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WBC expels Ryan Garcia from organization after using racial slurs in social media rant

Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC after using racial and anti-muslim language during a social media live stream.

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Missed Fists: Armored MMA fighters clash in multi-knight free-for-all

Medieval knights go to war in the cage, a top prospect from the Congo scores another big knockout, a heel hook puts away a UFC veteran, and more in this edition of Missed Fists.

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Jake Paul advisor Nakisa Bidarian recalls ‘up-and-down relationship’ with Dana White during UFC days

Dana White may view Nakisa Bidarian as an enemy and competitor now, but not long ago the two worked hand-in-hand to help turn the UFC into a financial behemoth.

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Michael Page releases first statement following UFC 303 loss to Ian Machado Garry

Michael Page reacts to his UFC 303 loss to Ian Machado Garry, and plans to rebuild.

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Ilia Topuria claims Max Holloway unavailable for title fight, Holloway fires back with UFC 306 challenge

Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway aren’t on the same page when it comes to a potential fight date.

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Paige VanZant: BKFC punch hurt way worse than Power Slap, clarifies comments on fighting being ‘part-time job’ now

Paige VanZant reflects on her debut in Power Slap, the chances that she returns for another match in the future, and her comments about now being a "part-time fighter."

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Jessica Andrade considers suing ex-coach over financial transgressions: ‘I don’t know if he can sleep at night’

"Bate Estaca" confirmed she has agreed to face fellow Brazilian Natalia Silva on the Sept. 7 UFC Vegas card.

Tye Ruotolo praises Craig Jones Invitational, ONE Championship giving grapplers a chance to earn life-changing money

Tye Ruotolo explains how competitions like the Craig Jones Invitation and ONE Championship have opened up better and more lucrative opportunities for grapplers around the world.

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Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Michael Chandler teasing Islam Makhachev fight offer

Topics include Michael Chandler teasing he’s been offered a fight with UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, and more.

Alexander Volkanovski only interested in title fight at featherweight, reveals potential lightweight matchups

Alexander Volkanovski makes it clear that he’s only interested in fighting for the title at featherweight but rather than just sitting and waiting, he would gladly accept an exciting showdown at lightweight.

Diaz vs. Masvidal weigh-in video

Watch Diaz vs. Masvidal weigh-in video to see all the boxers step on the scale Friday evening in Los Angeles.

Full Social Knockout 3 fight card including Darren Till’s boxing debut, Salt Papi’s return to action

The full card for Saturday’s Social Knockout 3 card has been revealed with Darren Till making his return to action for the first time in nearly two years while Salt Papi returns for his latest influencer boxing match

‘Freedom is priceless’: MMA world celebrates July 4 Independence Day

See how MMA fighters and friends paid tribute to July 4 and the United States of America in 2024.

Li Jingliang returns at UFC 305, faces Carlos Prates

Li Jingliang will finally re-enter the octagon to face surging welterweight Carlos Prates at UFC 305 in Perth.

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Ian Machado Garry fires back at critics who called UFC 303 a draw: ‘You’re full of sh*t’

Ian Machado Garry rebuts arguments that he didn’t beat Michael "Venom" Page at UFC 303.

Alex Pereira’s coach plots out heavyweight move, calls Jon Jones ‘biggest fight this sport has ever seen’

Would Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones be the biggest fight in MMA history?

Yazmin Jauregui, Ketlen Souza agree to fight at UFC 306

Strawweights Yazmin Jauregui and Ketlen Souza are on track to face off at UFC 306 at Sphere in Las Vegas on Sept. 14.

Watch streamer plead for forgiveness after disrespecting Nate Diaz at final Masvidal presser

N3on found out that when you mess around too much, you may find out the hard way. Especially when Nate Diaz is involved.

Urijah Faber vs. Bibiano Fernandes to co-headline ADXC 5 next month

A trio of UFC veterans will compete in Abu Dhabi the night before the octagon lands in the United Arab Emirates.

Brian Ortega releases first statement since falling off UFC 303 on fight day

Brian Ortega released a lengthy statement addressing a disastrous UFC 303 fight week where he first had to change weight classes for his matchup against Diego Lopes before ultimately falling off the card

Nakisa Bidarian: Jake Paul vs. Logan Paul was offered to Netflix for July 20, happens ‘at some point’

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry may be happening, but a much more shocking replacement bout almost filled the void once Mike Tyson withdrew from his July 20 date with Paul.

Watch The MMA Hour with Arlovski, Waterson-Gomez, Fili, and Bidarian in studio now

Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour puts a pin in UFC 303 with a loaded show featuring Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Andrei Arlovski, Andre Fili, along with MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian in studio.

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal press conference video

Watch Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal press conference video to see final remarks before Saturday’s event.

Mayra Bueno Silva shares picture of stitched-up head wound from UFC 303

Mayra Bueno Silva needs plenty of time to heal after a brutal fight with Macy Chiasson at UFC 303.

Julianna Pena talks being ‘most hated’ in division, waiting for contract to face Raquel Pennington for title

Former UFC champ Julianna Pena expects to face new titleholder Raquel Pennington later this year, and discusses Kayla Harrison’s promotional arrival.

Jorge Masvidal still fuming from Nate Diaz press conference brawl: ‘I want to hurt this dude bad’

The Jorge Masvidal-Nate Diaz feud reached another level after a recent press conference scrap.

Dricus du Plessis to Israel Adesanya: ‘I’m glad you took up golf because that’s your retirement sport’

Dricus du Plessis fired a verbal shot at Israel Adesanya in a heated moment during Tuesday’s UFC 305 on-sale press conference.

Morning Report: Jean Silva claims ‘psychopath’ Manel Kape attacked Muhammad Mokaev in street scuffle outside UFC P.I.

Manel Kape doesn’t play games outside the octagon.

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya go nose-to-nose in heated first staredown ahead of UFC 305

Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya went face-to-face for the first time since their UFC 305 main event matchup was announced.

The Ultimate Fighter 32: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko Episode 5 results

Check out what went down between UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko on the fifth episode of The Ultimate Fighter 32.

Watch UFC 305 press conference featuring Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya

Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya’s will go face-to-face for the first time ahead of their UFC 305 main event clash.

Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez set for UFC 306 at Sphere

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal open workouts

Watch Diaz vs. Masvidal open workouts from Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

Travis Browne released from UFC contract 7 years after last fight

Travis Browne, the husband of Ronda Rousey, is no longer under UFC contract seven years after his most recent bout.

Mailbag: Alex Pereira continues to amaze and Dan Ige makes the case for more BMF belts at UFC 303

Answering reader questions about Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, Dan Ige, and the fallout from UFC 303.

Karate Combat president provides update on James Vick following scary knockout loss

Karate Combat president Asim Zaidi says James Vick is doing much better after suffering one of the most horrific knockouts in recent memory.

‘Can this even be done?’: Inside the frantic chaos that led to UFC 303’s shortest-notice fight in history

Dan Ige, Diego Lopes, and Ige’s coach Eric Nicksick detail the timeline that led to the UFC 303 co-main event coming together on just a hours’ notice.

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