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UFC CEO Dana White open to Dustin Poirier’s four-man BMF tournament LowKick MMA22:29Dustin Poirier UFC MMA
Nate Diaz expels ‘2 Nerds’ from proposed BMF title tournament: ‘They don’t fit the description’ MiddleEasy.com22:31Dustin Poirier UFC MMA
Rafa Garcia 'not taking a step back' vs. Grant Dawson in UFC Fight Night 244 return from knee… MMAjunkie.com13:51UFC MMA Grant Dawson
Rafa Garcia details knee surgery that kept him out over a year Cageside Press03:43UFC MMA Grant Dawson
What’s next for Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis after UFC Paris? BJPENN.COM13:31Renato Moicano MMA UFC
Video: How surprising was Renato Moicano's beatdown of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris? MMAjunkie.com00:46Renato Moicano MMA UFC
Renato Moicano promises to knock out Justin Gaethje in a number-one contender fight claiming… Bloody Elbow16:48Renato Moicano UFC MMA
Paddy Pimblett’s mental health advocacy earns him national diversity award: ‘I didn’t expect… LowKick MMA22:28Renato Moicano UFC MMA
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Islam Makhachev has accepted January title defense: “Best fighter… BJPENN.COM23:16Islam Makhachev MMA UFC
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals when Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title talkSPORT16:54Islam Makhachev MMA UFC
UFC fighter apologizes after landing 'unnecessary' punches on unconscious opponent VnExpress International09:34Matt Frevola MMA UFC
‘I'm sorry’ MMA Mania (Weblog)23:07Matt Frevola MMA UFC
Dustin Poirier calls for retirement fight in Louisiana: “Where I'd love to lay the gloves down” BJPENN.COM22:12Dustin Poirier UFC MMA
Dustin Poirier issues fiery response to Dan Hooker’s challenge for rematch MMAFighting17:07Dustin Poirier UFC MMA
White promises a.I. Will fix janky rankings MMA Mania (Weblog)13:41Renato Moicano UFC MMA
Renato Moicano: Dan Hooker's top-five UFC lightweight ranking is like 'a turtle in a tree' MMAjunkie.com22:14Renato Moicano UFC MMA
USA today Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 1: Renato Moicano got no movement in UFC's rankings… MMAjunkie.com03:32Renato Moicano UFC MMA
UFC Fight Night 243 video: Renato Moicano, Benoit Saint Denis make weight for Paris headliner MMAjunkie.com09:15Renato Moicano UFC MMA
Conor McGregor reveals ‘a few names’ are in the running to replace Michael Chandler as his UFC… Bloody Elbow10:01Conor McGregor (MMA News) Conor McGregor UFC
McGregor says he still wants Chandler Boxing News07:06Conor McGregor (MMA News) Conor McGregor UFC

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UFC CEO Dana White Open to Dustin Poirier’s Four-Man BMF Tournament LowKick MMA22:29 11-Oct-24
Islam Makhachev on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return: ‘Why would I want extra competition in the… LowKick MMA21:49 11-Oct-24
Conor McGregor focused on big fights, targeting Chandler, Poirier, and Diaz LowKick MMA21:39 11-Oct-24
Rafa Garcia 'not taking a step back' vs. Grant Dawson in UFC Fight Night 244 return from knee… MMAjunkie.com13:51 11-Oct-24
Islam Makhachev reveals the hilarious reason he doesn’t want Khabib Nurmagomedov to make UFC… Bloody Elbow10:08 11-Oct-24
Rafa Garcia Details Knee Surgery That Kept Him Out Over A Year Cageside Press03:43 11-Oct-24
Grant Dawson Doesn’t Agree With “Insane” Betting Line Cageside Press03:23 11-Oct-24
In the last 7 days
Nate Diaz Expels ‘2 Nerds’ From Proposed BMF Title Tournament: ‘They Don’t Fit the Description’ MiddleEasy.com22:31 10-Oct-24
5 Things You Might Not Know About Grant Dawson Sherdog16:47 10-Oct-24
Nate Diaz backs Dan Hooker, Max Holloway as BMF-Worthy opponents: ‘They’re eligble for my belt’ LowKick MMA16:46 10-Oct-24
Nate Diaz rejects ‘nerd’ Dustin Poirier’s idea for ‘BMF’ tournament: “They don’t fit the… BJPENN.COM23:33 9-Oct-24
Conor McGregor reveals “names are being discussed” for UFC return after Michael Chandler… BJPENN.COM23:02 9-Oct-24
