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Daniel Cormier tells Usman Nurmagomedov it’s ‘time for legacy’

Daniel Cormier wants Usman Nurmagomedov to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The former two-division UFC champion recently crossed paths with Nurmagomedov at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The unbeaten Dagestani is now a free agent after exhausting his contract with the Professional Fighters League and Cormier has directly challenged him to test himself against the UFC's best.

Daniel Cormier wants PFL free agent Usman Nurmagomedov to face the UFC's best Nurmagomedov (22-0) stopped Archie Colgan in the final bout of his PFL contract. Amidst the promotion’s merger with Most Valuable Promotions, he’ll likely be offered a bumper new contract to return, as PFL still has a limited exclusive negotiation window before the UFC can make an offer.

Nurmagomedov appeared to question the level of competition available to him in the UFC, calling top-ranked lightweights “bums” while talking to Cormier after UFC 330. The Hall of Famer then claimed t…

Cris Cyborg opens up about what motivates her ahead of final MMA bout

Cris Cyborg has accomplished just about everything there is in women’s mixed martial arts and she recently discussed what drives her.

Cyborg returns to action Aug. 22 to defend the Professional Fighters League women's featherweight championship against Ketlen Vieira in the main event of PFL Tampa at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa in what will reportedly be her MMA retirement fight.

Cris Cyborg reflects on her career approach before PFL Tampa Cyborg has established herself among the sport's elite. With championships across multiple major promotions and more than two decades of competition behind her, the Brazilian has increasingly focused on the impact she can have on women's mixed martial arts.

In a video posted by the PFL, Cyborg explained one of the biggest motivations of her career: making women’s MMA exciting.

Cris Cyborg’s final MMA bout headlines PFL Tampa: Tune in on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

“A lot of peo…

UFC 333, Islam Makhachev’s next title defense odds revealed

The early betting lines are in for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next trip to Abu Dhabi.

The promotion announced UFC 333's lineup during the UFC 330 broadcast, with Alexander Volkanovski set to defend his featherweight championship against Movsar Evloev. In the co-headliner, Petr Yan will run it back with Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy bout for the bantamweight championship.

Furthermore, with Islam Makhachev retaining his welterweight title at UFC 330, odds for his next bout have also dropped.Both defending champions at UFC 333 open as betting favorites; Islam Makhachev favored against top welterweightsUFC 333 is set for Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi and BetOnline Sports has released odds for both title fights on the card. Volkanovski, the reigning 145-pound champ, opened as a slight favorite at -130 against the unbeaten Evloev (+110). Meanwhile, Yan is a larger favorite at -170 against Dvalishvili (+150) for their third meeting. Their two bouts so f…

Mackenzie Dern names three potential opponents following UFC 330 win

Mackenzie Dern has already started looking ahead after defending her Ultimate Fighting Championship title.

Dern (17-5) thoroughly outclassed Gillian Robertson at UFC 330, using her grappling to secure a unanimous decision and retain the strawweight belt in Philadelphia. She’s now name-dropped who could be next in line for a title shot.

Mackenzie Dern names Weili Zhang, Tatiana Suarez and Lupita Godinez as possible UFC title challengers When asked in a post-fight interview who she could face next, Dern initially admitted she’s unsure. She claimed the next challenger for the 115-pound throne could be Tatiana Suarez (12-1), Lupita Godinez (14-6), or former champ Weili Zhang (26-4).

“I know there’s Tatiana, Weili… Who else? Lupita could be coming up pretty soon,” Dern said.

Godinez is unlikely next in line, having lost three of her last five bouts. Moreover, the Mexican contender has already lost to Dern.

Suarez previously challenged for UFC gold…

Ian Machado Garry sends defiant message after Islam Makhachev defeat

Ian Garry has no intention of dwelling on his failed title bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship against Islam Makhachev.

Garry came up short against Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event in Philadelphia, dropping a unanimous decision after a hard-fought five-round battle. The Russian retained the welterweight championship and extended his winning streak in the UFC to 17 straight victories, a new record. Nevertheless, the challenger is encouraged by his performance and what the future holds for him.

