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Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Michael Chandler has been fooled we don’t know how many times into believing a fight with Conor McGregor was possible, to the point where he spent two years on the sidelines wasting away what may have been the last competitive period of his … Read more

Jon Anik has seen enough: Merab Dvalishvili is already the bantamweight GOAT. This Saturday, Dvalishvili defends his title in a rematch with Sean O’Malley in the main event of UFC 316. It’s Dvalishvili’s second title defense, and if he wins, his 13th consecutive win. It would also be Dvalishvili’s fifth win over a former UFC … Read more

Maycee Barber has released a statement regarding her last-second withdrawal from the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card at the Apex. Barber was set to fight Erin Blanchfield in a bout with serious implications for the women’s flyweight division. Unfortunately, she was unable to make the walk to the cage — the UFC … Read more

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation UFC in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s UFC in-5 game If you can’t see the game due to Apple News … Read more

Big’ John McCarthy, a long-time MMA referee and commentator, recently recounted an eyebrow-raising locker room story involving Jon Jones, one of the sport’s most decorated and controversial champions. According to McCarthy, he walked in to find Jon Jones roping a commission official into a grappling demo – then taking it a step too far by … Read more

The largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) gi event concluded on Sunday after four days of grappling action at the iconic Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. At the 2025 IBJJF World Championships, a good mix of established stars, legends, and young talent were crowned. A handful of grapplers stood out for their consistency throughout the year. … Read more

UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday is headlined by a bantamweight championship rematch. Titleholder Merab Dvalishvili (19-4) and former champion Sean O’Malley (18-2, 1 NC) run it back. Dvalishvili won the 135-pound championship by defeating O’Malley at UFC 306 at The Sphere in Las Vegas last September. He successfully defend the title … Read more

UFC 316, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, features two world title bouts. UFC 316 Countdown focuses on the co-main event women’s bantamweight title fight between champion Julianna Peña (12-5) and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison (18-1). Take a deep dive into the highly anticipated matchup as UFC 316 fight week kicks off. … Read more

No. 5 ranked women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber did not have a good UFC Vegas 107 fight week. “The Future” missed weight during Friday’s weigh-in and was then forced out of the main event match against No. 4 ranked Erin Blanchfield when the two were about to make their walks to the octagon. Barber, according to UFC … Read more

Flyweight Muay Thai star Diego Paez is on a mission to show the world there’s more to him following an unfortunate debut earlier this year. The mullet-rocking mauler meets spirited youngster Johan Ghazali at ONE Fight Night 32. The pair square off in flyweight Muay Thai at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, on Friday, June 6. … Read more