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![UFC 301 Preview: Alexandre Pantoja favored in main event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/593e4918ad2d66bc7770600bb15aeb32.jpg)
UFC 301 Preview: Alexandre Pantoja favored in main event
UFC 301 will feature a title fight between 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and flyweight contender Steve Erceg at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday....
![William Gomis (illness) pulled from UFC 301](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/3d1ecb57632027e3a9af73d55d1eb977.jpg)
William Gomis (illness) pulled from UFC 301
William Gomis was pulled from his scheduled fight against Jean Silva at UFC 301 after being helped out of the weigh-ins by security....
![Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/22371599.jpg)
Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report
Golden Boy Promotions issued a statement in support of its fighter Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20.,If found to be in violation, Garcia could face a suspension, fines and sanctions resulting in having the victory ta...
![Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/c799d7410b518afced4182680ca5a76c.jpg)
Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report
Golden Boy Promotions issued a statement in support of its fighter Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20....
![Volkanovski: Holloway can make Topuria fight 'look easy'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/dbda4786b96c1498d0ad3c54a6977869.jpg)
Volkanovski: Holloway can make Topuria fight 'look easy'
A matchup between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and BMF champion Max Holloway has not been set, but Alexander Volkanovski — who has fought both — believes Topuria wouldn't retain his title if the fight comes to fruition....
![Alex Perez-Tagir Ulanbekov back on for June 15](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/63018c20c49aa99421f3389b01593991.jpg)
Alex Perez-Tagir Ulanbekov back on for June 15
The previously scheduled fight between Alex Perez and Tagir Ulanbekov has been rebooked for UFC Fight Night on June 15, according to multiple reports....
![Colby Covington plans return at UFC 303, opponent to be determined](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/81ed01ae3d45b407bd98b21a4e2e3a95.jpg)
Colby Covington plans return at UFC 303, opponent to be determined
Welterweight Colby Covington is planning to get back in the octagon this June 29 at UFC 303, but he's not convinced that Ian Machado Garry deserves to be the opponent....
![Jake Paul-Mike Tyson a sanctioned fight, no longer an exhibition](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/22115037.jpg)
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson a sanctioned fight, no longer an exhibition
Jake Paul's boxing career continues to gain legitimacy. His match against former world champion Mike Tyson this summer has moved from an exhibition to a professional fight.,According to a news release Monday from Paul's MVP Promotions, the bout is now officially sanctioned by the Texas Department of...
![Jake Paul-Mike Tyson a sanctioned fight, no longer an exhibition](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/5afb8f17de89505c1d16067506911e33.jpg)
Jake Paul-Mike Tyson a sanctioned fight, no longer an exhibition
Jake Paul's boxing career continues to gain legitimacy. His match against former world champion Mike Tyson this summer has moved from an exhibition to a professional fight....
![Alex Perez gets long-awaited win at UFC Fight Night](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/7d90b5d11bb7871310845ad153190b0c.jpg)
Alex Perez gets long-awaited win at UFC Fight Night
Flyweight Alex Perez picked up his first win in nearly four years Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, beating Matheus Nicolau with a second-round knockout....
![Hill-Rountree confirmed co-main event on McGregor-Chandler card](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/9e55172f152c0631bc3972258a9b2ec2.jpg)
Hill-Rountree confirmed co-main event on McGregor-Chandler card
Light heavyweights Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. will square off at UFC 303 as the co-main event with the Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler welterweight fight....
![Max Holloway not on Islam Makhachev's radar — yet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/621f00189f0a02b25881dab2ab6d00f2.jpg)
Max Holloway not on Islam Makhachev's radar — yet
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has several future opponents in mind before he entertains a potential fight against Max Holloway....
![Jon Jones begins workouts, returning from pectoral surgery](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/adcce1db0e27963a01b78dba9d0f5be7.jpg)
Jon Jones begins workouts, returning from pectoral surgery
Jon Jones is back on the comeback trail and has an eye on resuming his career....
![Justin Gaethje credits Max Holloway: 'He surprised me in a couple areas'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/7a1e91ff3dedfdb430fc6b9020b7a9f3.jpg)
Justin Gaethje credits Max Holloway: 'He surprised me in a couple areas'
Justin Gaethje had the momentum in his fight at UFC 300 against Max Holloway — and saw it shift with one kick and one broken nose in the first round....
![It's official: Conor McGregor to fight Michael Chandler on June 29](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/d788f51047603a6ce5ac1c6d0994dedc.jpg)
It's official: Conor McGregor to fight Michael Chandler on June 29
Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to UFC action will come June 29 against Michael Chandler in Las Vegas....
![Alex Pereira blitzes Jamahal Hill at UFC 300](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/2ecfc093b7933d5af9c254103f0f7bbc.jpg)
Alex Pereira blitzes Jamahal Hill at UFC 300
Alex Pereira needed just 3:14 to knock out Jamahal Hill and retain his light heavyweight title on Saturday night at UFC 300 in Las Vegas....
![Brendan Allen gets revenge at UFC Fight Night](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/d0a8eae7754d840ad4ca877292ae75ff.jpg)
Brendan Allen gets revenge at UFC Fight Night
Brendan Allen earned some payback over Chris Curtis on Saturday night, winning by split decision in their main event middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas....
![Chris Weidman's first win in 4 years a controversial one at Fight Night](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/ca89592913e2f4adb12f55911e7d737f.jpg)
Chris Weidman's first win in 4 years a controversial one at Fight Night
Manon Fiorot's fight with Erin Blanchfield — a matchup of two top flyweight contenders — was the main event at UFC Fight Night from Atlantic City, N.J., on Saturday night, but perhaps the most anticipated match of the night proved to be the most controversial as well....
![Igor Severino DQ'd, reportedly fired by UFC for biting at Fight Night](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/9d557efc87170666f63f4274d451ae6f.jpg)
Igor Severino DQ'd, reportedly fired by UFC for biting at Fight Night
Rose Namajunas did her best to prove she belongs in the flyweight division Saturday night, beating Amanda Ribas by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas....
![Marcin Tybura prevails via submission at UFC Fight Night](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/2e7fe3836b304d1d72290b9317c6a8c3.jpg)
Marcin Tybura prevails via submission at UFC Fight Night
Marcin Tybura used a rear naked choke to beat Tai Tuivasa by submission on Saturday night in their main event heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas....