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Previews and Predictions

Jena Bishop Rejects Carmouche's 'Late Fade' Forecast for PFL Chicago

Jena Bishop says Liz Carmouche has it backward in predicting she will tire in the later rounds of their PFL Chicago title rematch, and that she gets stronger as a fight goes on.

UFC Matchups

Chase Hooper vs. Chris Padilla Set for UFC 335 at Lightweight

Chase Hooper returns at the final UFC event of 2026 against Chris Padilla, who has not lost in five UFC appearances.

Videos

Liz Carmouche Shaves Her Head to Make Weight for PFL Title Fight

With 0.2 pounds left to lose, the 42-year-old veteran posted a video of her head being shaved before her flyweight title bout with Jena Bishop.

UFC Matchups

Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov Targeted for UFC Saudi Arabia Main Event

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is reportedly set to return ahead of schedule against 17-1 striker Sharabutdin Magomedov on Dec. 5.

Off the Cage

Brock Lesnar Honored by University of Minnesota Hall of Fame

The former UFC heavyweight champion was inducted into his alma mater's M Club Hall of Fame and used the moment to thank his parents, coaches and mentors.

UFC Matchups

UFC 335 Adds Barber vs. Judice and Pasley vs. Tafa in Las Vegas

Maycee Barber returns from a knockout loss against Carli Judice, winner of four straight, and Contender Series signee Quentin Pasley debuts against Junior Tafa on the Dec. 12 card.

Previews and Predictions

UFC 333 Betting Lines: Volkanovski and Evloev at Identical Odds

Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev share identical odds for the UFC 333 featherweight title fight, while bantamweight champion Petr Yan is a -180 favorite against Merab Dvalishvili.

Business and Rankings

Ki MMA Lays Out Broadcast Plans and a Two-Way Talent Strategy

Executive vice president Rich Chou says the new Scott Coker promotion will build young talent and spend in free agency, while it finalizes its first media deal.

Fighter Talk

Alex Pereira Backs Sister Aline After Contender Series Setback

Alex Pereira told his sister Aline he was proud of her after she missed out on a UFC contract, and she answered with a message of thanks.

Bellator

Dillon Danis Gets Another Shot at Covington, This Time in Rome

The former Bellator fighter meets Colby Covington in a submission-only grappling match on November 3, seven months after losing to him at RAF 7.

Previews and Predictions

Sawada vs. Nikolakakos: Grapplers Collide for Vacant ONE Gold

Japan's Chihiro Sawada and unbeaten Canadian Anastasia Nikolakakos will fight for the vacant ONE women's atomweight MMA title at ONE Samurai 6 in Yokohama.

UFC Results

Gatto Disputes Majority Draw With Kareckaite, Wants December Bout

Melissa Gatto says she beat Ernesta Kareckaite at UFC Vegas 122 and calls the majority draw a judging error, while asking to fight again in December.

Business and Rankings

Alice Pereira Becomes Youngest Ranked Woman as Allen Climbs to No. 4

The rankings update after UFC Vegas 122 brings a record-setting debut at women's bantamweight and moves Brendan Allen up to No. 4 at middleweight.

Videos

Volkanovski Plays Movie Star in Skit With a Jab at Fighter Pay

In a new comedy short, the UFC featherweight champion spoofs blockbuster films, and his 'agent' Beverly jokes that even a box-office flop pays better than the UFC.

PFL, ONE and More

Ketlen Vieira Explains Failed Test After Six-Month PFL Suspension

Suspended for six months after her loss to Cris Cyborg, Ketlen Vieira says the positive test traces back to knee treatment she started as a free agent.

Business and Rankings

Gamdom Offers Every UFC Fighter a $10,000 Monthly Sponsorship

An online crypto casino has made an open offer to the whole UFC roster as the debate over fighter pay heats up, and its founder insists the move is not aimed at the promotion.

Boxing

Bivol to Defend Light Heavyweight Belts Against Callum Smith in Russia

Dmitry Bivol will put his WBO, WBA, IBF and Ring belts on the line against WBO interim champion Callum Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg.

Boxing

Tim Tszyu to Challenge Erislandy Lara for WBA Middleweight Title

Tim Tszyu's promoter has confirmed a WBA middleweight title fight with Erislandy Lara in Australia, though the date and venue have not yet been announced.

Business and Rankings

Michael Page Says Misfits Deal Pays Double His UFC Earnings

After the UFC let him go despite a 5-1 record, the British striker signed a three-fight deal that he says beats everything he earned in the Octagon.

Off the Cage

Kayla Harrison Opens Up on Doubts After Neck Surgery

The UFC bantamweight champion admits that four surgeries in four years left her wondering whether she would ever feel like herself again, before she recovered.