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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has resigned from his role as Mayor, Pro Tem, of Huntington Beach, California. As first reported by the OC Register, Ortiz stepped down from City Council after citing unspecified threats to his family....

It feels reasonable to start this off with a disclaimer: I was never the biggest Ultimate Fighter fan. It's not what got me into the sport of mixed martial arts, nor am I particularly fond of reality TV, given...

Ex-Invicta FC and UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez has her bare-knuckle boxing debut set. Gonzalez (10-5 MMA) will have her promotional coming out party at BKFC 18 on June 26. There, she'll take on Charisa Sigala (4-2 MMA, 0-1 BKB). BKFC...

As independent contractors, UFC athletes lack the protections that most everyday employees of major corporations enjoy. Including retirement plans and long-term health care. That, however, may soon change. "Soon" being the key word. In an Instagram Q&A with fans (h/t MMA...

RIZIN Fighting Federation's inaugural lightweight champion will be crowned at RIZIN 28 later this month. On Tuesday, promotion officials announced via press release that Tofiq Musaev (18-3) will return following an 18-month layoff to take on Roberto Satoshi Souza (11-1)....

Kayla Harrison continues to be the biggest star in the Professional Fighters League, and she'll top this year's PFL 6 card on June 25. The Atlantic City, NJ-based show will see Harrison (9-0) taking on the well-traveled Cindy Dandois (16-6)...

While the focus is currently on the return of The Ultimate Fighter, this year's installment of Dana White's Contender Series continues to shape up — with Jack Della Maddalena vs. Ange Loosa set for September 14, sources have confirmed...

The 2021 edition of Dana White's Contender Series continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chad Anheliger vs. Muin Gafurov on September 7. Sources familiar with the booking recently confirmed the bout to Cageside Press. Chad Anheliger hails from...

Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred FC is just over two weeks away, and the June 18 card continues to grow. On Monday, Masvidal himself announced the co-main event of the bare-knuckle MMA venture: Brok Weaver, former UFC talent, will take on ex-LFA...

Mana Martinez will make his UFC debut in August. MMA Junkie was first to report the news that Jesse Strader will welcome Martinez to the UFC on August 21 at UFC on ESPN: Costa vs. Cannonier. A source close to...