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Khamzat Chimaev believes Arman Tsarukyan is levels above Mauricio Ruffy.

Tsarukyan (23-3) is scheduled to fight Ruffy (14-2) in a pivotal Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight bout on Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. While Chimaev considers Ruffy one of the best strikers in the UFC right now, “Borz” believes Tsarukyan won’t face much adversity if he mixes in his ground game at UFC 331.

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Chimaev says Tsarukyan's wrestling and grappling are on a different level from Ruffy's According to Chimaev, Tsarukyan’s wrestling and grappling are levels above his Brazilian counterpart’s. The former UFC middleweight champ Chimaev acknowledges Ruffy’s elite striking ability, but notes that Tsarukyan can hold his own on the feet as well.

“Ruffy’s a top fighter, I think he is one of the best strikers in the UFC right now,” Chimaev told Adam Zubayraev. “I think if Arman works on both levels, there won’t be any problems at all. Arman’s wrestling and gr…

EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY 😤@JeanSilvamma96 locks in the RNC to earn the finish at #NocheUFC! pic.twitter.com/msnDnfvWBF

— UFC (@ufc) September 13, 2026 The Ultimate Fighting Championship's yearly Noche UFC event saw four fighters earn performance bonuses worth an extra $100,000.

Naturally, the first $100k performance of the night bonus went to main event winner Jean Silva. The Brazilian proved to be too much for Jose Delgado, who tapped to a rear-naked choke in the third round. It wasn't the best outing for "Lord," though, as he started the fight slow, refusing to throw punches at first. Still, the strong finish will stick with the UFC and fans.

The other obvious bonus to give out was to Sean King, who landed a spectacular knockout on the prelims. The featherweight slammed opponent Jessie Rosas on his head to secure a vicious KO. Just 22, the victory came just 36 seconds into his debut fight inside the Octagon. King is now 7-0 as a pro and…

Jean Silva took his gloves off and gave them to Hunter Campbell 😂

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— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) September 13, 2026 Jean Silva scored an important win in the main event of Noche UFC 4 inside the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, but he seemed completely uninterested throughout.

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Opponent Jose Delgado controlled the pace in the opening round just by throwing a few punches; Silva essentially didn’t even throw one strike for at least three minutes. Delgado (12-3) dropped “Lord” in the first and easily won the frame, but Silva (18-3) woke up in the second and once he established control, he never looked back.

Silva cracked his foe with a right cross midway through the third, and after a scramble on the canvas, the Brazilian seized the local fighter’s back, sunk in a one-armed rear-naked choke, and secured the submission. The end officially came at …

Sherdog's live Noche UFC 4 coverage will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 288.UFC Noche 4 live results, updates and round scoring for Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado J.J. Aldrich (125) vs. Regina Tarin (125) Round 1 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Tyler Treese scores the round:

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Round 2 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Tyler Treese scores the round:Round 3 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Tyler Treese scores the round: The Official Result Sean King (145.5) vs. Jessie Rosas (145.5) Round 1 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Mike Sloan scores the round:Round 2 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Mike Sloan scores the round:Round 3 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Mike Sloa…

Jonas Magard is starved for new opposition.

The former Oktagon MMA bantamweight champion hasn’t fought in nine months and can’t afford to wait any longer for a shot at his old crown. He’s ready to hunt, but his bloodlust has led him into hostile territory and a new weight division.

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Magard, 34, makes his featherweight debut Saturday when he faces hometown hero Radek Rousal at Oktagon 93, live from Winning Group Arena in Brno, Czech Republic. Magard (19-7) expects to receive the cold shoulder from the Brno fans hoping to see Rousal (7-2) notch a fourth straight knockout, but the Danish veteran plans to leave the crowd at a loss for words.Former Oktagon champion Jonas Magard explains why he's moving to featherweight to face Radek Rousal “I’ve always been the outside guy,” Magard told Sherdog.com. “I’ve always been the guy that has to come in and prove myself. But to be honest, I love fighting the home crowd because I don’t feel the pressure. It’s me aga…

Belgium’s Boris Mbarga Atangana will put his unbeaten record on the line against former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Bryan Battle in a matchup that pits one of Professional Fighters League Europe’s emerging prospects against an experienced American veteran.

