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MMA Mania Asks Fans For Best Video Game Series
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards polled readers on their favorite gaming franchises Thursday, naming Age of Empires as his personal pick while highlighting a viral arcade list.
BKB Crowns Two Champions In Mexico Debut
Bare Knuckle Boxing stages two title fights Sept. 19 in Tijuana, with Julian Fernandez defending his super cruiserweight belt and Cecy Ulloa challenging for flyweight gold.
Whittaker On Ankalaev After Blachowicz Callout
Robert Whittaker says he wants Magomed Ankalaev for his next light heavyweight bout after Jan Blachowicz volunteered following his UFC 329 debut win.
Makhachev Chooses Prates Over Morales For Next Title Shot
Islam Makhachev says Carlos Prates has earned the next welterweight title shot over Michael Morales, who hasn't fought since November. The champ defends against Ian Garry on Aug. 15.
Masvidal On Amosov Versus Makhachev Matchup
Jorge Masvidal says former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov would be a nightmare stylistic matchup for UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev.
Cormier Recalls Calling Alleged Fixed UFC Fight
Daniel Cormier broke down a fighter's poor grappling on air, then learned the FBI was investigating the bout for potential fixing.
Pereira On Herb Dean After UFC White House Loss
Alex Pereira says he blames referee Herb Dean, not Ciryl Gane, for the illegal blows that marred his UFC White House knockout loss in June.
Volkanovski Confirms Evloev Next, Training Underway
Alexander Volkanovski says his next featherweight title defense against unbeaten Movsar Evloev is all but locked in, with confirmation expected soon.
Elkins Rules Out BKFC After UFC Vegas 120 Retirement
Darren Elkins faces Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120 in his final bout Saturday. The featherweight veteran says bare-knuckle boxing is off the table.
Blachowicz Calls Out Whittaker After UFC Return
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has challenged Robert Whittaker to a cross-division fight, telling the middleweight to turn his words into action.
Vazquez Returns After UFC Release To Face Johns
Gianni Vazquez gets a second UFC chance on two days' notice at UFC Vegas 120 after Jessie Rosas withdrew with an infected cut. Vazquez was released in February despite a solid short-notice debut.
Werdum Rejects Palhares After Dos Santos Pulls Out
Fabricio Werdum turned down Rousimar Palhares' offer to replace Junior dos Santos at Kings Championship 2, citing the submission specialist's history of holding on too long.
Tyson's Immersive Experience Opens At Flamingo
Mike Tyson will headline a permanent augmented reality attraction at the Flamingo Las Vegas this fall, with tickets starting at $59 and global expansion planned.
Palhares On Walker: Future UFC Champion
Rousimar Palhares believes Valter Walker will become UFC champion after the heavyweight's five straight first-round leg lock finishes. The Brazilian sees his protégé's submission game dominating the division.
Cormier Reveals FBI Showed At UFC Apex For Fixing Probe
Daniel Cormier told a podcast he unknowingly called out a fighter for poor grappling before learning the FBI was investigating the bout for suspected fight-fixing at the UFC Apex.
Blachowicz Calls Out Whittaker After Stirling Loss
Jan Blachowicz has challenged Robert Whittaker on social media after the former middleweight champion suggested interest in the matchup before Blachowicz's recent loss to Navajo Stirling.
Makhachev Denies Manager Running Social Media
Islam Makhachev posted that his manager Ali Abdelaziz doesn't have his password ahead of his UFC 330 title defense against Ian Garry on Aug. 15.
Abdelaziz On Nurmagomedov Dominating UFC Lightweights
Ali Abdelaziz says Usman Nurmagomedov would dominate most UFC lightweight contenders if he signs, but sees one fighter as a real test.
Van Opens As Slight Favorite Over Pantoja At UFC 331
Joshua Van will defend his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 in September, with opening odds making Van a narrow -115 favorite.
Zuffa Boxing 10 Debuts In Ireland With McKenna Title Fight
Zuffa Boxing lands in Dublin on Aug. 8 as unbeaten Aaron McKenna challenges for the vacant IBF middleweight title against Etinosa Oliha on Paramount+.