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Paulo Costa has finally moved on from the long-running rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev, making it clear that he no longer expects the long-discussed showdown to happen. For years, fans pushed for a clash between the two outspoken stars, with both men trading shots back…

Merab Dvalishvili built his name as one of the UFC’s most active champions, but now the former bantamweight king finds himself doing something he rarely enjoys, waiting. After dropping a decision to Petr Yan last December in his failed bid to defend his title…

Dana White has shut down claims that he intentionally timed the UFC 329 announcement to overshadow Francis Ngannou and Most Valuable Promotions’ debut MMA event. The controversy started earlier this month during the Rousey vs. Carano card when White went live on social media…

UFC star Colby Covington recently announced his retirement from the UFC cage, and surprisingly, his former opponent, Nigerian fighter Kamaru Usman, was among the most shocked, as he believes the fighter still has a lot to offer. The retirement was not an amicable one,…

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is always up for a fight, and this time, he has his sights set on battling a Vegas Golden Knights player for the fun of it. “Tarzan” recently handed Khamzat Chimaev his first-ever loss at the UFC 328 middleweight…

Sam Coker is officially making his return to the MMA business, and this time he is bringing major financial backing with him. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Coker is expected to co-found a brand-new MMA promotion that is targeting a 2027…

Conor McGregor has given fans a glimpse into his preparation for UFC 329 as the former two-division champion gears up for his long-awaited return to the Octagon. McGregor is set to face Max Holloway in a rematch more than five years after his last…

Themba Gorimbo has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following his third straight UFC loss. The 35-year-old welterweight confirmed the news in an emotional statement shared on social media, bringing an end to a journey that saw him rise from financial struggles to…

Khabib Nurmagomedov has publicly denied recent claims made by UFC president Dana White about the reasons behind his retirement from MMA. The former UFC lightweight champion retired in 2020 after submitting Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The victory pushed Khabib Nurmagomedov’s professional record to…

Phumi Nkuta is still frustrated over the controversial ending to his fight against Adriano Moraes, but he is refusing to turn the situation into a personal attack on veteran referee Herb Dean. The chaotic moment unfolded during the MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano card,…