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Vanessa Demopoulos during weigh-ins ahead of UFC Fight Night.

UFC on ESPN 65 weigh-in results: Josh Emmett vs Lerone Murphy official, one massive miss

Conor McGregor reveals secret motivation for Ireland presidential bid

Michael Chandler says he's making a step down in opposition at UFC 314

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to prison for 2022 shooting

Oleksandr Usyk eyeing MMA bout with Jake Paul, boxing clash with Alex Pereira

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Fire alarm causes chaos as Leon Edwards chats to the media ahead of UFC London

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Nov 11, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Michael Chandler gestures during weigh-ins for UFC 281. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images

Michael Chandler reveals potential sacrifice ahead of Paddy Pimblett clash at UFC 314

Conor McGregor during halftime of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.

Conor McGregor announces presidential run in Ireland days after White House visit

Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Leon Edwards (red gloves) reacts after defeating Colby Covington (blue gloves) to retain the UFC welterweight title during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

How to watch UFC London: Edwards vs Brady – live stream, start time, fight card, odds

Dec 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Paddy Pimblett (red gloves) fights Jared Gordon (blue gloves) during UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Paddy Pimblett backed to defeat Michael Chandler in UFC 314 showdown

Dec 11, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Charles Oliveira moves in with a hit against Dustin Poirier during UFC 269 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Charles Oliveira picks UFC retirement fight for Dustin Poirier – and it isn’t with him

MMA fighter Conor McGregor sings the seventh inning stretch during a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins.

UFC star Conor McGregor celebrates St. Paddy's Day at White House

Oct 5, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Roman Dolidze (red gloves) reacts after defeating Kevin Holland (not pictured) during UFC 307 at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Roman Dolidze targets former champs Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesanya after UFC Vegas 104 win

Roman Dolidze avenged his prior defeat to Marvin Vettori with a hard-earned victory over his Italian rival at UFC Vegas 104, then immediately set his sights on

Apr 23, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik introduces the fighters during weigh-ins for UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

UFC commentator Jon Anik wants Justin Gaethje to get next lightweight title shot

UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik would love to see Justin Gaethje get his first shot at Islam Makhachev next, but with other contenders in play, the UFC lightweight title picture is far from clear.

May 4, 2024; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL; Mauricio Ruffy (red gloves) fights Jamie Mullarkey (blue gloves) during UFC 301 at Rio Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-Imagn Images

UFC 313 star credits soccer superstar Neymar for Knockout of the Year finish

Mauricio "One Shot" Ruffy lived up to his nickname at UFC 313 with a stunning KO of King Green.

Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Jiri Prochazka (red gloves) fights Jamahal Hill (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Former champion Jiri Prochazka fires back at Magomed Ankalaev's ‘fraud’ jibe after UFC 313

Jiri Prochazka doesn't like the new UFC light heavyweight champion's attitude, and plans to give his answer, by taking his title.

Mar 19, 2022; London, UK; Tom Aspinall (blue gloves) defeats Alexander Volkov (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-Imagn Images

Tom Aspinall says 'everything is done' ahead of UFC superfight with Jon Jones

The UFC heavyweight title superfight the world wants to see is edging closer to becoming a reality.

Mar 8, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) prepares to fight Magomed Ankalaev (not pictured) during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Alex Pereira criticizes Magomed Ankalaev's 'boring style' after UFC 313 defeat

Dethroned UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira wasn't impressed with Magomed Ankalaev's tactics, but promises to bounce back better than ever in the rematch.

Mar 8, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Magomed Ankalaev (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Alex Pereira (not pictured) during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Magomed Ankalaev dethrones Alex Pereira at UFC 313, Dana White hints at immediate rematch

Dec 13, 2024; Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES; UFC CEO Dana White during weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

New boxing league from UFC boss Dana White and Turki Alalshikh predicted to 'crush everything'

Mar 9, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Curtis Blaydes reacts after defeating Jailton Almeida during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Curtis Blaydes admits he had to Google his opponent ahead of UFC 313 bout

Oct 5, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) before a light heavyweight title bout against Khalil Rountree Jr. (not pictured) during UFC 307 at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

UFC 313: Alex Pereira dares Magomed Ankalaev with $200,000 charity bet

Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira celebrates with the championship belt during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How to watch UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev – live stream, start time, fight card, odds

Jul 22, 2023; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Tom Aspinall (red gloves) enters the arena before the fight against Marcin Tybura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-Imagn Images

Tom Aspinall says Jon Jones is holding up the UFC's heavyweight title picture

Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Justin Gaethje during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Justin Gaethje set for huge short-notice rematch at UFC 313

Justin Gaethje will take on Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight co-main event bout at UFC 313 after the Kyrgyzstani contender offered to step in on short notice to replace the injured Dan Hooker.

Jun 29, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jean Silva (blue gloves) reacts after knocking out Charles Jourdain (not pictured) during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jean Silva set to face Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 in Miami

Jean Silva called his shot, and got his wish, with the Brazilian set to face Bryce Mitchell on April 12.

Apr 12, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; UFC fighter Justin Gaethje during ceremonial weigh ins for UFC 300 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UFC 313: Three UFC stars offer to take short-notice clash with Justin Gaethje

If Justin Gaethje still wants to fight at UFC 313, he's got no shortage of options, with three ranked lightweight fighters offering to step in.

Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Paddy Pimblett during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

UFC star Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria's move to lightweight is a 'big mistake'

British lightweight star says Ilia Topuria has made a bad career move by moving up to the UFC's 155-pound division.

Nov 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Dan Hooker (red gloves) defeats Claudio Puelles (blue gloves) during UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images

Dan Hooker's 'busted paw' has ruled him out of UFC 313 clash with Justin Gaethje

New Zealand fan-favorite is officially out of his UFC 313 bout with Justin Gaethje, and he's gutted.

May 7, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Michael Chandler during UFC 274 at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Michael Chandler unsure Conor McGregor will return to UFC: 'I wouldn't put money on it'

Usually-optimistic UFC lightweight star Michael Chandler is starting to doubt whether Conor McGregor will ever return to the Octagon.