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Daniel Cormier thinks Jon Jones wanted arthritis news out

Daniel Cormier has a new angle on the latest twist in Jon Jones’s career. The former two-division UFC titleholder recently shared that his arthritis is so advanced, he could qualify for hip replacement surgery.

Ian Machado Garry: 'I'm next'

The UFC welterweight division crowned a new champion at UFC 322 last November. Former lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev relinquished his 155-pound championship and moved up to the 170-pound weight class and became a two-division champion by defeating Jack Della Maddalena in a dominating win.

Dana White: 'White House event will be most watched UFC event ever'

When the president announced plans to host a UFC event on the White House Lawn as part of the United States 250 celebration, UFC CEO Dana White and company quickly began planning the logistics to make it happen.

Demetrious Johnson Backs Arman Tsarukyan As Ilia Topuria’s Biggest Threat At Lightweight

'It Was Horrible': Anthony Hernandez Issues Painful Medical Update Ahead of Sean Strickland Fight at UFC Houston

Anthony Hernandez doesn’t usually sound rattled. Win streaks have a way of doing that, especially when they are eight in a row and usually end with someone else tapping or folding.

Daniel Cormier Pushes Back on Jon Jones’ 'Private' Arthritis Confession Claim

If UFC fans were still holding out hope for Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon, that optimism may now be fading. The reality became clearer after a surprising admission from the widely regarded MMA GOAT during a recent public appearance.

Hollywood star was in first televised women’s MMA bout that pre-dates Ronda Rousey’s debut by 4 years

On this day in 2007, two pioneers made history in mixed martial arts. Ronda Rousey’s relationship with the fans hasn’t been what it once was for over a decade at this point.

Heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall recovering from double eye surgery

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is on the mend after having surgery on both eyes. Aspinall has been sidelined since October with blurred and double vision after being poked in both eyes by former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in their UFC 321 headlining title bout.

Undefeated champion vows to make Conor McGregor’s former foe ‘beg for retirement’

An upcoming fight has become intense following words exchanged between two competitors. Israel Adesanya has recently spoken about his plans for retirement and how he sees the finish line getting closer despite not knowing exactly how long he wants to keep fighting for.

Real Reason Behind Arman Tsarukyan Title Snub Exposed by UFC Insider’s White House Prediction

On paper, Arman Tsarukyan‘s situation does not make sense. He’s winning, he’s active, and he remains at the top of the lightweight division. However, when the UFC needed an interim champion and a clear next step for the division, his name was secretly pushed aside.

Arman Tsarukyan Makes Bold Claim Involving Islam Makhachev’s Career Move

With Islam Makhachev claiming welterweight gold and Ilia Topuria holding the belt at 155 lbs, Arman Tsarukyan is reading the room and seeing a lane that suddenly looks wide open.

Charles Oliveira claims ‘I was just a boy’ as he details biggest difference ahead of UFC 326 rematch

Since his last fight against Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira has completely transformed as a fighter. This coming March 7 in the UFC 326 main event, two fighters who epitomise the saying ‘BMF’ will fight for the symbolic strap.

UFC analyst ‘highly doubts’ Paddy Pimblett will become champion for one reason

The longtime UFC analyst doesn’t think Paddy Pimblett has what it takes to touch UFC gold. This past January, popular UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett competed in by far the biggest fight of his career thus far when he took on Justin Gaethje for the interim title.

Aljamain Sterling: I’ll Step In and Fight Either Guy at UFC London

Aljamain Sterling volunteered to be the backup fighter for the UFC London main event on March 21 Sterling called Movsar Evloev one of the most unreliable

How Many Fights Does Israel Adesanya Have Left Before Retirement?

Israel Adesanya says he will fight no more than 10 times before retiring from MMA The former two-time UFC middleweight champion estimates he will compete

UFC to Make Debut on CBS With Portion of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2

For the first time in the brief history of the UFC's Paramount+ deal, the promotion will team up with linear U.S.-based CBS affiliates to air a chunk of UFC 326: Holloway vs.

Aljamain Sterling names punching a ‘lying cheat’ as the best moment of his UFC career

Seeing a fighter suspended for banned substances is almost unheard of these days in the UFC. Not long ago, Jeff Novitzky stepped in to address a situation where a fighter claimed he had been given peptides by the UFC ahead of his bout at UFC 324.

Sean O’Malley outlines risks of Petr Yan taking on Merab Dvalishvili next

Sean O’Malley is keeping a close eye on his former opponent ahead of his return to the UFC. Last December, Yan avenged his 2023 loss to Merab Dvalishvili with an impressive performance at UFC 323, bringing an end to the Georgian star’s long title reign in the process.

UFC Heavyweight Star Reveals Surprise Return to Alex Pereira's Weight Class

One of the UFC’s top-ranked heavyweight contenders is opting for a major change following the first back-to-back losses of his career. The UFC held the

Tadao Yasuda, former PRIDE FC fighter and IWGP Champion, found dead

Tadao Yasuda, who competed professionally in both mixed martial arts and wrestling, was found dead at his home in Tokyo at the age of 62. The Japanese competitor known as “Yasudakinen” started his career as a sumo wrestler, and then joined New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1993, making his in-ring debut the following year.

Adesanya On His Future – ‘I Can’t See Past 2027’

Israel Adesanya is being transparent about his future as he prepares for his headline return on March 28 against Joe Pyfer. Adesanya finds himself at a crossroads, looking to rebuild momentum after the first three-fight losing streak of his life.

Jakub Wiklacz taps Muin Gafurov with 1 second left at UFC Vegas 113

Jakub Wiklacz pulled off one of the wildest last-second finishes of the year and walked away with a chunk of his opponent’s paycheck for good measure.