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Jon Jones has addressed the controversy surrounding a video he posted following Alex Pereira's defeat to Ciryl Gane. Jones stated he had no intention of disrespecting Pereira and clarified that the post was a message directed at his own critics, who had argued that a Pereira victory would have made him the greatest fighter of all time.
CBS Sports laid out the UFC’s major remaining 2026 schedule, including a July 11 UFC 329 headliner of Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 and an Aug. 15 welterweight-title bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. The piece frames these as the biggest fights still on deck after a busy first half of the year. It also shows how the promotion is stacking pay-per-view cards around championship stakes and high-profile names. The schedule matters because it clarifies the next title picture in multiple divisions and gives fans the next checkpoint for McGregor, Holloway, Makhachev and Garry.
Nurillo Aliev, who holds a 3-0 UFC record, will face Mike Davis, who stands at 5-2 in the UFC, on July 25 in Abu Dhabi. The bout has been made official.
Khassan Magedsharipov has extended his unbeaten record to 11-0 and signed a four-fight contract with the PFL. He also revealed details about his influence on his brother Zabit Magedsharipov's return to competition.
Jon Jones has commented on Conor McGregor's return to the UFC, saying McGregor doesn't need to fight given everything he has already achieved. Jones praised McGregor's desire to compete as proof that he is a genuine fighter who loves the sport. Jones added that McGregor serves as a role model for others by showing that fighters can build successful businesses, citing McGregor's whiskey venture as an example.
Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong are booked to clash at UFC Shanghai on August 29. The bantamweight matchup adds a marquee contest to the promotion's return to China.
PFL fighter Dalton Rosta has publicly stated he believes he remains a serious contender following his appearance at PFL Charlotte. Rosta expressed confidence in his standing within the promotion's competitive landscape.
Ellis Turner and Neil Magny have been booked for UFC 330, set to take place in Philadelphia. The pair join a growing card for the promotion's return to the city.
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will finally make his UFC debut at UFC 329, live July 11 at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+. The heavyweight prospect has been highly anticipated since signing with the promotion, and the UFC is billing his arrival as a shake-up for the division.
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has publicly stated that Petr Yan should be matched against Sean O'Malley rather than Merab Dvalishvili. Aldo described O'Malley as "extremely marketable," suggesting the fight would carry greater commercial appeal.
Paddy Pimblett is deep into fight camp with just nine days remaining before his bout against Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329. The British lightweight has been locked in during preparations for the high-stakes matchup.
Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the UFC at UFC 329 on July 12.
Ce Liu, who carries a professional record of 3-1, has officially signed with the UFC. The signing adds another emerging prospect to the promotion's roster.
RCC Boxing general director German Titov confirmed that a boxing match between Ivan Shtyrkov and Belaz is realistic and could be planned as a main or co-main event on a large card, potentially in the following year. Titov noted that Shtyrkov himself frequently requests the fight and is eager to compete in boxing again having already done so once before.
Tony Yoka has been forced out of his July 11 bout against WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev due to a back injury. Joe Joyce is the frontrunner to step in as replacement, having already been booked on the same card against Artem Suslenkov. Should Joyce move to face Gassiev, a new opponent would be sought for Suslenkov.
Zabit Makhachev has withdrawn from his scheduled grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. due to a health issue. His brother Khassan Makhachev will step in as a replacement.
Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld will meet in the main event of UFC Vegas 120 on August 8. The bout is scheduled for five rounds.
Edson Barboza revealed that Kevin Lee was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced, describing how Lee simply lifted and slammed him during their fight. Barboza said Khabib Nurmagomedov relied on technique rather than raw power, and despite losing, he considers the Khabib bout one of his best learning experiences. He also reflected on his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje, explaining he deviated from the game plan by moving into Gaethje's right overhand near the fence.
