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UFC 333 Results: Volk Is Still the King and Yan Finally Settles the Trilogy

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UFC 333 results don’t get much cleaner than this. Two title fights, two champions walking out with their belts, and a sold-out Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi that set attendance and gate records for a UFC event in the emirate. Alexander Volkanovski stopped the previously unbeaten Movsar Evloev in round two. Petr Yan edged Merab Dvalishvili over five brutal rounds to close their trilogy. If you woke up early for the matinee main card, you got your money’s worth.

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UFC 332 Results: Natalia Silva Wins Flyweight Title

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Natalia Silva defeated Wang Cong by unanimous decision at UFC 332 to claim the vacant women’s flyweight title. The five-round main event capped a card that produced 11 knockouts at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was a record-breaking night with lots of bonuses going out!

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UFC 326 Results: Charles Oliveira Defeats Max Holloway

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UFC 326 delivered a long-awaited rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, more than a decade after their first meeting in 2015. This time, Oliveira left no doubts. Using a grappling-heavy approach, the former lightweight champion controlled the fight across five rounds and earned a clear unanimous decision victory over Holloway. The win not only settles their rivalry but also pushes Oliveira back into the lightweight title picture.

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UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez Results

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UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez in Houston ended with a decisive statement in the middleweight division as Sean Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez by third-round TKO. After two competitive rounds, Strickland found his rhythm in the third, landing a knee to the body before closing the fight with punches at 2:23. The result halted Hernandez’s winning streak and pushed Strickland back into the title conversation.

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UFC 324 Results: Justin Gaethje Wins Interim Lightweight Title

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UFC 324 took place on January 24, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje earned a unanimous decision after five rounds to claim the interim belt, while Sean O’Malley, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and Natalia Silva also picked up key wins on the main card. The event featured multiple finishes across the prelims and set the tone for the UFC’s 2026 schedule.

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Paddy Pimblett Cancels Celebrations for UFC Focus

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Paddy Pimblett is all business as UFC 324 approaches. The popular Liverpool lightweight has scrapped his birthday celebrations to stay locked in on preparation for his interim title fight against Justin Gaethje, a matchup that represents the toughest test of his career and a potential turning point in the UFC lightweight division.

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Why Balance Matters More Than Speed in Striking

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Speed may look impressive in striking, but it is balance that determines real effectiveness. Without proper balance, fast punches and kicks lose power, accuracy, and control, often leaving a striker vulnerable to counters. Balanced movement allows fighters to generate force from the ground, recover quickly after attacks, and maintain strong defense. By prioritizing balance over speed in training, strikers build a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable skill set that performs under pressure.

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Islam Makhachev Turns Down UFC 324 Title Fight

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Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, has turned down an offer to defend his title at UFC 324 in January 2026. After winning the belt at UFC 322, Makhachev said the quick turnaround didn’t give him enough time to prepare. The card’s main event will now feature an interim lightweight title fight, while Makhachev plans to return for his first title defence in spring 2026 against a top contender.

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Dana White Set to Testify in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Proceedings

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UFC President Dana White has been ordered to testify under oath as part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the promotion, marking a key development in the case known as Cirkunov v. Zuffa. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Richard F. Boulware, schedules White’s testimony for a February 2026 spoliation hearing that will examine discovery and evidence preservation issues. The outcome of the hearing could play an important role in shaping the direction of the lawsuit and future legal challenges involving UFC contracts.

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Tony Ferguson Defeats Warren Spencer Unanimously

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Tony Ferguson continued his late-career resurgence on Saturday night in Dubai, defeating Warren Spencer by unanimous decision at Misfits Boxing 23. The former UFC interim lightweight champion controlled the fight from start to finish, scoring a key knockdown in the second round and outworking Spencer over five rounds to capture the vacant Misfits Middleweight Championship. The win marks Ferguson’s second straight victory in the promotion and another positive moment after a difficult final stretch in the UFC.

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ACBJJ 20: Arman Tsarukyan’s Amazing Victory

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Arman Tsarukyan earned a late submission victory over Mehdi Baydulaev at ACBJJ 20 in Moscow on December 17, 2025, capturing the promotion’s Stars Belt. The grappling main event was briefly halted after an illegal knee prompted referee intervention, but Tsarukyan regrouped and secured a rear-naked choke in the final seconds to close out the contest.

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UFC Vegas 112: Main Card Recap and Fight Results

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UFC Vegas 112 was full of action from start to finish. Manel Kape knocked out Brandon Royval in the first round, while Kevin Vallejos and Melquizael Costa also scored big wins. The night had a rare draw and a close split decision, leaving plenty of questions for future matchups.

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UFC Qatar Results: Arman Submits Hooker

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Discover the complete UFC Qatar Results including Arman Tsarukyan’s submission win over Dan Hooker, Ian Machado Garry’s decision victory against Belal Muhammad, and every knockout and finish from the main card. Get full fight details, analysis and rankings impact.

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UFC 321 Weigh-Ins: Title Fights Confirmed, Two Fighters Miss Weight

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The UFC 321 weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi confirmed both championship fights, with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane and Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern making weight. However, two fighters missed their limits, resulting in catchweight bouts and purse penalties. Get the full breakdown of fight weights, weigh-in drama, and what it means for fight night.

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