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Oscar Nascimento

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Oscar Nascimento is the MMA news editor at AgentMMA. He covers UFC fight announcements, fighter news, injuries, rankings moves and event updates, and pairs every story with verified fighter records and stats from the AgentMMA database.

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AgentMMA combines public fight announcements and fighter statements with structured MMA data — fighter records, rankings and fight history from the AgentMMA database. Stories are drafted with AI assistance and reviewed editorially before publication, and every article links to the fighters and events it covers. Spotted an error? Request a correction.

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Jon Jones: 'More Than Likely' Won't Fight Again, Still in Testing Pool
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Jon Jones: 'More Than Likely' Won't Fight Again, Still in Testing Pool

Jon Jones said he will more than likely not fight again, but confirmed he is still being drug tested and is leaving doors open for the future. The 39-year-old has been tested four times in 2026, according to the UFC's drug-testing records. Jones' last fight was his UFC 309 defense of the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic, and he retired in June 2025 before later signalling a possible return tied to the UFC White House event, from which he was ultimately left off.

Plinio Cruz, Alex Pereira's Longtime Coach, Returns to Compete at Misfits Boxing Tomorrow
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Plinio Cruz, Alex Pereira's Longtime Coach, Returns to Compete at Misfits Boxing Tomorrow

Plinio Cruz, best known as Alex Pereira’s longtime coach, translator, and close friend, is stepping into the ring tomorrow at Misfits Boxing. After losing around 30 kg (66 lbs), the 40-year-old is ready to compete again for the first time since 2019. But Cruz is no stranger to fighting. A former professional MMA fighter with an 8-9 record, he competed in organizations such as Bellator and M-1 Global and holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and judo. Originally scheduled to face Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor, Cruz will now take on his coach, Gary Olive, following DeMoor’s withdrawal. After years of standing in Pereira’s corner, it’s finally his turn to step into the spotlight. Can Plinio make a successful comeback?

Volkanovski Says Family, Not Legacy, Drives Him Ahead of UFC 333 Bout With Evloev
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Volkanovski Says Family, Not Legacy, Drives Him Ahead of UFC 333 Bout With Evloev

Alexander Volkanovski shares why he fights and what is on his mind before his walk to the cage Volk has been one of the most loved fighters in the history of the UFC and the fact he is a strong family man is no surprise, and the reason he steps in that cage is not for legacy or belts, it's about being the most successful as possible for his family The story of Volk from previous Rugby player to now UFC champion is one to be remembered and is facing one of his toughest challenges at UFC 333 vs undefeated monster Movsar Evloev @kalshi gives Volkanovski a 51% chance of being champion by the end of the year

UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Sparred With Strongman Eddie Hall Ahead of 2026 Camp
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UFC Champion Tom Aspinall Sparred With Strongman Eddie Hall Ahead of 2026 Camp

Tom Aspinall is the UFC heavyweight champion, and sparring World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall kept him razor sharp. Hall, the 2017 World’s Strongest Man who famously deadlifted 500 kilograms, brought surprising striking skill and phenomenal raw power into competitive rounds that forced the champion to stay disciplined with his footwork and defense. Aspinall, 15-3 as a professional, holds the fastest average fight time in UFC history thanks to explosive hand speed and elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Hall has already made his own mixed martial arts debut, and testing himself against the division’s most devastating finisher showed his relentless commitment to combat sports in 2026. #ufc #mma #sparring #eddiehall #tomaspinall

Conor McGregor Sidelined by Knee Injury, Continues Coaching Grappling Students in Italy
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Conor McGregor Sidelined by Knee Injury, Continues Coaching Grappling Students in Italy

Conor McGregor is the former two-division UFC champion now sharing his grappling knowledge with students in Italy. Best known for his explosive left hand, McGregor built his mixed martial arts foundation at SBG Ireland under John Kavanagh, blending precision striking with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and wrestling. His takedown defense and distance control helped make him the first fighter to hold UFC featherweight and lightweight titles at once. On the mats, he breaks down takedown technique, from level changes and penetration steps to finishing with relentless drive through the hips. In 2026, after a devastating knee injury cut short his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway, he continues passing his phenomenal fight IQ to the next generation of combat sports athletes. #ufc #mma #conormcgregor #islammakhachev #training

CVSTOS Unveils Challenge Octagon Watch Tied to Combat Sports Brand
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CVSTOS Unveils Challenge Octagon Watch Tied to Combat Sports Brand

Every second matters. Inside the Octagon and beyond. The new CVSTOS Challenge Octagon brings Swiss watchmaking together with the spirit of combat sports. A meeting of two worlds connected by precision, focus and the pursuit of excellence. Interested in owning a piece? DM us for details.

