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Shavkat Rakhmonov Back Sparring After Knee Surgery
Undefeated UFC welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov returned to full sparring 20 months after beating Ian Machado Garry, offering hope for a 2026 comeback.
Ian Machado Garry Mocked Over PETA Commercial
UFC welterweight title challenger Ian Machado Garry drew harsh fan reactions after appearing in PETA's plant-based diet campaign ahead of his UFC 330 bout with Islam Makhachev.
Superlek Seeks Redemption In Dayakaev Rematch
Superlek meets Abdulla Dayakaev in a bantamweight Muay Thai rematch at The Inner Circle 25 this Friday inside Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium after a controversial split decision loss in May.
Prates Tells Medic To Calm Down After Belgrade Callout
Carlos Prates dismissed Uros Medic's UFC Belgrade callout, telling the rising contender to wait his turn while Prates pursues a welterweight title shot.
Gigi Canuto Added To UFC Vegas 120 On Four Days Notice
TUF 34 standout Gigi Canuto will face Carol Foro at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday after signing on just four days before the event. The strawweight bout marks Canuto's UFC debut.
Lesnar Confirms Retirement After SummerSlam
Brock Lesnar told fans his SummerSlam match was his last and that he is retiring from combat sports. The announcement ends a career that saw him win 10 WWE titles and a UFC heavyweight belt.
Poirier Returns To UFC Desk After Arrest
Dustin Poirier will work Saturday's UFC Vegas 120 broadcast, his first analyst assignment since his June arrest at Atlanta airport for public intoxication.
Opetaia Confirms Mikaelian Fight On Benn Card
Jai Opetaia will face WBC cruiserweight champion Norair Mikaelian in Las Vegas on Sept. 12, though the title status of the bout remains undetermined.
Till And Romero Face Off For Three Minutes Before Security Intervenes
Darren Till and Yoel Romero locked eyes for over three minutes at the BKFC 94 presser before security separated them ahead of their Sept. 26 Manchester clash.
Till And Romero Lock Eyes For Three Minutes At BKFC Presser
Darren Till and Yoel Romero refused to break their faceoff for over three minutes at Tuesday's BKFC 94 press conference in Manchester before security intervened.
Opetaia Calls Out Benavidez After Mikaelian Bout Set
Jai Opetaia will defend his titles against Noel Mikaelian on the Garcia-Benn card in Las Vegas on September 12, though the bout faces legal hurdles from Don King.
ONE Championship Announces The Inner Circle 25 Card
Former bantamweight Muay Thai champion Nabil Anane meets Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin in a title eliminator August 7 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Makhachev Urges Nurmagomedov To Sign With UFC
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev wants PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC and fight top-five opponents.
Islam Tells Morales To Fight Prates Or Rakhmonov
Islam Makhachev says Michael Morales needs to stop waiting for a title shot and face Carlos Prates or Shavkat Rakhmonov first. The champ defends at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Rodriguez Headlines Noche UFC After 17-Month Layoff
Former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez will face Jean Silva in the Noche UFC main event on September 12 in Glendale after more than a year out of competition.
Boxing Schedule: Major Fights On The Horizon
ESPN's boxing schedule tracker reveals upcoming matchups across all weight divisions. The calendar features title fights and marquee bouts set for the coming weeks.
Tyson Urges Benavidez To Take Usyk Fight Over Bivol
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are pushing David Benavidez to challenge Oleksandr Usyk at heavyweight, citing the Ukrainian's recent struggles as an opportunity for a historic upset.
Aspen Ladd Signs With BKB After UFC, PFL Runs
Former UFC and PFL contender Aspen Ladd has joined Bare Knuckle Boxing and will make her promotional debut Aug. 29 in Miami against Bianca Daimoni at BKB 58.
Brown Warns Paul On White Fight Strategy
Former UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions are taking the wrong approach in trying to compete with Dana White's UFC.
Alegria Joins Junior Flyweight Top 5 After Three-Belt Win
Estefany Alegria cracked ESPN's top 5 at 108 pounds following her dominant performance to claim three world titles in one night.