https://openscoringmma.com/ en-us Shorts and breaking news alerts from Open Scoring MMA, the quick hits that don't make the main daily feed. Open Scoring MMA Shorts and breaking news alerts from Open Scoring MMA, the quick hits that don't make the main daily feed. false https://openscoringmma.com/assets/cover-3000-v2.jpghttps://openscoringmma.com/ Open Scoring MMAjustin@willhitestrategy.com Twelve seconds. That's all it took for Gable Steveson to get starched at UFC 331, and he just broke his silence on it for the first time, emotional and raw about that stunner. Meanwhile, Dana White isn't backing down from Paulo Costa, firing back after Costa claimed the UFC isn't giving him fights. White's response was blunt, quote, he's turned them down, end quote, putting the blame right back on Costa as his middleweight stock keeps sliding further from the title picture. osm-short-2026-09-23-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:37 false Seven weeks. That's all it took for the PFL and MVP merger to hit its first real shakeup. This isn't a minor front office tweak, it's a full restructuring of an organization that just locked in what was supposed to be a stabilizing deal. When you're overhauling the operation this fast after a merger, that's not a good sign, it means the merger didn't settle how this league is actually being run. For a promotion trying to stand as a real second league next to the UFC, that kind of instability thi osm-short-2026-09-23-1 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:43 false Danny Segura of MMA Junkie reports Michael Morales and Ian Machado Garry agreed in Instagram messages to fight November 28 if the UFC offers a contract, but nothing is official yet. osm-alert-rumor-20260923-101120 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:12:12 +0000 0:42 false Norbert Novenyi Jr. takes the main event on Contender Series while Alvi Dasuyev and two finishers make their contract case. osm-alert-recap-20260923-013854 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:40:32 +0000 1:04 false Ferguson's original opponent is out, and Misfits Boxing scrambles to replace him just days before the middleweight title fight osm-alert-20260922-2301 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:02:34 +0000 0:54 false Martin steps down from the top job less than two months after PFL and MVP joined forces osm-alert-20260922-1901 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:02:16 +0000 0:50 false Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting reports Magomed Ankalaev publicly offered to fight Paulo Costa, but the UFC has not confirmed any booking. osm-alert-rumor-20260922-162323 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:24:18 +0000 0:42 false Strickland posts graphic photos after riding without a helmet, says he's 'in a real bad place' osm-alert-20260922-1501 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:01:58 +0000 0:39 false Dana White laughed off UFC fighters cutting deals with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, and it sparked real backlash. Hearn fired back wondering out loud about cross-sport matchups, and former flyweight Muhammad Mokaev clapped back, telling him to deal with the fighters directly instead of talking through the media. Meanwhile, Valter Walker is admitting his foot problem is real, and it's got him doubting his own UFC title hopes. When a rising contender starts questioning his own body in public, that osm-short-2026-09-22-2 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:40 false Twelve seconds. That's all it took for Gable Steveson to get starched at UFC 331, and Steveson walked straight out of the cage without even acknowledging his opponent. Now Jon Jones is stepping up, saying the loss is on him, and defending Steveson's decision to bail early. Colby Covington isn't buying it, telling Steveson to cut Jones loose immediately. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan is done waiting his turn, calling out champion Justin Gaethje directly, saying he's scared, while confirming the UFC osm-short-2026-09-22-1 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:47 false Morales goes public with private messages to Garry as a welterweight showdown looks closer than ever osm-alert-20260921-2301 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:50 +0000 0:41 false Costa lays out his terms to finish his deal, and former champ Magomed Ankalaev just raised his hand to be the guy who ends it. osm-alert-20260921-1501 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:02:48 +0000 0:57 false Joshua Van just revealed he defended his flyweight title fighting through a torn AC joint in his shoulder, a joint that takes a beating on every strike and takedown. He didn't pull out, he fought hurt, and that's a real concern for how his body holds up through future title defenses. Meanwhile, Ryan Gandra is chasing comparisons to Israel Adesanya, backed by six knockout or TKO wins. The Brazilian middleweight is building a whole persona around finishing people, and if he keeps stopping guys thi osm-short-2026-09-21-3 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:45 false Paddy Pimblett is calling Ilia Topuria a sore loser after Topuria claimed Justin Gaethje had his gloves loaded when Topuria lost the lightweight title to Gaethje. Paddy's not buying the excuse, pointing out the commission watches every fighter get wrapped. Meanwhile, Paddy's stirring the pot on Arman Tsarukyan too, saying he's now more confident he'd beat him, even suggesting Tsarukyan could still miss the title shot. Daniel Cormier disagrees completely, calling Tsarukyan undeniable after that f osm-short-2026-09-21-2 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:39 false Ciryl Gane is the new undisputed UFC heavyweight champion and he never had to throw a punch for it. The UFC elevated him and already booked his first defense against Josh Hokit at UFC 334. Meanwhile, word is Gable Steveson's UFC run just got uglier. Twelve seconds, that's how fast his second fight ended, and his manager is already invoking UFC legends, saying he'll be great and it's the life he chose. For an Olympic gold medalist that striking transition looks rough right now. osm-short-2026-09-21-1 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:36 false UFC 334 is locked in for a blockbuster event in New York City, with two title fights reportedly headlining the return to the Big Apple. osm-alert-20260920-2301 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:02:39 +0000 0:37 false Gable Steveson just got knocked out cold in twelve seconds, and Jon Jones was cageside watching it happen to his own protege. The Olympic gold medalist walked into a shot in just his second octagon fight, and it was over before fans even settled into their seats. Meanwhile, the violence at UFC 331 didn't stop there. The promotion confirmed Alexandre Pantoja and one other fighter were taken to the hospital for precautionary evaluations after the card produced seven total finishes, making it one o osm-short-2026-09-20-2 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:41 false Arman Tsarukyan just starched Mauricio Ruffy in one round and he's calling Justin Gaethje scared to fight him. Now he wants a fast turnaround, saying he could do camp in October and November for a December date. He went straight at Gaethje, claiming Gaethje never says his name because he's scared, and saying Gaethje wants fifteen million dollars to fight him. osm-short-2026-09-20-1 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:32 false Joshua Van outworked Alexandre Pantoja for a unanimous decision to retain the flyweight title, and the rest of UFC 331 delivered even more chaos. osm-alert-recap-20260920-041725 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:18:39 +0000 1:14 false O'Neill goes from nearly out cold to tapping Eduarda Moura with a slick armbar on the UFC 331 card osm-alert-20260919-2301 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:02:26 +0000 0:53 false An American Top Team coach reveals Harrison is back to full training after emergency neck surgery, with Nunes prep already underway osm-alert-20260919-1903 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:03:59 +0000 0:26 false White says Gane still has to fight for it, even after Aspinall's title exit osm-alert-20260919-1501 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:02:30 +0000 0:56 false Alexandre Pantoja is reportedly stepping back in the cage at UFC 331 after a serious injury layoff, in a story being called a real hero's journey, a fighter rebuilding his whole approach to get back to the top of the flyweight mountain. Nobody knows which Pantoja shows up against Joshua Van, the relentless pressure fighter from before or someone still finding his legs. Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya just made a change of scenery, training with Alexander Volkanovski's gym in Australia after dropping osm-short-2026-09-19-3 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:48 false Khamzat Chimaev just put up fifteen points to earn a technical fall win over Gilbert Burns at RAF 13, giving up a couple takedowns but never slowing down. Meanwhile, at UFC 331, Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy had to be separated at the final faceoff, and this fight is being called the highest stakes bout on the entire card, bigger than the title fight itself. osm-short-2026-09-19-2 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:33 false BKFC founder David Feldman says he would bet everything McGregor ends up in the bare knuckle game once his UFC deal runs out osm-alert-20260918-1902 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:03:28 +0000 0:55 false Multiple sources confirm Allen is out of his Abu Dhabi bout, leaving Pico's matchup in limbo osm-alert-20260918-1501 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:02:29 +0000 0:54 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Ryan Gandra has a professional MMA record of 10-1-0 with lightning-fast victories and still hasn't cashed a single bonus check - that's the kind of absurd efficiency that should be paying out by now. He's chasing a five hundred fifteen thousand real bonus at UFC 331, and if he keeps ending people in under a minute, somebody's got to pay him for it eventually. Meanwhile, Gable Steveson says he and Jon Jones have agreed they'll never fight each other, even osm-short-2026-09-18-3 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:48 false Patricio Pitbull just admitted something brutal - he says he hasn't liked a single one of his performances since crossing over to the UFC. He's vowing no more losses and promising to finally show his real potential at UFC 331. That's rare honesty from a legend this deep into his career. Meanwhile, Ilia Topuria's stirring up drama again. He reportedly suggested Justin Gaethje's gloves weren't legal at UFC Freedom 250 - and a regulator working that event flatly rejected the cheating allegation, no osm-short-2026-09-18-2 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:40 false Tsarukyan says the UFC promised him a lightweight title shot if he beats his next opponent - that's not a gatekeeper fight anymore, that's a play-in game for the belt. Everyone called this fight low reward for a former title challenger, but if that promise is real, it changes the whole division's queue. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev is calling out the judges and demanding a title shot in the same breath. He's never been subtle, and going after the judges publicly is him trying to force the promotio osm-short-2026-09-18-1 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:44 false Muhammad says police will be on site at RAF 13 amid the ongoing feud with Covington osm-alert-20260917-1900 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:01:54 +0000 0:53 false Topuria is reportedly claiming foul play from his UFC White House loss to Gaethje while pushing for a rematch, and the reactions are savage osm-alert-20260917-1501 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:02:13 +0000 0:55 false Gane gets the belt after Aspinall's exit, and Alex Pereira isn't buying the hype osm-alert-20260916-2301 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:02:02 +0000 0:53 false Aspinall steps away from the heavyweight belt and Gable Steveson is already eyeing the opening osm-alert-20260916-1901 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:02:11 +0000 0:51 false The former champ reportedly adds an Eagles star to his highlight reel with a slick submission osm-alert-20260916-1501 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:02:44 +0000 0:53 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Nineteen seconds. That's all it took for Akbar Abdullaev to knock out his opponent on the Contender Series, and Dana White called him the greatest talent in Contender Series history. That's high praise from a guy who has seen hundreds of prospects come through that cage. Meanwhile, Michael Page is speaking out after his UFC release, calling the exit disrespectful despite going one and zero inside the promotion. When a guy finishing fights at that rate get osm-short-2026-09-16-3 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:50 false Dana White skipped the entire Contender Series press conference, and fans think it's because he doesn't want to answer questions about Tom Aspinall or UFC 332. That event reportedly lands October third, and the heavyweight picture is still a mess since Aspinall walked away from the belt. Meanwhile, the confusion just got louder. A former UFC champion is publicly backing Josh Hokit over Alex Poatan in this heavyweight title dispute, and a former champ taking a side like that tells you the argumen osm-short-2026-09-16-2 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:40 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev aren't trading compliments anymore, they're calling each other out by name, and it's personal. Two fighters with legit cases for the top of the pound for pound list are sniping directly at each other in public, and the Reddit crowd is losing it over every reply. Meanwhile, Jones isn't letting up on Tom Aspinall. After Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to an eye injury, Jones has been piling on him, and his traini osm-short-2026-09-16-1 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:46 false Perea spoiled Hunt's undefeated run in the main event while Igor Cavalcanti and Akbar Abdullaev put on blitz-finish clinics for UFC contracts. osm-alert-recap-20260916-011226 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:13:36 +0000 1:01 false Ortega releases graphic footage confirming the injury that pulled him from the card osm-alert-20260915-2301 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:01:58 +0000 0:52 false Arman Tsarukyan is calling his own fight all or nothing, and he isn't wrong. He recognizes the risk against rising Brazilian prospect Mauricio Ruffy, and a loss here could genuinely stall his path back to a lightweight title shot while a win puts him right back in the mix at one fifty five. Meanwhile, Scott Coker just unveiled his new promotion Ki MMA, a thirty two fighter global grand prix spanning four continents, with Coker himself saying they're giving fighters a clear path to becoming the f osm-short-2026-09-15-3 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:47 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Brian Ortega is out of UFC 331, and this one hurts, literally his own words after he said he was training his ass off for what he called one of the best camps he's ever had. That fight is gone. Renato Moicano was scheduled to fight Brian Ortega at UFC 331, but Ortega pulled out due to injury. Moicano's new fight against Tom Nolan has been moved to UFC Fight Night 292 on October 31, not UFC 331. Meanwhile, Dana White isn't letting the card lose steam, he ju osm-short-2026-09-15-2 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:58 false The UFC heavyweight title doesn't exist right now. Tom Aspinall just vacated it, nearly a year after his last fight, because ongoing complications with his eyes still won't let him get medically cleared. He was back sparring, then an accident caused more damage to that same eye, multiple surgeries, infections, the whole nightmare. The division is completely empty, no interim announced. Meanwhile, Jon Jones is already piling on, with a post questioning Aspinall's decision to vacate the title, ice osm-short-2026-09-15-1 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:45 false Ariel Helwani reports the rematch was set for Madison Square Garden before an eye injury reportedly kept Aspinall from getting cleared, though the UFC hasn't confirmed any of it. osm-alert-rumor-20260915-101159 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:12:47 +0000 0:44 false The Strikeforce and Bellator architect is back with a brand new organization set to shake up the sport osm-alert-20260914-2301 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:02:54 +0000 0:57 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Bare knuckle boxing is making history with its first ever card on Mexican soil. We're hearing that BKB 59 is expected to land in Mexico around September, headlined by Fernandez versus Podmore, with two world title fights also on the lineup, testing whether the promotion can draw outside the United States. Davies is a submission specialist, making this a real gatekeeper test for Brown in a promotion that's launched plenty of fighters straight into the UFC. osm-short-2026-09-14-3 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:43 false Tom Aspinall might be the unluckiest fighter in UFC history, and it's hard to argue otherwise. Pound for pound talent, elite skills, and his own body keeps wrecking his title reign at the worst possible times, forcing him to vacate the heavyweight belt over ongoing eye damage. He says he's absolutely gutted, chasing this dream since he was ten years old. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett just revealed how brutal his weight cut really was heading into UFC 329, dropping a massive amount just to make one f osm-short-2026-09-14-2 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:47 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Tom Aspinall is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion, and it all comes back to his eye. After multiple surgeries, he was cleared, back sparring, ready to fight, then that same eye flared up again and he couldn't get medically cleared. He told the UFC he isn't stepping away from the sport, just the title, and Dana White says the promotion will talk next steps soon. