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Originally Published 8 days ago — by MMA Fighting
UFC champion Ilia Topuria addressed false media reports claiming he was summoned for domestic abuse, clarifying that the court summons was related to a family matter involving his daughter and denying any abuse allegations, while also discussing his recent personal and professional life.,
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Bloody Elbow
Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, addresses false media reports claiming he was summoned to court over domestic violence, clarifying the situation involves family legal matters related to his daughter and denying any abuse allegations, amid ongoing personal issues and a UFC hiatus.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by MMA Mania
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is scheduled to appear in court in Spain over allegations of domestic violence filed by his estranged wife, with Joe Rogan also named in the complaint for sharing a doctored image of her; the court will focus on custody issues for their daughter, and Topuria has taken a leave of absence from fighting.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by MMA Fighting
Joe Rogan discusses the uncertain future of UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who is facing multiple eye surgeries after a no-contest fight with Ciryl Gane, raising concerns about his potential to fight again and the current shallow state of the heavyweight division.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by UFC.com
The UFC kicks off 2026 with a series of high-stakes events featuring title fights and key matchups across various weight classes, including UFC 324 in Las Vegas and UFC 325 in Sydney, with notable bouts such as Gaethje vs Pimblett, Volkanovski vs Lopes, and Nunes vs Harrison, promising an exciting start to the new year.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Yahoo Sports
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and middleweight Shara Magomedov are set to face off in a submission-only grappling match in Yerevan, Armenia, with a side bet involving an apartment and a Rolex on the line, amid a tense buildup including a heated press conference.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by UFC.com
The 2026 UFC lightweight division is centered around champion Ilia Topuria, who recently moved up from featherweight and secured the title with a first-round knockout. The division features a mix of veterans like Gaethje and Oliveira, and rising contenders such as Benoît Saint Denis and Rafael Fiziev, with ongoing drama and potential matchups shaping an exciting year ahead.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by MMA Fighting
UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered to testify in a new antitrust lawsuit led by fighter Misha Cirkunov, focusing on arbitration and class action waiver clauses in UFC fighter contracts, with upcoming hearings to address evidence issues and discovery disputes.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by UFC.com
The article highlights the top fighters of 2025 in UFC, emphasizing Merab Dvalishvili's record-breaking year, Joshua Van's rise to flyweight champion, Islam Makhachev's dominance, Waldo Cortes Acosta's breakout, and Valentina Shevchenko's impressive title defenses, showcasing a year of remarkable performances and career milestones.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by UFC.com
The article highlights some of the most shocking and memorable knockouts in UFC history, including Conor McGregor's quick KO of Jose Aldo, Jorge Masvidal's five-second KO of Ben Askren, Rose Namajunas' head kick against Zhang Weili, Leon Edwards' come-from-behind KO of Kamaru Usman, and Israel Adesanya's redemption knockout of Alex Pereira, showcasing moments that stunned fans and defined UFC history.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by MMA Fighting
Former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski addressed a backstage altercation with streamer Jack Doherty at the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, claiming he was defending himself and others from threats, and criticizing Doherty and his crew for provoking the fight and seeking content. Arlovski emphasized he only stopped the threat and was not the aggressor, while also noting he was punched once and is open to fighting Doherty’s bodyguard.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by bloodyelbow.com
Conor McGregor has temporarily set aside his rivalry with Jake Paul to congratulate him on his resilience after Paul suffered a double jaw fracture and a KO loss to Anthony Joshua. McGregor's supportive message comes amid his own preparations for a UFC comeback in 2026, with potential fights against fighters like Michael Chandler and Jon Jones. The sports world is watching closely as these fighters navigate their careers and rivalries.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by MMA Fighting
Wyatt Hendrickson, an aspiring Olympic wrestler, is open to competing against UFC fighters like Brock Lesnar but warns that such matches could be dangerous due to the high level of competition, emphasizing his focus on wrestling and his recent interest in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by UFC.com
The UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape event featured several notable fights, including Jamey-Lyn Horth's first-round stoppage, Guilherme Pat's unanimous decision victory, and Yaroslav Amosov's submission win over Neil Magny, highlighting a successful conclusion to UFC's 2025 campaign with exciting performances across the card.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by MMA Fighting
Former UFC champions Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold are set to face off in the main event of RAF 5 on January 10 in Sunrise, Florida, marking Covington's return to competition after a year off and Rockhold's comeback following a knockout loss, with additional bouts including a cruiserweight championship and a wrestling match.