Ian Garry addresses UFC 330 loss and promises to come back stronger Garry believes his performance against Makhachev showed that he belongs at the highest level of the sport.

“Tonight wasn’t my night,” Garry said on Instagram. “I feel great, I did great, Islam was just better than me tonight and that’s OK. I want everybody who loves me and supports me and wants to see me do better; I want you to know that I’m going to be back.”

The former Cage Wa…

Islam Makhachev breaks down Ian Garry’s tricky UFC 330 strategy

Islam Makhachev has nothing but respect for Ian Garry and the Irishman’s preparation for their title bout.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight king retained his belt with a hard-fought victory over Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The challenger pushed the champ to the limit and the latter recently revealed what made the five-rounder so challenging.

How Ian Garry’s patient approach frustrated Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 Makhachev claims Garry’s lack of output on the feet made the matchup a tricky puzzle to solve.

“Very hard to fight with someone who stands… No working, just standing and waiting,” Makhachev said in a post-fight interview. “Very difficult. He prepared himself well for the fight; he gave me a hard time, but no matter. From the first second to the last second, I am going to war. I am going to win, doesn’t matter how.”

Later, at the post-fight presser, Makhachev revealed that Garry caught him with an in…

Ian Garry confronts Michael Morales at UFC 330: ‘Make sure you back it up’

Ian Garry’s failed title bid didn’t deter him from lecturing Michael Morales backstage.

Morales (19-0) was in attendance when Garry (17-2) challenged Islam Makhachev (29-1) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title in the main event of UFC 330. Despite suffering a unanimous decision loss, Garry gave Makhachev a tough test and took a moment backstage to talk to potentially the next challenger to the 170-pound title, Morales, who weighed in as a backup for UFC 330.

Ian Garry calls for new wave of fighters to avoid trash talk while confronting Michael Morales Garry confronted Morales backstage about their recent feud while the undefeated Ecuadorian barely responded.

“All the s*** you talk, it's OK. Make sure you back it up,” Garry said. “I don't know whatever story you made up about meeting me; I've never encountered that sort, you know that, right? Listen, you're a good fighter. Show up, keep winning, and you can do anything. Does tha…

Neil Magny closes in on Jim Miller’s all-time UFC wins record

Neil Magny believes he can close the gap on Jim Miller for the most wins in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.

Magny (32-14) scored a second-round stoppage win over Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC 330. The win saw him surpass Max Holloway and tie Charles Oliveira for the second-most wins in UFC history (25). Magny is now only behind Miller (28). “The Haitian Sensation” believes he will eventually tie or break Miller's record.

Neil Magny moves within three wins of Jim Miller after UFC 330 Magny has fought the who’s who of the UFC welterweight division since making his debut in the promotion in 2013. The 39-year-old is the unofficial gatekeeper to the top tier of the division, having shared the cage with all current 170-pound championship contenders and derailed several hype trains previously. Still going strong, he sees himself eventually becoming the all-time leader for Octagon wins.

“I think Father Time is working in my favor to catch up to Jim,” Magny…

Lucas Fernando nearly quit MMA before breakthrough UFC 330 victory

Lucas Fernando likely wouldn’t have debuted in the Ultimate Fighting Championship if not for his wife.

Fernando (14-3) made his promotional debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330. He put on a striking clinic before dropping Tobias with a knee to the body and finishing him with vicious follow-up shots in the third round.

Lucas Fernando rebounded from DWCS and LFA losses to earn his UFC opportunity Fernando called his wife during the post-fight press conference and said he couldn’t wait to return to her in Brazil after being in the U.S. for a month. He also credited his wife for talking him out of quitting mixed martial arts after his loss on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023. While Fernando was skeptical about fully committing to the sport after his defeat, his wife convinced him to pursue his dream of a UFC career.

“My wife, I miss her a lot,” Fernando said at the post-fight presser. “I’ve been in the United States for a month training, so I c…

Neil Magny just joined Charles Oliveira in rare UFC company

Neil Magny added another milestone to his Ultimate Fighting Championship career at UFC 330.