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev is dropping his own ultimatum, threatening to walk away from the osm-short-2026-09-14-1 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:44 false McGregor said to be seeking a UFC departure as his future with the promotion comes into question osm-alert-20260913-2300 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:02:02 +0000 0:50 false Garcia defends his welterweight title with a brutal stoppage and immediately starts calling for bigger names osm-alert-20260913-1501 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:02:24 +0000 1:00 false Dana White just gave the weakest defense possible for that controversial Ryan Garcia stoppage over Conor Benn, quote, it wasn't horrible. That's the whole take from the boss on a finish fans are calling early. Chris Eubank Junior, who's got history with Benn, jumped in on the loss too, and that old rivalry is heating back up. Meanwhile, we're hearing some early buzz about ADCC twenty twenty six, with some big names reportedly already in talks for potential matchups. Nothing official yet, but the osm-short-2026-09-13-3 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:46 false Jean Silva says it himself, quote, I'm next, and I'll be champion. He backed it up too, reportedly submitting Jose Miguel Delgado with a nasty one arm rear naked choke at Noche UFC after a shaky start. Now Aljamain Sterling's firing back, telling Silva they can fight for the shot, quote, run it. That's turning into a two man scrap for featherweight gold. Meanwhile, Alexa Grasso just made her own statement, reportedly taking out Manon Fiorot to push herself right back into the flyweight title pic osm-short-2026-09-13-2 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:46 false Dana White just slammed the door on Francis Ngannou again, no truce, no return, zero interest in bringing him back to the UFC. White's going scorched earth on Ngannou's career and making clear the ban isn't lifting soon. Meanwhile, heavyweight is already in chaos because White just revealed the UFC will sit down and discuss stripping Tom Aspinall of the title. We're hearing Aspinall's been out for a while, and White's basically saying the belt can't stay frozen forever. That's brutal for a champ osm-short-2026-09-13-1 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:42 false Silva finishes Delgado to become featherweight's new number one contender while Moreno snaps his skid at Noche UFC. osm-alert-recap-20260913-003618 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:37:19 +0000 1:03 false Nine days notice, one highlight reel finish, Sean King III made a big splash at Noche UFC osm-alert-20260912-2301 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:02:12 +0000 0:54 false Grappling's biggest name gets tangled in a scrap in Krakow, where the ADCC world championships are reportedly set to take place osm-alert-20260912-1901 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:02:01 +0000 0:48 false Extended police footage from Poirier's Atlanta airport arrest shows more of the incident osm-alert-20260912-1516 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:17:42 +0000 0:49 false White says a Topuria versus Paddy Pimblett showdown deserves a rare, McGregor style non title main event. But Topuria's camp is dismissing that outright and demanding a Justin Gaethje rematch instead. Pimblett's been trolling Topuria to build the hype, and it's clearly working on the boss, even if Topuria's team wants revenge first. Meanwhile, Dana's praise for Pimblett doesn't stop there, he's calling The Baddy invaluable to the promotion, and that's not casual talk from a UFC president. osm-short-2026-09-12-1 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:42 false MMA Fighting's Damon Martin reports the flyweight matchup for the November 14th Madison Square Garden card, but the promotion hasn't confirmed it. osm-alert-rumor-20260912-101503 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:16:07 +0000 0:43 false Both stars make weight for their WBC welterweight title clash as fight night finally arrives osm-alert-20260911-1901 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:02:29 +0000 0:45 false Jean Silva isn't playing it safe, he's calling his own fast finish in the Noche UFC main event, saying he expects this fight to end early instead of grinding out a decision. That's the kind of confidence that backs up his reputation as a finisher, not a distance fighter. Meanwhile Silva's also sticking his neck out on the featherweight title picture, betting on Movsar Evloev to pull the upset over champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333. That's a bold call against a former dominant champ, but osm-short-2026-09-11-3 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:45 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Ryan Garcia skipped the pre-fight face-off with Conor Benn. Garcia later stated he wasn't there because he didn't want to be, and that it was funny seeing Benn staring at himself. Meanwhile Dana White also addressed Terence Crawford's boxing future, saying Crawford would get back in the ring again, but only under one specific condition. osm-short-2026-09-11-2 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Islam Makhachev just torched Shavkat Rakhmonov, telling him he's not freezing the lightweight division for a guy rocking a giant knee brace. Rakhmonov's been campaigning for a title shot instead of waiting his turn, and Makhachev said forget it, you're hurt, I'm not sitting on the shelf for you. Meanwhile Dana White dropped a bombshell on Ilia Topuria, saying after getting starched by Justin Gaethje in his first pro loss, Topuria wants back in the cage with no long layoff. osm-short-2026-09-11-1 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:42 false White says Hearn is the reason a Fury-Joshua superfight still isn't happening osm-alert-20260910-2301 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:02:41 +0000 0:52 false Costa reportedly wants out of the UFC after sitting on the shelf too long. osm-alert-20260910-1901 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:02:03 +0000 0:49 false Razhabali Shaidulloev tops McKee to unify RIZIN and PFL featherweight belts as Asakura knocks out Aoki osm-alert-20260910-1505 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:06:35 +0000 0:46 false PFL is about to run its last show under its current name, and they're closing it out with a bantamweight title fight. This is the final PFL event before the promotion rebrands into PFL MVP, so whoever walks out with that belt gets to say they were the last bantamweight champion of the old era. That's real stakes on top of a title fight that already mattered. New branding, new chapter, but the belt still means everything, and this card is the bridge between the two. osm-short-2026-09-10-3 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:42 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Michael Page fought out his contract and wasn't offered a new deal by the UFC, and instead of getting bitter he's joking about the backlash. Jake Paul wasted zero time, calling for MVP to join Most Valuable Promotions with the line bring MVP to MVP. Meanwhile, Manon Fiorot says the UFC told her flat out that beating Alexa Grasso decides the next title challenger, turning her next fight into a straight up title eliminator with her name already stamped on it osm-short-2026-09-10-2 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:45 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. Dana White just gave Ilia Topuria two ways back into the title picture: take on Paddy Pimblett, or take on another top contender. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev is calling it a ninety percent lock that his teammate Usman Nurmagomedov joins the UFC, a signing that could reshape the entire lightweight division. osm-short-2026-09-10-1 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:31 false MMA Mania's Alexander Behunin reports the November 7th matchup is being planned, but the UFC has not confirmed it. osm-alert-rumor-20260910-100624 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:07:10 +0000 0:39 false The new champ says the belt stays parked as rematch chatter swirls osm-alert-20260909-1901 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:02:30 +0000 0:39 false Real American Freestyle is reportedly confirming its next card with Colby Covington versus Muhammad and a Chimaev-Burns rematch. osm-alert-20260909-1502 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:03:28 +0000 0:54 false Christian Natividad turned eight days notice into a UFC contract in just seventy seconds, that's not a fight, that's a formality. He's now the second person from his family to earn a contract off Contender Series, and he wasn't even the only story from Tuesday's card, Martin Kozak, 28 and undefeated, picked up a brutal finish that's a huge moment for Slovakian MMA. Meanwhile former UFC star Diego Sanchez was arrested in New Mexico on September seventh on an aggravated DWI charge, a rough footnot osm-short-2026-09-09-3 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:51 false Oleg Popov just got the toughest test the PFL could find him. The tournament winning heavyweight is drawing an unbeaten finisher for the promotion's upcoming Dubai event, and this is a straight up power puncher collision. Two heavyweights who can end a night with one shot, no feeling out process, no easy path. This matchup tells you exactly where the PFL brass has Popov ranked in that stacked division right now. Dubai has quietly become the real proving ground for PFL heavyweights, and Popov jus osm-short-2026-09-09-2 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:46 false Tom Aspinall hasn't fought since defending his interim belt against Curtis Blaydes in Manchester 11 months ago and Dana White just made it clear nobody's holding their breath. White says until they hear differently the heavyweight division will just keep rolling, and even Aspinall's own promoter Eddie Hearn admits it all depends on whether he's ready to go. osm-short-2026-09-09-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Pasley steals the main event with a first-round knockout while Isaac Moreno grinds out a decision just days before his wedding. osm-alert-recap-20260909-012946 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:31:18 +0000 1:04 false UFC legend and Ultimate Fighter winner busted on drunk driving charges, spent night in jail osm-alert-20260908-1901 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:02:08 +0000 0:56 false The host breaks down why Pantoja's reach could be the difference standing, while Van's stamina might be the answer on the mat. osm-alert-take-20260908-155738 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:58:21 +0000 0:40 false Garry wants Morales next and he's framing it as the eliminator that gets him back to the belt. osm-alert-20260908-1501 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:02:21 +0000 0:48 false Paddy Pimblett just said he'd love to smash Ilia Topuria's head in, and he means it. The Baddy says he's open to any top lightweight, but he keeps circling back to that Topuria grudge match, even admitting the UFC hasn't called him about it yet. