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Ryan Bader rings in new era as PFL vs. Bellator headliner
Ryan Bader was wondering the same thing a lot of fans were.
Don't forget Alexander Volkanovski despite end of reign at UFC 298
Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif., belonged to Ilia Topuria. Republic of Georgia, the homeland of his parents where he grew up as a boy, revels in one of their own...
UFC 298 title challenger weighs in on Conor McGregor parallels
It doesn’t take long to find a clip or read a story about the confidence Ilia Topuria oozes as he approaches the biggest fight of his life. But what may...
Featherweight champ primed to break 'curse,' defend title at UFC 298
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is looking to end “the over-35 curse.”
Kayla Harrison primed to drop elbows on UFC competition, at last
If there’s one factor of the equation that added up to her arrival in the UFC on which she’s all-in, it can be summed up in one word: elbows.
Two unpopular MMA rules move closer to desired updates
The organization’s MMA rules committee passed language that would clarify the definition of what makes a fighter grounded, thus making it illegal for the grounded fighter to absorb a knee...
UFC commentator Jon Anik should apologize ... to absolutely nobody
Anyone who’s watched the UFC in the last decade knows the face — or at least the voice — of Jon Anik. He’s been the soundtrack of virtually every major...
NJ fighting legend feels like winner again with UFC Hall of Fame honor
Saturday’s revelation that Frankie Edgar will be entering the UFC Hall of Fame brought back a familiar feeling for the mixed martial arts great.
UFC 297 title challenger recounts impromptu brawl with middleweight champ
Dricus du Plessis, a fighter who has gone the distance just once, will challenge Sean Strickland for the middleweight title in the UFC 297 main event.
UFC's Johnny Walker aims to wash out bad taste of no-contest in rematch
Johnny Walker was not ready for his fight night to end so early back on Oct. 21 of last year. He didn’t have a choice in the matter.
The Post's MMA Fighter of the Year made impressive UFC history in 2023
If your capacity for following mixed martial arts begins and ends with the UFC calendar, then you have reached the end of the year.
Leon Edwards says 'spoiled-brat syndrome' got Colby Covington UFC title shot
Having already vanquished rival Usman, next up for his second 170-pound title defense is Colby Covington — Usman’s twice-vanquished rival.
'Watched it all slip away': Humbled Brandon Royval better prepared for UFC 296 title shot
There’s a silver lining for Rovyal: He’ll get a second crack at the Brazilian — who earlier this year captured 125-pound gold — on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas as...
Body-KO artist Stamp Fairtex leaves her mark in dominant 2023 for ONE
The Rayong, Thailand native is not far removed from solving the toughest equation of her career.
PFL finalist on cusp of $1 million prize following unlikely rise
There aren’t many fighters as even-keeled as Impa Kasanganay. “That’s actually one of my sayings: I’m not too high, not too low,” he says.
Major MMA shakeup with two top companies combining to rival UFC
PFL announced Monday it had acquired Bellator.
Bantamweight champ more concerned with title unification than Bellator's murky future
Plenty of fighters will say the biggest win of their respective careers is the most recent one.
Brazilian fighter wins another title at MSG with UFC 295 second-round knockout
Madison Square Garden has been very kind to Alex Pereira, and he’s been very kind to New York fans who love violence.
'Here I am': Now sober, New York native wins at UFC 295 with first-round TKO in dream moment at MSG
For Jared Gordon, UFC 295 was a family affair of sorts.
Ex-champ back from shoulder injury, ready to retake title at UFC 295 at MSG
To begin his 20-minute session with reporters Wednesday, Jiri Prochazka made sure to express his gratitude for the opportunity to main event UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden this weekend,...