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Canadian fans will have several home-country fighters to support at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next event in Edmonton, Alberta.

Four new bouts have been added to UFC Edmonton, which takes place Oct. 17 at Rogers Place. In addition to the recently announced bouts, Canada’s Mike Malott will take on Joaquin Buckley in the main event.

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Four Canadian fighters added to UFC Edmonton lineup Marc-Andre Barriault (17-11) will have the home crowd behind him when he takes on Kyle Daukaus (17-5) in a middleweight matchup at UFC Edmonton. Barriault has endured a turbulent UFC tenure, going 6-10 (1 NC). He has won only once in his last six outings and is currently on a two-fight losing streak.

Meanwhile, Daukaus made an impressive comeback to begin his second UFC stint after being released in 2022. The American finished both of his UFC opponents last year but suffered a first-round stoppage loss to Bo Nickal in June at UFC Freedom 250.

Canada’s Tan…

Dana White’s Contender Series returns for its 10th Season on Aug. 11.

DWCS 2026: Week 1 goes down at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The card will be headlined by a heavyweight tilt between Anthony Wint and Matthew Adams. Both Wint and Adams successfully made the heavyweight limit. The four other fights on the undercard are also set, with everyone making weight.

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Former New York Jets linebacker Wint (6-0) has a lot of hype behind him going into his DWCS bout. He has finished five of his six professional wins since making his debut in 2023. The undefeated prospect successfully made the heavyweight limit, coming in at 234 pounds.

Meanwhile, Adams (6-2) went on a five-fight winning streak after suffering a loss in his mixed martial arts debut in 2023. Adams’ streak ended with a submission loss in an LFA title fight against the undefeated Arslan Bilalov. He has since rebounded with a first-round knockout win this past March. “Bad” also successfully made weigh…

It seems that Professional Fighters League fans will be waiting a while to see Dakota Ditcheva compete again.Dakota Ditcheva reinjured both hands against Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York and expects to be sidelined before a potential Liz Carmouche fightDitcheva (16-0, 11-0 PFL) is once again dealing with hand injuries. The 28-year-old earned a unanimous decision victory over Bellator MMA veteran Denise Kielholtz in the PFL New York co-main event, with “Dangerous” sweeping the scorecards. The British fighter, who is ranked No. 10 in Sherdog’s women’s pound-for-pound rankings, revealed on her YouTube channel that she had reinjured both hands.

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“Breaking news. I am injured again,” Ditcheva said in the vlog. “I broke my hands in the [Kielholtz] fight. I could feel it from the second I started the second round. I didn't tell my corner. I didn't tell anybody. I didn't show it this time. And I didn't actually tell anybody until I got out of the cage.”

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Bella Mir looks to follow in her father's footsteps as she gears up to fight for a Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.

Mir (4-0) will face Alex Apodaca (3-1) in a bantamweight matchup that headlines Season 10 Week 3 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The Ultimate Fighting Championship recently confirmed the matchup on social media.

Frank Mir’s daughter Bella Mir headlines DWCS against Alex Apodaca Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir’s daughter Bella is targeting a spot on the UFC roster. The bout will mark her fifth professional MMA bout and her first fight in over a year. The 23-year-old last competed in July 2025, submitting Stephanie Calderon in the first round under the Fury FC banner.

She made her MMA debut in 2020 before taking nearly three years away from competition to focus on developing her grappling. Meanwhile, Apodaca enters the matchup on a three-fight winning streak, including a decision victory over Devon McDonald in her most recent Fury FC appearanc…

Bryan Battle is ready to welcome Jake Paul to MMA, but doesn't believe the YouTuber-turned-boxer wants to face him.

The Professional Fighters League middleweight defeated Dalton Rosta by split decision in the main event of PFL Charlotte at Bojangles Coliseum, securing his first victory under the PFL banner after losing to Johnny Eblen in his promotional debut. After the fight, he discussed the prospect of fighting Paul.

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Bryan Battle welcomes Jake Paul fight but doesn’t see it materializing Following the win over Rosta, Battle was asked about the possibility of sharing the cage with Paul, whose Most Valuable Promotions recently merged with the PFL in a landmark deal that will bring the two combat sports brands under the MVP banner.

“I would,” Battle answered. “I don’t think Jake Paul would fight me. But I would fight Jake Paul for sure.”

The call-out comes as Paul remains a central figure in the newly formed MVP-PFL operation. Although he’s …

Quillan Salkilld vaulted into the top tier of the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division with his impressive win over Mateusz Gamrot.

The Dana White’s Contender Series alum is now 6-0 inside the Octagon after submitting Gamrot in the first round of the UFC Vegas 120 main event at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Quillan Salkilld had to overcome nerves before maiden UFC main event Salkilld called out Gamrot after his win over Beneil Dariush. It was expected to be a challenging matchup, given the Polish 155-pounder’s wrestling credentials and durability. However, Salkilld shut down Gamrot’s offense before taking his counterpart’s back, locking in a rear-naked choke and forcing the tap in his first UFC main event.

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The Australian recently detailed how nervous he was before the bout.

“I sh*t myself, yeah,” Salkilld said in a post-fight interview. “I was nervous… I tried to stay as calm as possible and I think I did a pretty good job actually of st…

Matt Brown recently went off on fans for mocking Anthony Smith’s recent run-in with the law.

