First, the PFL Champions Series Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, saw a shocking conclusion to its main event middleweight title fight. Johnny Eblen, the incoming champion, was up on the scorecards heading into the fifth round. However, Costello Van Steenis pulled off a last-second rear-naked choke to snatch the title away.

Arman Tsarukyan praises Dagestan as the best MMA training ground, citing its wrestling roots, elite fighters, and unmatched discipline.

Steven Nguyen of Wichita, Kansas, broke a UFC record on Saturday afternoon. Back in 2023, Nguyen made the UFC roster after impressing UFC CEO Dana White

UFC star Islam Makhachev was in attendance at UAE Warriors 62 to witness an impressive performance from one of the promotion’s champions.

Australia’s Robert Whittaker has suffered a heartbreaking split decision loss against Reinier de Ridder in Abu Dhabi – and after being “seconds” away from finishing the UFC middleweight division’s breakout star.

Johnson also shared that the film will have its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival this fall. “This is all very surreal, and humbling thank you all for your incredibly warm support for our film,

UFC on ABC 9 takes place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, and features a middleweight matchup between former champion Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder. Scroll below to see how last week's veterans fared on the regional scene, and check out the names and details of the upcoming weekend's competitors.

Ta'a Malu never played football until his junior year of high school. It didn't take long for recruiters to take notice.

MMA vet Aaron 'Tex' Johnson went viral after being dragged off a Southwest flight over a bag, insults, and a profanity-laced meltdown.

Amir Hossein Alipour's first career knockout came just over a minute into his fight with Abdelkrim Zouad at UAE Warriors 62.