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Paddy Pimblett calls for ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season with Ilia Topuria: ‘A very interesting six weeks’

Paddy Pimblett calls for ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ season with Ilia Topuria: ‘A very interesting six weeks’

The Ultimate Fighter doesn’t have a lot of juice left in it, but Paddy Pimblett believes it’s still worth a squeeze. “The Baddy” has fought twice in 2026, losing a hard-fought decision to Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title and then bouncing back with a 52 second submission of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC […]
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UFC analyst: 'No easy option for Justin Gaethje,' including retirement

UFC analyst: 'No easy option for Justin Gaethje,' including retirement

Justin Gaethje would seem to be in a most favorable position – or is he really stuck between a rock and a hard place?
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George Staines shocked himself with UFC contract-earning slam KO

George Staines shocked himself with UFC contract-earning slam KO

George Staines is a main training partner of UFC stars Paddy Pimblett and Luke Riley.
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Court McGee explains factors in retirement decision before UFC 332

Court McGee explains factors in retirement decision before UFC 332

After 16 years fighting in the UFC, Court McGee explains why he's putting an end to his career at UFC 332.
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Payton Talbott claims he was in talks to fight ex-UFC champ at White House

Payton Talbott claims he was in talks to fight ex-UFC champ at White House

Payton Talbott's inactivity since his last fight in December hasn't been by choice.
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Jon Anik unsure Gable Steveson reaches 10 UFC fights after 'appreciable setback'

Jon Anik unsure Gable Steveson reaches 10 UFC fights after 'appreciable setback'

Jon Anik doesn't see a long UFC future for Gable Steveson.
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How Wang Cong plans to 'shut mouths' of UFC 332 critics

How Wang Cong plans to 'shut mouths' of UFC 332 critics

Wang Cong vs. Natalia Silva is atop UFC 332, a fight card heavily criticized by fans.
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UFC 332 pre-event facts: Can King Green continue magical year?

UFC 332 pre-event facts: Can King Green continue magical year?

Go inside the numbers behind UFC 332, where King Green can do something no one else has done so far in 2026.
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Raul Rosas Jr. crashes Top 10 in UFC Vegas 121 rankings update, Ailin Perez climbs to No. 2

Raul Rosas Jr. crashes Top 10 in UFC Vegas 121 rankings update, Ailin Perez climbs to No. 2

The UFC Meta Rankings have been updated following the UFC Vegas 121 MMA event last weekend in Las Vegas and it’s more bad news for Raoni Barcelos. Not only did the bantamweight veteran get hospitalized after a scary knockout loss to Raul Rosas Jr., the Brazilian also coughed up his Top 10 ranking to “El […]
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Jose Aldo shares advice for Conor McGregor after ‘sad’ knee injury

Jose Aldo shares advice for Conor McGregor after ‘sad’ knee injury

Conor McGregor lost a rematch to Max Holloway at UFC 329
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Sean O'Malley: UFC 331 might have been Marlon Vera's 'best performance yet'

Sean O'Malley: UFC 331 might have been Marlon Vera's 'best performance yet'

Sean O'Malley was surprised with Marlon Vera's rebound win at UFC 331.
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Aaron Pico advises Gable Steveson to step away for a bit and 'block out the noise'

Aaron Pico advises Gable Steveson to step away for a bit and 'block out the noise'

Aaron Pico can relate to Gable Steveson's shocking loss at UFC 331.