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Salkilld, Saint Denis to headline UFC Fight Night
Quillan Salkilld is set to headline a UFC Fight Night lightweight bout against Benoît Saint Denis in Sydney this February, according to ESPN MMA.
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Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai to fight Yassir Rassafi at The Inner Circle 36
Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai, on a four-fight winning streak, will face Yassir Rassafi in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout at The Inner Circle 36. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 30, live from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.
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When referees can stand fighters up in MMA
Grounded in the 2025 Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) MMA Officials Handbook: how commission regulations govern 25-minute contest ceilings, weight-miss catchweights, and active-finish referee stand-ups.
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Kavanagh wins at UFC 333, enters flyweight title discussion
Lone'er Kavanagh defeated Ramazonbek Temirov by first-round finish in Abu Dhabi, a victory that has put the English fighter into flyweight title contention, according to ESPN MMA.
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Numsurin Chor Ketwina to headline Inner Circle 36
Numsurin Chor Ketwina will face Akram “La Pepite” Hamidi in an atomweight Muay Thai main event at The Inner Circle 36 on October 30. Numsurin previously challenged for the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title.
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White: Makhachev declined January title defense, interim bout booked
UFC CEO Dana White stated that welterweight champion Islam Makhachev did not provide a reason for declining a January title defense. As a result, the promotion has scheduled an interim title fight.
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Yan defeats Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 333
Petr Yan secured a unanimous decision victory over Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event of UFC 333. This win marks Yan's second consecutive victory against Dvalishvili, completing their trilogy.
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Volkanovski, Yan retain titles at UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan successfully defended their championships with significant victories at UFC 333.
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What MMA judges look for in a 10–8 round
Inside the 2025 ABC MMA Officials Handbook (pp. 9–22): why Effective Striking/Grappling impact decides rounds before Aggressiveness or Cage Control is ever consulted, and how two of three DDD variables unlock 10–8 scores.
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Adlan Umarov Joins ONE Championship's Featherweight Division
Kazakhstan's undefeated fighter Adlan Umarov has signed with ONE Championship. He holds a 4-0 professional record, with all four victories coming by finish.
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Muay Thai Bouts Added to ONE Fight Night 50
Bampara Kouyate will face Ricardo Bravo in a featherweight Muay Thai bout, and Suablack Tor Pran49 will meet Jordan Estupinan in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 50. The event is scheduled for December 18 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Marat Grigorian advances to ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament Final
Marat Grigorian advanced to the ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament Final after his opponent, Luo Chao, missed weight. Grigorian expressed frustration about not being able to compete but is now set to face Masaaki Noiri in the final.
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Tsarukyan, Danis in fracas at press conference
Arman Tsarukyan lunged at Dillon Danis during a press conference on Thursday, sparking a scuffle. Tsarukyan reportedly took exception to Danis mocking his teammate Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their RAF wrestling match.
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PFL Africa Finals Set for December 12 in Kigali
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced that the PFL Africa finals will take place on December 12 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Three champions will be crowned in the Welterweight, Lightweight, and Bantamweight divisions.
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UFC 333 Preview Features Volkanovski vs. Evloev and Yan vs. Dvalishvili
UFC 333 is set to feature championship bouts, including Volkanovski vs. Evloev and Yan vs. Dvalishvili. Expert predictions for these matchups are available.
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Chris Hemsworth trains with Ben Woolliss in Thailand
Actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, trained with kickboxer Ben Woolliss in Thailand while filming "Extraction 3." Woolliss, who held pads for Hemsworth, described the session as "great" and noted Hemsworth's "really good skills."
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Jarred Brooks to Fight Tatsumitsu Wada at ONE SAMURAI 5
Former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks will return to the 125-pound division to face Tatsumitsu Wada at ONE SAMURAI 5 in Tokyo on November 18. Brooks previously lost his title to Joshua Pacio via disqualification.
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Jena Bishop Claims PFL Women's Flyweight Title
Jena Bishop secured a unanimous decision victory over Liz Carmouche to win the PFL women's flyweight championship. Bishop reportedly overcame an early challenge in the first round.