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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.
Relive the night that was PFL Sioux Falls, where Logan Storley controlled Florim Zendeli in the main event, Gadzhi Rabadanov beat Aleksandr Chizov, and Simeon Powell finished Emiliano Sordi on a loaded PFL card.
PFL Sioux Falls ceremonial weigh-ins set up a loaded card at PFL Sioux Falls, headlined by Storley vs Zendeli. The main card also features Rabadanov vs Chizov, Powell vs Sordi, Ferreira vs Bilostenniy, and Magomedov vs Higo.
If you love the ugly side of MMA, this PFL highlight reel is for you: fight-ending elbows from the clinch, sharp cuts, and brutal ground-and-pound. Watch standout moments from Costello van Steenis, Sergio Pettis, and other PFL finishers who turned one elbow into a stoppage.
Catch the top moments from the PFL 2025 Semifinals in Chicago, including Ronnie Gibbs' shocking upset of Biaggio Ali Walsh and a tense showdown between Fabian Edwards and Josh Silveira. It was pure playoff chaos.
The stage is set for PFL 2025 Semifinals #3 — but first, watch the ceremonial weigh-ins as Fabian Edwards, Dalton Rosta, Sergio Pettis, and more size each other up before playoff night. Full fight card streams live via PFL.
