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Shields' Camp Says Price Fight Is Close
Claressa Shields and Lauren Price have been circling each other for months, as the GWOAT made it clear she wants the fight.
Valter Walker: Bogdan Guskov destined for UFC title
Gor MMA's Valter Walker predicts teammate Bogdan Guskov will knock out Magomed Ankalaev in round two at UFC Abu Dhabi and become the gym's first UFC champion.
Islam Makhachev trolls Argentina fan after World Cup final loss
The UFC welterweight champion attended the Spain-Argentina World Cup final in the U.S. and ribbed a heartbroken supporter sitting beside him.
Sean Strickland ranks MMA top sport, rips soccer again
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted his ranking of sports by masculinity, placing MMA first and soccer near the bottom after recent World Cup drama.

Cain Velasquez backs Islam Makhachev to extend UFC win streak
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez believes Islam Makhachev will continue his dominant run ahead of the welterweight champion's title defense at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Dana White moves UFC production crew to second worst in sports
UFC boss Dana White says his production team is no longer the worst at identifying celebrities after the FIFA World Cup final broadcast confused Marco Rubio with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals how beer debate sparked Colby Covington friendship
Du Plessis told Full Send MMA that his trash talk about non-alcoholic beer led Covington to reach out and invite him for drinks, turning rivals into friends.
Tiara Brown honored to share ring with Hannah Rapp after WBC title fight
Tiara Brown says Hannah Rapp asked for her autograph before their WBC featherweight title fight. The champion called it an honor to share the ring with Rapp.
Kamaru Usman questions 50-45 scorecard in UFC OKC loss
Kamaru Usman accepted his UFC Oklahoma City loss to Dricus Du Plessis but questioned judge Sal D'Amato's 50-45 scorecard after losing by unanimous decision.
Conor Benn dismisses Ryan Garcia ahead of September showdown
Conor Benn said Ryan Garcia's social-media posts will not matter when the pair meet on 12 September, calling the American 'a little influencer' ahead of their clash.
Pacheco warns rivals after Aleem stoppage: 'This is only the beginning'
Diego Pacheco declared his takeover bid has just started after stopping Immanuwel Aleem, warning the super-middleweight division to take notice.
UFC Oklahoma City Rookie Report Card: Five debuts graded
Five rookies stepped into the Octagon at UFC Oklahoma City, with one heavyweight earning an A and one featherweight setting a divisional record in a debut performance.
Conor McGregor fighting future after UFC 329 knee injury
McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, but insiders say he has one more UFC fight left before pursuing massive paydays outside the promotion.
Benn accuses Garcia of 'throwing tantrums' over fight talk
Conor Benn says Ryan Garcia 'throws his toys out of the pram' on social media as the welterweight pushes for a potential fight with the American star.
Benn says he proved he doesn't quit in 12-round Garcia war
Conor Benn says his 12-round fight with Ryan Garcia proved he has the heart to go the distance at welterweight after critics questioned his stamina.

Luke Riley fires back at Joe Rogan over UFC 329 stoppage criticism
Riley defended the first-round finish of Kai Kamaka after Rogan and others questioned referee Kerry Hatley's standing stoppage at UFC 329.
Bruce Buffer faces Michael Buffer at World Cup final
The Buffer brothers shared announcing duties at the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, with UFC voice Bruce Buffer going head to head with his boxing legend half-brother Michael.
Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia 'spoiled brat' after heated faceoff
Benn ripped Garcia after the pair nearly came to blows at their first press conference ahead of their Sept. 12 WBC lightweight title fight in Las Vegas.
Kamaru Usman says early eye shot compromised vision vs du Plessis
Former welterweight champion reveals a second-round punch to the eye left him seeing double during his unanimous decision loss at UFC Oklahoma City.
Dricus Du Plessis admits wrestling 'did suck' after UFC OKC win
Du Plessis owned his wrestling deficiencies after the Chimaev loss but showed defensive improvements in his five-round win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.