Paddy Pimblett’s mental health advocacy earns him national diversity award: ‘I didn’t expect… LowKick MMA22:28 9-Oct-24
Dustin Poirier calls for retirement fight in Louisiana: “Where I’d love to lay the gloves down” BJPENN.COM22:12 9-Oct-24
Dustin Poirier Proposes Awesome 4-Man BMF Tournament, UFC Boss Dana White In Favor Of Wild Idea Yardbarker20:10 9-Oct-24
Renato Moicano offers to fight Justin Gaethje, promises brutal win: ‘I will knock him out’ LowKick MMA17:42 9-Oct-24
Renato Moicano promises to knock out Justin Gaethje in a number-one contender fight claiming… Bloody Elbow16:48 9-Oct-24
Morning Report: Dustin Poirier wants four-man, one-night ‘Bmf’ tournament with Justin Gaethje,… MMAFighting13:08 9-Oct-24
Dana White gives his seal of approval to Dustin Poirier’s insane idea of a four-man Bmf… Bloody Elbow11:32 9-Oct-24
Dagestani fighters WARNED about street-fight encounter after Ilia Topuria offers to settle beef Yardbarker10:41 9-Oct-24
Conor McGregor reveals ‘a few names’ are in the running to replace Michael Chandler as his UFC… Bloody Elbow10:01 9-Oct-24
Exclusive: Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor wanting 'easier fights' MailOnline23:16 8-Oct-24
Watch Dustin Poirier hilariously answer comedian’s callout on Kill Tony MMAFighting22:12 8-Oct-24
'Alex Pereira, I believe is P4P,' Islam Makhachev surprisingly SNUBBED by Kamaru Usman in… Yardbarker13:18 8-Oct-24
Conor McGregor accused of ‘DUCKING’ Justin Gaethje for last five years Yardbarker11:26 8-Oct-24
Mac Passed On Gaethje Fight ‘At Least Five Times’ MMA Mania (Weblog)19:53 7-Oct-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov Wants to Train 17-year-old Muay Thai Prodigy ‘Jojo’ for MMA LowKick MMA22:03 6-Oct-24
Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison prediction, pick, start time for UFC 307 MMAjunkie.com17:47 5-Oct-24
UFC Fight Night 244's Grant Dawson won't 'give up being dominant to be a bit more exciting' MMAjunkie.com09:08 5-Oct-24
In the last month
UFC 307 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira, Raquel Pennington set for title defenses MMAFighting17:25 4-Oct-24
Jim Miller books 45th octagon fight vs. Damon Jackson at UFC 309 MMAjunkie.com13:08 4-Oct-24
UFC 307's Ketlen Vieira says Kayla Harrison 'has not proven herself' MMAjunkie.com23:15 3-Oct-24
Jim Miller, Damon Jackson to Collide at UFC 309 on Nov. 16 Sherdog18:50 3-Oct-24
8-time ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus winner targeted by Renato Moicano to earn lightweight title… Yardbarker13:18 3-Oct-24
Conor McGregor to face new challenge as UFC rival explains call-out plan The Mirror10:48 3-Oct-24
Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson booked for UFC 309 in New York MMAFighting02:45 3-Oct-24
‘Turn Around!’ (And Then Get Ktfo) MMA Mania (Weblog)00:02 3-Oct-24
Dan Hooker plans to broker fight deal with Conor McGregor at BKFC Marbella: ‘We’ll work… LowKick MMA19:11 2-Oct-24
Renato Moicano calls for a fight with Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje after controversial UFC… Bloody Elbow18:44 2-Oct-24
Top Lightweight Calls Out UFC Rankings Panel ‘Bulls***’ After Renato Moicano Victory LowKick MMA18:00 2-Oct-24
Chael Sonnen pitches Justin Gaethje vs. Renato Moicano, calls matchup 'glaringly obvious' MMAjunkie.com17:56 2-Oct-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov Announces Islam Makhachev’s Big Return In January Yardbarker17:17 2-Oct-24
Dana White offers AI solution to Renato Moicano after outburst on MMA media’s ranking mishap Yardbarker16:16 2-Oct-24
White Promises A.I. Will Fix Janky Rankings MMA Mania (Weblog)13:41 2-Oct-24
UFC fighter apologizes after landing 'unnecessary' punches on unconscious opponent VnExpress International09:34 2-Oct-24
USA today Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 1: Renato Moicano got no movement in UFC's rankings… MMAjunkie.com03:32 2-Oct-24
‘I’m Sorry’ MMA Mania (Weblog)23:07 1-Oct-24
