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UFC Fight Night 292 gets new co-main event

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Wed, October 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM UTC·

Undefeated Welterweight prospect steps in for UFC Halloween co-main event

“Cobe” is back. Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight prospect Jacobe Smith will step in on 12 days’ notice to face veteran Randy Brown in the UFC Vegas 123 co-main event next weekend (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Heavy.com was first to report the news. Brown was originally scheduled […]

Undefeated UFC Finisher Makes Quick Return to Save Co-Main Event Fight on Halloween

Undefeated welterweight Jacobe Smith is stepping in on less than two weeks' notice to meet Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123.

Jacobe Smith Accepts Short Notice Fight for UFC Vegas 123

After a quick win earlier this month against Bruce Whitehead, Jacobe Smith already has his next fight booked. The undefeated welterweight takes on Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123 in Las Vegas on October 31st. Brown was without an opponent after Carlos Leal pulled out due to an injury. Multiple sources have confirmed the fight […] The post Jacobe Smith Accepts Short Notice Fight for UFC Vegas 123 appeared first on HEAVY.

MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 20: Mike Malott, Jena Bishop make big moves

Check out the latest MMA Junkie rankings update coming out of UFC Fight Night 291 and PFL Chicago.

UFC power rankings following Fight Night 291 in Edmonton

Top men's fighters in the UFC after Fight Night 291.

UFC 333 broadcast team: Paul Felder steps in for Joe Rogan for Volkanovski vs. Evloev

UFC 333 takes place Saturday in Abu Dhabi

Jake Paul wants UFC to release Jon Jones for potential dream match

Earlier this week, Shakur Stevenson asked for his release from Zuffa Boxing and was soon granted it . Shortly after, Stevenson’s actions prompted Jake Paul to ask whether a similar request from Jon Jones would be honored as well. While Jon Jones might be the greatest MMA fighter of all time, he lacked the leverage to secure one final fight with the […] The post Jake Paul wants UFC to release Jon Jones for potential dream match appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brendan Allen confident he'd beat Colby Covington in RAF wrestling match

UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen is uber confident about his new side quest in combat sports.

Jake Paul Calls for Jon Jones' UFC Release to Fight Francis Ngannou

Jake Paul urges Dana White to release Jon Jones for a Francis Ngannou superfight, prompting a cryptic response from the former UFC heavyweight champion.

Dricus du Plessis' coach says he rejected UFC 205-pound tournament offer

The Ultimate Fighting Championship might be considering tournament-style fight nights.

UFC 333 Embedded, Episode 1: 'I just take their zeros'

The first episode of UFC 333 Embedded was released on Monday.

‘Irish Dragon’ Steps In For Joe Rogan At UFC 333

Joe Rogan will not be going to UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi — or anywhere else overseas. That’s why the promotion has to find a new color commentator for every international event. I always preferred a two-man booth over the incessant yammering of a three-man squad and would be content with just Jon Anik and […]

Promising Welterweights Added to UFC Saudi Arabia

The UFC is still scheduled to host an event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 5. In the ANB Arena, Islam Dulatov returns to action. He takes on Levan Chokheli in the welterweight division. Both fighters will fight their second fight for the promotion. Multiple sources have confirmed the matchup to Heavy.com after an initial […] The post Promising Welterweights Added to UFC Saudi Arabia appeared first on HEAVY.

Highlights! Former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera delivers filthy knockout in BKFC 95 co-main

“El Terror” made sure his hometown crowd had something to celebrate. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Jimmie Rivera returned to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) ring this past weekend (Sat., Oct. 17, 2026) at BKFC 95, where he faced Brandon Meyer in the co-main event inside the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Rivera, […]

UFC 333 Embedded, Episode 2: Merab Dvalishvili gets bit by a horse

The second episode of UFC 333 embedded was released on Tuesday.

UFC 333 'Embedded,' No. 2: Merab Dvalishvili gets bit by a horse

On the second episode of UFC 333 "Embedded," Merab Dvalishvili has a not completely friendly meeting with a horse.

Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello full fight card, start time, ring walks, odds, how to watch WBC title fight

Dalton Smith puts his WBC super lightweight title on the line Saturday in Sheffield against Alberto Puello. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

Jake Paul Asks UFC to Cut Jon Jones for Francis Ngannou Fight

MVP promoter Jake Paul asked the UFC to cut legend Jon Jones so he can fight Francis Ngannou in Paul’s promotion.Zuffa Boxing, which is run by UFC president Dana White, released boxer Shakur Stevenson today, despite the company typically not releasing fightersThat led Paul to take to social media and ask the UFC to cut […] The post Jake Paul Asks UFC to Cut Jon Jones for Francis Ngannou Fight appeared first on HEAVY.

Between the Links: UFC 333, Volkanovski vs. Evloev, Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3, RAF 14

Discussing a massive weekend ahead in combat sports

Amanda Nunes reveals surprising decision about comeback before UFC 334

More than three years removed from her last fight, Amanda Nunes offers some insight into how good she feels ahead of her impending return.

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