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San Antonio, TX — Middleweight Dustin Stoltzfus steps into Noche UFC on short notice, facing Kelvin Gastelum this Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. Noting that a longer camp might have been better mentally, but a shorter one comes with its...

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...

Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is back for another year of action. Week 5 has the customary five-pack of fights we've come to know and love. All of the action is available on ESPN+, but you keep your eyes...

Mark Coleman's journey isn't just a comeback—it's a whole mood for a new era in combat sports. These days, "The Hammer" isn't just the guy with a Hall of Fame resume. He's PLN's wild heart, a mentor who wears...

It was not even two full weeks ago when Steven Asplund got the call to fill in for Guilherme Pat, who had to withdraw from Week 5 of Dana White's Contender Series against Anthony Guarascio. While that's a dream...

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....

Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success for finding...