Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega then walked to the front of the stage in UFC tracksuits and gloves. They didn’t say a word.

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A productive pipeline of young talent remains the lifeblood of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the rookie crop of 2025 provided plenty of reasons for optimism. Advertisement Ateba Abega ...

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Don't miss any of the action from the year's last UFC card. The UFC is home at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV tonight (December 13) for the promotion’s final event of the year. The main event will see ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 06: (R-L) Petr Yan of Russia ...

Joshua Van's crowning achievement brings more questions than answers. Van succeeded in dethroning Alexandre Pantoja to become the second youngest UFC champion ever, but the outcome of their fight at ...

In an unfortunate turn of events, the heavily anticipated UFC 323 championship fight lasted less than 30 seconds. Alexandre Pantoja — who was attempting to defend his title belt during the Saturday, ...