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Watch The MMA Hour with Chael Sonnen, Mike Perry, Anthony Smith, and Cory Sandhagen LIVE NOW

Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour is back with Chael Sonnen, Mike Perry, Anthony Smith, and Cory Sandhagen.

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Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for 1 banned substance, Devin Haney responds

Ryan Garcia received some good news regarding his recent drug testing controversy.

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Colby Covington denies UFC offered him Ian Machado Garry: ‘We all know that he’s a cuck but now we know he’s a liar’

Colby Covington claims the UFC still has never offered him a fight against Ian Machado Garry.

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Mike Perry unsure Darren Till fight happens, teases interest in Caleb Plant: ‘Bring it on, motherf*ckers’

Mike Perry isn’t sure he’ll ever get the chance to punch Darren Till in the face.

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Dan Hardy picks Conor McGregor to beat Michael Chandler: ‘He’s got that refinement in his game’

Dan Hardy doesn’t think Conor McGregor should be underestimated at UFC 303 despite a long layoff.

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Matt Brown shed a tear after telling UFC he was retiring: ‘A piece of you dies’

Matt Brown details his decision to retire from fighting, the UFC’s reaction to the news and why he’s not plotting a comeback like so many other athletes who call it a career.

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MMA community rallies after unprecedented floods leave hundreds of cities underwater in Brazil

Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul has suffered devastating losses in the wake of a historic flood.

ESPN+ subscribers drop again ahead of UFC broadcast deal negotiations

As the UFC prepares to embark on a new broadcast rights deal in late 2024, the promotion’s current partner at ESPN lost more subscribers to the ESPN+ streaming service for the second straight quarter in a row.

Morning Report: Sean O’Malley willing to move up to lightweight for ‘legendary’ Conor McGregor fight

Sean O’Malley wants the big fights.

UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler adds undefeated prospect to lineup

Undefeated bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott takes on Yanis Ghemmouri at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas.

Alexandre Pantoja dreams of fight against flyweight ‘GOAT’ Demetrious Johnson

Alexandre Pantoja dreams of being the man to finally welcome Demetrious Johnson back into the UFC.

Watch UFC champ Dricus du Plessis perform as Wildebeest on The Masked Singer

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis performed on The Masked Singer in South Africa as Wildebeest.

Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov booking, fallout of UFC 301

Topics include UFC 301, Jose Aldo’s big win in his octagon return, Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov headlining UFC Abu Dhabi, and more.

Morning Report: Daniel Cormier loves Jon Jones’ ‘smart’ call for Alex Pereira: ‘It’s much less risky’ than Tom Aspinall

Daniel Cormier has nothing but praise for the recent approaches of the UFC’s heaviest champions.

Jose Aldo opens as big underdog for potential Sean O’Malley title fight

If Jose Aldo cuts the line to a UFC title shot against Sean O’Malley, the odds won’t be in his favor.

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Heather Hardy reveals career likely over due to ‘too much brain damage’

Heather Hardy reveals that she’s had to put an end to her fighting career after dealing with too much brain damage following an extensive boxing and MMA career.

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UFC 301 medical suspensions: 3 winners potentially out 6 months

A trio of UFC 301 fighters who came out victorious could end up sidelined for 180 days due to medical reasons.

Sean O’Malley responds to Conor McGregor diss, now wants Michael Chandler to ‘sleep’ him

Sean O’Malley had a simple response to Conor McGregor insulting him on social media.

Watch The MMA Hour with Poirier, Pantoja, Hardys and Hughes in studio, now

Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour returns to recap UFC 301 plus chat with Dustin Poirier and Alexandre Pantoja. Dan Hardy, Veronica Hardy, and Paul Hughes also join us in-studio.

Tom Aspinall: Jon Jones ‘playing games again’ with Alex Pereira talk, ‘trying to convince the public’

Tom Aspinall responds to Jon Jones’ recent comments about fighting Alex Pereira, believes Jones may never fight him.

BKFC KnuckleMania 4 fight night weights: Mike Perry only gained 5 pounds before 60-second knockout

Mike Perry didn’t need to pack on the pounds to deliver his 60-second knockout of Thiago Alves in the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 main event.

Mailbag: Alexandre Pantoja, Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo, and where we go after UFC 301

Answering reader questions about UFC 301, Alexandre Pantoja, Jose Aldo, Steve Erceg, Michel Pereira, and more.

New UFC 302 trailer sets up Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier lightweight clash

Watch the official trailer for UFC 302, featuring Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland, and Paulo Costa.

Rankings Shakeup: Is Jose Aldo once again a top-5 bantamweight after UFC 301?

Is Jose Aldo still among the elite of the elite at 135 pounds after his vintage performance at UFC 301?

Dana White put on blast at Tom Brady celebrity roast: ‘You’re like Michael Vick, but with human beings’

UFC President Dana White caught a few strays at Netflix’s roast for retired NFL star Tom Brady.

On To the Next One: What’s next for free agent Jose Aldo after triumphant return at UFC 301?

Future matchups are discussed for Alexandre Pantoja, Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo, Anthony Smith, and more following UFC 301.

Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery full fight video highlights

Get Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery full fight video highlights for their showdown Monday morning.

Morning Report: Demetrious Johnson suggests UFC ‘don’t let flyweights main event’ after UFC 301

One of MMA’s all-time greats is conceding to his division’s reality.

Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov booked for main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3

Bantamweights Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov clash at an upcoming UFC Fight Night card scheduled in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3.

Drakkar Klose explains UFC 301 beef with Daniel Cormier, calls out Beneil Dariush, Jalin Turner

Drakkar Klose reacts to his UFC 301 win over Joaquim Silva, explains his beef with Daniel Cormier, calls out Beneil Dariush and Jalin Turner, and more.

Mauricio Ruffy reacts to Conor McGregor comparisons after spectacular UFC 301 debut

Mauricio Ruffy reacts to his spectacular UFC 301 debut win over Jamie Mullarkey, comparisons to Conor McGregor, his callout of Islam Makhachev, and more.

Michel Pereira responds to UFC 301 criticism: ‘That’s the risk, but I’m the risk-taker’

Michel Pereira reacts to his UFC 301 win over Ihor Potieria, criticism of his backflip and whether the technique was illegal, plus more

Shogun Rua announced for 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class

UFC and PRIDE legend Mauricio "Shogun" Rua joins the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.

Watch The Rock begin MMA training for Mark Kerr biopic ‘The Smashing Machine’

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has begun his transformation into Mark Kerr.

Alexandre Pantoja reacts to UFC 301 win, ‘watershed moment’ in flyweight division

Alexandre Pantoja is happy not just with his win over Steve Erceg at UFC 301, but with the resurgence the flyweight division is having in the UFC.

UFC 302 main card announced

The top five fights are set for UFC 302 next month.

Jose Aldo reacts to free agency, possibly skipping line to fight Sean O’Malley after UFC 301 win

Jose Aldo is now a free agent, and discussed his future with the UFC, outside of it, and if he could possibly get a title fight with Sean O’Malley following UFC 301.

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