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Aug 11, 2026
UFC 330 is set for Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, featuring Islam Makhachev's first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry. The commentary team includes Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik. The event will stream on Paramount+ and air on pay-per-view internationally.
Aug 11, 2026
Ian Machado Garry is set to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC title, facing a formidable opponent with a 16-fight win streak. Retired UFC fighter Matt Brown acknowledges Garry's potential but sees Makhachev as a tough matchup, emphasizing the challenge Garry faces in stopping Makhachev's takedowns and needing a flawless performance to win.
Aug 11, 2026
UFC 330 in Chicago features a welterweight title bout between champion Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev is favored at -390, while Garry is a +280 underdog. Several pro fighters predict Makhachev will retain his title, with some expecting a stoppage victory. Only Robert Whittaker believes Garry can secure an upset.
Aug 11, 2026
Sal Everett, Dana White's assistant and an undefeated fighter, will compete on Dana White's Contender Series for a UFC contract. This unprecedented scenario sees a UFC employee fighting for a contract, with Everett facing fellow undefeated fighter Ozzy Martin on October 6. White expressed excitement and support for Everett's opportunity.
Aug 11, 2026
Patchy Mix's losing streak extended to four after a unanimous decision loss to Shoko Sato at RIZIN 54, compounded by a weight miss and point deduction. Rising star Kyoma Akimoto defeated former champion Kleber Koike, securing a future featherweight title shot. The event also saw King Edokpolo and Tsuyoshi Sudario advance in the heavyweight grand prix.
Aug 11, 2026
Following UFC Fight Night 284 in Las Vegas, the latest UFC power rankings see Islam Makhachev retaining his top spot as the number one pound-for-pound fighter. Alexander Volkanovski moves up to second after his recent victory. Notably, Quillan Salkilld made a statement in the lightweight division with a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot.
Aug 11, 2026
MarQuel Mederos is set to face Mason Jones in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento on August 22. Known for his durability, Jones has never been finished, but Mederos aims to change that. Both fighters enter the matchup with unbeaten streaks, making it a significant fight for their careers.
Aug 11, 2026
Chael Sonnen has praised Ian Machado Garry for his role as a 'cool heel' in MMA, comparing him to iconic wrestling figures like Stone Cold Steve Austin. Garry, who faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330, has stirred controversy with his comments, but Sonnen believes Garry's ability to draw attention, even negatively, is a valuable trait.
Aug 11, 2026
Ian Machado Garry has expressed confidence ahead of his fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, claiming his recent opponents have been more challenging than Makhachev's. Garry points to his bouts against fighters like Belal Muhammad and Shavkat Rakhmonov as evidence of facing tougher competition compared to Makhachev's recent opponents such as Dustin Poirier and Alexander Volkanovski.
Aug 11, 2026
RIZIN 54 in Tokyo saw Kyoma Akimoto defeat former champion Kleber Koike by decision in the main event, showcasing his rising talent. Patchy Mix, after missing weight by 6.3 pounds, lost to Shoko Sato in the co-main event. Mix's weight miss led to a two-point deduction, contributing to his fourth consecutive loss.
Aug 11, 2026
At Rizin 54 in Tokyo, Kyoma Akimoto defeated former champion Kleber Koike Erbst in a featherweight title eliminator, winning by unanimous decision after three rounds. In the co-main event, Shoko Sato secured a unanimous decision victory over Patrick 'Patchy' Mix, who was penalized for missing weight. The event featured multiple exciting bouts, including a knockout by Joe Hiramoto.
Aug 11, 2026
UFC president Dana White has expressed his sorrow over the sudden death of flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento, who passed away on 3 August at age 34 from an apparent heart attack. Nascimento, a UFC competitor since 2021, was a teammate of Charles Oliveira at Chute Boxe in Brazil. Oliveira and Nascimento's team have been deeply affected by the loss.
Aug 11, 2026
Marwan Rahiki questions Tommy McMillen's knockout power despite his record-setting performance in significant strikes. Both fighters will defend their undefeated records at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Rahiki aims to finish McMillen quickly, dismissing strike volume as a sign of lacking knockout capability.
Aug 11, 2026
Michael Morales, undefeated at 19-0, is facing a significant weight cut as the backup for the UFC 330 main event in Philadelphia. Standing at 6' with a 79" reach, Morales weighed 193 pounds earlier this week and needs to cut 20 pounds by Friday's weigh-in. Despite the challenge, Morales is close to a title opportunity, being just a win or two away from a shot at gold.
Aug 11, 2026
Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier has expressed skepticism about Usman Nurmagomedov's ability to dominate UFC's top fighters, despite his impressive PFL record. Cormier, who has trained with Nurmagomedov, believes that while the fighter is talented, the UFC lightweight division presents a much tougher challenge than the PFL.
Aug 11, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan's coach, Marcos da Matta, claims Mauricio Ruffy poses a more versatile striking threat than Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan will face Ruffy in the co-main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19. Da Matta highlighted Ruffy's diverse striking arsenal, including kicks, knees, and spinning attacks, as key factors in the upcoming lightweight clash.
Aug 11, 2026
Malki Kawa, manager of Ilia Topuria, has responded to Ali Abdelaziz's comments suggesting Usman Nurmagomedov would defeat Topuria. Abdelaziz made these remarks after Nurmagomedov's recent PFL title defense. Kawa countered by asserting that Topuria could defeat Abdelaziz's entire roster, including in a rematch against Justin Gaethje, who handed Topuria his first career loss.
Aug 11, 2026
Court McGee, winner of 'The Ultimate Fighter' in 2010, will retire after his final fight at UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City. The 41-year-old fighter, who has a 10-1 record in Utah, announced his retirement in a video on Instagram, marking the end of a 16-year career with 28 UFC fights.
Aug 11, 2026
UFC President Dana White expressed his condolences following the unexpected death of flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento, who died of an apparent heart attack at 34. Nascimento, a long-time training partner of Charles Oliveira, was well-regarded in the MMA community. His passing has deeply affected his team at Chute Boxe Diego Lima and led to a change in the UFC 331 co-main event lineup.
Aug 11, 2026
Nate Diaz has responded to Jake Paul's call-out for an MMA rematch following their previous boxing encounter. Paul, promoting a merger between Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League, urged Diaz to agree to a fight under MMA rules. Diaz replied on social media, seemingly accepting the challenge with a blunt message.