❗️Khamzat Chimaev ready to fight 'even today,' waiting on UFC for return assignment

Khamzat Chimaev says he is training and ready to compete immediately, framing his return as dependent only on the UFC giving him a fight. He maintains his approach hasn't changed since losing the middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 and still wants a rematch ASAP. The report notes his planned move to 205 pounds is on hold as his focus remains firmly on getting back to the 185-pound title picture.

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❗️Strickland expects UFC backlash after publicly criticizing promotion sponsor Bud Light over Poirier

Sean Strickland says he anticipates a response from the UFC after speaking out against Bud Light for ending its sponsorship with Dustin Poirier. The middleweight champion changed his stance after a conversation with Poirier revealed the sponsorship termination following Poirier's arrest. Strickland argued the beer company should have offered help instead of dropping the fighter.

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❗️Paddy Pimblett sparks fan criticism over dramatic post-UFC 329 weight gain

An image of a heavier Paddy Pimblett drew fresh criticism weeks after his submission win at UFC 329. Fans reacted with humor and concern to his physique changes, a recurring topic linked to his love of food. The source notes Pimblett has never missed weight professionally and hopes to fight again before year's end.

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❗️Strickland criticizes friend Sean Shelby over short-notice UFC offers and fighter benching

Sean Strickland criticized UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby for offering fights on just two weeks' notice. He said fighters can be benched for eight months after declining these offers, despite short-notice bouts providing major pay boosts. Strickland acknowledged Shelby is his friend but stated 'everybody hates dealing with him' due to this pressure.

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❗️Jon Jones says Lewis Hamilton blocked him over helicopter pig hunt footage

Jon Jones described how a hunting video ended his friendship with Lewis Hamilton. Jones said Hamilton sent a private message calling the helicopter AR-15 hunt cowardly, then unfollowed and blocked him. The UFC champ later apologized to Hamilton in an interview.

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❗️Jon Jones says tainted supplement caused banned-substance issue, insists it had zero performance benefit

Jon Jones used a lengthy ALF Global interview to reject steroid accusations, blaming a contaminated supplement. He said the amount detected was so small it required expensive scientists to find, and repeated the substance had 'zero performance-enhancing effects.' The official no-contest from his overturned UFC 214 win over Daniel Cormier remains on his record.

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❗️Daniel Cormier refutes Jon Jones' claim their rivalry was a camera-friendly business arrangement.

Cormier flatly denied Jones' story of a private chat where they agreed to be enemies only for the cameras. He stated their animosity was always real, even if it was lucrative. Cormier pointed to older, hostile comments from Jones to challenge the timeline of the alleged agreement.

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❗️Champ Ulberg sidelined, proposes Ankalaev vs Prochazka path while betting odds emerge

Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg is temporarily out with a knee injury. Ulberg suggested Magomed Ankalaev fight Jiri Prochazka with full camps, and the winner would earn a shot at him. After his TKO win over Bogdan Guskov, Ankalaev is now the betting favorite in prospective fights against both Ulberg and Prochazka.

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❗️Sean Strickland jumps into freezing lake to save friend from drowning after cliff jump

Strickland initially thought his friend was joking after a cliff jump into deep, cold water. The friend described going into shock and being unable to breathe, stating 'I genuinely almost died.' Strickland reacted when he saw the man's head go underwater, entering the lake to pull him to safety.

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❗️Arman Tsarukyan suplexes fitness influencer into armbar submission in under three minutes

Arman Tsarukyan dominated fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in a grappling match in India on Saturday. The UFC lightweight contender lifted Baiyanpuria for a suplex before immediately transitioning to an armbar. Baiyanpuria tapped just over two minutes into the contest.

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❗️Dana White draws scrutiny in Belgrade after failing to name his most anticipated UFC Serbia fight

During a press conference for UFC Serbia, a reporter asked Dana White which fight he was most excited for on the card. White could not provide an answer, leaving the promotional question unresolved. The event marked the UFC's first show in Serbia, headlined by Daniel Rodriguez vs. Uros Medic at Belgrade Arena.

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

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

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❗️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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❗️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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