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The next Ilia? Dakota Ditcheva announces Sophie Cunningham-inspired celebration for PFL New York

The next Ilia? Dakota Ditcheva announces Sophie Cunningham-inspired celebration for PFL New York

Dakota Ditcheva makes her return to the SmartCage against former Bellator Kickboxing Champion Denise Kielholtz as part of the upcoming PFL New York fight card on Friday night (July 31, 2026) from inside UBS Arena in Belmont Park, Long Island. The undefeated Ditcheva (15-0) is already planning her post-fight celebration, which draws inspiration from WNBA […]
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PFL New York: Make predictions for Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan

PFL New York: Make predictions for Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan

We want your predictions for PFL New York, where the lightweight title is on the line.
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MMA Saturday: Key Takeaways from UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Washington D.C.

MMA Saturday: Key Takeaways from UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Washington D.C.

MMA Saturday: Key Takeaways from UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Washington D.C.
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 28: Ramazan Temirov enters top 15

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 28: Ramazan Temirov enters top 15

Check out the latest rankings update following UFC Fight Night 282 and PFL Washington.
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Chelsea FC Adjusts Youth Strategy to Include Experienced Players for Stability

Chelsea FC Adjusts Youth Strategy to Include Experienced Players for Stability

Chelsea FC Adjusts Youth Strategy to Include Experienced Players for Stability
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Spinning Back Clique: UFC Abu Dhabi wrap, Jean's PFL title, Parnasse

Spinning Back Clique: UFC Abu Dhabi wrap, Jean's PFL title, Parnasse

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Magomed Ankalaev's TKO win at UFC Abu Dhabi, Thad Jean's PFL title win, and more.
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Morning Report: Chael Sonnen claims security guard asked him to arrange Dana White meeting, UFC fight

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen claims security guard asked him to arrange Dana White meeting, UFC fight

Chael Sonnen accidentally owed someone a big favor
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Thad Jean Wins Welterweight Title at PFL Washington

Thad Jean Wins Welterweight Title at PFL Washington

Thad Jean Wins Welterweight Title at PFL Washington
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PFL CEO John Martin Plans Thad Jean's First Title Defense

PFL CEO John Martin Plans Thad Jean's First Title Defense

PFL CEO John Martin Plans Thad Jean's First Title Defense
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Matches to make after busy combat sports weekend including UFC, PFL and boxing

Matches to make after busy combat sports weekend including UFC, PFL and boxing

UFC Abu Dhabi went down yesterday (Sat., July 25, 2026) inside Etihad Arena (a.k.a. Fight Island) in United Arab Emirates which saw Magomed Ankalaev stop Bogdan Guskov in the fifth and final round of their Light Heavyweight main event (highlights). But UFC wasn’t the only show on during a busy sports weekend that also included […]
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PFL Washington results: Thad Jean overcomes dire moments to win vacant title

PFL Washington results: Thad Jean overcomes dire moments to win vacant title

Thad Jean is the new PFL welterweight champion, but Ernesto Rodriguez nearly pulled off a major upset.
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PFL Washington video: Thad Jean rallies to win welterweight title

PFL Washington video: Thad Jean rallies to win welterweight title

Check out the highlights from PFL Washington, where the vacant welterweight title was on the line.