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev is giving Ilia Topuria real respect after his first pro loss to Justin Gaethje, saying maybe he'll become champion again. And Alex Pereira is eyeing a rematch with Ciryl Gane, saying that's the fight that makes the most sense f osm-short-2026-09-08-2 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:43 false Salahdine Parnasse is reportedly set to enter the UFC lightweight top ten, something most fighters grind years to reach. We're hearing that Daniel Cormier believes there's one man who could potentially stop this run: Paddy Pimblett, with word that he could be the guy to ground Parnasse and neutralize that flashy kickboxing on the mat. Meanwhile, Valentina Shevchenko's coach has reportedly revealed the reason for her extended hiatus from the octagon: ligament damage to both her shoulder and her b osm-short-2026-09-08-1 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:44 false Michael 'Venom' Page drops off the UFC rankings after fighting out his deal, fueling exit fears. osm-alert-20260907-2301 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:01:58 +0000 0:42 false Poatan says he's ready to go and wants smoke with Gane, not Aspinall. osm-alert-20260907-1901 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:02:19 +0000 0:47 false Brian Ortega just called out the entire UFC roster building strategy, claiming the promotion straight up avoids fighters who could whoop their own champions. Meanwhile, Cris Cyborg isn't done stirring things up either. She's questioning the UFC's own criteria, and we're hearing she's looking for some kind of action regarding champion Kayla Harrison. Word is, Cyborg is making sure nobody forgets she still wants back into that featherweight title conversation. osm-short-2026-09-07-3 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:39 false UFC commentator Anik says there's strong consideration for slotting Ilia Topuria right back into a championship setting after his loss to Justin Gaethje, while Paddy Pimblett is personally shutting down the rumored December fight, saying no offer has actually landed on his desk. Meanwhile, we're hearing that Salahdine Parnasse just delivered a showstopping performance in Paris and immediately called out Max Holloway, labeling it a dream fight one bout into his entire UFC career. osm-short-2026-09-07-2 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:43 false Vadim Nemkov's heavyweight title is on the line again, and PFL just locked in his next challenger, Sergei Bilostenniy. This one goes down November fourteenth at Coca-Cola Arena for PFL Dubai. Nemkov has been running heavyweight, and now he's got a live threat stepping up for the strap. This is shaping up as one of the biggest heavyweight title fights on PFL's calendar. Mark November fourteenth, because the belt either changes hands or Nemkov proves he's still the guy at heavyweight. osm-short-2026-09-07-1 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:43 false Jon Anik says the promotion is 'strongly considering' running back the lightweight title fight. osm-alert-20260906-2301 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:02:44 +0000 0:48 false Michael 'Venom' Page is out of contract and making his case to stick around after UFC Paris. osm-alert-20260906-1901 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:02:07 +0000 0:59 false One fighter had to be taken straight to the hospital after a bloody beating at UFC Paris, and the promotion is calling it precautionary, but the damage looked serious in real time. Meanwhile, that wasn't even the most brutal finish on the card. Axel Sola landed a single left hand on Fares Ziam that turned the lights out instantly, the kind of knockout that gets replayed for years and puts Sola squarely on the radar in a division starving for finishers like that. osm-short-2026-09-06-2 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:39 false Salahdine Parnasse just walked into his UFC debut as a minus seven hundred favorite and made it look easy. We're hearing he finished Dan Hooker in his debut. Now Parnasse is calling out Max Holloway, though some fighters on the roster want him tested against Michael Chandler first. Meanwhile, Paulo Costa is reportedly furious, claiming he had a plan to save UFC 332 that got rejected before the promotion locked in a main event without him. osm-short-2026-09-06-1 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:39 false Valentina Shevchenko is out of UFC 332 with an injury and drops the flyweight strap, setting up Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong for the vacant title. osm-alert-20260905-2301 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:02:12 +0000 0:52 false Parnasse needed one round to beat Dan Hooker in his first UFC fight, and Axel Sola knocked out fellow Frenchman Fares Ziam in the co-main. osm-alert-recap-20260905-215345 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:54:42 +0000 0:49 false Molly McCann says Paddy Pimblett becomes a UFC world champion in twenty twenty seven, and she's calling her own shot too, claiming a boxing world title that same year. Two Scousers, two different sports, same calendar year, that's a massive claim to put out there. Meanwhile, Dana White himself admits he isn't sure if the UFC 331 co-main between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy is actually a lightweight title eliminator, even though that fight was sold to fans as the winner facing Justin Gaethj osm-short-2026-09-05-3 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:47 false UFC is betting that a former two division KSW champion can headline a card in his very first octagon walk. We're hearing that Salahdine Parnasse is reportedly being lined up for his UFC debut against Dan Hooker in the Paris main event, and if that comes to pass, Hooker's entire résumé, chin, gas tank, everything, gets tested in one night. Meanwhile, Ciryl Gane is leaving the door open for a rematch with Alex Pereira and now admitting Tom Aspinall might not be his next fight at all. That's a huge osm-short-2026-09-05-2 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:50 false Khamzat Chimaev just weighed in noticeably lighter than Tyron Woodley for their RAF Moscow wrestling match, and that's a red flag given his history of weight cut disasters derailing UFC bookings. Woodley is a former welterweight champ who should be the smaller guy on paper, but Chimaev still showed up light. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad says watching Song Yadong knock out Umar Nurmagomedov, his first ever finish loss, broke his heart. Song Yadong just proved he can end elite bantamweights, and that osm-short-2026-09-05-1 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:47 false Damon Martin of MMA Fighting reports a possible Strickland-Imavov title fight on December 12th, but the UFC has not confirmed anything. osm-alert-rumor-20260905-100752 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:08:47 +0000 0:47 false Ilia Topuria speaks out for the first time since his stunning defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House. osm-alert-20260904-1901 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:02:20 +0000 0:46 false Movsar Evloev just gave Alexander Volkanovski a blunt response ahead of UFC 333, and he's not talking like a guy just happy to get a title shot. We're hearing that Movsar Evloev is already calling how his fight against Alexander Volkanovski ends. Meanwhile, Jason Jackson is accusing the UFC of straight up ducking him, claiming the promotion doesn't want him anywhere near the welterweight division because he could actually be the guy to upset the champ they've built around. osm-short-2026-09-04-3 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:41 false Khamzat Chimaev just broke his silence on what some are calling his first loss, and he's refusing to call himself a beaten man. Reportedly, Sean Strickland found something against him, and Chimaev's response was pure defiance, no doubt in his voice at all. Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya is making a major training change trying to snap his own losing skid, a former two-time champ shaking up camp deep into a rough stretch, and middleweight is stacked enough right now that there's no easy fight to get osm-short-2026-09-04-2 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:44 false This is the points race format, so every single fight on that card carries championship weight, not just filler. PFL keeps building out its women's divisions piece by piece, adding real depth instead of coasting on one or two names. If you have been sleeping on PFL as a real second league next to the UFC, this is exactly the kind of booking you need to be tracking before April. osm-short-2026-09-04-1 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:34 false Fury confirms the AJ superfight is off and torches Hearn as negotiations collapse. osm-alert-20260903-1901 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:02:14 +0000 0:50 false Former UFC title challenger is booked to return to competition while reportedly facing four felony charges. osm-alert-20260903-1501 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:16 +0000 0:51 false Sean Sharaf just called out the UFC to their face over how hard they're promoting Gable Steveson while other fighters with real records get ignored. That's a question fighters usually only whisper about, and Sharaf said it out loud. Meanwhile, Justin Gaethje is stirring things up too, dismissing rematches with both Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira and naming Conor McGregor as the fight he actually wants next. We're hearing nothing official yet about McGregor's return, but Gaethje's violent styl osm-short-2026-09-03-2 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:45 false Tom Aspinall's UFC return just hit a wall. Eddie Hearn confirmed the holdup is Aspinall's eye injury, saying the only thing to look at is when he's ready to return, and reports say he still needs additional testing before he's cleared. That means the heavyweight division stays frozen until we know if he fights this year. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns are running it back, but not in the cage. They're set to grapple at Real American Freestyle wrestling, settling their rivalry on the osm-short-2026-09-03-1 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:45 false UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall still hasn't been cleared to return as more eye tests loom. osm-alert-20260902-1901 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:02:20 +0000 0:53 false RAF 13 books a Chimaev-Burns rematch in a catchweight co-main, and it's not even in the cage. osm-alert-20260902-1501 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:02:31 +0000 0:35 false Khamzat Chimaev just called out four different opponents for his UFC return, and one shot landed straight on Sean: 'let me know when you're ready Sean.' Naming four guys at once feels like fishing for whoever bites first, but it also proves he's not chasing welterweight right now. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan is already talking legacy at lightweight before he's even booked a title shot, claiming he wants to top what Islam Makhachev built at seventy kilos. Bold words, but he's actually next in line osm-short-2026-09-02-1 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:42 false A team member reports Paulo Costa has agreed to an interim Light Heavyweight title fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 332, awaiting Chimaev's confirmation. osm-alert-tip-20260902-020613 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:06:59 +0000 0:42 false The host says Rivera's dominant, bloody finish over Darby on Contender Series was the kind of performance that gets noticed, and the ref's split decision was the right call. osm-alert-take-20260902-011942 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:20:35 +0000 0:45 false Two middleweight win streaks collide as the promotion officially books the UFC Vegas 122 headliner. osm-alert-20260901-1901 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:46 +0000 0:54 false Caio Borralho just said flat out that Khamzat Chimaev doesn't deserve a title shot right now, and he's not just talking, he's calling for a fight at UFC 334 to prove it himself. Chimaev named four targets and Borralho answered directly, volunteering to be the guy who settles it in the cage. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan is explaining why the UFC won't book Ilia Topuria versus Paddy Pimblett anytime soon, saying both guys are bigger stars staying unbeaten than rushing to settle their beef, even thou osm-short-2026-09-01-3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:48 false Zabit Magomedsharipov just resurfaced after almost seven years away from the UFC cage, and he didn't just show up, he beat a top ten ranked featherweight, Youssef Zalal, in a pure grappling match. That's reigniting every question about whether one of the most gifted featherweights ever steps back in the octagon. Meanwhile, Jiri Prochazka is teasing his own UFC return, calling it a new challenge, no opponent named yet, but for a former light heavyweight champion who's lived through chaos, any hin osm-short-2026-09-01-2 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:48 false Umar Nurmagomedov just suffered the first knockout loss of his entire career, reportedly by Song Yadong. His own coach Javier Mendez says he was stunned by the finish and already spotted the exact mistake that got him caught. Henry Cejudo's calling it a lucky shot, saying Umar wins that fight nine out of ten times, but Umar himself isn't hiding, he's already sending a defiant message. Meanwhile, Mendez and Dana White clash on Ian Garry, we're hearing White thought he was too passive, while Mende osm-short-2026-09-01-1 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:46 false Undefeated PFL tournament champ Timur Khizriev is booked to return from a brutal shooting, running it back with Gabriel Braga at PFL Chicago in October. osm-alert-20260831-2301 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:02:06 +0000 0:47 false This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert. We're hearing that a former rival of Usman Nurmagomedov is stepping back into the cage at PFL Chicago, and this one has real bad blood attached to it. Usman Nurmagomedov, of course, is the same Usman Nurmagomedov whose family has been the center of MMA conversation all week after Song Yadong defeated Umar Nurmagomedov in Shanghai. PFL doesn't need the UFC's spotlight to make this matter, but that connective tissue makes this return impossible to ignore. He osm-short-2026-08-31-3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:37 false Meanwhile, Kevin Vallejos is hunting a very personal grudge match, he says Jean Silva stole his UFC contract on the Contender Series back in twenty twenty three, and now that they're both in the promotion he wants that spot back. osm-short-2026-08-31-2 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:15 false Song Yadong's corner called this before it happened. His team drilled the exact uppercut that knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai, then watched it land, reportedly, exactly how they scripted it. Song called it the best moment of his life, and it just blew up the bantamweight picture. Meanwhile, we're hearing that Usman Nurmagomedov is firing back over the backlash to how he reacted watching his own brother go down. While there's no official word yet on the full extent of the fallout, i osm-short-2026-08-31-1 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:32 false Teixeira picks up a boxing win over Shogun and immediately calls for a crossover clash with old rival Alexander Gustafsson. osm-alert-20260830-2301 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:02:09 +0000 0:52 false The reigning lightweight king reveals he's still banged up from his White House wars and won't step back in the cage for over a year. osm-alert-20260830-1901 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:01:58 +0000 0:42 false Perry suffers a dislocated shoulder and falls to late-notice sub Brandon Jenkins at Brand Duel osm-alert-20260830-1501 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:02:36 +0000 0:52 false Aljamain Sterling just roasted Mauricio Ruffy for reportedly saying a win over Arman Tsarukyan could send him straight to a lightweight title shot, and Sterling is right to laugh. You don't skip the line in one of the deepest divisions in the sport off one win before UFC 331 even happens. Meanwhile, Glover Teixeira dropped Mauricio Shogun Rua early and dominated him across eight rounds to win their boxing match. Two UFC legends running it back, and it was brutal to watch if you're a Shogun fan. osm-short-2026-08-30-3 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Usman Nurmagomedov was reportedly accused of throwing an elbow at Song Yadong in the chaos after UFC Shanghai, and his response was ice cold, telling Bloody Elbow people need to calm down over the whole thing. That clip is going to follow him around no matter what he says about it. Meanwhile, Umar Nurmagomedov finally broke his silence after getting knocked out in that same fight, putting out a statement instead of going quiet for weeks. Respect for facing it head on instead of disappearing. osm-short-2026-08-30-2 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:29 false Song Yadong just defeated the bantamweight heir apparent. We're hearing he came in as an underdog against Umar Nurmagomedov and got the win in Shanghai, then immediately called for the belt at one thirty five. You can't rank a guy behind someone he just beat like that. Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall shut down every exit rumor swirling around him this weekend, flatly denying he's planning to leave the UFC. The division is messy enough already without losing a top contender. osm-short-2026-08-30-1 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:26 false Fresh off his stunning KO of Umar, Song gets into a heated staredown with Usman Nurmagomedov in Shanghai. osm-alert-20260829-1901 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:02:46 +0000 0:53 false Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong were on the card at UFC Shanghai, and whichever way that fight landed, it completely shakes up the bantamweight title picture. A Umar win puts him banging on the door for a shot, a Song win jumps him straight up the line. Meanwhile, we're hearing that an ex-UFC star came out of retirement and finally got his hand raised again, snapping a seven fight losing streak and ending a six year drought without a win. Not every comeback needs a title shot to matter. osm-short-2026-08-29-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:31 false A rare weigh-in disaster hits UFC Shanghai as two fighters both miss the mark, even as the Umar-Yadong main event stays intact. osm-alert-20260828-1501 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:02:37 +0000 1:02 false Ariel Helwani says the pay per view wall around Moses Itauma versus Filip Hrgovic is, quote, actually criminal. Itauma is the most exciting heavyweight prospect on the planet, this could be a vacant IBF title shot, and boxing's own business model is burying him before casual fans