The welterweight veteran defeated Ramiz Brahimaj, rallying from an early scare to score a second-round technical knockout at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, to pick up his 25th win in the promotion.

Neil Magny's 25 UFC wins trail only Jim Miller after UFC 330 With 25 Octagon victories under his belt, Magny is now tied with former lightweight champ and reigning BMF titleholder Charles Oliveira in second place, behind only Jim Miller (28). Furthermore, he’s finished his last three wins, which he highlighted in a post-fight interview.

“Man, it feels great,” Magny said. “This puts me at 3-1 in my last four fights; all three wins came by finish, so I feel like I am in a very good position. I feel pretty good about it.”

The 39-year-old has been on the UFC roster since 2013, developing a reputation as a gatekeeper to the top tier of the welterweight div…

Charles Johnson: I learned Scottish twister submission from former Bellator champ

Charles Johnson earned a bonus for his submission victory, pulling off a Scottish twister against Eduardo Henrique in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Philadelphia.

Johnson endured an early storm from his counterpart at UFC 330 before executing the rare move during a grappling exchange. He detailed his proficiency with the submission at the post-fight press conference and revealed who taught it to him.

How Charles Johnson landed historic Scottish twister against Eduardo Henrique at UFC 330 While Johnson is better known for his striking, he showed off his grappling chops when the opportunity presented itself.

The Scottish twister is a variation of the traditional twister that requires precise control of the opponent's waist and torso. For Johnson, however, the submission was far from a last-second improvisation, revealing that Patrick “Patchy” Mix showed him how to do it.

“I hit that at least once or twice a week on people in pra…

Jalin Turner pays tribute to Edson Barboza after UFC 330 retirement

Jalin Turner made quick work of Kaue Fernandes in his second Ultimate Fighting Championship bout back since a brief retirement.

Turner, who announced he’s retiring from mixed martial arts in March 2025 following a submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, has now defeated both Edson Barboza and Fernandes in consecutive bouts via first-round finishes. He wants to keep the momentum going and inspire others with his comeback.

Jalin Turner targets UFC lightweight rankings after stopping Kaue Fernandes “The Tarantula” said in a post-fight interview that the road back to fighting has been challenging before paying homage to Barboza, who retired at UFC 330.

“It’s just been a lot, you know, it’s been a tough road,” Turner said. “The retirement was tough. I just want to pay homage to Edson Barboza. He retired tonight. Shout out to him for an amazing career. It was a blessing to share the Octagon with him. And I know how tough that decision is.”

Turner, who…

Gillian Robertson said she was the better grappler; Dern had her answer

Mackenzie Dern didn't get the submission she wanted, but still retained her Ultimate Fighting Championship strawweight title.

Dern successfully defended the belt via a lopsided decision, out-grappling Gillian Robertson for five rounds in the UFC 330 co-main event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The champ came close to finding the finish, but the challenger’s durability ultimately saw the bout go the distance.

Mackenzie Dern controls Gillian Robertson for five rounds in UFC 330 title defense Dern showcased significant improvement to her wrestling and striking in his first title defense, but largely relied on her credentialed jiu-jitsu to get the job done.

“I'm super happy,” Dern said in her post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. “My first title win. I got taken down a lot of times, so I've been working on my wrestling. I'm still the champion.”

Robertson was outspoken about claiming to be the superior grappler in the lead-up to the fight…

Islam Makhachev puts Ian Machado Garry in rare company after UFC 330

Islam Makhachev was pushed to the limit in his first welterweight title defense in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The Russian retained his title at UFC 330, winning via decision after a back-and-forth five-round battle against Ian Garry, once again relying on his wrestling to control the challenger. Makhachev later praised Garry and his team, commending their efforts in shutting down multiple takedown and submission attempts.

Makhachev weighs Garry’s challenge against Alexander Volkanovski In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Makhachev acknowledged that Garry gave him a “hard” fight, but stopped short of anointing it the toughest of his career, hinting at his first bout with Alexander Volkanovski being on par, if not more challenging.

