Frank Warren confirms Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua set for WBA heavyweight title
The long-rumored all-British heavyweight showdown is now being framed as a WBA title fight, with the announcement held up until an original reveal date per Dana
ESPN · +14 outlets
UFC 335 to be headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes for BMF title
The year-ending Las Vegas card gets its main event, with Oliveira seeking a title shot against Justin Gaethje if he beats Lopes.
Bodyslam.net · +14 outlets
Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336
A welterweight title matchup between Makhachev and Prates is in the works for the promotion's next numbered event.
Sherdog · +6 outlets
Dmitry Bivol vs. Callum Smith light heavyweight title fight set for December 12
Bivol will defend three light heavyweight belts against former super middleweight champion Smith on the December card.
USA Today · +14 outlets
Undefeated bantamweight contender Farid Basharat removed from UFC roster as contract expires
Basharat, unbeaten in the octagon, becomes a free agent after his deal lapsed following a decision win, amid other roster cuts.
msn · +6 outlets
Dana White denies UFC influenced Daniel Cormier over Alex Pereira's title shot
White pushes back on Pereira's claim the UFC manipulated commentary to steer the heavyweight title picture, while Cormier calls the accusation misguided.
MMA Sucka · +6 outlets
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2 heavyweight title rematch set for Saturday
Dubois defends the heavyweight title in a rematch with Wardley, with the winner eyeing a Fury or Joshua fight next.
ESPN · +14 outlets
UFC 335 adds two bouts including Maycee Barber's return vs. a red hot prospect
Barber returns for the first time since a severe knockout loss to Alexa Grasso, in one of several additions to the stacked December card.
Bjpenn · +7 outlets
Former UFC champion Anthony Pettis books boxing return against Neeraj Goyat in India
Pettis continues his crossover into boxing, facing India's top boxer in a bout that expands the sport's reach into the Indian market.
MMA Fighting · +8 outlets
Kayla Harrison ponders retirement beyond Amanda Nunes title fight at UFC 334
Harrison addresses her future while deep into a 35-pound weight cut a month out from her UFC 334 title bout with Nunes.
MMA Junkie · +4 outlets
Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan trade words ahead of UFC 333 trilogy
The bantamweight champion sends a message to Yan while Cejudo says a Dvalishvili win makes him the GOAT at 135 pounds.
Bjpenn · +14 outlets
Erin Blanchfield out to force UFC's hand after being snubbed for Wang Cong title shot
Blanchfield heads into UFC Edmonton seeking a statement win and a later date with Natalia Silva.
Yahoo Sports · +2 outlets
Undefeated fighter removed from UFC roster despite 7-0 octagon run
sports.yahoo · +7 outlets
Charles Oliveira urges Justin Gaethje to decide between retirement and defending his title
Oliveira hails Gaethje but says the UFC champion's next payday and a potential MMA retirement decision loom.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Dana White says he is pleased UFC referees are finally punishing fouls
The UFC CEO reacts to a shift in refereeing enforcement around illegal strikes and fouls.
MMA Sucka
Dana White responds to new UFC champion's pay complaints
White addresses a newly crowned champion's public dissatisfaction with fighter compensation.
MMA Mania · +14 outlets
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 finale: four fighters earn UFC deals
The finale wraps Season 10 with four contracts awarded, plus Gregory Foster earning a deal and Aline Pereira missing out.
Sherdog
Jairzinho Rozenstruik signs with new MMA promotion, books February debut
The 13-fight UFC heavyweight veteran finds a new home after being released following a 2025 loss to Sergei Pavlovich.
Usatoday · +1 outlets