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The world of mixed martial arts is mourning one of its profound figures. Duke Roufus—born Jeffrey Ryan Roufus—passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 55.
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In the swirling currents of the UFC light heavyweight division, few name matchups carry as much intrigue—or as many unanswered questions—as Jiri Procházka and Alex Pereira. Now, in a bold move, Procházka is demanding the clarity that has so far eluded fans and fighters alike.
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The former UFC flyweight champion returns to face undefeated phenom Tatsuro Taira in what could be a title eliminator at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025.
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Ronda Rousey Rekindles the Fire: Inside the Legend’s Quiet Return to the Gym — But Not the Octagon Ronda Rousey has never been far from the headlines, even in her absence. Nearly a decade after
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MMA legends Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman set to reignite their historic rivalry in a six-round heavyweight boxing match, promising drama and redemption in Miami.
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Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn is facing a court-ordered mental health evaluation following a series of troubling legal incidents throughout 2025. The evaluation was mandated after multiple arrests, including one for violating a restraining order earlier this year. Criminal proceedings have been temporarily suspended while the evaluation takes place.
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In one of the strangest matchups of the year, former heavyweight boxing standout Mariusz Wach entered unfamiliar territory at Prime Show MMA 14, facing off against three social media personalities at once in his MMA debut. The bizarre October 11 event delivered chaos as the 6'7" Polish veteran dismantled Wampirek, Pezet, and SuperMario in what fans are calling "the definition of a freakshow fight."
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Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok witnessed spectacular finishes and career-defining moments at ONE Friday Fights 128. Scottish striker Stephen Irvine earned a $100,000 contract with a devastating head kick knockout, while Jason Seddoh electrified the crowd with a rare upkick KO in the opening bout. Thailand's Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin avenged a previous loss in dominant fashion on a night celebrating global combat sports excellence.
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Charles Oliveira delivered a masterclass performance at UFC Rio, submitting Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke in the second round. The former lightweight champion bounced back from his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria just 105 days prior, reaffirming his elite status in the division with a vintage submission finish in front of his home crowd.
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The UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro tonight with Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot. Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira faces Mateusz Gamrot in the main event, while ex-flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo battles Montel Jackson in the co-main. Prelims start at 4:00 PM ET, main card at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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At UFC 320, Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with a stunning 80-second knockout over Magomed Ankalaev. The victory not only avenged his previous loss but also reaffirmed his status as one of the most formidable fighters in the division. However, the celebration was tempered by a significant injury sustained during the bout.
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Raja Jackson, the 25-year-old son of retired MMA star Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday to formally plead not guilty to multiple assault charges stemming from an altercation during a professional wrestling event. The charges include one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury and one misdemeanor count of battery.
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Brazilian bantamweight Saimon Oliveira shocked fans and officials at the UFC Rio weigh-ins after coming in massively overweight, tipping the scales at 144 pounds — a staggering eight pounds over the bantamweight limit. His opponent, Luan Lacerda, successfully made weight at 136 pounds, setting the stage for what is now expected to be a catchweight bout.
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Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month sanction under the UFC's anti-doping policy after three whereabouts failures — a suspension that the UFC confirmed was retroactive to the date of his final missed test. The ban, announced just days ago, will keep McGregor out of competition through March 20, 2026, effectively shutting down any plans for an early 2026 return.
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Former UFC middleweight contender Uriah Hall has found a new home in Karate Combat, where his traditional striking background will be on full display in a format built around stand-up fighting.
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Mike Perry defended his "King of Violence" title with a fifth-round TKO of Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82, moving to 6-0 in bare-knuckle fighting after a brutal beatdown in New Jersey.
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Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, and Joe Pyfer were among five fighters who earned $50,000 performance bonuses at UFC 320, with Prochazka taking home two bonuses for his thrilling knockout win over Khalil Rountree Jr.
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Alex "Poatan" Pereira recaptured the UFC light heavyweight championship with a stunning first-round TKO victory over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in Las Vegas, finishing the fight with brutal 12-to-6 elbows after refusing to back down.
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Ramiz Brahimaj delivered Austin Vanderford his first UFC loss with a guillotine choke in the second round at UFC 320, extending his win streak to three straight stoppage victories.
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Arman Tsarukyan dismisses Ilia Topuria's gym reputation, claiming the featherweight champion only trains strikers and would get mauled by amateur wrestlers in Dagestan.
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