Smith was arrested in Sarpy County on charges of domestic assault causing serious bodily injury, first-degree false imprisonment and terroristic threats. He allegedly forced his wife into a car and tried to run her over when she managed to get out. Witnesses who helped Smith’s wife and children reportedly heard gunshots from inside the retired veteran’s house.

Matt Brown slams Anthony Smith backlash: ‘We don’t know what happened’ While Brown isn’t downplaying the gravity of the incident, he doesn’t like the nature of the backlash Smith is facing from fans. He notes that further details of the incident are yet to come out.

“I’ll tell you, what turned me off on this whole thing was the fan reaction, when I read the comments… These motherf***ers need to lay off Anthony Smith,” Brown said on the latest episode of “The Fighter vs. The Writer”.

Brown believes the incident can b…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading back to Utah.

UFC 332 will take place Oct. 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, the promotion recently announced. The event will mark the UFC’s return to Utah after the state was left off the promotion’s 2025 schedule.

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UFC returns to Salt Lake City for fourth numbered event since 2022 UFC 332 will be the fourth numbered event held in Utah since 2022. It will serve as one of two numbered events in October, a rare occurrence in the UFC calendar, with UFC 333 already scheduled for Oct. 24 in Abu Dhabi. No bouts have been announced for the card yet.

UFC events in Salt Lake City over the past few years have delivered some of the most memorable in-cage moments. The promotion’s previous numbered event in the Utah capital was UFC 307 in October 2024, where Alex Pereira defended his light heavyweight championship against Khalil Rountree in a back-and-forth clash.

Justin Gaethje’s BMF title-winning knockout…

The sons of two of MMA’s most recognizable names are set to share the ring.

Gabriel Silva, son of former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Anderson Silva, will face Kevin Ferguson Jr., better known as “Baby Slice,” at Brand Risk Promotions 15 on Aug. 22 in Miami.

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Gabriel Silva vs. Kimbo Slice Jr. set for BRP 15 Silva and Ferguson are set to lock horns at BRP 15 later this month. The former has competed regularly on the influencer boxing circuit and has previously appeared on Brand Risk cards. He is coming off a victory over Ben Davis. Meanwhile, Ferguson has competed in MMA and boxing, including a stint with Bellator MMA before transitioning toward celebrity and influencer boxing.

Anderson “The Spider” Silva still holds the record for most consecutive wins in UFC history, although he’s tied with Islam Makhachev, who could break the Brazilian icon’s record at UFC 330. Meanwhile, Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson emerged as a cult favor…

Tommy McMillen will look to build on an impressive start to his Ultimate Fighting Championship career at the next Noche UFC event.

The promotion announced that McMillen (11-0) will face fellow undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki (9-0) in a featherweight bout at Noche UFC 4 on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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McMillen, Rahiki meet in battle of undefeated prospects McMillen, 28, earned his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series last year. He then finished his first two opponents in the UFC, earning post-fight bonuses in both outings. Following his recent win over Alberto Montes, “Gun” called for a spot on the Noche UFC 4 card.

Rahiki, 24, is also 2-0 in the UFC with two finishes since winning a contract on DWCS. He’s beaten Oliver Schmid and Harry Hardwick in his first two bouts in the promotion.

The Noche UFC 4 lineup now includes:

Jean Silva vs. Yair RodriguezManon Fiorot vs. Alexa GrassoJoseph Morales vs. B…

Luke Rockhold and Joe Pyfer are set to collide on the mat.

Real American Freestyle recently announced that former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder Rockhold will meet current UFC 185-pounder Pyfer in a catchweight wrestling match at RAF 13 on Sept. 19 at Watsco Center in Miami.

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Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold meets middleweight contender Joe Pyfer in a catchweight wrestling match Sept. 19 in Miami While neither fighter is primarily known for wrestling, both bring considerable grappling and combat sports experience into the matchup.

Pyfer, 29, has since established himself as one of the UFC's most promising middleweight contenders. A Dana White’s Contender Series signee, Pyfer has won four straight fights and owns a 7-1 record since joining the UFC in 2022. Most recently, he finished former UFC champ Israel Adesanya earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Rockhold is looking to register his first victory under the RAF banner. Th…

If you weren't a believer before, you're a believer now! @QuillanSalkilld called his shot and DELIVERED at #UFCVegas120😤 pic.twitter.com/1r4HPKMhyx

— UFC (@ufc) August 9, 2026 The Ultimate Fighting Championship awarded four fighters on the UFC Vegas 120 card a well-earned extra $100,000, including main event winner Quillan Salkilld.

The most obvious performance of the night bonus winner was Salkilld, who showed off impressive grappling in securing a rear-naked choke against Mateusz Gamrot. 13-1 as a pro, the Australian is a true contender at lightweight despite being just 26. The Lustro Combat Academy product now holds key wins over Gamrot, Beneil Dairush, Jamie Mullarkey and Nasrat Haqparast.

Meanwhile, the fight of the night bonus went to Diego Ferreira and Billy Quarantillo for their back-and-forth war. While Brazil's Ferreira got his arm raised, Quarantillo's late comeback secured the two men an extra $100,000. Both lightweight mai…