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Australian featherweight Jack Jenkins during a UFC fight week
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Jack Jenkins Ends Near-Year Layoff in Shanghai, Eyes Breakout vs Woodson

The Aussie featherweight (14-4) hasn't fought since a September decision win in Perth. An injury cost him six months. Now he wants a coming-out party.

Aug 26, 2026

Alex Apodaca competing in an MMA cage during her Contender Series bout
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Alex Apodaca Shocks Bella Mir, Turns Contender Series Long-Shot Into a UFC Deal

Apodaca walked in as the biggest underdog in Contender Series history, then outworked Bella Mir over 15 minutes to bank a unanimous decision and a UFC contract.

Aug 26, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White speaking to reporters at a post-event press conference
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Bella Mir's Undefeated Run Ends in a Contender Series Stunner

The 23-year-old entered as the biggest betting favorite in Contender Series history — then dropped a unanimous decision to Alex Apodaca. Dana White wasn't ready for it.

Aug 26, 2026

Max Holloway celebrates a win inside the Octagon
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Bisping Rips Nevada Over Holloway, Pimblett Purse Threat for Cage-Climbing

Three UFC 329 winners face Wednesday NSAC hearings over fence celebrations. Bisping calls the potential fines a 'crime' — and he's been there himself.

Aug 26, 2026

Bella Mir competing in a bantamweight fight at Dana White's Contender Series
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Bella Mir's -6000 Favorite Status Backfires in Contender Series Upset

The daughter of ex-UFC champ Frank Mir came in as the biggest betting favorite in Contender Series history — and lost every round to Alex Apodaca.

Aug 26, 2026

Bella Mir competes in a bantamweight bout on Dana White's Contender Series
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Bella Mir Stunned as -4000 Favorite Falls to Alex Apodaca on DWCS

Mir was one of the biggest betting favorites in MMA history at -4000. Alex Apodaca ignored the odds and took the decision 29-28 across the board.

Aug 26, 2026

Kai Asakura throwing a strike inside the Octagon
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Kai Asakura Found His Weight Class — Now He Wants the Bantamweight Striking Crown

After back-to-back submission losses at flyweight, Asakura's move up produced a first-round KO. He's back this Saturday in Shanghai with 17 stoppages in 22 wins.

Aug 26, 2026

Bella Mir faces off with Alex Apodaca at the Dana White's Contender Series weigh-in
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Bella Mir Steps Into the DWCS Spotlight vs. Alex Apodaca

The NCAA champ and daughter of Frank Mir headlines Contender Series with a 4-fight resume and three submission wins. Here's the full card breakdown.

Aug 26, 2026

Dana White watching cageside at Dana White's Contender Series at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas
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Contender Series Week 3: Galanti and Humphrey Steal the Show With First-Round Finishes

Nick Galanti needed just 35 seconds to flatten Carlos Petruzzella as Week 3 of DWCS Season 10 opened with two brutal opening-round stoppages.

Aug 26, 2026

Mike Perry faces off ahead of a combat sports event
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Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis Headlines Duel Arena's First Show

Perry, 6-0 in bare-knuckle and fresh off stopping Nate Diaz, meets 3-0 Dillon Danis in the MMA main event of a brand-new promotion's debut.

Aug 25, 2026

Michael Chiesa poses after a UFC victory
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Michael Chiesa Trades the Cage for the Booth at UFC Shanghai

The 20-7 former TUF winner makes his UFC commentary debut Saturday, closing a chapter that started with 13 career submissions and a Jon Anik offhand comment.

Aug 25, 2026

Japanese flyweight prospect Takaya Suzuki ahead of his Road to UFC Season 5 semifinal in Shanghai
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Takaya Suzuki's Serious Talent, Unserious Vibe Hits Road to UFC Semis

The 21-year-old flyweight is on a six-fight tear, all finishes before Round 3, with a spot in the Season 5 final on the line Friday in Shanghai.

Aug 25, 2026

Aljamain Sterling reacts after a featherweight victory inside the Octagon
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Aljamain Sterling Says He'd Turn Down Jean Silva Short-Notice Fight

The #4 featherweight admits he'd be 'wheezing for air' on two weeks' notice — and he has clear ideas about who's next at 145.

Aug 25, 2026

Yan Xiaonan reacts after a strawweight victory inside the Octagon
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Yan Xiaonan Eyes a Dern Rematch — But Denise Gomes Stands in the Way

The #4 strawweight returns from a 16-month layoff in Shanghai, chasing a title shot against a champion she already beat back in 2022.

Aug 25, 2026

New Zealand bantamweight Lawrence Lui ahead of his UFC debut in Shanghai
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Lawrence Lui Brings City Kickboxing Pedigree to UFC Debut in Shanghai

The 8-1 Road to UFC winner earned his UFC gloves over nine months and three straight wins. Now he faces knockout artist Hector Santiago (6-1, 5 KO).

Aug 25, 2026

Australian featherweight George Mangos during a Road to UFC bout
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George Mangos Wants a Cleaner Kill in Shanghai as Road to UFC Rolls On

The 9-1 Aussie stopped Yuito Yanagawa in under four minutes but wasn't satisfied. Now he faces a 17-3 grappler with a four-fight streak in the semis.

Aug 25, 2026

Shara Magomedov during a UFC middleweight bout
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Shara Bullet Draws Neiman Gracie for RAF Moscow Grappling Debut

The 17-1 UFC middleweight steps onto the RAF mats Sept. 5 against a former Bellator title contender with a 13-6 MMA record and a famous surname.

Aug 25, 2026

UFC bantamweight Bryce Mitchell during a fight inside the octagon
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Mikey Musumeci vs Bryce Mitchell Headlines UFC BJJ 11

Musumeci defends his UFC BJJ bantamweight belt against UFC's Bryce Mitchell (19-4, 10 SUB) on September 24 at the Apex.

Aug 25, 2026

Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua during an open workout ahead of his boxing match
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Shogun Rua Says His Boxing Match With Glover Teixeira Is the End

The former UFC and PRIDE champ came out of retirement only for Glover Teixeira. After Saturday in Sao Paulo, he says the gloves stay off for good.

Aug 25, 2026

Islam Makhachev reacts during his welterweight title defense at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
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Makhachev Says He's Got 'At Least 3' Big Fights Left After UFC 330 Record

Islam Makhachev broke the UFC's consecutive-wins record at UFC 330 — and admits beating Ian Machado Garry was tougher than he planned.

Aug 25, 2026