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Ex-UFC fighter turned comedian was told he'd get cut if he didn't accept ultimatum as huge underdog
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (550+ words) Eric Spicely didn't hesitate to accept an ultimatum from former UFC matchmaker Joe Silva. Fans called for UFC fighters to be cut just this past weekend in Baku following a dull opening to the card. Winning inside the Octagon isn't…...
Why Daniil Donchenko had to call his grandma after his UFC Baku KO - AOL
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (266+ words) Daniil Donchenko met the media Saturday after his win over Theodor Berggren at UFC Fight Night 280. Donchenko (14-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) took out Berggren (8-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a TKO on the preliminary card at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. He landed…...
Paddy Pimblett rules out Ilia Topuria fight after UFC 329
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (213+ words) Paddy Pimblett does not expect Ilia Topuria to be his next opponent even if he beats Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. The Liverpool lightweight told MMA Fighting's Spinnin Backfist podcast that Topuria remains too banged up from his June loss…...
OKTAGON champ vacates title for Dana White's Contender Series
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (215+ words) MMA Junkie OKTAGON champ vacates title for Dana White's Contender Series OKTAGON welterweight champion Kaik Brito has turned in his hardware in seek of a different championship belt to place in the trophy case. On Friday, OKTAGON revealed Brito (19-6) has…...
Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight division, claims Paddy Pimblett: "If he fights me, he will move back down"
9+ hour, 53+ min ago (391+ words) Home " MMA News " Ilia Topuria " Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight division, claims Paddy" Paddy Pimblett doesn't think Ilia Topuria has the size to continue competing at 155 pounds. Topuria lost the UFC Lightweight Championship in a title unification bout…...
Paddy Pimblett Calls Ilia Topuria a 'Fat Featherweight"
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (401+ words) UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett ripped former champion Ilia Topuria, calling him a "fat featherweight." Topuria lost the UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 last month. After spending most of his MMA career at featherweight, Topuria moved…...
UFC 329's Paddy Pimblett: I'd send Ilia Topuria back to featherweight
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (218+ words) Paddy Pimblett insists Ilia Topuria does not belong at lightweight. Topuria (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) lost his 155-pound title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in June when was battered en route to a fourth-round TKO via doctor's stoppage. Pimblett (23-4 MMA, 7-1 UFC)…...
Khabib Unlikely To Ever Return To Any Combat Sport Including Grappling Despite The Fact He Still Trains Twice A Day
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (271+ words) Despite maintaining a rigorous training schedule that would put active competitors to shame, Khabib Nurmagomedov has no plans to return to any form of competition, according to his longtime teammate and friend Zubaira Tukhugov. The undefeated former UFC lightweight champion…...
Crime Against Humanity: Gamrot vs. Salkilld Venue Announcement Has Fans Up in Arms Against UFC
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (805+ words) Jul 3, 2026 | 6: 39 AM EDT The UFC has just booked one of the most interesting lightweight main events of the summer, pitting an established top-10 contender against one of the division's most promising knockout artists. It sounds like every fight fan's dream....
"Stupid Matchmaking": UFC Fans Revolt After Umar Nurmagomedov's Next Fight Announcement
15+ hour, 46+ min ago (651+ words) Jul 3, 2026 | 8: 13 AM EDT While it's been weeks since the UFC announced its return to China's commercial capital, Shanghai, details about the card, including the headlining bout of the Fight Night event, remained under wraps. That picture may now be clearer,…...