“Yeah, he's a great fighter, good man and I just respect him,” Makhachev said. “He gave me a hard time, but I still prove every fight.”

The Dagestani also credited Garry’s coach, former UFC fighter D…

Ian Garry praises Islam Makhachev, but stands by one bold claim

Ian Garry fell short in his maiden title bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but he made no excuses for the loss.

The Irishman lost to Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 main event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with the champion winning on all three judges’ scorecards to retain the welterweight title. Garry spoke highly of Makhachev in his post-fight interview, while also claiming that he felt he was better on the night.

Ian Garry says he was better than Islam Makhachev in UFC 330 title fight Garry is proud of his performance and didn’t dispute the judges’ decision. He also praised the champ, commending Makhachev for making the move up from lightweight and being successful at welterweight.

“Nothing surprised me. I have nothing but respect for Islam,” Garry told Joe Rogan. “We should all sit back, show him respect, to come up here and win that second belt. I believed in my heart and in my soul, I was better than him tonight. He won. I …

UFC 330 results: Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, breaks UFC record

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— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) August 16, 2026

The hierarchy of the 170-pound and women’s 115-pound divisions was at stake in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

The UFC 330 headliner saw Islam Makhachev (29-1, 18-1 UFC) cement his status as one of the best mixed martial artists ever as he outpointed Irish challenger Ian Garry (17-2, 10-2 UFC). The former 155-pound titleholder started strong, dominating his opponent in the opening frame with his wrestling-based style. He then dropped Garry with a head kick in the second before controlling his foe on the ground until the end of the stanza. Garry fared better in Round 3, when Makhachev appeared slightly fatigued and slowed his relentless takedown attempts. “The Future” was sharper with his strikes, putting together his best round of the contest.

Islam Makhachev beats Ian Garry by unanimous decisi…

UFC 330 bonuses: Charles Johnson, 3 standouts pocket $100K bonus

NASTY twister by Charles Johnson 🤢

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— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 16, 2026 After a spectacular UFC 330 that saw a total of eight finishes, four mixed martial artists bagged an extra $100,000 for their brilliant performances.Charles Johnson, Jalin Turner, Jeremiah Wells and Dustin Stoltzfus earn UFC 330 bonuses The Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White announced the four performance-of-the-night bonus winners. Charles Johnson gained a well-earned $100,000 for his shocking Scottish twister to Eduardo Henrique to record a third-round submission win. Interestingly, the finisher is just the second use in the promotion. Jeremiah Wells also took home a big bonus check. The American delivered a tight ninja choke to secure a technical submission win in the third stanza against Myktybek Orolbai. This is the veteran's sixth UFC victory.

Finally, the last two bon…

UFC 330 ‘Makhachev vs. Garry’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

Sherdog's live UFC 330 “Makhachev vs. Garry” coverage will begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET. Round 1 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Scottie Smith scores the round:

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UFC 333 gets Volkanovski-Evloev title fight, Yan-Dvalishvili trilogy

The upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Abu Dhabi boasts an exciting double main event.

The UFC has officially announced the main event and co-feature for UFC 333, which will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 24. The main attraction is a 145-pound title bout between reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski and challenger Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski (28-4, 15-3 UFC) will return to action after back-to-back decision victories over Diego Lopes, the most recent on Jan. 31. Evloev (20-0, 10-0 UFC) earned his title shot after compiling 10 consecutive victories inside the Octagon.

In the co-feature, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili will conclude their trilogy with a rubber match. When the pair first met, Dvalishvili (21-5, 14-3 UFC) defeated his Russian rival by unanimous decision in March 2023. Yan (20-5, 12-4 UFC) responded by outpointing Dvalishvili in their rematch last December, taking "The Machine's" divi…

Lucas Fernando didn’t come to UFC 330 to be ‘just another fighter’

Lucas Fernando made a strong impression in his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut.

The former Legacy Fighting Alliance light heavyweight champion dominated Rafael Tobias before earning a third-round technical knockout at UFC 330.