even find him. Meanwhile, ONE Championship just rebooked Elbrus Osmanov versus Denis Souza Junior, that bantamweight kickboxing rematch, for ONE Fight Night 48 on October 2nd at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok osm-short-2026-08-28-3 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:40 false Three fighters missed weight at UFC Shanghai weigh-ins, and somehow both sides of one entire matchup blew it at the same time. That never happens. The good news, Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong both made weight, so the bantamweight main event is still a go for Saturday. Meanwhile, Rodolfo Vieira, the Black Belt Hunter himself, is reportedly looking for redemption at UFC Vegas 121 on September twenty-sixth. Word is he's being lined up against Robert Bryczek, a grappling heavy clash where the wh osm-short-2026-08-28-2 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:38 false Usman Nurmagomedov just said Paddy Pimblett lost to a thirty seven year old, and he's not stopping there. The PFL lightweight champ is calling out the entire UFC one fifty five pound division, dragging Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan into the same breath, building his case for a title shot the moment he jumps ship. Meanwhile, Mike Perry's press conference turned into a circus, Dillon Danis got kicked out even though he's not fighting anymore, then a former WWE star came back out and crashed the osm-short-2026-08-28-1 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:31 false Danis pulls out of his scheduled bout with Perry just two days before fight night, forcing a late replacement scramble. osm-alert-20260827-2301 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:02:04 +0000 0:43 false Carlos Ulberg says he's hoping to be back in the cage 'early next year' as he recovers from his ACL injury. osm-alert-20260827-1901 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:02:28 +0000 0:57 false Alejandra Lara hit with NAC suspension and fine after reportedly testing positive for a cocaine metabolite. osm-alert-20260827-1501 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:02:28 +0000 0:49 false Carlos Ulberg reportedly won't be back until twenty twenty seven, and that layoff has people already floating an interim light heavyweight title fight. He now admits it sucks watching the division move on without him. Meanwhile, the Nevada commission just settled the bill from UFC 329. We're hearing Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson were each fined for jumping the cage after their wins, and word is those fines have already been paid, chaos energy fully worth the price. osm-short-2026-08-27-3 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Islam Makhachev just said he's got three more spectacular fights left at welterweight, and this isn't a farewell tour, it's a whole new run. He moved up in weight to snatch the belt, and now he's talking about building a second era of dominance in a division that wasn't even his natural one. Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall is shutting down exit rumors, posting flat out that he's not leaving the UFC, but the real issue is that heavyweight is stuck waiting on him. osm-short-2026-08-27-2 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:26 false Denis Goltsov is stepping back into the PFL cage and he's not easing back in against a nobody. Sources say the former PFL heavyweight standout is booked to return against Maxwell Djantou Nana at PFL Chicago. Goltsov's built his whole run on heavy hands and a wrestling base that's given the heavyweight division fits, and this fight puts him right back in the mix at the top of the weight class. This is exactly the kind of matchup that decides who's next in line for PFL gold, and Goltsov clearly is osm-short-2026-08-27-1 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Umar Nurmagomedov wants Merab Dvalishvili next, and he says this one's personal. osm-alert-20260826-1502 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:03:03 +0000 0:19 false Cris Cyborg just bled through five rounds and still walked away with win number ten in a row. In what might be her final walk into a PFL cage, Cyborg outlasted Ketlen Vieira in a bloody unanimous decision, taking real damage but never cracking. Ten straight wins, and she still had to grind through every second of this one. If this really is the PFL finale for Cyborg, going out on a ten fight streak while still bleeding for it's about as clean an ending as this sport gets. osm-short-2026-08-26-3 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:31 false Charles Oliveira just shut the door on title eliminator talk against both Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett, he says he beat Justin Gaethje years ago and now that Gaethje holds the belt he wants that fight run back directly, no detours, and he's said flat out he can wait. Meanwhile, word is Kai Asakura is calling his shot for UFC Shanghai, reportedly promising a brand new knockout combination against Aoriqileng. osm-short-2026-08-26-2 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:28 false Bella Mir just suffered the biggest upset in Contender Series history, the daughter of Frank Mir walked in with all the hype and walked out on the wrong end of a shocking upset loss, and Dana White still handed out five contracts that same night. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev is doing retirement math out loud, he's revealed how many fights he's got left before he hangs up the gloves and he's still chasing records, telling Sherdog flat out that no record is unbreakable. osm-short-2026-08-26-1 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Alex Apodaca pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Contender Series history in the main event, and the finishes across the rest of the card were just as violent. osm-alert-recap-20260826-011940 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:21:03 +0000 0:52 false Bella Mir, daughter of Frank Mir, secured a victory in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series. osm-alert-20260825-2300 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:01:54 +0000 0:32 false Bella Mir and all other fighters successfully made weight for Week 3 of Dana White's Contender Series 2026. osm-alert-20260825-1501 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:02:25 +0000 0:37 false Cris Cyborg just fired back at Kayla Harrison after Harrison's PFL farewell, and she didn't pull any punches! Cyborg is calling out Harrison's move to the UFC, questioning her timing and whether she's truly ready for the shark tank. This isn't just a casual jab; it's a direct challenge to Harrison's legacy and her decision to leave PFL. Cyborg's always been one to speak her mind, and she's making it clear she thinks Harrison's PFL exit is more about dodging real competition than seeking it. osm-short-2026-08-25-3 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:29 false Bella Mir, daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir, has some lofty combat sports goals, and word is she's looking to make a huge statement and show she belongs in the big leagues. Plus, we've got a banger grappling contest coming up: Shara Bullet vs. Neiman Gracie! Gracie's jiu-jitsu is legendary, and it'll be wild to see how Shara Bullet, known for his striking, adapts to a pure grappling environment. osm-short-2026-08-25-2 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:24 false Michael Bisping just ripped the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a 'ridiculous' reason they're withholding Paddy Pimblett's purse, calling it 'extremely unreasonable.' This isn't just a minor issue; it's a fighter's livelihood, and Bisping stepping up highlights the financial complexities even top-level fighters face. Meanwhile, Bisping also leaked some massive news: 'The Baddy' could be in line for a title fight at UFC 334! Talk about a shake-up in the lightweight division, if that happens osm-short-2026-08-25-1 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez are both dealing with potential broken legs after their five-round war at UFC Sacramento. osm-alert-20260824-2300 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:01:46 +0000 0:43 false Former light heavyweight champ Jiri Prochazka dismisses recent fight speculation, telling fans to ignore internet rumors. osm-alert-20260824-1900 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:01:51 +0000 0:44 false Anthony Smith has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in Nebraska, promising to share his side of the story. osm-alert-20260824-1501 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:07 +0000 0:40 false Jorge Masvidal is teasing some 'big news' that's got the entire MMA world buzzing about a potential UFC return. 