Brendan Allen secured a stunning fifth-round submission victory over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122, ending Duncan's title hopes. In boxing, a trio of world title fights, including two on one card in Chicago, highlighted the weekend's action.
Sal Everett, a former UFC employee, secured a fighter contract via a first-round knockout on Dana White's Contender Series. The UFC has officially announced massive bouts for UFC 335, including a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes, while speculation swirls around Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title status ahead of the next major event.
UFC 332 made history Saturday night in Salt Lake City with a record-breaking nine first-round knockouts and 11 total finishes on a single card. Natalia Silva captured the vacant women's flyweight title by defeating Wang Cong in the main event. Major UFC 335 announcements included a "BMF" title bout between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes, plus Alex Pereira facing Sergei Pavlovich in heavyweight action.
The UFC wrapped September with dramatic results, including a scary medical incident at UFC Vegas 121. Sean King III and Casey O'Neill earned UFC's September honors for best knockout and submission respectively. Upcoming October events promise major title implications across multiple divisions.
Raul Rosas Jr. notched a gritty win over Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121 in the UFC's September finale, though the bout was overshadowed by a medical episode involving Barcelos. Saturday was one of boxing's busiest nights of the year with three significant cards, plus Henry Cejudo met Euphoria star Javon Walton under Misfits Boxing. Attention now turns to October with UFC events including a reported flyweight return on the year-ending UFC 335 card.
The freshest story in combat sports involves Umar Nurmagomedov's team responding to his knockout loss to Song Yadong. Meanwhile, the UFC has finalized a stacked UFC 334 card at Madison Square Garden featuring two title fights. In boxing, no new major results landed within the 24-hour window, so coverage stays focused on the octagon.
UFC 331 in Los Angeles delivered a candidate for Fight of the Year as Joshua Van retained his flyweight title in a thrilling rematch with Alexandre Pantoja, while Arman Tsarukyan staked his claim as top lightweight contender. The full UFC 334 card, featuring two title fights at Madison Square Garden, has been announced. On the boxing side, DAZN ran a September 19 card at Pechanga Arena headlined by Pitbull Cruz vs Nestor Bravo.
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 takes place this Saturday, September 19, at Crypto.com Arena, headlining a busy combat sports weekend that also features Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns on Fox Nation. In the business of fighting, new MMA entrants are emerging as potential competitors to the UFC's dominance. Meanwhile, boxing fans look ahead to the October 17 showdown between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley.
The combat sports world is gearing up for a massive weekend with UFC 331 headlining in Los Angeles, featuring a flyweight title unification bout between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. In boxing, the focus shifts to the heavyweight division with the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight confirmed for December, while recent undercard action from San Diego sets the stage for upcoming title eliminations.
Noche UFC delivered a thrilling card in Glendale, Arizona, headlined by Jean Silva's submission victory over Jose Delgado. In the boxing world, Charlie Cox secured a second-round TKO in Newcastle, while the UFC confirmed the main event for its upcoming pay-per-view in Los Angeles.
UFC Noche 4 is underway in Glendale, Arizona, with Jean Silva facing Jose Delgado in the main event. Meanwhile, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has announced he will delay his next title defense until early 2027 due to a minor spine issue. In upcoming news, undefeated prospect Bilal Hasan has been booked for UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden.
The UFC calendar shifts focus to upcoming events, with Noche UFC scheduled for September 12 and UFC 332 confirmed for October 3. Recent coverage highlights the aftermath of UFC Paris, where Salahdine Parnasse secured a dominant debut victory over Dan Hooker. In boxing, the schedule remains active with confirmed bouts for mid-September, including John Hedges vs. Pat Brown in Manchester.
Salahdine Parnasse made a star-making UFC debut in Paris, dismantling Dan Hooker in under a round to announce himself as a threat to the lightweight elite. In boxing, Andy Ruiz Jr. secured a unanimous decision victory over Damian Knyba in Newark, while the UFC prepares for the high-stakes flyweight title defense of Joshua Van against Alexandre Pantoja 2 later this month.
The UFC has confirmed a major middleweight clash for its October 10 event, while the September schedule kicks off this week in Paris. In boxing, the spotlight shifts to the upcoming Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn superfight, with recent results from Newark providing context for the current landscape.
The UFC has officially confirmed a major middleweight main event for its October 10 Fight Night card, headlined by Ian Allen vs. Duncan Kennedy. Meanwhile, the upcoming schedule for September is taking shape, with the next numbered event featuring a lightweight clash between Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse in Paris. No new fight results have been reported in the last 24 hours.
Song Yadong delivered a stunning upset at UFC Shanghai, defeating Nurmagomedov and shaking up the bantamweight division. In crossover combat sports, controversial kickboxer Gypsy Crusader secured a split decision victory over King Azoulay in a Duel Arena event featuring Mike Perry.
The weekend of August 28–30, 2026, features a packed combat sports calendar with 20 events across boxing and MMA, headlined by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 58 in Miami. Key highlights include the return of Mick Terrill and the professional debut of UFC veteran Aspen Ladd in bare-knuckle boxing, alongside a nine-fight "Road to UFC" semifinal card in Shanghai.
Combat sports news in the past 24 hours has been focused on schedule updates and divisional ranking adjustments following the recent UFC 330 event. No new major fight results were published in the last 24 hours, with the most recent major card (UFC 330) having concluded on August 15.
UFC Abu Dhabi delivered dominant performances, with Magomed Ankalaev manhandling Bogdan Guskov while prospects Ramazan Temirov and Magomed "Chanco" Zaynukov impressed in knockout victories. The UFC's September slate is shaping up with six bouts confirmed for Noche UFC 2026 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Magomed Ankalaev dominates Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi, while Tyson Fury prepares for his Netflix showdown with Mariusz Wach this weekend. The combat sports calendar remains packed with both UFC Fight Night and major boxing events across multiple continents.
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