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Dustin Poirier acknowledges need for help after arrest video
Poirier posted on Instagram that alcohol is not the answer after bodycam footage showed him agitated at Atlanta Airport, saying his family deserves him at 100 percent.
Ketlen Vieira signs with PFL after UFC exit
Former UFC bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira has joined the PFL roster one month after her release, MMA Fighting reports. She is expected to compete at featherweight.
Ian Garry tells Michael Morales to move up, gets blunt reply
Garry suggested Morales should jump to 185 pounds ahead of his UFC 330 title fight with Islam Makhachev. The undefeated Ecuadorian fired back on Instagram.
Dustin Poirier threatens officer in airport arrest video
Body-camera footage shows the former UFC interim lightweight champion challenging a police officer to fight at a Georgia airport on Father's Day.
Poirier vows to work on himself after arrest
Dustin Poirier has posted a personal statement following his arrest, telling fans he is working on himself after the Louisiana incident.
Alexander Volkanovski backs Alex Pereira illegal strikes claim
Former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says Ciryl Gane landed repeated illegal strikes to the back of Alex Pereira's head at UFC White House.
Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury contract needs rework if fight leaves UK
Promoter Eddie Hearn says the existing deal for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will require renegotiation if the fight moves outside the United Kingdom.
Dustin Poirier arrest video shows former UFC star threaten officer
Body cam footage shows Poirier in a boxing stance challenging police to fight at Atlanta Airport before his June public intoxication arrest.
PFL San Diego fight card finalized: McKee vs. Isbulaev tops June 27 bill
AJ McKee Jr. faces Salamat Isbulaev at featherweight June 27 at Pechanga Arena, with Liz Carmouche meeting Viviane Araujo on the ESPN2 main card.
Collazo retains strawweight top spot after flyweight success
Oscar Collazo jumped two weight classes to win at flyweight while keeping his No. 1 strawweight ranking in ESPN's latest divisional update.
Jesse Rodriguez carries torch for boxing's lower divisions
Jesse Rodriguez has emerged as the face of boxing's lower divisions, stepping into the void left by Roman Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada.
Jesse Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas in sixth round, wins third division title
Jesse Rodriguez knocked out Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to capture a world title in his third weight class, moving to 24-0 in his career.
Christian Strong fought through ankle injuries on TUF 34
The Ultimate Fighter 34 competitor told producers he'd fight with one leg rather than leave the show after injuring both ankles at the start of the season.
Israel Adesanya says ego stopping UFC retirement after four straight losses
Israel Adesanya told Demetrious Johnson his ego won't let him walk away despite dropping four straight fights, saying he knows what he can still do in the cage.
Crocker welcomes underdog status against Paro in Belfast
Lewis Crocker says fighting as the underdog against Liam Paro in Belfast eases the mental burden after previously being the home favourite in his welterweight clash.
Xander Zayas sees openings in Jaron Ennis defence
Xander Zayas says Jaron Ennis is vulnerable to straight punches and hooks, calling out defensive gaps ahead of a potential light middleweight clash.
Johnson backs Zayas to surprise doubters against Ennis
Tiger Johnson says Xander Zayas is being underestimated ahead of a potential welterweight clash with Jaron Ennis, calling the young fighter very skilled.
Beatriz Mesquita calls out Ailin Perez after UFC 279 finish
Beatriz Mesquita stayed unbeaten with a finish at UFC Fight Night 279 and immediately set her sights on Argentinian contender Ailin Perez, criticizing her rival's in-cage antics.
Ian Garry's takedown defense has Islam Makhachev fans worried
Garry stuffed 15 of 17 takedown tries against Shavkat Rakhmonov and Belal Muhammad, a stat making waves ahead of his August title shot against Makhachev.
Du Plessis warns Hokit's White House comment will cost him
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says Josh Hokit's controversial remark about Michelle Obama at UFC White House was a mistake that will hurt him.