Ranking which UFC fighters would blow up on TikTok is one of mixed martial arts' funniest…
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Ranking which UFC fighters would blow up on TikTok is one of mixed martial arts' funniest…

Ranking which UFC fighters would blow up on TikTok is one of mixed martial arts' funniest debates, and this nails it. Five tiers rank 15 stars from the Bryce Hall style creators and probably fashion related, through fully rage baiting everyone and you would love hating them, all the way down to public enemy number one, turning real reputations for charisma, trash talk, and chaos into the perfect For You page. It follows the viral aura, roommate, wingman, partying, and Love Island tier lists of 2026, proving fans love ranking fighters on personality as much as records. Known for relentless swagger, explosive confidence, and ferocious presence, these dominant names make every ranking instantly debatable. #ufc #mma #tierlist #funny #viral

UFC Welterweight Division Reaches Peak Depth With Makhachev at Top
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UFC Welterweight Division Reaches Peak Depth With Makhachev at Top

Imagine trying to become a champion at Welterweight 💀 Ridiculously STACKED. Welterweight has always been one of the UFC’s deepest divisions, but it’s especially wild right now. Islam Makhachev sits on top, with Carlos Prates, Ian Machado Garry, and Michael Morales all sitting right around the title picture. And that’s before you even get into names like JDM, Gabriel Bonfim, Sean Brady, Belal Muhammad, Joaquin Buckley, and Leon Edwards, all ranked inside the Top 10. Then you’ve got Kamaru Usman, a returning Shavkat Rakhmonov, and a rising Yaroslav Amosov sitting in the rankings. The depth is so ridiculous that beating a ranked welterweight doesn’t necessarily put you next in line; it might just earn you another ranked welterweight. At 170 lbs, there are former champions, undefeated contenders, elite prospects, dangerous strikers, and established veterans all fighting for the exact same few spots. And with Makhachev defending the belt at welterweight, the division is only getting more crowded. 🤯

Georges St-Pierre to Hold 2.5-Hour Seminar in England on Nov. 15
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Georges St-Pierre to Hold 2.5-Hour Seminar in England on Nov. 15

Georges St-Pierre is one of the UFC's most dominant welterweights, and he's bringing his superman punch to England. The former two-division champion teaches a live seminar at Great Britain Top Team in Mitcham on November 15, 2026, a rare 2.5-hour session on the mats. GSP's trademark setup is simple: throw one or two kicks with the same-side leg, then fake the kick and fire the punch, because your opponent should be expecting something low. ESPN's Sport Science once measured that explosive punch at 15 feet per second, generating 2,859 pounds of force. Known for relentless precision and ferocious athleticism in mixed martial arts, St-Pierre remains the blueprint for the technique. #ufc #mma #gsp #technique #training

Ranking the nicest guys in the UFC is one of mixed martial arts' funniest new debates…
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Ranking the nicest guys in the UFC is one of mixed martial arts' funniest new debates…

Ranking the nicest guys in the UFC is one of mixed martial arts' funniest new debates, and this tier list nails it. Five tiers rank 15 stars from good guy maxing and top tier studs, through calling when I'm down and help me get home while drunk, all the way down to the blocked list, turning real reputations for kindness, humility, and chaos into a group chat nobody could survive. It follows the viral aura, roommate, wingman, partying, teacher, and family tier lists of 2026, proving fans love ranking fighters on personality as much as records. Known for relentless swagger, explosive confidence, and ferocious presence, these dominant names make every ranking instantly debatable. #ufc #mma #tierlist #trending #reels