Islam Makhachev Set To Return In January Says Khabib Nurmagomedov MMA Insight (Weblog)19:43 1-Oct-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov Say He’s Not Coming Back To UFC Cageside Press18:17 1-Oct-24
Michael Chandler Thinks He’s The Perfect Matchup For Islam Makhachev, Says He’ll Beat Reigning Lightweight Champ In… MiddleEasy.com17:36 1-Oct-24
After dominant win at UFC Paris, what’s next for Renato Moicano? Empire Sports Media16:25 1-Oct-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov rules out UFC return, reveals why fans ‘are never going to miss me’ MMAFighting16:09 1-Oct-24
Renato Moicano Left Fuming After Ranking Stalls Despite TKO’ing Benoit Saint Denis MMA Insight (Weblog)13:37 1-Oct-24
What’s next for Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis after UFC Paris? BJPENN.COM13:31 1-Oct-24
‘Total bulls—!’ — Moicano Remains At No. 11 MMA Mania (Weblog)13:18 1-Oct-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov vows Dagestani fighters will continue ruling UFC despite his early… Yardbarker13:08 1-Oct-24
‘There’s no way I’m not #6’… Renato Moicano is furious as he fails to move up in UFC rankings… Bloody Elbow11:11 1-Oct-24
Khabib Announces Islam’s Next Fight – ‘We Accepted It’ Boxing News04:24 1-Oct-24
Video: How surprising was Renato Moicano's beatdown of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris? MMAjunkie.com00:46 1-Oct-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Islam Makhachev has accepted January title defense: “Best fighter… BJPENN.COM23:16 30-Sept-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms Islam Makhachev set to return in January after UFC offer: ‘We… LowKick MMA22:44 30-Sept-24
Renato Moicano: Dan Hooker's top-five UFC lightweight ranking is like 'a turtle in a tree' MMAjunkie.com22:14 30-Sept-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev expected to return to defend title in January MMAFighting18:06 30-Sept-24
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals when Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title talkSPORT16:54 30-Sept-24
Renato Moicano Goes Off on France Following UFC Paris Victory Sports Illustrated16:12 30-Sept-24
Michael Chandler predicts victory over Islam Makhachev: ‘Missouri wrestling beats Dagestani… LowKick MMA14:46 30-Sept-24
Dana White gets backing of P4P contender in heated Jon Jones debate Yardbarker14:44 30-Sept-24
Renato Moicano Warns UFC Star Paddy Pimblett: ‘Please Don’t Accept the Fight, I’m Going to Hurt … LowKick MMA13:45 30-Sept-24
Spinning Back Clique live: Renato Moicano's surge, UFC antitrust settlement, UFC 307 preview,… MMAjunkie.com13:04 30-Sept-24
Renato Moicano calls for lightweight title eliminator at UFC 310 in Las Vegas despite suffering … Bloody Elbow11:07 30-Sept-24
Khabib Announces Next Fight PPV for Islam Makhachev Sports Illustrated01:28 30-Sept-24
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Benoit Saint Denis after UFC Fight Night 243 loss? MMAjunkie.com22:39 29-Sept-24
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Renato Moicano after UFC Fight Night 243 win? MMAjunkie.com22:39 29-Sept-24
UFC Paris: Moicano vs Saint Denis – Full Results MMANytt20:06 29-Sept-24
Khabib: P4P #1 Islam Defends In January MMA Mania (Weblog)18:15 29-Sept-24
Renato Moicano suffered serious shoulder injury just weeks before win over Benoit Saint Denis… MMAFighting18:11 29-Sept-24
Renato Moicano urges Paddy Pimblett to avoid fighting him following UFC Paris: “I’m going to… BJPENN.COM16:31 29-Sept-24
5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 243: Is Renato Moicano a title threat in the… MMAjunkie.com15:41 29-Sept-24
Renato Moicano Reveals Horrific Shoulder Injury Following UFC Paris Win LowKick MMA15:32 29-Sept-24
UFC Fight Night 243 post-event facts: Renato Moicano matches Paddy Pimblett's streak to set up… MMAjunkie.com15:00 29-Sept-24
Biggest Winners, Loser From UFC Paris MMA Mania (Weblog)14:21 29-Sept-24
