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Morning Report: Jiri Prochazka plans to ‘follow’ Dricus Du Plessis: ‘I’ll clear things up and take the belt’
Jiri Prochazka continues to tease a move down in weight after his latest bid for UFC light heavyweight gold at UFC 303.
Missed Fists: Rain in the cage leads to a slapstick MMA fight and hilarious celebration
Rounding up the best highlights in the world of regional MMA, including a ridiculous event marred by the rain, several insane knockouts, and one of the best fights of the year.
Morning Report: Dan Hooker believes he’s ‘smart option’ for Conor McGregor over Michael Chandler
Dan Hooker sees a case for a fight with Conor McGregor after getting back on a good winning streak at lightweight.
Morning Report: Ilia Topuria expects first-round KO in ‘complete masterpiece’ against Max Holloway: ‘I’m way better than him’
Ilia Topuria has been one of the more confident fighters in recent memory to predict his rise to championship status and superstardom.
Morning Report: Mike Tyson says Jake Paul boxing match is ‘what the world really needs right now’
Mike Tyson won’t have anyone tell him his upcoming Jake Paul boxing match shouldn’t happen.
Morning Report: Israel Adesanya thought Dricus du Plessis was ‘done’ in fourth round: ‘He’s stubborn’
Israel Adesanya has nothing but praise for Dricus du Plessis after stepping into the octagon with his now-former rival.
Morning Report: Coach targets Dricus du Plessis vs. Alex Pereira title fight in December: ‘We’ll go up’
Dricus du Plessis has become the first UFC middleweight champion to defend the title since the man he just defeated, Israel Adesanya.
Morning Report: Sean O’Malley wants 145-pound title shot after Noche UFC then ‘big boxing match’: ‘You gotta give me that’
Sean O’Malley has had big plans since he became UFC bantamweight champion and he sees them as attainable within two fights.
Morning Report: Dana White laughs at Jake Paul’s Alex Pereira callout: ‘He sells 400 times the f*cking PPVs’
Jake Paul made a surprise callout of UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira after his recent boxing win over Mike Perry and it was met with mixed reactions throughout the combat sports community.
Morning Report: Belal Muhammad considered retirement with loss at UFC 304: ‘It was so hard to get there’
Belal Muhammad made the most of his biggest career opportunity and admits it could have been his last fight.
Morning Report: Robert Whittaker says being ‘really awkward’ might be Dricus du Plessis’ best weapon
Robert Whittaker is very familiar with both men involved in the UFC 305 main event and has a rough idea of what paths to victory can look like.
Morning Report: Israel Adesanya blasts ‘privileged’ Dricus du Plessis: ‘He doesn’t understand the error of his ways’
Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis’ rivalry got heated as soon as it became possible in 2023. They’ll settle it at UFC 305 this Saturday night.
Morning Report: Dricus du Plessis says Sean Strickland win was ‘very clear’: ‘I don’t owe Sean anything’
Sean Strickland has been asking for a title fight rematch since he lost it to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. However, the champion hasn’t seen a sequel as necessary just yet.
Morning Report: Arman Tsarukyan says ‘next fight will be only for the belt,’ even if it’s interim
Arman Tsarukyan has seemingly secured his spot as the next UFC lightweight title challenger and doesn’t plan to take anything outside of a title fight for his next time out.
Morning Report: Coach teases possibility of Islam Makhachev going for middleweight title: ‘He’s that good’
Islam Makhachev’s dream of becoming a double champion was initially dashed with Belal Muhammad’s welterweight coronation, but there may be an alternative to reach that goal.
Morning Report: Jake Paul reveals his undercard boxer pay range compared to UFC: ‘We’re not a $6 billion company’
Jake Paul has made his desire to combat fighter pay clear and has now shared numbers on what boxers get to compete at his events.
Morning Report: Tony Ferguson open to opportunities outside of UFC: ‘I’m gonna get better’
Tony Ferguson extended the longest losing streak in UFC history at UFC Abu Dhabi and doesn’t seem ready to retire, leaving him contemplating options outside his longtime promotion.
Topuria vs. Holloway, Whittaker vs. Chimaev announced for UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi
Ilia Topuria puts his UFC featherweight championship on the line against BMF champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 308 on Oct. 26 in Abu Dhabi.
Morning Report: Belal Muhammad goes off on ‘so-called expert’ doubters, Alexander Volkanovski unimpressed
Belal Muhammad is relishing in how he proved all his doubters wrong in his big title victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304.
Morning Report: Dustin Poirier feels ‘like I can’t leave’ MMA, wants to fight again
Dustin Poirier went into his most recent fight admitting it might be his last.
Morning Report: Dricus Du Plessis questions why Israel Adesanya is still fighting when ‘he’s reached the pinnacle’
Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya will finally settle their differences at UFC 305 next month.
Morning Report: Sean O’Malley goes off on ‘jealous b*tch’ Conor McGregor: ‘I could beat Conor in a fight’
Sean O’Malley didn’t take too kindly to Conor McGregor’s recent reaction to a clip of him talking about his experience with ostarine.
Morning Report: Islam Makhachev reveals partial ligament tear in hand, return time is ‘questionable’
Islam Makhachev went to war with Dustin Poirier in his latest title defense, and unfortunately, didn’t come out without some lingering injuries.
Morning Report: Kamaru Usman targets winner of UFC 304 main event: ‘I still got tread left in these tires’
Kamaru Usman still believes he’s one of the best fighters in the world and plans to prove it once his "sabbatical" ends.
Morning Report: Leon Edwards doesn’t believe there are any money fights at welterweight: ‘There’s no big star’
Leon Edwards isn’t expecting any big names to challenge him for the title if he successfully defends his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 this Saturday night.
Morning Report: Conor McGregor says Michael Chandler fight ‘is rescheduled for the end of this calendar year’
Conor McGregor has teased that his fight against Michael Chandler will still happen in 2024.
Morning Report: Dana White admits he and Jon Jones ‘have not had a great relationship,’ says he’s still GOAT
Dana White reveals his list of favorite fighters he’s ever worked with, admitting Jon Jones isn’t one of them.
Morning Report: Justin Gaethje reflects on Max Holloway loss: ‘He was very precise and perfect that night’
Justin Gaethje hasn’t fought since he lost his BMF title to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
Morning Report: Miesha Tate believes Ronda Rousey is ‘holding onto the resentment’ from end of MMA career
Miesha Tate has some advice for Ronda Rousey after Rousey’s recent reflections on her legendary MMA career.
Morning Report: Daniel Cormier believes Michael Chandler ‘has to be respected’ for body of work in short period
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has the support of Daniel Cormier and his desire for a big fight next.
Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett says UFC 304 will be last fight on contract, open to boxing 'stupid YouTubers'
Paddy Pimblett’s next fight against King Green at UFC 304 could be his last in the promotion.
Morning Report: Anthony Smith sad UFC 303 loss ‘probably puts the nail in the coffin’ for title hopes
Anthony Smith was one of the several fighters called in to help save the day at UFC 303 last month.