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Sandton, South Africa EFC Lightweight championship
Several fighters are leaning toward Max Holloway ahead of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, while still respecting the early danger of Conor McGregor. The major question around this UFC rematch is simple: can McGregor land big before Holloway’s pace takes over?
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier has spoken openly about the alcohol-fueled airport incident that led to his arrest. Poirier connected the Father’s Day episode to retirement, depression and concern for his father, while admitting that he stopped following lessons previously learned in therapy.
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 brings Conor McGregor back against Max Holloway in Holloway vs. McGregor. Our UFC picks also back King Green over Terrance McKinney in Green vs. McKinney and Robert Whittaker over Nikita Krylov in Krylov vs. Whittaker.
Aline Pereira defends her Karate Combat flyweight title against former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez on July 24. The Miami card also features Sam Alvey vs. Uriah Hall, while Pereira returns after her win over Jade Masson-Wong.
OKTAGON 91: Engizek vs. Jotko 2 brings two title fights to Cologne. After Krzysztof Jotko ended Kerim Engizek’s decade-long unbeaten run, the middleweight champion wants revenge. Machaev vs. Palokaj adds another championship battle to a deep Oktagon MMA card.
Ariane Lipski has retired after losing to Jena Bishop at PFL San Diego. The former KSW champion leaves MMA after nearly 13 years, having also beaten Sumiko Inaba in her PFL debut and recorded a memorable UFC finish over Luana Carolina.
PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev saw AJ McKee hand Salamat Isbulaev his first professional loss, while Liz Carmouche, Rob Wilkinson and several rising contenders added memorable finishes. The PFL card also featured strong submission wins from Khasan Magomedsharipov, Jena Bishop and Cobey Fehr.
Iranian MMA fighter Milad Shahbazi was reportedly detained again immediately after his first court hearing on June 5. His family says authorities have provided no clear information about his condition, the reason for his re-arrest or his current legal status at Lakan Prison in Rasht.
Relive the OKTAGON 91 official weigh-ins from Cologne before Engizek vs Jotko 2 headlines Lanxess Arena. The OKTAGON MMA card also features Gjoni Palokaj, Tamerlan Dulatov, Altin Zenuni and more European MMA names.
Relive the UFC 329 official weigh-ins before McGregor vs Holloway 2 headlines Las Vegas. Conor McGregor returns to the scale for his first fight in five years, with Gable Steveson, Luke Riley and more UFC names also making weight.
Watch OKTAGON 91 Unlocked as Krzysztof Jotko promises to beat Kerim Engizek again and take his belt. The Cologne card also features Machaev vs Palokaj, Kincl vs Khajevand and more OKTAGON MMA action.
Relive Conor McGregor’s road to the UFC through his explosive Cage Warriors rise. Watch wins over Aron Jahnsen, Steve O’Keefe, Dave Hill and Ivan Buchinger before McGregor returns against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Watch the PFL MENA 10 Riyadh tournament promo before Hattan Alsaif vs Dania Ouhachi headlines the card. The PFL MENA season also features Diani vs Adel, Tarek vs Kabbani and Salem vs Boudegzdame.
Watch the EFC 135 main event recap as Faeez Jacobs defeats Gift Walker in a five-round classic. Jacobs retained the EFC bantamweight championship before EFC 136 brings Sanchez vs Swanepoel to Johannesburg.
Watch every Conor McGregor knockout in the UFC, including his historic finishes over José Aldo, Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. Relive the rise of “The Notorious” before his Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329.
Relive the CW 209 highlights as unbeaten Nell Ariano earns a hard-fought decision over Norbert Pietrzak. The light heavyweight prospects finally settled their rivalry before George Hardwick faced Nicolas Sávio in Newcastle.