Renato Moicano fought through a broken shoulder to win at UFC Paris - the footage is gruesome Give Me Sport13:22 29-Sept-24
McGregor Eyes A Fight With Belal Muhammad Yardbarker09:34 29-Sept-24
UFC Paris fight video highlights: Renato Moicano TKO’s Benoit Saint-Denis Fightmag04:41 29-Sept-24
Renato Moicano suffered horror injury mid-way through dominating UFC Paris victory that could… Bloody Elbow03:58 29-Sept-24
Paddy Pimblett reacts after being called out for ‘easy money’ fight as long-time rival lands… Bloody Elbow03:17 29-Sept-24
Renato Moicano stops Benoit Saint-Denis in blood-filled UFC Paris main event Yardbarker00:04 29-Sept-24
UFC Paris Bonus Report: Fares Ziam one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k BJPENN.COM00:02 29-Sept-24
Pros react after Renato Moicano stops Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris BJPENN.COM23:52 28-Sept-24
UFC Fight Night 243 results: Benoit Saint Denis can't see after brutal Renato Moicano beatdown MMAjunkie.com23:45 28-Sept-24
Renato Moicano Batters and Bloodies Saint-Denis in First Round, Earns Doctor’s Stoppage TKO – UFC Paris Results… MiddleEasy.com23:35 28-Sept-24
UFC Fight Night 243 social media reactions: Renato Moicano's TKO of Benoit Saint Denis gets… MMAjunkie.com23:35 28-Sept-24
UFC Paris Results: Renato Moicano TKO’s Benoit Saint Denis (Video) BJPENN.COM23:31 28-Sept-24
Moicano Blinds Saint Denis, Forces Doctor Stoppage MMA Mania (Weblog)23:25 28-Sept-24
UFC Paris video: Fares Ziam KO’s Matt Frevola with knee Fightmag21:54 28-Sept-24
Ziam lands KO of the Year contender in Paris CBSSports.com21:09 28-Sept-24
UFC Fight Night 243 video: Fares Ziam's knee flattens Matt Frevola for Ko of the Year contender MMAjunkie.com21:03 28-Sept-24
Watch Fares Ziam flatten Matt Frevola with devastating knee at UFC Paris MMAFighting21:02 28-Sept-24
UFC Paris: Fares Ziam Delivers Crushing Knee, Puts Matt Frevola Out Cold Cageside Press20:49 28-Sept-24
Kevin Lee hopes career ‘second chance’ leads to eventual showdown with Islam Makhachev MMAFighting16:07 28-Sept-24
UFC Paris Start Time, Full Fight Card Details MMA Mania (Weblog)13:37 28-Sept-24
UFC Paris Results: Moicano vs. Saint Denis MMAFighting05:07 28-Sept-24
UFC Paris gambling preview: Will Benoit Saint Denis deliver for French fans against Renato… MMAFighting21:09 27-Sept-24
UFC Paris: ‘Moicano Vs Saint Denis’ Predictions MMA Mania (Weblog)20:09 27-Sept-24
5 Things You Might Not Know About Matt Frevola Sherdog19:45 27-Sept-24
Renato Moicano: "He's Good, But I'm Better" UFC.com18:00 27-Sept-24
Matt Frevola Feels ‘Complete’ UFC.com17:20 27-Sept-24
Dustin Poirier issues fiery response to Dan Hooker’s challenge for rematch MMAFighting17:07 27-Sept-24
Renato Moicano rips Michael Chandler for waiting on Conor McGregor fight: ‘This guy is too… LowKick MMA14:40 27-Sept-24
Brendan Allen Frustrated by Benoit Saint-Denis’ Main Event Slot at UFC Paris LowKick MMA14:19 27-Sept-24
Benoit Saint Denis has ‘absolutely no regrets’ fighting Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 despite staph … MMAFighting14:03 27-Sept-24
UFC Paris weigh-in results: Renato Moicano, Benoit Saint Denis set for main event, 1 fighter… MMAFighting10:09 27-Sept-24
UFC Fight Night 243 video: Renato Moicano, Benoit Saint Denis make weight for Paris headliner MMAjunkie.com09:15 27-Sept-24
Fares Ziam Called Out, And Got Matchup With Frevola Cageside Press03:35 27-Sept-24
UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Moicano vs. Saint Denis ESPN Press Room (Press Release)01:09 27-Sept-24
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Latest news on the Lightweight weight division of the UFC including fight reports, UFC athlete ranking updates, upcoming bouts and all the build-up to fight night.

The current UFC Lightweight champion is Islam Makhachev, who defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 to defend his title for the first time.

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