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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has added MMA training to his 2026 offseason program. Working with respected coach Rafael Cordeiro, Gibbs is using striking, grappling and constant movement to improve his conditioning, body control and durability before taking over as Detroit’s unquestioned lead back.
Conor McGregor has pushed back on PED allegations ahead of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, where he returns to the UFC against Max Holloway. With Holloway vs. McGregor approaching, both McGregor and the promotion deny he broke anti-doping rules.
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje turned the White House into the strangest fight venue in UFC history. Gaethje vs. Topuria ended with a corner stoppage, while Gane vs. Pereira and O’Malley vs. Zahabi added more finish-heavy drama.
Saturday MMA went global with PFL Africa: Nigeria, WAR 9: Cartagena and FNC Vikings 2. PFL had tournament submissions, WAR MMA crowned Óscar Hernández, and FNC brought quick knockouts in Zagreb.
A stacked MMA weekend delivered across OKTAGON 89, ARES FC 41, WOW 31 Madrid, BRAVE CF 106, and UFC Vegas 118. Jack Grant, Muhammad Mokaev, Pavel Dailidko, Gabriel Bonfim and others gave the weekend plenty of finish-heavy headlines.
Jay Silva, the former UFC, Bellator MMA and KSW fighter, has died at 45. Known as “The Spider Killer,” Silva built a career on tough fights, big names, and a willingness to compete anywhere.
Anderson Silva has fired back at Dana White after the UFC boss discussed Silva’s exit following Uriah Hall vs. Anderson Silva. Silva’s response was simple, sharp, and very Silva: the bald guy does not know how to count.
Hrishikesh Koloth, a 27-year-old MMA hopeful from Kerala, India, was killed in a rare black bear attack in northern Saskatchewan. His family says he came to Canada chasing a UFC dream, trained for years, and wanted to be remembered as a fighter first.
Catch the UFC Vegas 119 fighter faceoffs before Kape vs Horiguchi 2. The final staredowns feature Kyoji Horiguchi, Navajo Stirling, Murtazali Magomedov, and Levan Chokheli ahead of Saturday’s UFC card at the Meta APEX.
Watch the official CW 207 Manchester weigh-ins and face-offs before Brown vs Davies, Fletcher vs Henrique, and Ingram vs Vetrila. The Cage Warriors card also features Cullen vs Jones and two unbeaten prospects in Staines vs McCarthy.
Catch the OKTAGON 90 official weigh-in and final Berlin faceoffs before Fleury vs Aras, Legierski vs Aksu, and Frimpong vs Samsonidse. OKTAGON MMA brings championship stakes and major European MMA action to Uber Arena.
Relive the biggest moments from Topuria vs Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. Justin Gaethje broke down the previously unbeaten Ilia Topuria across four brutal rounds, earning a corner-stoppage TKO and finally becoming the undisputed UFC lightweight champion.
Watch the FNC 32 media weigh-ins, podcast, and final faceoffs after Pejić vs Šikić was cancelled. Prachnio vs Breese now headlines the Osijek card, supported by Bahník vs Staropoli, Vila vs Villalba, Sardari vs Sufiev, and more FNC action.
Relive Patryk Dubiela’s rapid finish over Kasim Aras at BRAVE CF 81. This full heavyweight fight arrives before Aras challenges Will Fleury for the OKTAGON MMA heavyweight title at OKTAGON 90 in Berlin.
Watch the official CW 206 Unplugged weigh-ins and faceoffs before Binder vs Uçar, Lööf vs O’Sullivan, and a packed Cage Warriors card. The Manchester weekend continues with CW 207 and Davies vs Brown.
Watch Alvi Dasuyev highlights as the unbeaten Chechen welterweight continues his rise through European MMA. After his main-event finish over Mohamed Soumah at ARES FC 41, “Spartan” looks like one of ARES FC’s most dangerous prospects.
