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Jon Jones challenges Usyk to cage fight, won't box
Jon Jones says he'll fight Oleksandr Usyk only under MMA rules, rejecting a potential boxing match promoted by Turki Alalshikh after Usyk's title vacations.
Jared Cannonier calls out UFC fighter pay ahead of Oklahoma City
Cannonier, fighting Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, said he believes fighters deserve million-dollar contracts at his level.
Three Fights Robert Whittaker Should Take Next After UFC 329
Fresh off his TKO of Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, Robert Whittaker faces a crucial crossroads. Here are three matchups that would position the former champion for another title run.
How Nikita Krylov's Next 12 Months Could Unfold After UFC 329
After suffering a broken jaw against Robert Whittaker at UFC 329, Nikita Krylov faces a critical recovery period. Three scenarios chart his path back through the light heavyweight ranks.
Jon Jones confirms UFC drug testing pool status amid retirement questions
Jones told Ring Magazine he remains in the UFC testing pool and gets tested regularly, keeping the door open for a potential return despite stalled negotiations.
Jared Cannonier embraces UFC middleweight gatekeeper role
Cannonier says facing rising contenders like Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Oklahoma City gives him a chance to restart his title pursuit despite recent losses.
PFL Austin card reshuffled after dual injury withdrawals
Sergio Pettis and Levy Saul Marroquin are out of Saturday's PFL Austin card, forcing the promotion to rebook two matchups ahead of the Moody Center event.
Kamaru Usman calls himself 'moneyweight' fighter before UFC return
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he'll compete at 170 or 185 pounds depending on the matchup ahead of his July 18 bout with Dricus Du Plessis.
Jones Advises McGregor After UFC 329 Injury
Jon Jones was cageside at UFC 329 when Conor McGregor's comeback ended in sixty-nine seconds.
Du Plessis says UFC OKC winner deserves Strickland title shot
Dricus du Plessis believes Saturday's winner at UFC Oklahoma City should fight Sean Strickland next for the middleweight belt, citing his two wins over the champion.
Demetrious Johnson explains why he retired from MMA
The former UFC and One Championship titleholder retired on his own terms in 2023 and says humility made the transition easier.
Jared Cannonier wants million-dollar UFC contracts after years on top
Cannonier believes his seven-plus years as a ranked middleweight warrant bigger purses than the promotion currently pays him.
Jon Jones willing to work with Dana White despite UFC tension
Jones told Ring Magazine he won't hold grudges against the UFC president despite their recent fallout over UFC Freedom 250 and his heavyweight title vacation.
First robot MMA fight in China ends by decapitation
China hosted its first robot MMA bout, which ended when one machine decapitated its opponent in a bizarre spectacle caught on video.
Jon Jones open to Usyk fight but only under MMA rules
Former UFC champion Jon Jones says he'd fight Oleksandr Usyk in the cage but won't box the heavyweight legend. Jones told Ring Magazine wrestling is key to his appeal.
Guskov responds to Walker training camp prank at Gor MMA
Bogdan Guskov addressed his teammate's latest stunt ahead of their UFC Abu Dhabi appearances on July 25, calling the Brazilian's antics inevitable.
Jon Jones picks Ciryl Gane over Tom Aspinall in rematch
Jones believes Gane's confidence after beating Pereira gives the Frenchman the edge in a title unification bout with Aspinall.
UFC Oklahoma City: Start time, fight card, streaming info
UFC returns to Oklahoma City on July 18 with Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman headlining at Paycom Center. Main card starts 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Kamaru Usman targets Strickland or Makhachev with upset win
Former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman says he wants either Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev next if he beats Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday.
Dricus du Plessis reflects on first loss in eight years
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis discusses his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his return against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday.