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UFC bringing back ‘Fight for the Troops’ events in 2027

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:36:34 +0000

The UFC has a long-standing relationship with the armed forces. The promotion’s fighters frequently engage with troops through special events including training

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UFC bringing back ‘Fight for the Troops’ events in 2027 – MMA Weekly

UFC 319 Highlights: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

BAD MMA News — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:02:35 +0000

The middleweight title changed hands in the UFC 319 main event this past Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis to capture the 185-pound championship. “Borz” remained undefeated and logged a one-sided win

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Elizeu Zaleski wants all out-brawl and ‘game-changer’ win over Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 108

BAD MMA News — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Elizeu Zaleski stopped Zach Scroggin in November 2024 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Neil Magny holds the record for most fights in UFC welterweight history heading into his 35th octagon appearance this Saturday at UFC Vegas 108 against Elizeu Zaleski , and Zaleski sees it as an opportunity to climb back into the 170-pound rankings. Zaleski, who at one point of his career won seven in a row in the promotion with finishes against the likes of Sean Strickland and Curtis Millender , re-enters the cage with only one victory in his past five bouts. Fighting safe to go back to the win column doesn’t seem to be the plan, though

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Elizeu Zaleski wants all out-brawl and ‘game-changer’ win over Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 108 – MMA Fighting

UFC parts ways with ranked heavyweight following UFC Abu Dhabi win

BAD MMA News — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0000

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC A ranked heavyweight is no longer on the UFC roster. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that the promotion has parted ways with Martin Buday following his decision win over Marcus Buchecha at UFC Abu Dhabi this past Saturday.

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BAD MMA News — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Reinier de Ridder and Robert Whittaker are now heading in two very different directions in the UFC’s middleweight division following de Ridder’s split-decision win in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi this past Saturday. Is de Ridder now in line to fight for the UFC title, and is Whittaker out of the championship picture at 185 for good? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to this past weekend’s headliner and what could be next for both de Ridder and Whittaker in the fallout.

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Robert Whittaker releases first statement since disappointing UFC Abu Dhabi loss

BAD MMA News — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Robert Whittaker | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Robert Whittaker is holding his head high, as usual. The former middleweight champion suffered a loss this past Saturday in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi , dropping a close split decision to Reinier de Ridder .

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Robert Whittaker releases first statement since disappointing UFC Abu Dhabi loss – MMA Fighting

Arman Tsarukyan: UFC should ‘delete’ Paddy Pimblett from the lightweight rankings

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Arman Tsarukyan doesn’t think Paddy Pimblett should be anywhere near the UFC lightweight title. At the moment, current champion Ilia Topuria awaits his first challenger, though Pimblett has made a strong case for himself with a 7-0 record in the UFC and an in-cage confrontation with “El Matador” at UFC 317

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Arman Tsarukyan: UFC should ‘delete’ Paddy Pimblett from the lightweight rankings – MMA Fighting

Aaron Pico has new opponent for UFC 319 co-main event

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:49:45 +0000

Aaron Pico | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC Aaron Pico has a new assignment for his octagon debut, and UFC 319 has a new co-main event.

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Aaron Pico has new opponent for UFC 319 co-main event – MMA Fighting

Video: Cory Sandhagen slaps trolls counting him out against Merab Dvalishvili

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

@corysandhagenmma, Instagram Cory Sandhagen has an answer for all the critics counting him out before he even steps into the cage with Merab Dvalishvili . On Tuesday, it was officially announced that Sandhagen (18-5) is booked to challenge Dvalishvili (20-4) for the undisputed bantamweight title in the co-main event of UFC 320 on Oct. 4 in Las Vegas.

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Diego Sanchez released from jail pending trial on gun-related charges

BAD MMA News — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Diego Sanchez has been released from jail after he was arrested on a pair of gun-related charges and held there since this past Friday. On Tuesday, Judge Cindy Leos opted to release Sanchez from custody after he was detained without bond following his initial arrest. Sanchez was being held after a judge ruled this past Friday during his initial arraignment that he should remain in custody on a no-bond hold for preventative measures.

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Diego Sanchez released from jail pending trial on gun-related charges – MMA Fighting