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Robert Whittaker recently listed matchups he’s interested in while dismissing others.

Whittaker (27-9) has a new range of opponents available after moving up to light heavyweight. “The Reaper” is eyeing fellow former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Magomed Ankalaev, who defeated Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi last month.

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Robert Whittaker discusses Magomed Ankalaev, Paulo Costa and UFC light heavyweight matchups While Whittaker admits Guskov would have been an exciting opponent as well, he also would have been interested in Jan Blachowicz if not for the Polish 205-pounder’s loss to Navajo Stirling at UFC Belgrade. While Paulo Costa has momentum behind him, Whittaker would rather fight others, having already beaten “Borrachinha” in a middleweight bout in 2024.

Whittaker also clarified that he will not fight his teammates Stirling and Carlos Ulberg, the current champion.

“I’d love to get in there with like Ank. Jan just had a loss but …

The mixed martial arts world is mourning the sudden death of Allan Nascimento.

Nascimento (22-7) was reportedly found unresponsive on Monday, Aug. 3. The Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight suffered a heart attack in his sleep and was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical responders.

UFC and Chute Boxe pay tribute after flyweight Allan Nascimento dies at age 34 The UFC posted a condolence message on social media.

“This morning, Monday, Aug. 3, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan's family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

His team, Chute Boxe, also took to social media to share a message.

“Today, our team loses much more than an athlete; we have lost a warrior, a friend, a…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship took a significant financial hit by staging UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.

Despite the loss, the promotion's parent company still posted strong overall growth in the second quarter of 2026.

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TKO details the financial impact of UFC Freedom 250 and Q2 2026 earnings TKO Group Holdings recently released its latest financial results, revealing that the White House event resulted in an estimated $30 million loss for the company. Notably, the event didn’t generate any ticket revenue because it was invite-only. The promotion recouped some of the cost through sponsorships and other commercial partnerships.

“With regards to UFC Freedom 250, we incurred significantly higher than normal costs, which we partially offset with sold-out global partnerships inventory,” TKO chief financial officer Andrew Schleimer said during a call with investors. “As a reminder, we did not sell tickets and therefore did not record any live e…

BJJ icons gathered in Rio de Janeiro to honor Murilo Bustamante. | 📷: Marcelo Alonso/Sherdog

Murilo Bustamante’s latest Brazilian jiu-jitsu milestone became a gathering of the sport’s past, present and future.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion and longtime BJJ figure was promoted to 8th-degree black belt, receiving the red-and-white coral belt. This was celebrated at the AABB club in Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro, with many legends in attendance.

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Several Brazilian legends attended Murilo Bustamante’s belt promotion Bustamante's promotion was witnessed by major figures from both the grappling and mixed martial arts world.

Among those in attendance were Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Ricardo Arona, Ricardo Liborio, Ricardo De La Riva, Fernando Pinduka, Carlos Rosado and Bebeo Duarte. Former rivals from other academies also gathered to honor Bustamante, including Ralph Gracie, Leonardo Castello Branco, Sergio Zveiter, H…

Jonah Hill’s comments about jiu-jitsu have drawn a reaction from Cub Swanson.

Hill, who trains jiu-jitsu, said that he would “annihilate” anyone who challenges him. Swanson, who competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship for nearly 15 years, now wants to test the Hollywood star’s skills.

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Cub Swanson had a playful response after Jonah Hill's confident Brazilian jiu-jitsu comments. Hill’s physical transformation has garnered much attention lately. The actor was known for playing characters on the heavier side, but his weight loss over the past few years hasn’t gone unnoticed. He recently revealed that jiu jitsu has played a major role in his fitness journey and positively benefited his confidence as well.

“I love Brazilian jiu-jitsu, except my body is begging me not to love it,” Hill said during his appearance on SiriusXM’s Smartless. “My wife is often like, ‘You’re not going to become a professional fighter. You kno…

Cain Velasquez has reflected on how life has changed since his release from prison.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion was incarcerated after targeting an individual he accused of molesting one of his young relatives. He was released earlier this year, but has stayed away from the limelight. Velasquez has now opened up about his time in prison and the changes that have followed.

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Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez reveals how life changed after prison Back in 2022, Velasquez pursued Harry Goularte, a man he accused of molesting one of his young relatives in San Jose, California. He even shot at Goularte’s vehicle, but he came away uninjured. Velasquez was later sentenced to five years in prison for the incident.

After being released in February upon serving 11 months, Velasquez has been focused on rebuilding his life. He is currently mentoring fighters at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose.