Atangana, 27, is 9-0 with all nine of his victories coming by stoppage. He has recorded seven knockouts and two submissions and is 4-0 in PFL competition, including three first-round finishes.

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Boris Mbarga Atangana brings a 100% finish rate into his showdown with former UFC fighter Bryan Battle In his most recent appearance, Atangana stopped UFC vet Jared Gooden by knockout in 65 seconds at PFL Brussels.

Battle (13-3, 1 no contest) represents Atangana’s most experienced opponent to date. The winner of Season 29 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Battle compiled a 7-1 record with one no contest during his UFC tenure.

Battle also has history with French mixed martial arts fans after his ap…

MADE IT WITH EASE 😮‍💨

🇺🇸 @RyanGarcia - 145.5lbs#GarciaBenn | 📺 @ParamountPlus + @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/pZzBSHMtK6

— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) September 11, 2026 Zuffa Boxing's biggest card to date is now official after Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn made weight for their welterweight title clash.

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The 12-round headliner will see Garcia, the World Boxing Council welterweight champion, look to defend against Benn. Both men made weight without issue despite speculation that Benn would struggle to hit his mark. All other fighters on the card also made weight, including Zuffa cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who will take on Noel Mikaelian.

Garcia (25-2) enters the fight having defeated Mario Barrios to claim the WBC title. This bounceback performance came after "King Ry" failed to dethrone Rolando Romero for the WBA belt last year. Garcia officially weighed 145.5 pounds for the title defense.

Looking to caus…

Aiming for back-to-back wins 💪@JeanSilvaMMA96 | 145 lbs

[ #NocheUFC | SEP 12 | 5pmET on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/uOLKObRLRK

— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2026 The Ultimate Fighting Championship return to Arizona is set following the weigh-ins for this year's Noche UFC event.

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The main event of Noche UFC 4 will see featherweight contenders Jean Silva and Jose Delgado clash. Both headliners had no issue hitting their marks for the five-round fight. In fact, all fighters for the 13-fight card made weight.

Silva (17-3) successfully rebounded from his first UFC loss by winning a decision over Arnold Allen. The 29-year-old is 6-1 inside the promotion, and his submission win over Bryce Mitchell made him a fan favorite. The Fighting Nerds product is looking to continue up the featherweight ranks with a victory. "Lord" officially weighed 145 pounds on the dot.

This is the first UFC main event for Delgado (12-2). The…

Islam Makhachev has fired back at Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Makhachev has repeatedly acknowledged Carlos Prates and Michael Morales as the top two contenders for the next welterweight title shot in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Rakhmonov, in a recent interview with ALF Global, expressed disappointment about not being mentioned by Makhachev, who has now issued a response.

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Islam Makhachev questions Shavkat Rakhmonov’s timetable for a UFC title fight Makhachev took a dig at the undefeated Kazakh’s lingering health issues. The UFC welterweight champ questions whether he should wait a year and a half to fight Rakhmonov. However, Makhachev clarifies that he won’t turn down a fight against Rakhmonov once “Nomad” recovers and cements his status as a contender.

“Well, Rakhmonov gave an interview recently with a huge brace on his knee and he says he wants to fight; I want to respond to his interview,” Makhachev told Match TV. “He says I should have chosen him…

Phil Baroni was one of mixed martial arts’ most unforgettable characters during the sport’s formative years.

Known as the “New York Bad Ass,” Baroni (16-19) built a reputation through his explosive fighting style, imposing physique, and larger-than-life personality. His journey from Ultimate Fighting Championship knockout artist to global mixed martial arts veteran is now being revisited in the latest episode of VICE TV’s “Dark Side of the Cage.”

