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Conor McGregor is back, and he’s bringing all the excitement with him. The Irishman recently announced his return to the UFC cage, and a follow-up statement from UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the comeback is officially on. Despite a five-year layoff, Conor McGregor…

Ben Askren is back, and he’s feeling better than ever. The former UFC fighter announced that he will return to competition at RAF 11. The announcement comes just shy of one year after Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant following a battle with…

Song Yadong wanted a knockout, but he proved he can finish fights any way he wants. The Chinese bantamweight contender delivered a huge statement in front of his home crowd at UFC Macau, submitting former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo with a second-round guillotine choke…

Cody Haddon delivered one of the most impressive finishes at UFC Macau, but it still was not enough to earn him a coveted performance bonus. The Australian bantamweight made a huge statement at Galaxy Arena on Saturday night, stopping local favorite Aoriqileng with a…

Arman Tsarukyan believes Arman Tsarukyan’s longtime rival Ilia Topuria would be making the smartest move of his career if he bypasses him and chases a blockbuster showdown with Islam Makhachev. Topuria is set to face Justin Gaethje in the UFC Freedom 250 main event…

Alex Perez comes in off a violent first-round knockout of Charles Johnson, reminding fans of his explosive pressure when he’s healthy and active. However, his recent inconsistency—mixed with submission losses and injuries, has raised questions about whether he can maintain a steady run in the…

#image_title Jake Matthews comes in looking to rebound after a tough submission loss to veteran Neil Magny, a fight where he controlled early grappling exchanges but was caught late in a scramble. Matthews remains a reliable grinder in the division, with his best success coming when…

Kai Asakura enters desperate for his first UFC victory after a brutal start to life inside the Octagon. The former RIZIN star was fast-tracked into elite competition but struggled badly with grapplers like Alexandre Pantoja and Tim Elliott. Moving back to bantamweight gives him a…

Sergei Pavlovich enters as the proven veteran and one of the division’s most feared knockout artists. After back-to-back decision wins over Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Waldo Cortes-Acosta, he has shown growth beyond his reputation as a first-round destroyer. Tallison Teixeira represents the division’s rising…

Tags Zhang Mingyang enters as one of China’s most exciting emerging talents. His reputation has been built on explosive first-round knockouts and a fan-friendly style that has quickly made him a standout on the UFC’s Asian cards. However, his loss to Johnny Walker exposed questions…