“I've always been a teacher eve…

Two Dutch heavyweight combat sports legends are reportedly in talks to meet.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Alistair Overeem and longtime Glory heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven are in negotiations for a boxing match in Amsterdam, per a new report.

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Alistair Overeem and Rico Verhoeven reportedly negotiating heavyweight boxing showdown in Amsterdam Black Book PR, which represents Overeem, shared a post from popular boxing news outlet Boxing.media on their Instagram stories, drawing attention to the potential matchup. The post claims Overeem and Verhoeven, who were scheduled to square off on two previous occasions, could finally lock horns in a boxing match at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam.

The post further claims that the boxing clash will be the first of three bouts, with the two heavyweights then competing in MMA and kickboxing.

Overeem hasn’t competed in the UFC since his 2021 loss to Alexander Volkov. He fought …

Islam Makhachev is settling in nicely at welterweight, which gives him even more confidence.

Makhachev (28-1) recently revealed that his training camp for his Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight debut was challenging and that he’s better adjusted to the higher weight class going into his first title defense at 170 pounds. The former lightweight champ takes on Ian Garry (17-1) in the main event of UFC 330, which takes place Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

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Islam Makhachev details his transition from lightweight champion to UFC welterweight titleholder Makhachev was focused primarily on securing the belt rather than chasing a finish against Jack Della Maddalena last year. The Russian claims to be more comfortable going into his second welterweight outing, as he isn’t lifting weights during camp.

“Now, I feel more comfortable, honestly,” Makhachev told MMA Junkie. “The first camp, so hard. I just tried to gain weight, do a lot …

Zabit Magomedsharipov is set to make his first competitive combat sports appearance in nearly seven years.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight takes on Youssef Zalal in the main event of ACBJJ 22 on Aug. 30 in Istanbul, Turkey. Kerim Engizek and Belal Muhammad will also be a part of the grappling event.

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Zabit Magomedsharipov returns after UFC run ended in 2019 The ACBJJ 22 main event will pit Magomedsharipov against Zalal, an active 145-pound contender in the UFC. This marks his first competitive outing since his last Octagon appearance, which came in 2019 against Calvin Kattar.

The Russian enjoyed an impressive run in the Octagon between 2017 and 2019, emerging as a fan favorite thanks to his flashy striking and memorable finishes. However, after a bout against Yair Rodriguez fell through, Magomedsharipov stepped away from the sport. He was previously scheduled to face Raul Rosas Jr. in a grappling match in July but withdrew be…

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White believes Ian Garry possesses one key attribute that could trouble Islam Makhachev.

Makhachev is set to make his first 170-pound title defense when he meets Garry in the UFC 330 main event on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. White recently highlighted what makes the Irish challenger a “serious threat” to the welterweight title.

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Dana White explains why Ian Garry’s takedown defense could challenge Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 White pointed to Garry's defensive wrestling as a potential equalizer against Makhachev. He said that if “The Future” proves too difficult to take down, the champion could struggle to impose his will.

“I think it's a great fight, actually,” White told The Mac Life. “If you look at what Ian Garry has been able to do, he frustrates people. His takedown defense has been excellent and we'll see if he can stay on his feet. Obviously, if he can stay off the ground, he poses a …

Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight Danny Silva’s career might be cut short.

Silva (11-2) recently revealed that he is contemplating retirement after spending three days in the hospital. Despite his body hurting after a recent training session, “Puma” went for a three-mile run. It was during the run that Silva’s body started shutting down. When he saw swelling on his neck after returning home, the 29-year-old visited the hospital.

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UFC featherweight Danny Silva details neck thrombosis, pulmonary embolism Silva’s scans revealed a massive thrombosis in his neck, with part of the clot causing a pulmonary embolism in his lung. Doctors told him that while 50% of patients wouldn’t have made it, the UFC prospect’s great physical shape helped him survive. With much still unknown about his health, Silva is unsure about his future in fighting.

The American, who has only lost to surging contender Kevin Vallejos in four UFC outings, says his second-rou…

Dana White is unfazed by the union of two of the biggest competitors to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

The UFC CEO addressed the recently announced merger between Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League, offering a dismissive response when asked about the future of the organization.

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‘Those guys aren’t my competition’: Dana White dismisses PFL-MVP merger MVP and PFL revealed that the two companies will be joining forces in a move aimed at reshaping the combat sports landscape. The transition process is expected to take several months, with the new promotion targeting a full launch in 2027. The merged entity plans to stage both boxing and MMA events, although the finer details are yet to be finalized.

Speaking to The Mac Life, White shared his opinion on the merger.