Lucas Fernando backs up bold message with TKO of Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 UFC 330’s all-Brazilian matchup showcased Fernando's versatile offense. He attacked Tobias' legs and body with kicks while mixing in crisp boxing combinations. Even when Tobias caught a kick and briefly put Fernando on the canvas, the latter promptly worked his way back to his feet. He ultimately secured the stoppage at 1:10 of the third round.

During a post-fight interview, Fernando opened up about what the victory means to him.

“It’s a dream come true,” Fernando said. “I’ve been dreaming about this my entire life, and I am very happy with this arrival in the UFC. And as I have said, I didn’t come here to be just another fighter in the UFC. G…

UFC 330 weigh-in results: 2 title fights set

The Champ is first to the scale!@MAKHACHEVMMA 170 lbs

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— UFC (@ufc) August 14, 2026 Two title fights atop the UFC 330 are now official following the official weigh-ins, which took place earlier today in Philadelphia.

The mixed martial arts event is headlined by a welterweight title fight between champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Ian Garry. Meanwhile, a strawweight clash between 115-pound queen Mackenzie Dern and Gillian Robertson will serve as the co-main event. All fighters, including the four in title fights, successfully made weight.

This is only the second fight at welterweight for Makhachev (28-1). The former lightweight champion successfully moved up a division to dethrone Jack Della Maddalena in his last outing. Undefeated since 2016, the Russian has only tasted defeat once in his career. Makhachev officially weighed in at 170…

PFL Africa sets Casablanca debut with six semifinal fights

PFL Africa has arrived in Morocco! 🇲🇦

The Biggest MMA Event in North Africa is coming to Casablanca on October 10.

Our Semi-Finalists are locked in, and the battle for $100,000 and PFL Africa championship belt continues!

With an incredible lineup of fights packed into one… pic.twitter.com/1iYZtQ6KO6

— PFL Africa (@PFLAfrica) August 13, 2026 The Professional Fighters League will hold its PFL Africa semifinals Oct. 10 at Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, featuring tournament bouts in three divisions and a heavyweight main event.

PFL Africa 3: 2026 Playoffs, the promotion’s first event in North Africa, will determine finalists in the bantamweight, welterweight and lightweight tournaments. Winners of the six semifinal bouts will advance to the PFL Africa Finals later this year.

Fighters from nine African nations will compete at the Mohammed V Sports Complex Senegal’s Abdoulaye Kane (5-2) will face Morocc…

RAF 12 gets new main event with Henry Cejudo-Merab Dvalishvili 3

Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili aren't done competing against one another after already squaring off in mixed martial arts and wrestling.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholders will meet for the third time when they headline RAF 12 on Aug. 22 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, with the Real American Freestyle lightweight crossover championship on the line.

Cejudo-Dvalishvili 3 replaces Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad as the RAF 12 headliner The rematch replaces Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad as the RAF 12 main event. Covington and Muhammad's match has been moved to RAF 13 on Sept. 19 at Watsco Center in Miami.

Cejudo and Dvalishvili collided on the wrestling mats at RAF Georgia on July 11 in Tbilisi. Cejudo raced out to an 8-0 advantage before Dvalishvili made a comeback in front of his home crowd to secure the victory. ‘The Machine’ is now 2-0 under the RAF banner, while Cejudo has split his two appearances, beating Urijah Fab…

Gillian Robertson sees ‘destiny’ in UFC 330 clash with Mackenzie Dern

Gillian Robertson believes her upcoming title bout is the culmination of an eventful and turbulent run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Robertson (17-8) takes on Mackenzie Dern (16-5) for the strawweight championship in the UFC 330 co-main event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The challenger has claimed that it feels like her “destiny” to compete for and win the championship.

Gillian Robertson is excited by grappler vs. grappler matchup Robertson, who has 20 UFC fights on her record, has grown through several ups and downs during her time in the promotion. She competed on the 26th edition of “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2017 and has 14 wins inside the Octagon, including 10 finishes. The Canadian is now riding a five-fight win streak.

Ahead of her maiden title fight, “The Savage” is eager to add championship gold to her UFC run and thrilled about the matchup against a fellow submission specialist.

“I think this matchup, since she […

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