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MMAKing Charles visits Roger Gracie BJJ academy, awards black belt to military veteran
The King watched sweeps and submissions in Hammersmith, received his own honorary white belt, and personally awarded a black belt to a REORG trustee whose cancer recovery he said had been “transformed” by Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
MMAVolkanovski backs Pereira’s illegal-strikes complaint, estimates 10-plus back-of-head shots
The featherweight champion, reviewing the UFC Freedom 250 co-main on his YouTube channel, sided with Pereira on the officiating without taking credit away from Gane’s win.
MMAUFC and Meta launch AI-driven fighter rankings as media panel runs in parallel
The Meta UFC Rankings went live Monday after years of UFC complaints about the media panel. The launch produced several unconventional placements, and split fan opinion within hours.
MMAMakhachev says UFC could cost Usman Nurmagomedov half his PFL purse, suggests waiting
The welterweight champion told Adam Zubayraev that Nurmagomedov needs UFC competition to grow, but warned the pay cut could be steep enough to justify another PFL contract first.
MMAUFC reopens talks on Trevor Wittman’s eye-poke-reducing gloves, $100 million ask still the obstacle
Hunter Campbell has reopened the conversation with the Denver-based trainer whose pre-curved design is intended to reduce eye pokes, but Dana White revealed at UFC Vegas 119 why the previous deal collapsed.
MMAPereira calls for Herb Dean’s retirement, plans legal action after UFC Freedom 250 loss
Pereira and his coach Plinio Cruz say they warned the referee about Gane’s foul history in the pre-fight meeting. Dean’s response on social media addressed the rule, not the call for him to step down.
MMAMakhachev makes first welterweight title defense vs. Garry at UFC 330 on August 15
The welterweight champion takes on the division’s top-ranked contender at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with Mackenzie Dern’s strawweight title also on the line.
Herb Dean defends his officiating regarding alleged back-of-the-head strikes in Gane’s TKO victory over Pereira
McGregor confirms two-fight deal with UFC through April 2027, open to free agency depending on next offer
Aspinall accepts Gane rematch in Paris after questioning ‘illegal’ Pereira finish
Freedom 250 wrap-up: Justin Gaethje upsets Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight title
UFC Freedom 250 preview: Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines historic White House card
