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Adesanya Touts Best Camp In Years After CKB Split
Israel Adesanya says he's in the best shape in years after leaving City Kickboxing, ahead of his reported UFC Saudi Arabia return against Shara Magomedov.
Lomachenko Confirms Return After 17-Month Layoff
Vasiliy Lomachenko has reversed his retirement decision and will fight at super featherweight in early 2027, targeting the undisputed championship that escaped him in 2023.
Yair Rodriguez Returns Against Garcia At UFC 335
Former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez faces No. 14 Steve Garcia at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas after 20 months out with injuries.
Kongthoranee Eyes Flyweight Belt Through Naito Rematch
Kongthoranee Sor Sommai faces Taiki Naito at ONE Fight Night 49 on Nov. 6, viewing the rematch as his path to the vacant flyweight kickboxing championship after winning their 2023 Muay Thai bout.
Usman Roasts Covington After 43-Second Loss
Kamaru Usman called Colby Covington's 43-second submission loss to Raul Rosas Jr. "not excusable" during a podcast appearance this week.
Haney On Unifying Welterweight Titles Against Paro
Devin Haney faces Liam Paro in a two-belt welterweight unification Dec. 19 at San Francisco's Chase Center, with both fighters trading verbal jabs ahead of the showdown.
White Awaits Gaethje Decision On Volkanovski Fight
Dana White says Justin Gaethje must decide whether he'll continue fighting, with a champion-versus-champion bout against Alexander Volkanovski on the table.
Haney-Paro Welterweight Unification Set For December
Devin Haney and Liam Paro will meet in a welterweight title unification bout on Dec. 19 in San Francisco, with both champions' straps on the line.
IBF Orders Iglesias To Face Zinad
The IBF has ordered super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias to defend his title against Malik Zinad in a mandatory challenge that caught observers off guard.
Hiruta Signs With MVP After Female Fighter Of The Year Honor
Undefeated world champion Mizuki Hiruta has joined Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions after claiming Ring Magazine's 2025 Female Fighter of the Year award.
Covington Submitted By Rosas Jr. Before Chimaev Bout
Colby Covington's submission loss to Raul Rosas Jr. at Hype Italy has left critics questioning his chances against Khamzat Chimaev at RAF Abu Dhabi later this month.
Fedor And Makhachev Receive Sambo Ambassador Honors
Two Russian MMA champions collected official honors Tuesday in Uzbekistan recognizing their work representing sambo worldwide ahead of the sport's 50th world championships.
Makhachev Angers UFC After Ditching Prates Bout
Islam Makhachev reportedly upset UFC matchmakers by backing out of a welterweight title defense against Carlos Prates at UFC 336, forcing an interim bout instead.
Feldman On Till's Next BKFC Appearance
BKFC president David Feldman says the promotion retains contractual rights to Darren Till's upcoming fights but will allow the former UFC contender to pursue lucrative bouts elsewhere if timing dictates.
Cejudo Blasts Covington After 43-Second Grappling Loss
Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman question Colby Covington's readiness for Khamzat Chimaev after he tapped in 43 seconds to bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr.
Bruno Warns Fury May Pull Out Of Joshua Fight
Former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno says Tyson Fury has suffered an injury that could force him out of his Dec. 11 Netflix fight with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff.
RAF Purchases Tulsa Nationals Parent Organization
Real American Freestyle bought World of Wrestling, operator of three major youth tournaments that produced Olympic champions Kyle Snyder and Gable Steveson.
Lomachenko Re-Signs With Top Rank For 2027 Return
Former world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko has ended his retirement, signing with Top Rank and targeting an early 2027 comeback fight.
Miragliotta's Controversial Standup Sparks UFC Officiating Debate
UFC referee Dan Miragliotta's questionable standup in the Moicano-Nolan main event has fighters and analysts questioning whether 2026 marks officiating's worst year.
Prates' Manager Says UFC Upset With Makhachev Over Withdrawal
Carlos Prates will fight Michael Morales for an interim welterweight title at UFC 336 after Islam Makhachev backed out of the January date without explanation, per MMA Fighting.