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Jones Says Pereira Fight Would've Been One-Sided
Jon Jones believes his wrestling and physical strength would have dominated Alex Pereira, saying a submission finish would have come quickly if the two had fought.
Jones On Pereira Submission And Beating Cormier
Jon Jones says he would submit Alex Pereira quickly in MMA and believes he could beat Daniel Cormier in a wrestling match despite the challenge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ankalaev Open To Costa Fight If Ulberg Sidelined
Magomed Ankalaev said he would take a fight with Paulo Costa while UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg recovers from a torn ACL.
Ulberg Suggests Ankalaev Vs. Prochazka For Title Shot
Carlos Ulberg proposed two light heavyweight matchups to determine his next challenger, targeting an early 2027 return from injury.
Dana White Pursuing Davis After Stevenson Signing
Dana White confirmed talks with Gervonta Davis about joining Zuffa Boxing after signing Shakur Stevenson, potentially setting up one of boxing's most anticipated fights.
Hooker Details Death Threats From Parnasse Fans
Dan Hooker says he's received death threats from Salahdine Parnasse's fans since their UFC Paris main event was announced for September 5th.