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Scott Coker launching new MMA promotion in 2027 with $60M
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Scott Coker launching new MMA promotion in 2027 with $60M

The former Strikeforce and Bellator CEO has secured $60 million in funding for a new fight league set to debut in 2027, backed by investors including Tony Hawk and Peter Levin.

Tom Rashid · 21 May 2026
Usyk warns Dubois-Wardley 'street fight' will haunt both fighters
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Usyk warns Dubois-Wardley 'street fight' will haunt both fighters

Oleksandr Usyk says Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will carry lasting effects from their brutal WBO heavyweight title clash, urging Wardley to seek medical advice before triggering rematch.

Aaron Clarke · 21 May
Usyk dismisses Benavidez talk ahead of Saturday bout
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Usyk dismisses Benavidez talk ahead of Saturday bout

Oleksandr Usyk says David Benavidez talk must wait until after Saturday's fight against Rico. The former unified champion's focus remains on his immediate opponent.

Aaron Clarke · 21 May
Usyk vows to fight on beyond Rico bout with two or three left
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Usyk vows to fight on beyond Rico bout with two or three left

Oleksandr Usyk has told BBC Sport he will not retire after fighting Rico, with two or three bouts left before the unified heavyweight champion calls time.

James Wright · 21 May
Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria: Preview & Betting Tips
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Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria: Preview & Betting Tips

Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) faces Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) on Tuesday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.

Tom Rashid · 21 May
Rousey on British MMA growth: 'It wasn't even a career path'
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Rousey on British MMA growth: 'It wasn't even a career path'

Ronda Rousey told DAZN that MMA offered no professional pathway when she started competing, highlighting the sport's transformation in Britain.

Tom Rashid · 21 May
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Clarck Ntambwe: Boxing Rebuilt Life After Father's Murder

Ntambwe joined a gym in Goma to learn revenge fighting. Trainer Kibomango, killed by M23 rebels in 2025, steered her toward the African Championships final instead.

Aaron Clarke · 21 May
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Khabib Fires Back At Dana White's Claims: 'This Is An Absolute Lie'
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Khabib Fires Back At Dana White's Claims: 'This Is An Absolute Lie'

Khabib Nurmagomedov has pushed back directly at Dana White after the UFC CEO suggested his retirement was financially motivated.

MMA News Staff · 21 May
McGregor Breaks Silence Ahead of UFC 329 Return - 'I Am Better Than Ever'
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McGregor Breaks Silence Ahead of UFC 329 Return - 'I Am Better Than Ever'

Conor McGregor has spoken publicly for the first time ahead of his UFC 329 return, saying he is in the best shape of his career.

MMA News Staff · 21 May
Usyk plans two or three more fights after Verhoeven bout
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Usyk plans two or three more fights after Verhoeven bout

Oleksandr Usyk says he will not retire after the Rico Verhoeven fight and intends to box on for two or three more contests, per BBC Sport.

Dan O'Keefe · 21 May
Romero 'Declares' Retirement In Frustration
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Romero 'Declares' Retirement In Frustration

Rolando Romero has announced his retirement — though the declaration reads more like a man at the end of his patience than one who has genuinely closed the door on his career.

Boxing News Staff · 21 May
Tank Davis' Camp Doubts Lomachenko Intentions
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Tank Davis' Camp Doubts Lomachenko Intentions

Gervonta Davis' coaching team has thrown cold water on the prospect of Vasiliy Lomachenko making good on his stated intention to target Tank for his comeback.

Boxing News Staff · 21 May
Topuria Calls Tsarukyan A "Man Child"
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Topuria Calls Tsarukyan A "Man Child"

Ilia Topuria has turned his attention to Arman Tsarukyan ahead of UFC Freedom 250, as he hit out at him.

MMA News Staff · 21 May
Frank Warren wants Daniel Dubois trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk
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Frank Warren wants Daniel Dubois trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk

Frank Warren believes Daniel Dubois has matured enough after his WBO title win over Fabio Wardley to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in a third meeting.

James Wright · 21 May
UFC opens first Youth Wellness Center during UFC 328 fight week
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UFC opens first Youth Wellness Center during UFC 328 fight week

The promotion unveiled its first-ever Youth Wellness Center in Newark on May 6, offering mental health services and nutrition education to local youth.

Tom Rashid · 20 May
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MMA Fan Launches Solo Lobbying Campaign Against TKO Boxing Bill

Mike Fox has built policy proposals and contacted multiple campaigns to oppose TKO's Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act and push for fighter protections.

Tom Rashid · 20 May
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Paramount-WBD seeks FCC approval for 49.5% foreign ownership

Saudi Arabia's PIF, Abu Dhabi's L'Imad, and Qatar Investment Authority will collectively own 38.5% of Paramount-WBD equity shares, which holds UFC broadcast rights.

Tom Rashid · 20 May
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Chris Eubank Snr says Chris Eubank Jnr is 'shot' and 'spent'

Eubank Snr says his son is finished after two brutal fights with Conor Benn in 2025, citing his brother's death from frontal lobe dementia and vowing not to support Jnr's return.

Aaron Clarke · 20 May
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Audley Harrison's heavyweight dream: from Wembley debut to Haye KO

Twenty-five years ago, Audley Harrison knocked out Mike Middleton in 2:45 at Wembley Arena, launching a pro career that would end with a third-round stoppage by David Haye in 2010.

Aaron Clarke · 20 May
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Claressa Shields banned from MVP events after Baumgardner slap

Most Valuable Promotions barred Shields indefinitely after she slapped Alycia Baumgardner backstage at Saturday's Rousey-Carano card.

James Wright · 20 May