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Las Vegas — Lightweight Samuel Sanches put away the returning Chasen Blair on this week's episode of Dana White's Contender Series, earning himself a UFC contract in the process. A right hook sealed the deal; Sanches (11-1) knew his opponent...

UFC featherweight Lerryan Douglas earned his UFC contract after landing a high-light reel knockout of Cam Teague on Tuesday night at Dana White's Contender Series. Douglas (13-5) landed a clean combination ending with a heavy right hand that put Teague...

Contender Series contract winner Carol Foro was not surprised at the durability of opponent Shanelle Dyer on Tuesday. Despite being knocked down, Dyer kept right on going, forcing the fight to play out for the full 15 minutes. "I think...

Las Vegas — Heavyweight Steven Asplund was a short-notice addition to the Contender Series this week, and taking advantage of the short notice opportunity paid off. Battling obesity for years and topping 500lbs, Asplund has travelled a winding road to...

Former UFC strawweight Cynthia Calvillo has announced her retirement from mixed martial arts. Calvillo (10-6-1), who competed for the UFC from 2017 to 2023, was last in action a year ago, winning the HEX women's flyweight championship in regional action....

Top 10 strawweights have been booked to face off on the final UFC card of the promotion's ESPN era. Iasmine Lucindo (18-6) is set to take on Gillian Robertson (16-8) at UFC Vegas 112, a Fight Night event at the...

With nary a dull fight on the card, the UFC brass had plenty of options for post-fight bonuses at UFC Paris. In the end, forgoing a Fight of the Night, the promotion opted to award four Performance of the Night...

Bryan Battle's world was turned upside down just a few weeks ago, but he's landed on his feet. Battle (12-2, 1NC) was bounced from the UFC after missing weight for a fight with Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319 on August...

Bantamweight action has been announced for October's UFC Vancouver by promotion officials. On Friday, the UFC's Canadian social media presence confirmed the booking of Matt Frevola vs. Kyle Nelson, while also revealing a fight between Cody Gibson (21-11) and Aoriqileng...

Another promising pairing has been added to the already impressive UFC Vancouver card in October. On Friday, UFC lightweight Matt Frevola (11-5-1) revealed that he would be fighting Kyle Nelson (16-6-1) at the event, set for October 18, 2025 at...