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Ronda Rousey Returns to MMA After 8-Year Break
SportsFeb 17

Ronda Rousey Returns to MMA After 8-Year Break

UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is stepping back into the cage this May to face fellow pioneer Gina Carano in a dream matchup eight years in the making. The fight celebrates two women who changed combat sports forever.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Wrestler Born Without Legs Takes On Top UFC Fighter
Community HeroesFeb 13

Wrestler Born Without Legs Takes On Top UFC Fighter

Zion Clark, a championship wrestler born without legs, will face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker in a groundbreaking grappling match this Friday. The unusual matchup started from social media buzz and could open doors for more adaptive athletes in combat sports.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Alex Volkanovski Defends Title in Sydney Homecoming
SportsFeb 1

Alex Volkanovski Defends Title in Sydney Homecoming

After nine years away, Australian UFC champion Alex Volkanovski gave his home crowd exactly what they wanted with a masterful performance. The 37-year-old proved he's still at the top of his game with a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes.

ABC Australia2 min read
Volkanovski Defends Title in Front of Roaring Sydney Crowd
SportsFeb 1

Volkanovski Defends Title in Front of Roaring Sydney Crowd

Australian UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski thrilled his home crowd by defending his featherweight title against Brazil's Diego Lopes in a hard-fought battle. The victory marks a triumphant homecoming for the fighter who hadn't competed in Australia in nearly three years.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Volkanovski Wins 6th Title Defense at UFC 325 in Sydney
SportsFeb 1

Volkanovski Wins 6th Title Defense at UFC 325 in Sydney

Australian UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski proved he's still the best in his division, defeating Diego Lopes for the second time in front of his home crowd. At 37, the featherweight king showed that experience and skill can triumph over youth and hunger.

ESPN2 min read
UFC Fighter Wins as Underdog for 9th Time, Baffles Oddsmakers
SportsJan 27

UFC Fighter Wins as Underdog for 9th Time, Baffles Oddsmakers

Justin Gaethje just captured his second UFC interim title as a betting underdog, extending his remarkable 9-2 record when bookmakers count him out. The 37-year-old lightweight champion says there's a method to his apparent madness.

Google News - Underdog Wins2 min read
UFC Star Supports Friend After His First Career Loss
SportsJan 26

UFC Star Supports Friend After His First Career Loss

When fighter Paddy Pimblett lost his first UFC match after an undefeated streak, his longtime friend and teammate Molly McCann reminded him that setbacks fuel growth. Her public message of pride and encouragement shows how true friendship shows up strongest when the spotlight dims.

Google News - Sports2 min read
UFC Fighter Bukauskas Overcomes Alcohol, Returns to Ring
Community HeroesJan 24

UFC Fighter Bukauskas Overcomes Alcohol, Returns to Ring

British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas is back in the UFC after battling alcohol addiction that nearly ended his career. His journey from rock bottom to redemption shows the power of facing your darkest moments head-on.

BBC Sport2 min read
Fighter Survives Heart Surgery at 19, Returns to UFC Ring
Community HeroesJan 24

Fighter Survives Heart Surgery at 19, Returns to UFC Ring

Modestas Bukauskas stayed awake through five hours of heart surgery as a teenager so he could pursue his dream of becoming a UFC fighter. After crushing setbacks and a career-ending knee injury, the "Baltic Gladiator" fought his way back to the top.

BBC Sport3 min read
UFC Fighter Gaethje Sees Clearly After Eye Surgery
Health & WellnessJan 22

UFC Fighter Gaethje Sees Clearly After Eye Surgery

Justin Gaethje fought half his MMA career nearly blind in one eye. A 2016 surgery changed everything.

BBC Sport2 min read
UFC Fighter Won 20 Knockouts Despite Not Seeing Clearly
Health & WellnessJan 22

UFC Fighter Won 20 Knockouts Despite Not Seeing Clearly

Justin Gaethje became one of MMA's most feared strikers while fighting half-blind for years. The UFC star couldn't see properly until 16 fights into his career, when he finally afforded the surgery that changed everything.

BBC Sport2 min read
UFC Fighter Adopts Twin Kittens, Credits Them for Success
SportsJan 19

UFC Fighter Adopts Twin Kittens, Credits Them for Success

Cameroonian UFC star Ateba Gautier credits his twin rescue kittens as one of 2025's highlights alongside three knockout wins. The 23-year-old middleweight's unusual training companions helped him adjust to life in Manchester and rocket through the ranks.

BBC Sport3 min read