Brett OkamotoAug 28, 2025, 10:54 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. …
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Also, hot off his spinning back elbow KO in Chicago at UFC 319, Brazilian sensation Carlos Prates steps up to face former champion Leon Edwards to add some welterweight intrigue to your MSG card. Before Zhang makes her bid for history, two Brazilian strawweights will duke it out for her vacated title at UFC 321 as Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie …
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Following an uneven opening week, the UFC APEX was buzzing last week as each of the first four bouts ended inside the distance before Jose Delano wrapped things up with an impressive and dominant decision win over Manuel Exposito to wrap things up. All five victorious competitors impressed UFC President Dana White enough to earn contracts and the chance to …
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Baisangur Susurkaev, one of the two athletes awarded a contract following last week’s season premiere, got his wish to compete at UFC 319 in Chicago and promptly ventured to “The Windy City” and registered a second-round submission win over game opponent Eric Nolan, pushing his record to 10-0 and establishing himself as a prospect to watch in the middleweight division …
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Jon Jones issued his first statement in response to Dana White and the UFC’s proposed event at the White House. Jones retired, and then abruptly unretired following the reveal that the promotion plans to hold a fight card on the White House’s South Lawn in Washington, D.C. Despite White constantly putting Jones over as the greatest fighter of all-time, the …
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Dana White has given his thoughts on the odds of Jon Jones making his return to the UFC at the White House event. As we know, Jon Jones is currently on the outside looking in at the world of mixed martial arts – and, more specifically, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While many consider him to be one of the greatest …
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A former UFC fighter wonders if Dana White enjoyed Aaron Pico’s devastating debut setback in Chicago. Before Khamzat Chimaev dethroned Dricus du Plessis to become the new middleweight champion in the main event, the UFC 319 main card featured some brutal finishes and shocking moments. That included Lerone Murphy’s knockout against Aaron Pico in the co-headliner. After Carlos Prates had …
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The UFC’s return to Chicago produced several incredible highlights on Saturday night. Khamzat Chimaev was completely dominant against Dricus du Plessis in the main event, remaining undefeated to become the middleweight champion. While ‘Borz’ earned a performance bonus for his win, the other awards went to some devastating knockouts from other fighters. Lerone Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico in the …
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Closed mouths don’t get fed in the UFC. The UFC 319 main card is underway, with champion Dricus du Plessis taking on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of the evening. Top welterweights also collided in Chicago as the ‘Fighting Nerds’ star Carlos Prates was rebooked against perennial contender Geoff Neal. Coming off his first UFC loss to …
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Dana White hasn’t even contemplated who might headline the proposed UFC White House event in 2026, but when it comes to potential superstars filling that slot, he has a little more faith in Conor McGregor making that walk. As preparations continue for what is expected to be a historic, first-of-its-kind event at the White House as part of President Donald …
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