“I don’t know anything about what they’re doing,” White said. “It probably makes sense. When sh*t isn’t working for anybody, we should probably get toge…

Jan Blachowicz wore the scars of his latest battle proudly.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder took to social media to reveal the damage sustained during his latest Octagon appearance, sharing images of the cut he suffered in his technical knockout to Navajo Stirling at UFC Belgrade.

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Jan Blachowicz shows facial injury from Navajo Stirling defeat at UFC Belgrade During their co-headlining matchup, Stirling dropped Blachowicz with a powerful strike that sent him across the Octagon. Stirling then opened up a nasty cut on his face with ground-and-pound blows en route to victory, the biggest of his career so far. Blachowicz has now given fans a look at the aftermath of the bout, sharing images of the cut before and after getting stitches.

“It is what it is,” Blachowicz wrote in the caption of his post. “Another one for the collection.”

This defeat extended Blachowicz’s winless run to five fights. His last vict…

A women's flyweight bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship has reportedly been added to the UFC 331 lineup.

Casey O'Neill is slated to meet Eduarda Moura at the Sept. 19 event, which takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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Casey O’Neill looks to rediscover winning momentum against Eduarda Moura Leo Guimaraes was the first to report the flyweight clash between Moura and O’Neill.

O'Neill (11-2) enjoyed a perfect start to her UFC run, earning four consecutive victories to establish herself as one of the division's brightest prospects. However, the Australian-Scottish standout then suffered back-to-back losses against Jennifer Maia and Ariane Lipski da Silva before returning to form with consecutive wins over Luana Santos and Gabriella Fernandes.

Notably, O'Neill’s first-round knockout victory over Fernandes in March marked her first appearance following a lengthy Octagon hiatus that nearly lasted two years.

Meanwhile, Moura (12…

Renato “Money” Moicano picked up a quick submission victory in a grappling match at BJJ Stars 19 ahead of his return to the Octagon.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight submitted former Bellator champion Patricky Freire in a grappling match in Sao Paulo.

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Renato Moicano submits Patricky Freire ahead of UFC return He needed less than four minutes to secure an arm-triangle choke after countering a takedown, advancing to mount and forcing the tap.

This took Moicano’s submission grappling record to 3-1. He previously defeated fellow UFC fighter Chase Hooper in 2021 and Cristian Guzman in 2024 before losing to Russia’s Yusuf Raisov. Meanwhile, the result marked Freire’s second submission loss in a grappling match against a UFC athlete, previously losing to Arman Tsarukyan last year. Furthermore, “Pitbull” is on a five-five losing streak in MMA.

Moicano (21-7-1) returns at UFC 331 on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles, reportedly set to take on Bria…

Islam Makhachev has no intention of following Khabib Nurmagomedov's footsteps and retiring early.

Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32 as the undefeated and undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion. Makhachev then surpassed his mentor’s accomplishments at 155 pounds before claiming gold at 170 pounds. The reigning welterweight king has no intentions of stopping anytime soon.

Islam Makhachev discusses UFC 330 title defense, Anderson Silva record chase and future goals Makhachev is set to defend his welterweight title for the first time when he meets Ian Garry in the UFC 330 headliner on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia. Ahead of his first title defense at 170 pounds, the Dagestani made it clear that early retirement isn’t part of his plans. While a victory over Garry will see Makhachev break the Octagon record for most consecutive wins, he’s looking to extend the record and further cement his legacy.

“I am the best fighter in the world, but I want to be th…

Usman Nurmagomedov is now MMA’s most prized free agent. | 📷: PFL MMA

Usman Nurmagomedov has emerged as the most sought-after free agent in mixed martial arts after completing his contract with the Professional Fighters League.

Comments from Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White and Usman’s cousin, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, suggest his next move could be unveiled soon.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals negotiations on Usman Nurmagomedov’s future will commence ‘soon’ Nurmagomedov further extended his perfect record and added to his value as a free agent with his dominant victory over Archie Colgan at PFL New York. While a UFC move is rumored, re-signing with the PFL could be a possibility amid the promotion’s merger with Most Valuable Promotions.

Notably, PFL CEO John Martin and MVP co-founder Jake Paul have publicly expressed their desire to retain the undefeated lightweight champion. However, when asked about Usman…

Dakota Ditcheva felt bothered by hearing boos from some in attendance at PFL New York. | 📷: PFL MMA

Dakota Ditcheva’s win over Denise Kielholtz drew a negative reaction from some fans in attendance.

Ditcheva entered her latest Professional Fighters League bout as the betting favorite and delivered a dominant performance against Kielholtz. However, her performance drew a negative reaction from portions of the crowd who began booing, a reaction Ditcheva wasn’t expecting.

