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Jake Paul says he learned his lesson after Anthony Joshua KO
Paul told Pat McAfee he plans to return but won't fight Olympic gold medalists again after Joshua broke his jaw in December.
Teofimo Lopez vows to 'take it right' to Rolly Romero at 140
Lopez says he'll attack Romero's ring rust and get back to fundamentals after the Shakur loss. The 140-pound clash is set to land the winner a Garcia-Benn victor.
Ben Askren returns to wrestling at RAF 11 after near-death battle
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren competes at RAF 11 on Saturday, less than a year after a double lung transplant saved his life following severe pneumonia.
Callum Smith dismisses doubts about beating Dmitry Bivol
Callum Smith says styles make fights and believes he can beat Dmitry Bivol despite the champion's wins over Canelo and Beterbiev.
Helena Crevar open to grappling super fights with top MMA stars
The 19-year-old world No. 1 pound-for-pound grappler says she would welcome matches against any of the UFC's top female fighters, including Mackenzie Dern and Kayla Harrison.
UFC 329 on Paramount+ draws 15.9M viewers for McGregor return
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback pulled 15.9 million viewers on Paramount+, falling short of the White House card's 17 million but topping 200M hours watched this year.
McGregor demands UFC 329 betting refunds, sportsbooks refuse
Conor McGregor wants bettors refunded after his 69-second loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, but sportsbooks say he should pay up himself.
Amanda Serrano targets knockout record in August TikTok title defense
Amanda Serrano will pursue Christy Martin's knockout record when she defends her featherweight titles August 21 in a bout streaming exclusively on TikTok.
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury sparks retirement talk
McGregor's main event against Max Holloway ended early Saturday when he suffered an in-cage injury, prompting questions about whether the former champion will fight again.
Kamaru Usman size concerns emerge before UFC Oklahoma fight
Fans reacted to the physical disparity between former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and middleweight Dricus Du Plessis at Thursday's UFC Oklahoma staredown.
Terence Crawford wins Best Fighter ESPY over Justin Gaethje
Terence Crawford took home Best Fighter at the 2026 ESPYs over UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, who closed as a heavy favourite before the upset.
Two suspects in UFC White House terror plot plead not guilty
Two of eight men indicted for an alleged drone and sniper attack plan targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House have entered not guilty pleas.
Why Manny Pacquiao's Southpaw Blitz Reshaped Modern Boxing
Pacquiao's unorthodox southpaw attack—angles, volume, and footwork—forced an entire generation of welterweights to rethink defensive fundamentals. Here's how his style became the template.
Cody Garbrandt's Comeback Era Is Over Before It Started
The former bantamweight champion's latest knockout loss at UFC 329 confirms what the division already knew: Garbrandt's window has closed, and no amount of camp changes or bare-knuckle detours will reopen it.
Why Dustin Poirier's Boxing Base Redefined Lightweight Striking
Dustin Poirier didn't reinvent the wheel at 155 pounds—he brought crisp boxing fundamentals to a division dominated by kickers and grapplers. Here's how his standup blueprint shifted the lightweight game.
Ryan Garcia defends WBA title against Conor Benn in September
Garcia puts his WBA welterweight strap on the line against Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena during Mexican Independence Day weekend.
MMA Mania Open Thread: Summer Music and Combat Sports Talk
MMA Mania's daily open thread for July 16 features Napalm Death's Tiny Desk concert, sumo wrestling highlights, and fighter updates from Alex Perez.
Bare Knuckle Boxing's Rise From Underground to Mainstream Sport
Former champions Victor Ortiz, Joseph Diaz, and Alfredo Angulo headline bare knuckle cards in July as the sport expands from regulatory limbo to sold-out arenas and major television deals.
UFC Fights We Want to See in the Second Half of 2026
Van vs. Kape, Topuria vs. Pimblett, and Nunes vs. Harrison headline the matchups ESPN identified as potential blockbusters for late 2026.
Higa admits he spent downtime drinking after title fight
Daigo Higa told Ring Magazine he spent most of his time drinking after his title fight, revealing personal struggles during a difficult stretch outside the ring.