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PFL-MVP merger gets blunt response from UFC CEO Dana White

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.

‘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 shows off gnarly cut after UFC Belgrade loss

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.

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…

Report: Women’s flyweight clash booked for UFC 331

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.

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 Moicano taps former Bellator champ at BJJ Stars 19

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.

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 rejects Khabib Retirement path, eyes more UFC wins

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…

Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov comment on Usman Nurmagomedov’s free agency

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.

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 opens up on unexpected boos following PFL victory

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.

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…

UFC star Shara Bullet Magomedov joins Real American Freestyle roster

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.

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 responds to Jake Paul’s $1 million NFL boxing challenge

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.

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 warns Paulo Costa after claiming UFC offered fight

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.

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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UFC Belgrade bonuses: Uros Medic, 3 more take home $100K bonus

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…

Uros Medic annihilates Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade

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

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— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026

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…

UFC Belgrade ‘Medic vs. Rodriguez’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

Sherdog's live UFC Belgrade coverage will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 283. Round 1 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tyler Treese scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:

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Usman Nurmagomedov retains, Dakota Ditcheva returns at PFL New York

Usman Nurmagomedov WITH THE FIRST ROUND KO 😱#PFLNY | Main Card Live NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/mikFN1ZLFx

— PFL (@PFLMMA) August 1, 2026

Professional Fighters League’s return to UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, was punctuated by a majestic performance in the main event.

The PFL New York headliner saw current 155-pound titleholder Usman Nurmagomedov (22-0, 1 NC; 4-0 PFL) defend his championship against Archie Colgan (13-1, 2-1 PFL). After a feeling-out couple of minutes in the center of the cage, Nurmagomedov connected with a head kick on his opponent’s temple before following up with a big left hand that dropped Colgan. Shortly after the American managed to recompose himself and get back to his feet, Nurmagomedov followed up with more uppercuts that sent “King” to his knees. Smelling blood, the Dagestani landed more punches before referee Keith Peterson waved it off at the 3:42 mark of Round 1. In his post-fight …

PFL New York ‘Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

Sherdog's live PFL New York coverage will begin Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

A lightweight title fight headlines PFL NY: Tune on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Lucie Pudilova has no fear ahead of Oktagon 92 title fight

Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Lucie Pudilova has patiently toiled away for her opportunity at a world title. But despite the setbacks and injuries, she vows that her sacrifices will pay off gloriously Saturday night.

“I’ve been waiting a long time for the opportunity to have this fight,” Pudilova told Sherdog.com. “I’ve battled through my injuries so I could be ready as fast as possible and still I’ve been kept waiting. But now I’m here. Finally.”

Former UFC veteran Lucie Pudilova says years of injuries and postponed fights have prepared her to challenge unbeaten Oktagon champion Lucia Szabova Pudilova aims to shock the world when she challenges unbeaten Lucia Szabova for the Oktagon bantamweight title at Oktagon 92 at Stvanice Stadium in Prague, Czech Republic. This fight is six years in the making as Pudilova (17-11) has had the Oktagon flyweight and bantamweight double champion in her sights since 2020. Twice they were scheduled to fight…

UFC Belgrade weigh-in results: 28 fighters make weight

#UFCBelgrade, we have a main event! @urketaraketa makes weight at 171 lbs

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— UFC (@ufc) July 31, 2026 The Ultimate Fighting Championship's first-ever event in Serbia is officially set following the official UFC Belgrade weigh-ins.

The 14-fight card is headlined by a welterweight battle between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez. Both men had no issue making weight for the five-round affair. All other 26 fighters, including former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, also hit their marks without any drama.

A fan-favorite due to his constant finishes, Medic (13-3) is looking to impress in his first UFC main event. "The Doctor" is on a three-fight win streak that has seen him knock out Geoff Neal, Muslim Salikhov and Gilbert Urbina. 7-3 inside the Octagon, Medic officially weighed 171 pounds on the dot.

The 39-year-old Rodriguez (20-5) is a…

Jake Paul unveils ambitious vision following MVP-PFL merger

Jake Paul believes Most Valuable Promotions has taken its biggest step yet toward reshaping the combat sports landscape.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer addressed the landmark merger between MVP and the Professional Fighters League in a press release announcing the deal. The union will operate under the MVP banner, with Paul and Nakisa Bidarian serving as co-founders and board members, while former PFL CEO John Martin will oversee day-to-day operations as chief executive officer.

Jake Paul explains vision behind MVP-PFL merger For Paul, the merger is the culmination of a vision that began with creating more opportunities for fighters than the traditional promotional model has offered.

“We started MVP to disrupt a broken model,” Paul said. “We wanted to give fighters fair pay and a bigger, modernized stage to become global superstars. Joining forces with PFL accelerates that vision by a decade. We now have a scaled platform to give today's fans what they…

PFL CEO comments on merger, working with Jake Paul

The Professional Fighters League CEO believes its merger with Most Valuable Promotions represents more than a business deal.