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The episode, titled “Phil Baroni: Fall of the New York Badass,” explores the rise and fall of Baroni.VICE TV’s “Dark Side of the Cage” revisits Phil Baroni’s rise, arrest and unresolved case in Mexico Baroni entered the UFC in 2001 and quickly gained attention for his aggressive fighting style, imposing physique and outspoken personality. His 18-second knockout of former UFC middleweight champion Dave Menne remains one of the most memorable finishes of his career. The former UFC fighter went on to compete fo…

Jean Silva doesn’t expect his upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship main event to last very long.

Silva (17-3) will headline Noche UFC 4 against Jose Delgado (12-2) on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Delgado stepped in for Yair Rodriguez, who withdrew due to injury, and is a massive underdog against Silva. “Lord” doesn’t foresee the bout lasting more than two rounds.

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Jean Silva doesn’t expect Jose Delgado fight to go beyond two rounds Silva claims he’s the one representing Mexico in the UFC’s upcoming annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day. The Brazilian added that he wants to put on a show for fans and hopes for at least 10 minutes of action.

“He’s not from Mexico,” Silva said in a recent interview. “I am gonna represent Mexico on Saturday. I hope we can at least do at least two rounds. Let’s see.”

Silva is 6-1 in the UFC and coming off a win over Arnold Allen, while Delgado is on a two-fight win streak comp…

Brandon Moreno has readjusted his mentality as he looks to snap a two-fight losing skid.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight titleholder will meet Joseph Morales in the co-headliner of Noche UFC 4 on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. He recently opened up about changes he’s made in the lead-up to his upcoming bout.

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Brandon Moreno explains the mindset change behind his Noche UFC 4 preparation Moreno is coming off back-to-back losses to Tatsuro Taira and Lone’er Kavanagh. “The Assassin Baby” claims working on his mindset has been the biggest change to his preparation this time around.

“It’s more about a perspective of my mentality,” Moreno said in a recent interview. “I think it’s a really common problem in this sport. Like, sometimes you are your worst enemy. I don’t want to put any excuses or whatever. I’ve been working on myself. I’ve been working on my mindset, my mentality.”

Moreno also acknowledged the stakes against Morales…

Dana White’s recent comments suggest Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is on the verge of falling apart.

White has been involved in negotiations, frequently clashing with Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn, but the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO now says the talks have reached a critical point. This comes after the disagreements on the fight’s location, with Hearn and Joshua pushing for London’s Wembley Stadium while Fury’s side has favored Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Dana White says Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is close to falling through amid the Eddie Hearn dispute After Hearn repeatedly blamed White for stalled negotiations, the latter responded during a recent media scrum.

“I know he wants to think he’s the promoter,” White said in a media scrum captured by iFL TV. “I’ve never seen a guy who is supposed to be the promoter of an event hurt the fight more than this guy has. There is no fight.”

White was then asked whether he’s clo…

Marwan Rahiki is looking to make a statement against Tommy McMillen.

Rahiki recently admitted he was surprised when he was offered the fight, but is grateful to the Ultimate Fighting Championship for giving him a high-profile matchup. He vowed to knock out the fellow unbeaten featherweight prospect and earn a shot at a ranked contender next.

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Marwan Rahiki predicts first-round knockout against Tommy McMillen at Noche UFC 4 Ahead of their clash at Noche UFC 4 on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, Rahiki (9-0) revealed his initial reaction to the booking against McMillen (11-0).

“I was just a fan. I was like, ‘No way! Like really? Like seriously?’” Rahiki said in a recent interview. “I appreciate that from the UFC. Calling me out for a fight like this, lets me know that they care and they can see the potential of a superstar.”

Rahiki then broke down the matchup, highlighting his advantages over McMillen. “Freaky” foresees an e…

Jake Paul and Logan Paul are teaming up for a new combat sports reality series headed to Hulu and ESPN.

The untitled series is scheduled to begin production in 2027 and will feature competitors across mixed martial arts, boxing and traditional martial arts.

