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SHOCKING: 6 | Mind Blowing Facts

Alexander Volkanovski cryptically hints at ‘spanner in the works’ around next UFC bout

The featherweight king is eyeing an opponent for the first defence of his second title reign

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Paddy Pimblett labels Bernabeu with vulgar tag but welcomes Ilia Topuria fight in stadium

UFC champion Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, has long sought a fight in his football team’s stadium

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Charles Oliveira to face Mateusz Gamrot in new UFC Brazil main event after Rafael Fiziev injury

The former lightweight champion will compete in his home country for the first time in five years

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

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Terence Crawford brutally responds to Ilia Topuria callout

Boxing’s pound-for-pound champion Crawford had no truck for UFC star Topuria’s claims

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Paddy Pimblett interview: I would finish Ilia Topuria, make him unrecognisable

Exclusive interview: ‘The Baddy’ expects much-anticipated fight to be his next

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

UFC’s Ilia Topuria predicts knockout win over Terence Crawford in boxing crossover

Topuria, a two-weight UFC champion, is one of mixed martial arts’ greatest active knockout artists

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Justin Gaethje’s manager provides Ilia Topuria fight update amid UFC 322 reports

Topuria’s first title defence as lightweight champion has been the subject of intense speculation

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

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Alexander Volkanovski insists Lerone Murphy is ‘no-brainer’ as next challenger after UFC 319 win

Murphy’s first-round knockout of Aaron Pico, with a spinning back elbow, might have earned him a title shot

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Aaron Pico speaks out after brutal spinning elbow loss to Lerone Murphy at UFC 319

The ex-Bellator star lost his UFC debut as Murphy landed a spinning back elbow in round one

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Paddy Pimblett provides update on Ilia Topuria fight amid UFC lightweight disarray

‘Paddy The Baddy’ has been linked to a shot at the lightweight title, but also a possible bout with Justin Gaethje

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Charles Oliveira explains controversial UFC return and downfall against Ilia Topuria

Oliveira suffered a brutal knockout in late June but will be back in early October to face Rafael Fiziev

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Charles Oliveira’s next opponent revealed as Rafael Fiziev in unexpected pairing at UFC Rio

The former lightweight champion will fight in his home country for the first time in over five years

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis admits personal rule that could shape UFC landscape

Du Plessis will make his third middleweight-title defence when he faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena fight date ‘leaked’ by Khabib Nurmagomedov

Makhachev gave up the UFC lightweight belt to pursue the welterweight title, held by ‘JDM’

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Dan Hooker claims ‘UFC doesn’t respect me’ after ticket controversy

Hooker claimed the promotion cancelled his tickets to UFC 317, where his teammate Kai Kara-France challenged for a world title

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Jack Della Maddalena is tougher test than Ilia Topuria for Islam Makhachev

Makhachev is expected to challenge Della Maddalena for the welterweight title this year, though Topuria still wants to face the Russian

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Rumoured Paddy Pimblett opponent Justin Gaethje provides major update on UFC title picture

Pimblett has been linked with Gaethje for a potential No 1 contender’s fight

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

UFC icon Dustin Poirier retires after defeat by Max Holloway in thrilling trilogy bout

Holloway retained the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title and finally beat his old rival, who retired in his home state

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The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

UFC 318 prediction: Holloway vs Poirer best bets and odds

Follow our UFC betting tips ahead of UFC 318 in New Orleans

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Conor McGregor takes major step towards UFC comeback ahead of White House event

Donald Trump revealed his plans for a UFC event at the White House for next year’s July 4 celebrations

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

UFC star Sean Strickland storms cage to attack teammate’s opponent

The former UFC champion was goaded by Luis Hernandez, who had just submitted Strickland’s teammate

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett have left the UFC with one choice

Comment: A years-long grudge could be settled in one of the most high-profile fights in recent memory. With the UFC’s allure dropping this year, it should pounce – regardless of whether Pimblett has earned this title shot

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Conor McGregor deletes surprising reaction to Ilia Topuria’s latest UFC title win

Topuria emulated the Irishman by collecting the UFC lightweight title after holding the featherweight gold

International Business Times UK · Jun 30, 2025

Conor McGregor Breaks Silence: Irish UFC Icon Teases Comeback Amid Topuria Win Turmoil

Conor McGregor has re-emerged in the UFC spotlight following Ilia Topuria's dominant win at UFC 317. Through a cryptic tweet, public training sessions, and a public outburst at a BKFC event, McGregor is teasing a potential return just as Topuria's meteoric rise reshapes the UFC landscape.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

‘I was chewed up and spat out – fighters deserve better’: Danny Roberts on starting fresh after post-UFC pain

Exclusive interview: British fighter Danny Roberts has voiced his grievances with MMA ahead of his first fight since leaving the UFC

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