PFL and MVP officially announced that they had joined forces under the MVP banner in one of the industry's most significant shakeups. It will be led by MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, while former PFL chief executive officer John Martin will serve as CEO and a member of the board. Bidarian will continue overseeing MVP's boxing operations and marquee live events.

John Martin explains vision for PFL-MVP merger Martin believes the merger combines two organizations that have each carved out unique positions in combat sports and gives the new company the scale to compete on a much larger stage.

“Over the past seven years, PFL has built the world’s No. 2 global MMA company, assembling one of the sport’s most elite fighter rosters while creating a world-class global business with premier media distribution across 34 …

PFL, Jake Paul’s MVP merge to form new global combat sports company

Professional Fighters League and Most Valuable Promotions have officially merged in a massive development in the world of combat sports.

The new company will operate under the MVP banner, led by Co-Founders and Board Members Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. Meanwhile, former PFL CEO John Martin will serve as CEO and Board Member of the new league. MVP’s boxing business and blockbuster live events will continue under Bidarian. Existing PFL shareholders 885 Capital and affiliated entities Knighthead Capital Management will be the founding investors of the new league, committing new capital.

The new league vows to work under a “fighter-first” philosophy, seemingly challenging rival Ultimate Fighting Championship. While the UFC has been severely criticized over minimum profit share for athletes, the new combat sports league promises equitable compensation. The new league also plans to encourage athletes to build their brands inside and outside of competi…

Magomed Ankalaev opens as favorite over Carlos Ulberg, Jiri Prochazka

Early betting odds are out for Magomed Ankalaev’s next fight, should the former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion take on fellow former titleholder Jiri Prochazka or reigning 205-pound king Carlos Ulberg.

Ankalaev bounced back from his title loss with a one-sided victory at UFC Abu Dhabi, finishing Bogdan Guskov in the final round of their main event clash to return to championship contention. Oddsmakers have now dropped the opening betting lines for the Russian’s next potential bout.

Magomed Ankalaev betting odds emerge for potential UFC fights with Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka Ankalaev is the betting favorite against both Ulberg and Prochazka. If he’s awarded an immediate title shot against Ulberg, Ankalaev opens as a -190 favorite, while the Kiwi champion is listed as a +165 underdog, according to BetOnline.

However, with Ulberg currently sidelined with an injury and expected to return to the Octagon only next year, a title eliminator…

Khamzat Chimaev, Tyron Woodley and former One champ booked for September RAF card

Real American Freestyle is heading back overseas with another star-studded lineup.

RAF recently announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship champions Khamzat Chimaev and Tyron Woodley will headline RAF Moscow as the promotion continues its international expansion with an event in the Russian capital.

RAF unveils key matchups for Moscow card RAF has confirmed two featured bouts for RAF Moscow, which takes place on Sept. 5.

Chimaev vs. Woodley will take center stage at the event. Chimaev, who previously held UFC middleweight gold, will make his second appearance under the RAF banner after taking on Dillon Danis in his promotional debut. Woodley is also set for his sophomore RAF outing, though the former UFC welterweight champion will first square off against Joaquin Buckley at RAF 12 on Aug. 22.

The matchup continues RAF's strategy of featuring current and former MMA stars in high-profile wrestling contests. RAF also confirmed a featured…

Dana White criticized after UFC Belgrade press conference response

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White's response to a question during the UFC Belgrade press conference sparked criticism from fans online.

The exchange quickly circulated online, drawing responses from fans, many of whom slammed White for his answer when asked which fight he’s most interested in on the card.

Dana White faces fan backlash after UFC Belgrade media exchange When White was asked which fight on the upcoming Fight Night card he’s most looking forward to ahead of the promotion’s debut in Serbia, the UFC head honcho snapped at the reporter.

“That is a sh*tty question, my friend,” White replied. “I just want a few holy sh*t moments, so hopefully we get a few of those.”

Some fans interpreted White's response as further evidence that he’s no longer as engaged with MMA amidst his growing involvement in other ventures.

“I wish a reporter would flat out ask him why he doesn’t care about the UFC anymore,” one user wrote in respons…

Daniel Cormier denies Jon Jones’ claims of amicable exchanges off-camera

Daniel Cormier isn't letting Jon Jones rewrite their rivalry.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer has dismissed Jones' recent claim that the two privately buried the hatchet while filming a reality series in Thailand, insisting no such conversation ever took place.

Daniel Cormier rejects Jon Jones' reconciliation story Jones recently told ALF Global that Cormier admitted their rivalry was too lucrative for them to then publicly become friends, even if there were no lingering issues between them behind the scenes. “D.C.” rejected Jones' version of events, insisting the conversation never happened.

“That didn’t happen,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “We did not have that conversation... No. He’s just my enemy all the time. It just is what it is. It's OK. As I have told you before, you can go to bed at night with an enemy. You don’t need the happy fairy tale ending.”

While Cormier acknowledged that their rivalry generated sig…