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Dakota Ditcheva discusses fan reaction, Denise Kielholtz win and PFL New York return Ditcheva has seven first-round stoppage victories in the PFL, but her latest performance didn’t live up to the hype behind her. After her unanimous decision win at UBS Arena in Belmont, New York, Ditcheva discussed hearing boos from the crowd during her fight with Kielholtz.

“It bothered me… Only because I’m passionate about the work I do and I wanted a stoppage myself,” Ditcheva said…

Real American Freestyle continues to bolster its growing roster of Ultimate Fighting Championship talent.

The freestyle wrestling promotion recently announced that Sharabutdin "Shara Bullet" Magomedov has signed with RAF. He joins other current UFC stars like Merab Dvalishvili, Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev in joining the promotion.

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Shara Bullet Magomedov becomes latest UFC fighter to join RAF crossover wrestling Magomedov’s arrival at RAF comes after the promotion recently introduced its crossover championship titles, allowing active MMA fighters to compete for belts separate from the promotion's elite freestyle wrestlers.

Magomedov owns a 17-1 professional MMA record and has established himself as a fan favorite in the UFC's middleweight division. After opening his career with 15 consecutive victories, "Shara Bullet" suffered his first professional loss via decision to Michael Page before rebounding with back-to-back wins over Michel Pereira…

Josh Hokit and Jake Paul are going back and forth on social media.

Paul recently attracted Hokit’s attention by challenging NFL players. The YouTuber-turned-boxer believes no NFL player can outbox him in the squared circle. However, he’s confident he can catch a touchdown pass without any training.

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Jake Paul offered $1M. This former NFL player had a response “The Problem Child” even offered $1 million to any NFL player who can box him better than he can run routes against them.

“Will pay any NFL player $1 million dollars if you can box me better than I run routes against you Internet is judge. Will send my jet to pick you up who’s down?” Paul wrote on X.

“Not a single NFL player could last 2 rounds in a professional boxing ring,” he wrote in another post. “Meanwhile I can catch a touchdown pass tomorrow in the NFL with 0 training.”

Former football player Hokit didn’t let Paul’s comments pass. “The Incredible Hok” is confident that he can beat …

Jiri Prochazka has sent Paulo Costa a warning.

Prochazka (32-6) recently warned Costa (16-4) against tagging him on social media or mentioning his name unless the Brazilian wants to fight him. The former champ also claims the Ultimate Fighting Championship has offered Costa a booking against him for October or November and he’s eager to take him on.

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Jiri Prochazka claims UFC offered Paulo Costa a light heavyweight matchup

Costa has taken shots at fellow light heavyweight contenders ahead of the final bout on his current contract. The former middleweight title challenger criticized former champion Magomed Ankalaev’s performance at UFC Abu Dhabi and also mocked Prochazka for his loss to current titleholder Carlos Ulberg.

Prochazka has now clapped back at "Borrachinha,” claiming that the latter shouldn’t mention his name unless they’re actually slated to fight. The Czech star added that the promotion has already offered the fight to Costa.

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HOME TOWN HERO 🇷🇸@Urketaraketa proves why he is a PROBLEM in the welterweight division as he earns the electric finish at #UFCBelgrade! pic.twitter.com/pyJO3X7FmD

— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026 After a historic UFC Belgrade card that featured 12 finishes, four fighters earned an extra $100,000 for their standout performances.

Given the rapid finishes, it's no surprise that the Ultimate Fighting Championship opted against giving out a fight of the night distinction. Instead, four performance of the night bonuses were awarded, including one to main event winner Uros Medic. "The Doctor" impressed with a 30-second knockout of Daniel Rodriguez, who was completely outmatched by the 33-year-old striker.

Co-main event winner Navajo Stirling also received a performance of the night bonus for smashing former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in under three minutes. It's the biggest win in the career of Stirling, who is now 11-0. Big fights a…

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED@Urketaraketa finds the finish IMMEDIATELY in RD1 at #UFCBelgrade!

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— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026

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Uros Medic stuns UFC fans with 30-second main event knockout in Belgrade The first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship card in Serbia set the record for the most first-round finishes (10) in promotional history and saw the local fighters piling up five victories.

Thirty seconds, that’s how long it took for local hero Uros Medic (13-3, 7-3 UFC) to secure a victory against Daniel Rodriguez (20-5, 10-4 UFC) in the UFC Belgrade main event. Medic took the center of the cage before trading low kicks with fellow Dana White’s Contender Series alum Rodriguez. After a front kick that served to take his opponent's measure, "The Doctor" landed a counter left hook as the American pressed forward, then followed up with a two-piece combination and a knee that imme…

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