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Jake and Logan Paul will coach MMA, boxing and martial arts fighters in the new Hulu and ESPN series According to the official synopsis, the show will divide the fighters into two teams coached by the Paul brothers, with competitors living and training together before facing off in fights that determine who advances.

Unlike traditional reality competitions, the eliminations will not be decided by a vote. Instead, fighters will choose their own opponents, adding a strategic element to the matchups.

“From the hearts and minds of Jake and Logan Paul, this series is a ruthless competition where eliminations are not settled by a vote; they are settled by a fight,” the synopsis reads (via Deadlin…

Dana White says Ilia Topuria is ready to return to action in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Topuria suffered the first defeat of his professional career at UFC Freedom 250 earlier this year. Justin Gaethje forced a corner stoppage before the final round of his title clash with Topuria. Despite taking heavy damage in the fight, White has revealed that “El Matador” will return to the Octagon sooner than expected.

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Dana White weighs Justin Gaethje rematch and Paddy Pimblett fight for Topuria During his appearance on “The Jim Rome Show,” White was asked about Topuria's future after the Georgian-Spaniard recently addressed the defeat on social media.

“Topuria's ready to fight,” White said. “We're ready, we're ready for him.”

The UFC CEO was then asked whether a rematch with Gaethje or a matchup with Paddy Pimblett is more likely for the former two-division champ’s return.

“Yeah, both sound good to me,” White added. “They're both great f…

Rajabali Shaidullaev is set to compete under the Most Valuable Promotions banner in 2027, per reports.

The undefeated featherweight captured the Professional Fighters League title and retained his Rizin championship with a unanimous decision victory over A.J. McKee in the main event of Super Rizin 5.

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Rizin and PFL champion Rajabali Shaidullaev is expected to join MVP in 2027 Shaidullaev has already agreed to a two-year deal with MVP, according to Ariel Helwani. The promotion will operate under the MVP name beginning in 2027 following the MVP-PFL merger.

The 25-year-old went the distance for the first time in his career against McKee, having previously finished all of his victories. However, Shaidullaev isn’t finished with Rizin just yet. He is slated to make one final appearance for the Japanese promotion on its New Year’s Eve card, defending his featherweight title against Kyoma Akimoto.

Razhabali Shaydullaev is now …

Dana White claims Terence Crawford might return to the squared circle for the right matchup.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO was recently asked if we could see the retired Crawford compete in Zuffa Boxing someday. White believes that “Bud” will end his retirement if he’s offered certain fights.

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Terence Crawford challenges Jaron Ennis as comeback speculation grows Crawford (42-0) announced his retirement in December last year, months after his monumental win over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. He became the undisputed champ across three weight divisions with the win. The undefeated 38-year-old recently teased a return to action, with Jaron “Boots” Ennis (36-0) seemingly in his sights.

White was asked about the same during his recent appearance on the “Night Cap” podcast.

“If I went to Crawford with the right fight, Crawford would fight,” White said.

Crawford recently took to social media to tease a fight with Ennis, marking the first time…

Eddie Alvarez advises against an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, claiming the former won’t enter the Octagon as the same fighter who won two-division gold.

Topuria (17-1) was a massive favorite when he put his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title on the line against Gaethje (28-5) at UFC Freedom 250 this past June. The challenger handed Topuria his first professional loss, forcing a corner stoppage before the final round.

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Eddie Alvarez warns against an immediate Ilia Topuria-Justin Gaethje UFC rematch Amidst rumors linking Topuria to an immediate rematch with Gaethje, former UFC lightweight champ Alvarez believes running it back could cost both Topuria and the UFC heavily. Alvarez claims Topuria doesn’t deserve a rematch to begin with, but understands why the UFC wants to put him in a big fight.

However, Alvarez says an immediate rematch would be ill-advised on Topuria’s part, considering Gaethje and his team have al…

Justin Gaethje is campaigning for the Republican Party in the upcoming United States midterm elections.

