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Anthony Smith returned from retirement to headline Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA’s heavyweight tournament, dominating Chase Sherman with precise striking, mounting control, and a rear-naked choke finish, signaling strong form as he pursues the $500k prize.
Anthony Smith returned from retirement to submit Chase Sherman in the heavyweight quarterfinal at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA in the Dominican Republic, while Thiago Santos opened the card with a first‑round TKO over Guto Inocente and several other lightweight and heavyweight tournament bouts filled the night.
Valter Walker set a UFC record by securing his fourth consecutive heel hook submission in just 14 months, showcasing his leg-lock mastery and continuing his impressive streak at UFC 321, where he also wore a severed foot necklace and called out heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab for a fight in Qatar.
Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, extending his UFC records for most stoppage wins and submissions, and remaining undefeated in Brazil. Oliveira expressed interest in fighting Max Holloway and the 'BMF' title afterward.
Charles Oliveira made a triumphant return to the UFC with a second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, showcasing his skills and dedication, and dedicating the win to Brazil while calling out Max Holloway for a future fight.
Bia Mesquita, an undefeated BJJ champion from Rio de Janeiro, made a dominant UFC debut by submitting Irina Alekseeva with a rear-naked choke in the second round, marking her fifth submission win and improving her record to 6-0, while Alekseeva suffers her third consecutive loss in the UFC.
Mikey Musumeci successfully defended his UFC BJJ bantamweight title with a quick submission using his signature move, continuing his undefeated streak since 2021. The event featured notable matches including Carlos Henrique's decision win and a close contest between Jansen Gomes and Gustavo Batista. UFC BJJ 4 is scheduled for December in Las Vegas, with Andrew Tackett headlining.
Sean O'Malley was submitted and defeated by Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 316, marking his first career loss by submission. Despite the loss, O'Malley remains positive and healthy, focusing on moving forward and taking time to decompress before planning his next fight.
Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O'Malley via submission at UFC 316, extending his winning streak to 13 and tying him with UFC legends for the longest undefeated streaks, while solidifying his status as a top bantamweight. The fight showcased Dvalishvili's relentless pressure and grappling skills, earning praise from commentators and setting up a potential title defense against Cory Sandhagen.
Carlos Prates, along with Charlie Radtke, Mansur Abdul-Malik, and Da'Mon Blackshear, earned Performance of the Night bonuses at UFC Vegas 100. Prates secured his bonus with a first-round knockout of Neil Magny, marking his fourth bonus this year. Radtke and Abdul-Malik also won via knockouts, while Blackshear achieved a submission victory over Cody Stamann, all in the first round.
Kevin Holland snapped a two-fight losing streak by defeating Michal Oleksiejczuk via arm bar submission at UFC 302, potentially breaking or dislocating Oleksiejczuk's arm. The fight ended just 94 seconds in, and Holland celebrated with UFC CEO Dana White and former President Donald Trump. Despite the victory, Holland remains uncertain about whether his future lies in the welterweight or middleweight division.
Brendan Allen secured his sixth consecutive victory with a dominant submission win over Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night. Allen, who improved to 11-2 in the UFC, called for a No. 1 middleweight contender fight, stating that he has earned it by beating everyone in front of him. He expressed readiness to face top middleweights such as Robert Whittaker, Jared Cannonier, and Khamzat Chimaev, asserting himself as the No. 1 middleweight in the world. Allen showcased his skills against Craig, out-landing him in strikes and controlling the fight. He is now eyeing a shot at the title currently held by Sean Strickland.
Rinat Fakhretdinov secured a first-round submission victory over Kevin Lee at UFC Vegas 76, extending his winning streak to 20 consecutive wins. Fakhretdinov dropped Lee with a powerful right hand just 35 seconds into the fight and quickly applied a guillotine choke, causing Lee to go unconscious. The win solidifies Fakhretdinov as a contender in the welterweight division, showcasing his well-rounded skills and impressive accuracy. Lee, making his first UFC appearance in 22 months, suffered his third loss in his last four fights.
Rinat Fakhretdinov secured a quick victory at UFC on ESPN 47 by rendering Kevin Lee unconscious in just 55 seconds with a guillotine choke. Fakhretdinov's win extends his winning streak to 17 and establishes him as a dark horse in the UFC welterweight division.
Jailton Almeida submitted Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a rear naked choke at 3:43 of the first round in the main event of UFC Charlotte. Almeida has a terrific submission game and has only absorbed two significant strikes in his six UFC fights. He called out Tai Tuivasa after the fight and hopes to fight again in Abu Dhabi in October. Almeida's quickness, strength, and high-level jiu-jitsu make him a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division.