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Holly Holm leaves UFC

Former Champion Holly Holm Departs UFC, Exploring Options in MMA and Boxing

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion will explore new avenues in free agency after requesting her release from the organization.

MMA Knockout On SI on MSN · 14h

Ex-Champ & Ronda Rousey Slayer Holly Holm Exits UFC, Open to Boxing Return

The former UFC and boxing champion's future was foggy following her fight against Kayla Harrison at UFC 300 last April, the ultimate opportunity to return to the title picture at 42. However, Harrison was too hot to handle, dominating the striker from bell to bell for a second-round submission.

Yahoo · 1d

Holly Holm and UFC part ways

Ways To Tell That... The actress admitted that there was no way anyone could pull the stunt these days, adding, "You’d get canceled." "When we separated, it was just having space to see what our relationship was,

Mackenzie Dern secures her place among UFC strawweights

ESPN · 18h

MMA divisional rankings: Mackenzie Dern secures her place among UFC strawweights

Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas went into last Saturday's UFC main event one spot apart in the ESPN strawweight rankings. Dern scored a submission win to secure her spot in the top 10, and Ribas was impressive enough even in defeat that she held onto her position, too.

MMA Junkie on MSN · 6h

Chael Sonnen criticizes UFC's Mackenzie Dern for being 'so unaware of the sport'

Chael Sonnen thinks Mackenzie Dern missed the mark by not calling for a title shot after UFC Fight Night 249. Dern (16-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) picked up her second-straight win when she submitted Amanda Ribas (12-7 MMA,

SB Nation on MSN · 10h

UFC mailbag: Has Mackenzie Dern turned a corner? Plus, looking ahead to UFC 311

The first UFC event of 2025 took place this past weekend when UFC Vegas 101 went down in the world’s most famous APEX. Though the card was a wee bit maligned heading into the weekend, UFC Vegas 101 ended up being a pretty fun time,

Merab Dvalishvili, Umar Nurmagomedov and UFC

ClutchPoints on MSN · 5h

Merab Dvalishvili shrugs off Umar Nurmagomedov's injury claims ahead of UFC 311

Merab Dvalishvili has given his opinion on Umar Nurmagomedov's injury claims ahead of their UFC bantamweight championship fight at UFC 311.

CBSSports.com · 11h

UFC 311 news, rumors: Umar Nurmagmedov tells Merab Dvalishvili to 'honor' threat of slapping him post-fight

Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili have very different demeanors heading into their bantamweight title fight at UFC 311. Dvalishvili, the champion, was a ball of rage at December's pre-fight press conference while the challenger stayed cool and composed.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

UFC 311: Merab Dvalishvili Vows To Humble 'Cocky' Umar Nurmagomedov in First Title Defense

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has promised to put his confident rival in his place when they face off for the 135-pound title at UFC 311.

UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from plane

CBS Sports on MSN · 15h

UFC news, rumors: Khabib Nurmagomedov releases statement after being removed from Frontier Airlines flight

UFC Hall of Fame Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight after a verbal disagreement with the crew over the weekend. Nurmagomedov and Frontier released conflicting statements about Nurmagomedov's removal.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov escorted off Frontier Airlines plane after exit-row dispute

Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov “was asked to deplane” a Frontier Airlines plane after a disagreement over him sitting in an exit-row seat, the airline said in a statement to CNN.

The Big Lead on MSN · 21h

Michael Chandler leaps to Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense over Frontier Airlines incident

Former undisputed UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has received support from UFC star Michael Chandler as the reaction to the Russian MMA legend's ejection from a recent Frontier Airlines flight continues.

UFC, Islam Makhachev

dazn · 1h

Payton Talbott is UFC 311's fighter to watch

The UFC will host a big PPV this week with two titles on the line and a heap of former and current champions on the line-up. But it's an up-and-comer

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

UFC 311 card: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan and all fights this weekend

Islam Makhachev defends the lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan, after Umar Nurmagomedov challenges Merab Dvalishvili at bantamweight

MMA Junkie on MSN · 1d

UFC champ Islam Makhachev reveals former Khabib rival was his dream fight

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev once hoped he could settle one of Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalries. Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) saw five scheduled bouts scrapped, and the pair never ended up settling their beef that spanned

UFC 311 pre-event facts: Umar Nurmagomedov can join exclusive club of undefeated champions

The best facts about UFC 311, where Islam Makhachev can set the title defense record and Umar Nurmagomedov can join an ...

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'He has done what his father did': How Khabib Nurmagomedov raised the stakes for MMA's most successful team

Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov take center stage at UFC 311. They're also two of the main players in MMA's most ...

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PFL Chairman Donn Davis Announces Release of Patricio Pitbull & End of Bellator MMA

PFL Chairman Donn Davis has finally put an end to any speculation around the future of the Bellator MMA brand.

4hon MSN

Bruno Lopes already thinking about next contract after first UFC win

LAS VEGAS – Bruno Lopes beat Magomed Gadzhiyasulov with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight ...

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Khabib Nurmagomedov on the Challenges of Coaching Ahead of UFC 311: 'I Have To Share This Knowledge'

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov explains the responsibility of passing on his knowledge to his teammates ...

Arman Tsarukyan’s Insane UFC 311 Physique Fine-Tuned by Minds behind ‘Muscle Lab'

A shredded Arman Tsarukyan turned to Muscle Lab following his first UFC loss to Islam Makhachev in 2019. Arman Tsarukyan looks superhuman days out from his UFC 311 title fight against Islam Makhachev.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov calls MMA coaching a 'headache' ahead of UFC 311: 'I didn't know it was going to be so hard'

Coaching hasn't been easy for Khabib Nurmagomedov. The former UFC lightweight champion and retired MMA legend hasn't fully ...

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