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Fares Ziam, UFC

Lightweight Star Out of UFC Paris Due to Family Tragedy

The death of UFC lightweight Fares Ziam's grandmother has seen him withdraw from UFC Paris this Saturday. Ziam (17-4) had been expected to face Kaue Fernandes at the Fight Night event, in a main card bout. The French star sits...
Mackenzie Dern, UFC Vegas 101

Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern for Strawweight Title Officially Announced for UFC 321

Rumored for some time, a women's strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern has been officially announced for October's UFC 321. With Weili Zhang vacating her 115lb championship to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for flyweight gold, Jandiroba (22-3) will...
Mario Bautista, UFC

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista Announced for UFC 321

Surging bantamweight Mario Bautista, who has notched victories over the likes of Patchy Mix and Jose Aldo of late, has earned another big name for his next fight. Bautista (16-2) will face former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov (18-1) as part...
Raul Rosas Jr. UFC

Raul Rosas Jr Out of Noche UFC Co-Headliner

This year's Noche UFC had already lost its location, shifting from Guadalajara, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas due to construction delays at the venue in question. Now, it has lost its co-main event as well. Raul Rosas Jr. (11-1), who was...
Islam Makhachev UFC 284

Islam vs. JDM, Weili vs. Valentina Set For UFC 322 At MSG

The Big Apple gets two massive title fights for UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden as Jack Della Maddalena defends his welterweight title against Islam Makhachev in the main event. The co-main event will see Valentina Shevchenko...
Valter Walker, UFC Vegas 90

Walker vs. Usman, Ramos vs. Ofli Among Additions to UFC Rio

It was a busy Thursday for fight announcements in the UFC, with a total of seven bouts officially announced for UFC Rio and UFC Vancouver by the promotion. Among the Rio additions, heavyweight action will see Valter Walker (14-1), whose...
Manoel Sousa, DWCS 2025 Week 3video

DWCS: Manoel Sousa “Came Here With a Purpose”

Las Vegas — Lightweight Manoel Sousa, a Bellator and PFL vet, finished Cristian Pérez in the third round at Dana White's Contender Series to win his way into the UFC on Tuesday. Winning fighters went five for five on contracts...
Marcio Barbosa, DWCS 2025 Week 3video

DWCS Winner Marcio Barbosa Promised Father He’d Win Contract from Big Promotion

Las Vegas — Brazilian featherweight Marcio Barbosa spent years away from his family, working to achieve his dream of making it to the UFC. He did just that on Tuesday, earning a UFC contract as part of Week 3 of...
Erin Blanchfield UFC

Erin Blanchfield vs. Tracy Cortez Booked for Rematch at UFC 322

A pair of Invicta alumni who faced off in the all-female fighting organization are set for a rematch at UFC 322 later this year. Tracy Cortez (11-2) will face Erin Blanchfield (13-2) for the second time at the numbered PPV...
Donte Johnson, DWCS 2025 Week 3video

DWCS: Donte Johnson Willing to Fight From 170 to Heavyweight

Las Vegas — Four yeas ago, Donte Johnson walked into a gym at 290 pounds. One year ago, he took his first professional fight. On Tuesday, as part of Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 3, Johnson (6-0) won his...

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