defense is in talks for March 2027 against Denise Gomes. The UFC has not announced anything yet.
Women's MMA
MMA Fight News
Fresh from the cage
Retirements & Legends
Amanda Nunes Recalls Anxiety After Walking Away From MMA
Before facing Kayla Harrison at UFC 334, Amanda Nunes says retirement left her anxious and afraid of depression because she had nothing left to chase.
Previews and Predictions
Matt Brown Calls Gane vs. Hokit a Fight for Second Place
Ahead of UFC 334 on Saturday, Matt Brown argues that the heavyweight title bout does not settle who the division's best fighter is, and he still points to Tom Aspinall.
Boxing
Hearn Rates Zuffa Boxing's First Year "Terrible"
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn says Dana White's first year running Zuffa Boxing fell short of its promises. He cites a signing that never fought and says the company is hurting fighters.
Bare Knuckle
Brunson Wants Till in the BKFC Ring After His Debut
Derek Brunson makes his bare-knuckle debut against Theo Doukas at BKFC Myrtle Beach this month, and he is already naming Darren Till as the rematch he wants.
Betting Odds & Picks
Masvidal Says He Has $200,000 Riding on Hokit
Jorge Masvidal says he put $200,000 on Josh Hokit to beat Ciryl Gane at UFC 334, with a $1 million return if the underdog wins.
Fighter Controversies & Social Media
Walker Says Valter's Online Comments Strained Their Bond
Johnny Walker says his bond with brother Valter is strained after Valter's online remarks about his mother and wife. Valter was absent from his corner for the Cortes-Acosta fight.
Bare Knuckle
BKB Hires Ex-DAZN Executive Michael Ridout to Run UK Business
A veteran of sports media sales takes over BKB's UK operations, and his brief reaches into the promotion's international business.
Freestyle Wrestling
Weidman Steps In for Covington to Face Chimaev at RAF 14
Colby Covington is out of the RAF 14 main event in Abu Dhabi. Chris Weidman will wrestle Khamzat Chimaev for the light heavyweight crossover title on Saturday.
Boxing
Baumgardner Wins All 10 Rounds to Take Turhan's IBF Belt
Alycia Baumgardner beat Elif Nur Turhan on all three cards, 100-90, to win the IBF lightweight title in Texas. She is now a two-division world champion.
Fighter Talk
Topuria Thanks His Brother for Halting the Gaethje Fight
Ilia Topuria says his brother Aleksandre was right to stop the UFC Freedom 250 bout against Justin Gaethje. He says he could not see and may not have fought again otherwise.
Asian MMA
Magomedov Grades His ONE Debut a Six or Seven, Eyes Title
Unbeaten Magomed Magomedov won a split decision over Lucas Gabriel in his ONE debut. He questions the split verdict, rates his own display six or seven out of ten, and wants a title fight.
Influencer Boxing
HSTikkyTokky Closes Unhinged Promotions After Kilkenny Brawl
The streamer behind Unhinged Promotions says he can no longer put on events after a brawl and a reported stabbing in Kilkenny, Ireland. He says police and a boxing commission warned him.
Fighter Controversies & Social Media
Arlovski Apologizes After Remark About Rumble Johnson's Death
Andrei Arlovski drew heavy online criticism for a line about Anthony Johnson's death in an interview. He then issued a long statement saying he never meant to celebrate it.
Previews and Predictions
Walker Volunteers as Backup for Gane vs. Hokit at UFC 334
Johnny Walker, fresh from a knockout of Waldo Cortes-Acosta, says he would fly to New York as the replacement for the UFC 334 title fight if the UFC pays.
Videos
RIZIN 55 Clips: Laramie's Belt, Slam KO and an Ezekiel Choke
Highlights from RIZIN 55 in Chiba, where Tony Laramie took the flyweight belt in a split decision and Yrysbek Tilenov earned a bantamweight title fight.
Off the Cage
Dana White Flies to D.C. With Trump's Press Secretary Offer Open
Dana White will meet President Trump on Monday after a public job offer. He has not said yes, and CNN reported that he turned it down.
Grappling & BJJ
Renzo Gracie Buys Into BJJ App UJITSU as Global Ambassador
Renzo Gracie now owns a stake in UJITSU, a UAE-founded app for the BJJ community, and will act as its ambassador and strategic partner.
UFC Matchups
Adesanya vs. Magomedov Confirmed for UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5
Israel Adesanya will face Shara Magomedov in the UFC Saudi Arabia main event, with Ian Garry against Yaroslav Amosov as the co-headliner at ANB Arena.
Women's MMA
Suarez Takes a Unanimous Decision Over Jandiroba at UFC Vegas 124
Tatiana Suarez beat Virna Jandiroba on all three cards in a strawweight co-main event that was mostly grappling, with no finish in 15 minutes.