❗️Valter Walker matches Demian Maia's five-submission UFC streak, but eyes Fabricio Werdum's legacy

Valter Walker submitted Thomas Petersen at UFC Abu Dhabi for his fifth straight UFC finish, tying Demian Maia's modern-era record. Walker said he measures himself against Fabricio Werdum, whose submissions of Fedor Emelianenko and Cain Velasquez set the standard. The 28-year-old sees his current wins as building blocks, not proof he has reached Werdum's level.

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❗️Yair Rodriguez returns from 15-month layoff to headline UFC Noche vs. Jean Silva on Sept. 12.

Former interim champ Yair Rodriguez faces Jean Silva in the UFC Noche featherweight main event on Sept. 12 in Glendale. Rodriguez hasn't fought since a decision win over Patricio Pitbull in April 2025, following hand surgery. Silva is 6-1 in the UFC with four knockouts, coming off a decision victory over Arnold Allen.

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#YairRodriguez #JeanSilva #UFCNoche

❗️Shavkat Rakhmonov shows sparring progress after knee surgery, no return date set.

Shavkat Rakhmonov has been seen sparring more freely after his 2026 knee surgery, a positive step in his long recovery. The footage shows him hopping on the repaired knee, stuffing takedowns, and working beyond earlier light training. He remains undefeated in the UFC with seven wins, but no fight date has been confirmed.

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#ShavkatRakhmonov #UFC #UFC310

❗️Merab Dvalishvili adds wrestling coach Jesse, trains 'smart' for potential Petr Yan trilogy

Merab Dvalishvili says he has changed his camp to train 'smart, not just hard' for a potential third fight with Petr Yan. He has brought in a new wrestling coach, Jesse, for private sessions in Las Vegas. Dvalishvili is preparing as if the rematch is happening, though the trilogy remains unbooked while Yan recovers from back surgery.

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#MerabDvalishvili #PetrYan #UFC323

❗️Makhachev wants Usman Nurmagomedov in UFC, eyes top-5 lightweight debut

Islam Makhachev says a UFC move is the team's dream for unbeaten teammate Usman Nurmagomedov. He believes Nurmagomedov could immediately fight a top-ranked lightweight like Ilia Topuria or Arman Tsarukyan. This follows Nurmagomedov's PFL contract-ending knockout of Archie Colgan last Friday.

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#UFC #IslamMakhachev #UsmanNurmagomedov

❗️Ty Miller aims for another bonus-winning finish in UFC return after buying a house with debut cash

Ty Miller returns against Billy Ray Goff this Saturday at UFC Fight Night, nearly a year after his Contender Series win.
He stopped veteran Adam Fugitt in the first round of his UFC debut in January, earning a performance bonus.
Miller used that bonus money for a down payment on a house, moving his family and building a home gym.

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#TyMiller #BillyRayGoff #UFCAPEX

❗️Islam Makhachev tells Michael Morales a UFC 330 backup role alone isn't enough for a title shot.

Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says undefeated backup fighter Michael Morales needs to compete again to earn a title opportunity.
Makhachev suggests Morales fight contenders like Carlos Prates or Shavkat Rakhmonov instead of waiting.

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#IslamMakhachev #MichaelMorales #UFC330

❗️Robert Whittaker wants top light heavyweight name after debut win, Jan Blachowicz offers fight.

Robert Whittaker seeks a prominent opponent for his next fight at 205 pounds following his third-round finish of Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.
Jan Blachowicz has publicly called out Whittaker, urging him to turn his words into action after being named as an appealing option.
Whittaker also named Magomed Ankalaev as a desired opponent but ruled out fighting training partners Carlos Ulberg and Navajo Stirling.

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#RobertWhittaker #JanBlachowicz #UFC329

❗️Conor McGregor says knee surgery 'went excellent' after ACL/meniscus injury at UFC 329

Conor McGregor has provided a positive update after surgery on his injured right knee. The ACL and meniscus injuries occurred early in his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway. McGregor stated on Instagram that he is 'confident' as he begins his recovery process.

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#ConorMcGregor #UFC329 #MaxHolloway

❗️Cormier criticized grappling he later learned was flagged for fight-fixing concerns

Daniel Cormier recalled openly criticizing a fighter's 'horrible' grappling performance during a UFC APEX broadcast. He was later contacted and told the bout was under investigation for possible fight-fixing. Cormier said the fighter was taken to the back post-fight because the FBI was present.

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🔥 Billy Quarantillo Moves to Lightweight: 📖Read in full

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🥊 Darren Elkins Embraces Final UFC Fight: 📖Read in full

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🏆 Alexandre Pantoja Gets UFC 331 Title Rematch: 📖Read in full

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🥊 Quillan Salkilld’s First UFC Main Event: 📖Read in full

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🥊 Arman Tsarukyan Accepts UFC 331 Challenge: 📖Read in full

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🔥 President Trump’s Khabib Admiration Explained: 📖Read in full

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❗️Nate Diaz fires back at Jake Paul with a four-word callout for an MMA fight.

Nate Diaz has publicly responded to Jake Paul's recent MMA callout on X. The fighters previously boxed in 2023, with Paul winning by decision, but have never met in a cage. Diaz returned to MMA in May 2026, while Paul has yet to make his MMA debut.

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❗️Dillon Danis cleared for RAF return after post-fight brawl with Khamzat Chimaev

RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein confirmed Danis is not banned and will return to the promotion eventually.
The organization addressed the brawl after Danis' June loss to Chimaev at RAF 10 but did not impose a suspension.
Bronstein said they have worked with Danis behind the scenes and described him as respectful to RAF personnel.

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#DillonDanis #RAF #KhamzatChimaev

❗️Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals the two athletes who inspired him most: Brazilian Ronaldo and Muhammad Ali.

The former UFC lightweight champion named the soccer legend and boxing icon as his biggest sporting inspirations.
He shared the answer in a new Instagram video, offering a glimpse at influences outside MMA.

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#KhabibNurmagomedov #UFC #MuhammadAli

❗️DWCS Season 10 kicks off with five prospect fights, headlined by heavyweights Anthony Wint and Matt Adams.

The Dana White Contender Series begins its tenth season with five fights across multiple weight classes.
The opening slate is headlined by a heavyweight bout between finishers Anthony Wint and Matt Adams.
The season opener also features unbeaten middleweight Jon Kunneman (10-0) facing Joseph Kropschot.

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#DWCS #DanaWhiteContenderSeries #UFC