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McGregor On His Recent Struggles
Conor McGregor addressed the rumours directly on social media, and the admission embedded in his denial is the part worth reading carefully.
Hearn Eyes Canelo Fight For Pacheco
Diego Pacheco is being positioned for a Canelo Alvarez fight, and Eddie Hearn is already laying out the logic.
Charlo Denied Australian Visa
Jermall Charlo will not be fighting in Australia on July 25.
Jermall Charlo pulls out of next Saturday's fight
Jermall Charlo has pulled out of next Saturday's fight after a visa denial, ending three months of training camp. He apologised to fans and promised a return.
Jermall Charlo pulled from Spence vs Tszyu card over visa issue
Jermall Charlo was pulled from the July 26 Spence-Tszyu card after Australian authorities denied his visa due to past legal issues, Bad Left Hook reports.
Colby Covington voices concern over Ben Askren RAF 11 return
Covington questions whether Askren should compete at RAF 11 less than a year after nearly dying during a battle with pneumonia and staph infection that required a double lung transplant.
Jon Jones praises McGregor's faith after UFC 329 injury
Jones said McGregor's response to the 69-second knee injury shows character. 'I just hope he doesn't give up,' the heavyweight champ told Ring Magazine.
Impa Kasanganay already calls himself PFL champion ahead of Eblen rematch
Kasanganay changed his Instagram bio to 'world champion' before his July 18 interim title fight with Johnny Eblen, explaining the move as faith-driven goal-setting rather than arrogance.
Jake Paul claims TikTok boxing first, but BKB did it in June
Jake Paul's MVP is streaming Amanda Serrano's Aug. 21 title fight on TikTok, but Bare Knuckle Boxing delivered the platform's most-watched live sporting event two months earlier.
Eddie Hearn: Zuffa needs Devin Haney to justify Shakur deal
Matchroom promoter says Zuffa's investment in Shakur Stevenson gives Devin Haney leverage in any potential negotiation for the lightweight showdown.
BKB 56 weigh-ins: Ortiz, Salcido on weight for LA debut
Victor Ortiz and Dominic Salcido both weighed 153.6 pounds for Saturday's BKB 56 main event at The Novo in Los Angeles, the promotion's first card in the city.
Levi Rodrigues Jr. targets three UFC titles after Oklahoma City debut
Undefeated light heavyweight Levi Rodrigues Jr. faces Felipe Franco at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday and says he will accomplish what Alex Pereira could not.
Irene Aldana retires from MMA at 38 after UFC title challenge
Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana has retired at 38, ending a career that saw her land the second-most significant strikes in division history.
Jermall Charlo visa denial scraps July 25 Australia return
Jermall Charlo's comeback fight against Koen Mazoudier on July 25 in Sydney has been canceled after the former middleweight champion was denied a visa to enter Australia.
Chase Hooper misses weight for first time at UFC Oklahoma City
Chase Hooper came in at 157.5 pounds for his lightweight bout against Mitch Ramirez, missing the mark for the first time in his 13-fight UFC career.
UFC Oklahoma City Betting Lock: McMillen vs Montes Finish Prop
MMA Mania's pick for UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday backs McMillen vs Montes to end inside the distance at -200, citing both fighters' finish rates.
Vergil Ortiz, Golden Boy settle legal dispute
Vergil Ortiz and Golden Boy Promotions ended their legal battle Friday, clearing the path for a potential fight with unified champion Jaron Ennis.
Andy Cruz vows to stay focused despite shake-up before Montoya clash
Andy Cruz says his preparation remains the same despite changes before his lightweight fight with Abraham Montoya, telling Ring Magazine he is eager to take the next step.
Valter Walker: Sergei Pavlovich would 'run right through' Pereira
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker believes training partner Sergei Pavlovich would dominate Alex Pereira if the two heavyweights meet inside the Octagon.
Jake Hager wants Power Slap return after knockout loss
Former WWE and Bellator fighter Jake Hager says he's ready to compete again in Power Slap after getting knocked out by Amanpreet Singh earlier this month in Las Vegas.