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Former wrestler Rami Hietaniemi is set to return to competitive fighting this summer in Joensuu, facing long-time combat sports enthusiast Jesse Miettinen.

UFC Fight Night in Mexico City was a vibrant event marked by the win of Argentine fighter Ailín Pérez and the notable performance of local fans.

Ecuadorian fighter Marlon Chito Vera is set for his co-main event fight against Mexican David Martínez at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City on February 28, 2026.

Ecuadorian fighter Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera prepares to return to the octagon on February 28, 2026, to face Mexican David Martínez in a significant fight marking twelve years since his UFC debut.

Two Argentine fighters are making waves in the UFC, promoting the importance of women's participation in mixed martial arts (MMA).

Argentine fighter Ailín Pérez is set to compete against Macy Chiasson at UFC Fight Night 268 in Mexico, with high stakes for her career.

Marlon Vera successfully passed the official weigh-in and is set for his co-main event at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City.

Sofía Montenegro, a 26-year-old UFC fighter from Córdoba, overcame childhood bullying and weight issues to pursue a successful career in mixed martial arts while also working as a primary school teacher.

The UFC will host a Fight Night in Winnipeg on April 18, 2024, featuring Canadian fighter Mike Malott in the main event against Gilbert Burns, marking the organization's first return to the city since 2017.

UFC fighter Sean Strickland stirred controversy with homophobic and sexist comments regarding Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and women's mixed martial arts.

Ronda Rousey is making her long-anticipated return to mixed martial arts to face Gina Carano in an unprecedented live fight on Netflix.

Mixed martial artist Juho Suvanto won gold at the European Championships held in Serbia.

Daniel Medina, the first Bolivian to participate in UFC, shares his journey and impact on the popularity of MMA in Bolivia despite facing challenges in his career.

Islam Makhachev is set to face Ilia Tukhugov in a mixed martial arts event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 14, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of U.S. independence.

UFC champion Islam Makhachev believes Anthony Joshua has the potential to succeed in mixed martial arts if he trains in Dagestan.

Krishna Shroff, sister of actor Tiger Shroff, reveals her romantic relationship with Abdul Azeem Badakhshi, an Afghan MMA fighter, during a reality show.

Mario Bautista achieved a spectacular submission victory over Vinicius Oliveira at UFC Vegas 113, revitalizing his standing in the bantamweight division.

Aleksandar Ilić, after knocking out Miran Fabjan in just 24 seconds during FNC 27, suffered a leg fracture but celebrated his victory exuberantly despite the injury.

After a tense fight, Darko Stošić confronted Miran Fabjan verbally in the dressing room, expressing his disdain for Fabjan's sportsmanship.

Ilić delivered a stunning knockout to Fabjan in just 24 seconds during the FNC 27 event in Munich, asserting his dominance in the fight.

The Fight Nation Championship held its first event of 2026 in Munich, featuring several title matches, including a notable knockout by Aleksandar Ilić.

Aleksandar Ilić achieved a technical knockout against Miran Fabjan during the Fight Nation Championship event held in Munich.

Pejić suffered a technical knockout during a live event in Munich, despite audience support.

A controversial incident occurred at the mixed martial arts championship in Australia when New Zealand fighter Aaron Tau was suspended for attempting to cheat on the weigh-in for his fight.

Brandon Moreno is set to fight in Mexico at UFC Fight Night, where he will face a new opponent after the previous one withdrew, alongside several other bouts featuring Mexican fighters.

Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman criticized the UFC for its inconsistent fighter ranking policies after the promotion removed the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov from the welterweight rankings due to an announced injury absence.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, considered one of the greatest fighters ever, has a clear plan to mentor his successor, aiming to cultivate an even greater champion.

Spanish defender Sergio Ramos captured attention in a video where he trains with fellow Spaniard Ilia Topuria, a mixed martial arts champion.

Ilia Topuria has taken several months off from the UFC for personal matters while the organization prepares to put a lightweight interim title on the line.

Jai Herbert, who fought Ilia Topuria in 2022 and almost ended his undefeated streak, has named his toughest opponent in the UFC, surprisingly not the current champion.

French fighter Paul Dina achieved a remarkable victory in the Hexagone MMA Championship in Paris, finishing Brazilian Paulo Santos with a powerful left punch followed by a decisive right knockout in the second round.

Justin Gaethje, known as 'The Highlight', expresses excitement about potentially fighting Ilia Topuria and preparing for his interim lightweight title match against Paddy Pimblett.

Colby Covington seeks to return to the UFC fight scene while also campaigning with Donald Trump.

Legendary fighter Anderson Silva, at the age of 50, is beginning police training while continuing to compete in mixed martial arts.

Joe Rogan discusses the qualities that make Jon Jones one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history, citing his impressive fight IQ and record for the most title fight wins.

Croatian fighter Ivan Sičaja won the 2025 FNC Knockout of the Year award after knocking out Pawel Polityla with a flying knee to win the featherweight title at FNC 24 in Zagreb.

Khabib Nurmagomedov criticized the UFC for favoring fighters with mic skills over actual fighting talent, expressing his disapproval of the organization's employment policies.

Israel Adesanya is facing a rough patch in his career with three consecutive losses, raising questions about his potential retirement from professional fighting.