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Nolan knocks out Moicano in Round 3
Featured2026-11-01T03:42:31Z

Nolan knocks out Moicano in Round 3

Australian Tom Nolan extends his winning streak to six fights after knocking out Renato Moicano in the third round at UFC Vegas 123.

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Nolan knocks out Moicano in Round 3

Nolan knocks out Moicano in Round 3

Australian Tom Nolan extends his winning streak to six fights after knocking out Renato Moicano in the third round at UFC Vegas 123.

2026-11-01T03:40:00Z

Luana Santos defeats Yana Santos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night

Luana Santos defeats Yana Santos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night

Luana Santos earned her fourth straight victory, a unanimous decision over fifth-ranked Yana Santos on Saturday.

2026-11-01T04:16:31Z

UFC's Islam Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career

UFC's Islam Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career

Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 fighter in ESPN's pound-for-pound MMA rankings and the UFC's reigning welterweight champion, says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his career.

2026-10-30T21:23:41Z

It's still the age of Volkanovski in MMA pound-for-pound rankings

It's still the age of Volkanovski in MMA pound-for-pound rankings

At age 38, UFC featherweight champion makes big jump in ESPN's P4P top 10.

2026-10-28T14:37:11Z

Salkilld, Saint Denis to headline UFC Fight Night in Sydney

Salkilld, Saint Denis to headline UFC Fight Night in Sydney

West Australian Quillan Salkilld will headline a UFC Fight Night lightweight matchup with Benoît Saint Denis in Sydney in February.

2026-10-28T00:39:40Z

Nowhere to rise for Volkanovski and Yan, but Reyes and Volkov move up

Nowhere to rise for Volkanovski and Yan, but Reyes and Volkov move up

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

2026-10-27T12:51:22Z

Alexander Volkanovski could face a new challenge after UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski could face a new challenge after UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan defended titles at UFC 333, but which champion could fight in a new division?

2026-10-26T12:37:27Z

Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan solidify their greatness at UFC 333

Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan solidify their greatness at UFC 333

Facing tough tests, the champions at UFC 333 proved their all-time mettle in their respective divisions.

2026-10-24T23:28:51Z

Alexander Volkanovski stops Movsar Evloev in second round to retain title

Alexander Volkanovski stops Movsar Evloev in second round to retain title

Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title for the second time this year Saturday, knocking out undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev at 4:54 of the second round at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

2026-10-25T11:44:46Z

UFC 333 results: Volkanovski and Yan win to retain titles

UFC 333 results: Volkanovski and Yan win to retain titles

Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan held on to their titles with big wins at the top of the UFC 333 fight card.

2026-10-24T21:40:47Z

Petr Yan completes trilogy with gritty win over Merab Dvalishvili to defend title

Petr Yan completes trilogy with gritty win over Merab Dvalishvili to defend title

Petr Yan beat Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 333, completing their trilogy with two straight victories.

2026-10-24T22:38:38Z

UFC's White: Interim title bout booked after Makhachev declined without reason

UFC's White: Interim title bout booked after Makhachev declined without reason

UFC CEO Dana White said welterweight champ Islam Makhachev gave no reason for declining a January title defense, forcing the promotion to book an interim title bout.

2026-10-25T00:04:53Z

Lone'er Kavanagh shoots into flyweight title talk with devastating finish at UFC 333

Lone'er Kavanagh shoots into flyweight title talk with devastating finish at UFC 333

England's Lone'er Kavanagh catapulted himself into flyweight title contention on Saturday with a devastating Round 1 finish of Ramazonbek Temirov in Abu Dhabi.

2026-10-25T11:45:26Z

After two opposite fights, what should be expected from Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3

After two opposite fights, what should be expected from Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3

Merab Dvalishvili has tweaked his fight plan, while Yan has gone all-in on his. Which strategy will win out?

2026-10-23T13:47:33Z

UFC 333 preview and picks for featherweight, men's bantamweight titles

UFC 333 preview and picks for featherweight, men's bantamweight titles

Check out the matchups and expert predictions for both championship fights at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.

2026-10-22T15:23:59Z

Khamzat Chimaev pushes for Sean Strickland rematch

Khamzat Chimaev pushes for Sean Strickland rematch

Khamzat Chimaev believes he should still be the UFC's middleweight champion and wants Sean Strickland to accept a rematch if he is serious about making money.

2026-10-22T05:19:14Z

Volkanovski: I sacrificed a lot of myself to be where I am

Volkanovski: I sacrificed a lot of myself to be where I am

Ahead of UFC 333, UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski reflects on the sacrifice and dedication it takes to be a champion in the UFC.

2026-10-24T20:51:30Z

Retirement doesn't scare Alexander Volkanovski, but neither does fighting at 40

Retirement doesn't scare Alexander Volkanovski, but neither does fighting at 40

Even at 38 years old, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says he will deliver one of the finest performances of his career at UFC 333.

2026-10-22T00:20:14Z

Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili joins rare list of trilogy bouts at UFC 333

Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili joins rare list of trilogy bouts at UFC 333

ESPN categorizes all 19 of the UFC's trilogies ahead of Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3 at UFC 333 on Saturday.

2026-10-19T13:45:06Z