'Gamebred' always brings the fireworks, and if he's coming back, we're hearing it could be for a massive fight. Plus, Carlos Prates is shooting his shot at the lightweight king, Islam Makhachev, suggesting a specific date and a famous location for their showdown. Prates is making it clear he wants a piece of the champ! osm-short-2026-08-24-3 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:25 false Lerryan Douglas reportedly suffered a brutal orbital bone fracture at UFC Sacramento, with his coach revealing he 'lost his vision' mid-fight. That's a terrifying reality check on the dangers these warriors face every time they step into the cage. Meanwhile, on the very same card, Anthony Hernandez is throwing down serious accusations, claiming Gregory Rodrigues was 'cheating' during their bout. Hernandez isn't holding back on his frustrations. osm-short-2026-08-24-2 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:29 false PFL CEO John Martin just dropped a bombshell: he's calling the Costello Van Steenis versus Johnny Eblen rematch the biggest fight in PFL history. That's a massive claim, especially with all the talent that's come through the league. But let's be real, these two deliver bangers every time they step in the cage. This isn't just hype; it's a narrative that's been building, and fans are absolutely buzzing for this one. osm-short-2026-08-24-1 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:26 false Teofimo Lopez moved up to welterweight and defeated Rolly Romero by majority decision to claim his third world title. osm-alert-20260823-2300 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:01:43 +0000 0:32 false Anthony Hernandez claims Gregory Rodrigues was grabbing his gloves during their UFC Sacramento main event. osm-alert-20260823-1900 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:01:46 +0000 0:44 false Anthony Smith has released his first statement since his July arrest on multiple felony charges. osm-alert-20260823-1500 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:01:40 +0000 0:44 false Gregory Rodrigues is reportedly looking for a fight with Dricus du Plessis next. We're hearing he told Yahoo Sports right after his win over Anthony Hernandez that the former champ makes the most sense for his next fight and that he's already talking to his managers and the UFC. That's a bold ask after just becoming a legit one hundred eighty five pound contender. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev remains the unanimous number one pound for pound fighter in the world. osm-short-2026-08-23-3 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Cris Cyborg just called out Kayla Harrison in the cage, and she isn't walking away from the sport. At PFL Tampa she got bloodied and pushed to the limit by Ketlen Vieira, but she ground out a unanimous decision for her tenth straight win. This was supposed to be her retirement fight. Instead she grabbed the mic and said she's ready for anybody, any time, any weight, after eight years unbeaten. If PFL books Cyborg versus Harrison next, that's a legacy fight nobody saw coming this weekend. osm-short-2026-08-23-2 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:29 false Anthony Hernandez just accused Gregory Rodrigues of cheating in their Fight of the Night war, claiming Rodrigues grabbed inside his gloves and that he told Herb Dean about it mid fight. Hernandez insists he fights clean, saying he rocked Rodrigues multiple times but still walked away with the loss after a brutal five round battle. Meanwhile, Anthony Smith has issued his first statement since his arrest last month on charges of first degree domestic assault and terroristic threats, promising he'l osm-short-2026-08-23-1 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Gregory Rodrigues took the main event at UFC Sacramento, while Vitor Petrino dominated the co-main. osm-alert-recap-20260823-025825 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:59:05 +0000 0:37 false UFC Sacramento is in the books with Anthony Hernandez and Rodrigues headlining a night of fights. osm-alert-20260822-1900 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:01:37 +0000 0:41 false Max Holloway fires back at Conor McGregor, calling him 'delusional' and saying he 'looked old' after McGregor's recent trash talk. osm-alert-20260822-1500 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:01:46 +0000 0:27 false Cris Cyborg's PFL title won't be on the line against Ketlen Vieira this Saturday, as Vieira reportedly missed weight for their championship bout. Cyborg, ever the professional, is still taking the fight at a catchweight. Plus, the UFC just signed an undefeated two-weight world champion, with her debut reportedly set for October, bringing some much-needed excitement to the bantamweight division. osm-short-2026-08-22-3 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:23 false Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson could've their fight purses withheld by the NSAC, a pretty wild move, especially after Holloway's reported win over Conor McGregor at UFC 329. Holloway isn't just fighting the commission though; he's also demanding the 'McGregor money belt' and eyeing title shots at both lightweight and welterweight. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett, known for his weight fluctuations, is predicting a heavyweight retirement, claiming he 'just loves food too much.' osm-short-2026-08-22-2 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Cris Cyborg's PFL title defense against Ketlen Vieira is proceeding as a non-title catchweight bout, despite Vieira missing weight. Vieira missed weight, and now the PFL Women's Featherweight World Title is no longer on the line. This is a massive blow for Vieira, losing her shot at the strap before the fight even starts. Cyborg, ever the professional, still agreed to a catchweight bout, showing her commitment to the fans. But the Reddit community is absolutely roasting Vieira for this professio osm-short-2026-08-22-1 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:33 false Ketlen Vieira misses weight by a massive 7 pounds for her PFL Tampa title fight against Cris Cyborg, putting the championship on the line in doubt. osm-alert-20260821-1901 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:01:58 +0000 0:36 false Cris Cyborg defends her PFL belt tonight in what could be her final MMA fight. osm-alert-20260821-1505 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:06:13 +0000 0:41 false Ketlen Vieira just dropped a bombshell, calling her UFC release 'unbelievable'. We're hearing she might be gearing up for a PFL title fight against Cris Cyborg in Tampa. This isn't just a regular fight; it's a massive statement from Vieira, who's clearly got a chip on her shoulder. She's reportedly stepping into the PFL cage with something to prove, and facing a legend like Cyborg for the strap would be the ultimate proving ground. The stakes couldn't be higher for what could be her PFL debut. osm-short-2026-08-21-3 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:30 false Former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos is reportedly making a comeback after a two-year layoff. We're hearing he's set to face Alexander Hernandez at UFC 332. Can the veteran shake off the ring rust and prove he still belongs at the top? Meanwhile, Tyron Woodley is reportedly praising Islam Makhachev's discipline, calling it 'a lost art' after his win at UFC 330, highlighting the importance of staying grounded. osm-short-2026-08-21-2 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Paddy Pimblett just got called out by a BJJ phenom! Andrew Tackett, fresh off what we're hearing was a nasty win at UFC BJJ 10, didn't mince words, directly challenging 'The Baddy' to a grappling match. This comes as Pimblett himself is reportedly teasing big fight news, with an announcement possibly coming in the next few days after a run-in with Justin Gaethje at UFC 330. Is Paddy about to drop some bombshells on his next opponent? osm-short-2026-08-21-1 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:28 false Namo Fazil alleges he was attacked by a group of men in his hotel room the day before his Contender Series fight. osm-alert-20260820-1501 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:02:17 +0000 0:47 false Liz Carmouche is getting her shot at redemption! PFL Chicago is reportedly set to crown its FIRST EVER women's flyweight champion, and it's a rematch for the ages. Carmouche will run it back against Jena Bishop for that inaugural strap. This isn't just any fight; it's a veteran trying to reclaim her dominance against a red-hot contender. PFL is clearly invested, with Chicago becoming a key market for their championship events. This is a massive moment for the division and for the PFL. osm-short-2026-08-20-3 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:30 false Jon Jones just reignited his legendary beef with Daniel Cormier, accusing DC of 'jealousy' after Cormier once again left Jones out of his GOAT debate! This rivalry just never dies, and Jones is clearly not letting Cormier's takes slide. It's a classic clash between two legends who just can't quit each other. Plus, we're hearing that Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez is reportedly looking to make a serious statement at UFC Sacramento, with word that he's said, 'I want to hurt somebody.' Hernandez always osm-short-2026-08-20-2 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:38 false Mauricio Ruffy just dropped a bomb, claiming he's 'not worried' about anything Arman Tsarukyan brings to the table. That's a huge statement against a guy who's been tearing through the lightweight division. Is it pure confidence or just mind games from Ruffy? The MMA world is already buzzing about this bold callout. Meanwhile, former two-division UFC champ Henry Cejudo is making a wild move, setting up his professional boxing debut! Triple C is already an Olympic wrestling gold medalist and a UF osm-short-2026-08-20-1 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:36 false Jon Jones fires back at Daniel Cormier on social media, reigniting their long-standing rivalry over GOAT status. osm-alert-20260819-1900 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:01:43 +0000 0:40 false Former champions are pushing back hard on Islam Makhachev's GOAT status, saying his recent performances aren't enough to put him in that elite conversation. They're arguing that sustained dominance, quality of opposition, and impact on the sport are key, and while Makhachev's run is impressive, the GOAT bar is incredibly high. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev is hungry to return, telling The Mac Life, 'I want to fight!' Dana White confirmed Chimaev is 'always in conversation' to fight, with Abu Dhabi osm-short-2026-08-19-1 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:34 false Kaik Brito took the main event, Trent Miller delivered a shocking submission, and Cristian Pérez and Alik Lorenz brought the fireworks with TKO finishes. osm-alert-recap-20260819-013127 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:32:49 +0000 0:46 false Anthony Smith has entered a not guilty plea to multiple felony charges in Nebraska. osm-alert-20260818-1501 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:02:34 +0000 0:40 false This is where hungry fighters lay it all on the line for a shot at the big leagues, and the buzz on X was insane, with fans predicting some serious violence and future stars. It's pure, unadulterated fighting for a career-changing opportunity. Meanwhile, we're hearing that Gillian Robertson's coach reportedly issued a raw apology for his 'despicable' behavior after her title match loss, admitting the emotional toll of defeat hit him hard. osm-short-2026-08-18-3 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:26 false It shows McGregor sees something special in him, despite the setback. Plus, we're hearing that Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, reportedly backed Garry's number one ranking and even called his controversial conduct 'genius,' directly contradicting Dana White's criticism. Mendez thinks Garry's approach made him comfortable under pressure. osm-short-2026-08-18-2 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:20 false Arman Tsarukyan just dropped a bombshell, claiming Hunter Campbell himself shook his hand and promised him a lightweight title shot if he beats Maurício Ruffy at UFC 331! Tsarukyan says it's different when you get that direct handshake, not just a manager relaying info. This isn't just talk; it's a direct challenge to the UFC brass to deliver. Meanwhile, we're hearing that Edson Barboza, a true legend, has been opening up about his retirement, reportedly saying his body just isn't the same anymo osm-short-2026-08-18-1 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:35 false Anthony Smith has entered a not guilty plea to multiple felony charges stemming from a July domestic incident, with his next court appearance scheduled for September. osm-alert-20260817-2301 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:02:33 +0000 0:45 false Islam Makhachev has publicly named the fighter he believes is the most deserving contender for his welterweight title. osm-alert-20260817-1502 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:03:13 +0000 0:35 false Dan Hardy just dropped a bombshell, calling Ian Garry's friendliness with Islam Makhachev 'performative,' especially him introducing his son! Hardy, never one to mince words, suggested it was a strategic move rather than genuine camaraderie, taking a direct shot at Garry's authenticity. And speaking of Garry's interactions, even after his tough loss, he confronted Michael Morales backstage at UFC 330, telling him to 'make sure you back it up.' That's a bold move, showing he's already focused on osm-short-2026-08-17-3 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:32 false Cris Cyborg is still fueled by the doubters who said women's MMA would never make it, even as she heads into what we're hearing could be her final MMA fight at PFL Tampa. This isn't just another fight for Cyborg; it's a statement. She's been a trailblazer, a pioneer, and to still draw that fire from the early struggles of the sport shows exactly why she's a legend. This PFL bout is going to be a banger, a true farewell from a fighter who shaped the game. osm-short-2026-08-17-2 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Islam Makhachev reportedly just broke a UFC win streak record, putting him in a league of his own! We're hearing that the early betting lines for UFC 333, where he's rumored to defend his title, are looking very interesting. Meanwhile, Dana White was pretty critical of Ian Garry's performance at UFC 330, saying he lacked a 'killer instinct.' That's a strong statement from the boss after a main event, even if Garry reportedly went the distance with Makhachev. osm-short-2026-08-17-1 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:29 false Anthony Wint delivered a blistering knockout in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 1. osm-alert-recap-20260812-014551 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:46:30 +0000 0:34 false Justin Gaethje isn't interested in a rematch with Paddy Pimblett right now, despite Paddy's recent banger submission win at UFC 329! Gaethje, the undisputed champ, seems to be looking for fresh challenges, or maybe, just maybe, his mom's White House revelation about him being "done fighting" holds more weight than we thought. It's a bit of a snub for Paddy, who's clearly gunning to avenge that interim title loss. Plus, we've got new blood hitting the light heavyweight division! An LFA champion i osm-short-2026-07-16-3 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:37 false Sean Strickland apologizes to Dustin Poirier for his harsh comments following Poirier's recent arrest. osm-alert-20260708-1500 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:01:27 +0000 0:39 false Farid Basharat finally has an opponent for UFC 329, with John Garza stepping in on short notice. osm-alert-20260706-1500 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:01:22 +0000 0:45 false Alex Perez and Sumudaerji are set to run it back at UFC Shanghai on August 29th. osm-alert-20260703-1900 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:01:06 +0000 0:36 false Former K-1 champion Liu Ce has officially signed with the UFC and is set for his debut in Shanghai. osm-alert-20260702-1500 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:40 +0000 0:41 false A surging bantamweight contender is out of UFC 329 due to injury, impacting a highly anticipated card. osm-alert-20260629-1901 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:03:14 +0000 0:42 false Alex Pereira reignites his feud with referee Herb Dean, calling him a 'coward' after a recent controversial fight. osm-alert-20260628-1500 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:01:08 +0000 0:45 false Dana White just dropped a bombshell when asked about UFC Pride Nights, making it clear he simply doesn't care, and that he doesn't want to turn sexual orientation into a political statement, preferring to keep the UFC focused purely on the fighting. This isn't the first time Dana has weighed in on social issues, and he has always been consistent about keeping the UFC about the best fighters, period. And in other news, Paddy Pimblett is fired up! He's motivated by Justin Gaethje's win over Ilia T osm-short-2026-06-26-3 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:28 false Dana White is still at odds with heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, mocking his "insane" decision to sign with Eddie Hearn! This ongoing rift between the UFC President and his heavyweight champ is creating an awkward dynamic. Will Aspinall's choice impact his UFC future? This is a storyline to watch! osm-short-2026-06-22-3 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:16 false Dana White is still at odds with heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, mocking his "insane" decision to sign with Eddie Hearn! This ongoing rift between the UFC President and his heavyweight champ is creating an awkward dynamic. Will Aspinall's choice impact his UFC future? This is a storyline to watch! osm-short-2026-06-22-3 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:16 false Kamaru Usman is making a huge move, jumping up to middleweight to face Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City! This isn't just a random fight; Usman is going straight for a former champion, showing his ambition to conquer a new division. This fight has massive implications for both divisions! osm-short-2026-06-22-2 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Kamaru Usman is making a huge move, jumping up to middleweight to face Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City! This isn't just a random fight; Usman is going straight for a former champion, showing his ambition to conquer a new division. This fight has massive implications for both divisions! osm-short-2026-06-22-2 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Justin Gaethje just dropped a bombshell, shutting down any talk of an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria! The new lightweight champ didn't mince words, claiming Topuria "quit twice" during their grueling UFC Freedom 250 bout. This is a massive statement from Gaethje, putting Topuria's path back to a title shot in serious doubt. osm-short-2026-06-22-1 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:27 false Bryce Mitchell, "Thug Nasty," made a candid admission: he's broke and only takes UFC fights when his bank account hits zero. That's a pretty stark look at the financial realities for some fighters, even those with a significant profile. It just goes to show that financial stability isn't always guaranteed. osm-short-2026-06-21-3 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 0:25 false Islam Makhachev's cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, might not be signing with the UFC. Islam isn't sure the UFC will pay up to bring the PFL lightweight champion to the Octagon, citing the UFC’s “small purses.” This highlights a real issue in the sport, the debate over fighter pay. osm-short-2026-06-21-2 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 0:25 false Ronda Rousey is absolutely reveling in the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House failing to surpass Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record for viewing figures. She's not holding back, telling UFC's Hunter Campbell to “kiss my ass” after learning the official numbers. It's a classic case of an ex-employee taking a shot at their former boss. osm-short-2026-06-21-1 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 0:33 false