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‘What kind of check?’: Fighter confusion, fear, and curiosity meet $335 million UFC class-action settlement

Current and former UFC fighters spoke to MMA Fighting about their reaction to the $335 million settlement and what happens now.

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Conor McGregor says UFC return is finally set: ‘This summer, the Mac is back’

Conor McGregor finally has a date for his UFC return.

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UFC reaches settlement to close out antitrust lawsuits, promotion agrees to pay out $335 million 

The UFC has reached a settlement agreement to close out a pair of antitrust lawsuits with the promotion paying out $335 million to the parties involved.

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‘Huge victory for UFC’: Fighters react to UFC’s $335 million settlement on antitrust lawsuits

Fighters react to the UFC settling its looming antitrust lawsuits for $335 million.

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UFC class action attorney details next steps in settlement

One of the lead attorneys representing the fighters against the UFC talks about the next steps after a $335 million settlement with the promotion’s corporate parent.

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BKFC Knucklemania 4 staredowns: Mike Perry mean-mugs Thiago Alves

Watch the headliners of BKFC Knucklemania 4 – including headliners Mike Perry and Thiago Alves – face off following the event’s press conference.

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Morning Report: Colby Covington trashes ‘circus clown show’ Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz boxing rematch

Colby Covington won’t be tuning in to the upcoming boxing rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz.

UFC Fight Roundup: Undefeated Tatsuro Taira takes on Tim Elliott on May 18

Tatsuro Taira puts his perfect record on the line when he faces one-time UFC flyweight title challenger Tim Elliott, plus more upcoming UFC matchups.

No Bets Barred: UFC Vegas 89 and the return of Rose Namajunas, plus Bellator Belfast best bets

UFC Vegas 89 takes place this Saturday, headlined by a flyweight fight between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas, and the No Bets Barred boys break down the full fight card. Plus, Bellator Belfast goes down on Friday afternoon and the boys give their best bets for that event as well.

TKO Group Holdings stock jumps nearly 8 percent after UFC settles antitrust lawsuits

Investors in TKO Group Holdings — the parent company to the UFC — quickly jumped on stock in the company after word broke on Wednesday that the organization settled two antitrust lawsuits.

Watch The MMA Hour with McGregor, MVP, BSD, Welch, and Davis now

Ariel Helwani returns with another star-studded episode of The MMA Hour featuring Conor McGregor, Michael Page in studio, Benoît Saint Denis, Tim Welch, and Donn Davis.

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page wants Ian Garry fight at UFC’s return to England this summer: ‘Maybe you could stop me?’

Michael ‘Venom’ Page eyes fight with Ian Garry for UFC’s return to England this summer.

UFC releases statement after reaching settlement in antitrust lawsuits

The UFC has responded to the news that they have reached a settlement agreement in a pair of antitrust lawsuits.

Video: Ian Machado Garry’s wife reveals biggest lies about her husband, points finger at ‘bulls*** title holder’ Sean Strickland

Ian Machado Garry’s wife debunks a slew of lies told about her husband, and blames Sean Strickland for spreading the misinformation.

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Dillon Danis reacts to Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

Morning Report: Sean Strickland says UFC ‘wants me to shut the f*** up’ after Dricus du Plessis ‘gift from God’ title win

Sean Strickland is starting to feel censored by the UFC.

Dricus du Plessis to Israel Adesanya: ‘Be a man of your word’ and fight me

Dricus du Plessis said he’s still recovering from injuries, but Israel Adesanya in South Africa is the title defense he seeks.

Leandro Higo uncertain if James Gallagher will show up to fight at Bellator Belfast

Leandro Higo and James Gallagher are scheduled to fight inside the Bellator cage in Belfast, Ireland, on March 22.

‘I’ve always defied the odds’: How one fighter is making a stand in the face of unfathomable heartbreak

There’s an age-old cliche in the combat sports world: "You live to fight another day." But in the case of Las Vegas mixed martial artist Ashlee Gambino, she needs to fight to live another day.

Watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia press conference staredown

Check out video of the staredown between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia for their May 4 fight in Las Vegas.

Jake Gyllenhaal: Conor McGregor accidentally ‘clocked me in the face’ preparing for Road House movie

Jake Gyllenhaal explains how Conor McGregor accidentally hit him the face in preparation for the soon-to-be released Road House movie.

Bellator strikes deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to air events on Max starting with Belfast card

Bellator has secured a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Discovery as a new broadcast partner with events airing on the Max streaming service starting with the upcoming card in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Trophy and heartbreak: A day at the races with Charles Oliveira

Judging by Charles Oliveira’s pre-race emotions, his love for harness racing might be even bigger than fighting.

Rafael Cordeiro details viral pad sessions with Mike Tyson: ‘If I don’t move back, oh lord’

Fans can see Mike Tyson’s power on video, but coach Rafael Cordeiro can feel it in person.

Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg, Jose Aldo’s return at UFC 301

Topics include Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg set for a flyweight title fight at UFC 301, Jose Aldo’s return to MMA at the same event, and more.

Conor McGregor still wants to fight soon, but ‘there’s been no talk about anything’ from UFC

Conor McGregor grows more and more frustrated by the day as he plots his return to action, waiting for the UFC.

Matt Brown laments how much easier it is to get into the UFC these days: ‘The barrier of entry is so much lower’

Matt Brown admits that when he got into the UFC, it was like a dream come true but these days it seems like just about anybody gets to join the club because there are simply so many cards to fill.

Sean Strickland shares mental health struggle: ‘I have everything I’ve ever f****** wanted, and I still am mentally unwell’

Sean Strickland is speaking out about his mental health struggles.

How to Judge an MMA Fight (With Quiz)

MMA Fighting presents How To Judge An MMA Fight, a primer and quiz on MMA judging featuring current MMA judges.

Morning Report: Sean O’Malley reacts to ‘fake-a** b****’ Chito Vera’s greasing accusation at UFC 299

Sean O’Malley and Chito Vera likely won’t be friends anytime soon.

Conor McGregor coach unsure why fighter remains un-booked, calls situation ‘weird’

Coach John Kavanagh is waiting along with everyone else for news of UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s next fight.

Francis Ngannou has ‘no regrets’ about Anthony Joshua fight: ‘I really don’t see a thing that I should have done different’

Francis Ngannou has ‘no regrets’ about his fight with Anthony Joshua and said he had the best training camp of his life for the boxing match.

Watch The MMA Hour with Ngannou, Vera, Whittaker, Kavanagh and Chou in studio, Cordeiro, and Melendez now

Ariel Helwani returns with another star-studded episode of The MMA Hour featuring Francis Ngannou, Marlon Vera, Robert Whittaker, John Kavanagh and Rich Chou in studio, Rafael Cordeiro, Gilbert Melendez, and more!

Chito Vera explains Sean O’Malley greasing accusation: ‘He was like grabbing a fish out of the water’

Chito Vera explains why he accused Sean O’Malley of being too greasy during their fight at UFC 299.

Monday Mailbag: The return of Jose Aldo and the Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa debacle

Answering reader questions about Jose Aldo returning at UFC 301, the debacle between Bryan Battle and Ange Loosa, and the UFC APEX.

Tom Aspinall explains impromptu Jon Jones faceoff, will be ‘very, very surprised’ if they ever fight

Tom Aspinall insists he wasn’t trying to be disrespectful during his recent run-in with Jon Jones.

Watch Ilia Topuria get swarmed by fans at crazy Georgia homecoming

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s victory lap continued in his home country of Georgia.

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