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Strickland Blasts UFC Matchmaker Sean Shelby Over Pay
Sean Strickland told the Shawn Ryan Show that UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby benches fighters who refuse short-notice fights and called the promotion's compensation predatory.
De Ridder On Middleweight Cut After UFC Sacramento
Reinier de Ridder says he's done cutting to 185 pounds after six draining weight cuts in 14 months ahead of his light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze.
Paul Blasts White Over Zuffa Boxing Sanctioning Body Stance
Jake Paul called out Dana White for shifting positions on boxing's major sanctioning bodies after the UFC president's recent comments on Zuffa Boxing title opportunities.
Ankalaev Stuck After UFC 327 Loss To Ulberg
Magomed Ankalaev faces limited options at light heavyweight following his title loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, per ESPN's divisional rankings update.
De Ridder On Middleweight Mistakes Before Light Heavyweight Move
Reinier de Ridder says cutting to 185 pounds six times in just over a year was his biggest mistake before moving to light heavyweight at UFC Sacramento.
Garcia Reveals Son's Reaction After Lopes KO Loss
Steve Garcia told MMA Fighting his son cried after his UFC Freedom 250 knockout defeat to Diego Lopes, marking Garcia's first loss in four years.
Paul Joins Forces With Hearn For MVP-Matchroom Alliance
Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn announced a strategic partnership between MVP and Matchroom Boxing focused on women's boxing. The alliance signed two-division champ Skye Nicolson.
Brown Tells Gaethje To Keep Fighting After UFC Title Win
Matt Brown says Justin Gaethje should capitalize on his UFC lightweight title win, not retire. The former welterweight dismissed retirement talk after Gaethje's upset over Ilia Topuria in June.
Nicolson Signs With Paul's Most Valuable Promotions
Two-weight world champion Skye Nicolson has joined Jake Paul's promotional stable at Most Valuable Promotions, ESPN reports.
De La Hoya On Zuffa Freezing Him Out Of Garcia-Benn
Oscar De La Hoya says he will play a central role promoting Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn despite Zuffa Boxing's involvement in the event.
Strickland Reveals He Nearly Shot Himself Playing Russian Roulette
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland described a near-fatal Russian roulette incident from his younger years on a four-hour podcast with Shawn Ryan.
Shields Rejects Cyborg's $2M Fight Offer
Claressa Shields dismissed Cris Cyborg's $2 million boxing match proposal, saying the MMA star is $8 million short and lacks the clout to make the fight happen.
Moloney Eyes Masuda Fight To Reign With Twin
Jason Moloney wants WBA bantamweight champion Riku Masuda next, aiming to hold a world title alongside twin brother Andrew who won the IBF junior bantamweight strap on June 6.
Paul's MVP Announces Alliance With Hearn's Matchroom
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing have formed a partnership focused on expanding women's boxing.
Ditcheva Admits Fear Persists After Hand Surgery
Dakota Ditcheva says she's still battling mental hurdles ahead of her PFL return Friday despite full physical recovery from reconstructive hand surgery in 2025.
Why Charles Oliveira's Submission Game Still Dictates Lightweight
Even without the belt, Oliveira's relentless ground attack forces every top contender to restructure training camps. How Do Bronx remains the division's central tactical problem heading into the Tsarukyan rematch.
How Dana White's Next 12 Months Could Unfold in Boxing
White's pivot to boxing through Zuffa Boxing could define his 2025. From poaching elite free agents to staging crossover spectacles, three scenarios map where UFC's president takes his combat sports empire next.
Shields Claims Cyborg Quit During Sparring
Claressa Shields has a story about Cris Cyborg in a sparring session, and she is not keeping it to herself.
McGregor Calls Holloway Trilogy 'The Last Dance'
After suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway, Conor McGregor framed a potential 2027 trilogy as the final chapter of his MMA career.
Stirling Reveals Bender Before Blachowicz Bout
Navajo Stirling told Home Of Fight he was fresh off partying in Japan when he accepted the short-notice light heavyweight co-main event against Jan Blachowicz at UFC Belgrade.