Gaethje recently took to the podium at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder strongly supported Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of voting.

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Justin Gaethje urges Republican turnout during speech at Dallas convention He urged Republican supporters to vote with the same fervor as they did in the 2024 presidential election. Gaethje also believes President Trump and the Republican Party want the best for everyone, even their political competitors.

“In fighting, your last fight is how people remember you, but your next fight is the only one that matters,” Gaethje said. “Everybody has to understand how important these elections are and we have to get out and vote. One mistake I've made in my career was becoming complacent while I was on a winning streak and forgetting how unf…

The Professional Fighters League’s next Dubai card is taking shape.

The event, scheduled for Nov. 14 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, will be headlined by a heavyweight title clash between Vadim Nemkov and Sergey Bilostenniy. Two more bouts have now been added to the card, featuring a former Bellator MMA champ and the brother of a former Ultimate Fighting Championship star.

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Khasan Magomedsharipov faces Adam Borics on Nov. 14 PFL Dubai card Sergio Pettis (25-8) is set to take on Joji Goto (20-9) in a bantamweight tilt at PFL Dubai. Pettis is coming off a decision loss to Mitchell McKee this past April, which snapped a two-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Goto, who makes his PFL debut, is coming off a first-round submission win over Azizbek Temirov.

Khasan Magomedsharipov (11-0) will look to maintain his perfect record when he takes on Adam Borics (20-4) in a featherweight matchup at PFL Dubai. Khasan is the brother of former UFC standout Zabit Magomed…

Sean Strickland is disappointed with Justin Gaethje for supporting the Republican Party.

Gaethje (28-5) recently took to the stage to support President Donald Trump at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder urged Republican supporters to vote and not get complacent with the 2024 presidential election victory. Gaethje’s appearance at the event has drawn a reaction from Strickland.

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Sean Strickland questions Justin Gaethje's MAGA support after GOP convention appearance Strickland (31-7), who was once a staunch supporter of Trump, has recently turned into a critic. The UFC middleweight champion is surprised by Gaethje’s continued support of Trump despite alleged unfulfilled promises.

Strickland accuses Trump of not fulfilling his promises on deportation, new wars, cost of living and government spending. He also mocked Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “dividend” to every adult citizen if t…

Professional Fighters League continues to build its Oct. 16 event in Chicago, which is currently scheduled to be the promotion’s final United States show of the year.

PFL Chicago will be headlined by a women’s flyweight title rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop. Another matchup at 125 pounds has now joined the lineup.

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Paulina Wisniewska faces Chelsea Hackett in a key women’s flyweight matchup Sources close to the promotion confirmed to Sherdog that Paulina Wisniewska will face Chelsea Hackett in a bout with potential implications for the women’s flyweight division.

Wisniewska earned her most recent victory during the PFL’s first visit to Chicago this year, stopping Kana Watanabe via technical knockout in the second round. The result marked her fifth victory under the PFL banner.

The Polish fighter has suffered only one loss as a professional, dropping a split decision to fellow rising contender Sabrinna de Sousa in 2025.

A fl…

Arguably one of the best mixed martial artists competing outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Kyrgyz standout Rajabali Shaidullaev preserved his perfect record and became a dual champion before 48,968 fans at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.

Shaidullaev earned a hard-fought unanimous decision over A.J. McKee in the Super Rizin 5 main event. The victory allowed him to retain his Rizin Fighting Federation featherweight title and capture the Professional Fighters League championship at 145 pounds.

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Rajabali Shaidullaev moves to 20-0 with unanimous decision over A.J. McKee Shaidullaev (20-0, 8-0 Rizin) encountered early adversity when a counter one-two from McKee (25-3, 1-1 Rizin) knocked him off balance in the opening seconds. Shaidullaev quickly recovered, slammed McKee to the canvas and landed short elbows and punches while pinning him against the bottom rope.

McKee answered with an upkick to the face, but Shaidullaev resumed his attack with pun…