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UFC Matchups

Whittaker Gets Guskov in the UFC Sydney Co-Main Event

The former middleweight champion has his next bout set: a ranked light heavyweight opponent in Sydney on February 7, 2027, with Whittaker at 27-9 and Guskov at 18-4-1.

Retirements & Legends

McGregor Calls His Next Fight "My Final Fight"

Conor McGregor says he will try to sell his next bout as his last and chase new numbers. He made the comments while questioning what the Canelo Alvarez card drew.

Previews and Predictions

Next Opponents Proposed for UFC Vegas 123 Winners

After UFC Vegas 123, one writer suggests the next fight for five winners, from Tom Nolan's main-event finish to Luana Santos and a possible title eliminator.

Influencer Boxing

Jake Paul Salutes Canelo's Return and Keeps Fight Talk Alive

Canelo Alvarez beat Christian Mbilli to regain the WBC super middleweight belt, and Jake Paul, who has long wanted that fight, replied on X that they will dance.

Asian MMA

Inner Circle 37 Card Set With Lee vs. Ruotolo on Top

ONE's November 6 show in Bangkok is headlined by Christian Lee defending his MMA lightweight title against grappling champion Tye Ruotolo.

UFC Results

Nolan Says He Never Asked the Referee for a Standup

After his TKO of Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123, Tom Nolan said he only complained about strikes to the back of his head. The standup call is still being criticized.

Business and Rankings

UFC Vegas 123 Bonuses Go to Nolan, Erosa, Szabova and Kropschot

Tom Nolan's knockout win over Renato Moicano earned him a Performance of the Night bonus at UFC Vegas 123, despite the disputed standup in round two.

Fighter Talk

Moicano Won't Blame the Referee for His Vegas 123 Loss

Renato Moicano says he will not curse the referee after losing to Tom Nolan. He says he needs to improve, even as fighters, including commentator Daniel Cormier, criticise the stand-up call.

Grappling & BJJ

Marcelo Garcia on Being Choked Out in 20 Seconds at Worlds

The ADCC and World champion says a quick loss at the 1998 Worlds shaped how he handles setbacks, including his cancer.

Business and Rankings

Nolan Heads to the Top 10 as Moicano's Stock Falls

Tom Nolan's knockout of No. 8 Renato Moicano should move him into the lightweight top 10. Moicano's loss, with two fights left on his UFC deal, may cost him leverage.

Injuries & Fight Changes

Moicano and Hasanov Sent to Hospital After UFC Vegas 123

Two fighters from the Oct. 31 card in Las Vegas went for precautionary head and face scans. The results of those checks had not been made public.

Retirements & Legends

Erosa Wins Farewell Fight by First-Round Knockout

Julian Erosa got off the canvas to knock out Jeongyeong Lee at UFC Vegas 123 and retired with a win after consecutive defeats.

UFC Results

Reese Gets Past Gall on All Three Cards Despite a Point Lost

Zachary Reese lost a point to an eye poke in round one but still beat the returning Mickey Gall 29-27 on all three scorecards at UFC Vegas 123.

Boxing

Canelo Alvarez Outpoints Mbilli to Win the WBC Belt Back

Alvarez returned after 13 months away and took a unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli. The win gives him the WBC super middleweight title again.

Fighter Talk

Bisping Sends Aspinall a Message as His Eye Recovery Continues

Tom Aspinall posted gym photos while sidelined with eye problems, and Michael Bisping replied with a short note about the calm before a storm.

UFC Matchups

Covington Backs Makhachev's Wait and Doubts Prates and Morales

Colby Covington says Islam Makhachev deserves time to get through Ramadan and that Carlos Prates and Michael Morales have not earned an interim title shot.

Injuries & Fight Changes

Brady Says a Staph Infection Forced Him Out of UFC Vegas 124

Sean Brady has explained his withdrawal from the Nov. 7 headliner. A swollen knee turned out to be a serious staph infection that kept him in hospital for three days.

Regional & European MMA

Szabova Opens UFC Vegas 123 With a Third-Round TKO Debut

Oktagon's former two-division champion Lucia Szabova stopped Tainara Lisboa with ground strikes in her UFC debut and moved to 13-0.

Grappling & BJJ

Craig Jones Says IBJJF Points Miss Where Control Comes From

In his Power Ride instructional, Craig Jones argues that IBJJF scoring rewards positions that fail in MMA and ignores the opponent's legs.

Boxing

Galal Yafai Books Dec. 5 Return in Wolverhampton

The interim WBC flyweight champion is set to box on the Walker vs. Rocha undercard. His opponent is still to be named.