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Bogdan Guskov says nobody wanted Ankalaev fight on short notice
Bogdan Guskov accepted a main event bout against Magomed Ankalaev in 30 seconds after other light heavyweights turned down the UFC Abu Dhabi booking.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's gas tank traced to father's training
A childhood friend of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov says the late coach's daily 13.5-mile bike rides and five-mile runs may explain his son's legendary cardio.
Sedriques Dumas cut from UFC after 3-5 record, legal troubles
Sedriques Dumas is no longer on the UFC roster following a disappointing run that included felony charges and a two-fight skid.
Sean Strickland rates Yaroslav Amosov above Khamzat Chimaev
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says training partner Yaroslav Amosov has better grappling than Khamzat Chimaev after sparring rounds at ATT.
Du Plessis vows comeback after Chimaev loss: 'I'm not good with that'
Dricus du Plessis says he has moved past his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev and is focused on his return to the UFC middleweight division.
Foster eyes lightweight move if Navarrete fight falls through
WBC junior lightweight champion O'Shaquie Foster says he'll abandon 130 pounds for the lightweight division if he can't land Emanuel Navarrete next.
Jaron Ennis declares himself the face of boxing
Unified 154-pound champion Jaron Ennis claims he's the face of boxing after stopping Xander Zayas last month, though he graded his own performance a C-plus.
Jahi Tucker Eyes Denzel Bentley Fight in UK After Cedeno Win
Tucker says he'd travel to England to face interim WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley after winning three secondary titles in June at Barclays Center.
Jaron Ennis: 'I'm the face of boxing, and they will see'
Jaron Ennis told Ring Magazine he is the face of boxing and believes others will recognise his status as the IBF welterweight champion seeks top billing.
Dricus Du Plessis calls Strickland-Chimaev rematch 'senseless'
Du Plessis, who holds two wins over current champion Strickland, questioned the logic of running back a title fight between two fighters with zero defenses combined.
Alex Perez cleared for UFC Shanghai rematch after brutal groin injury
UFC flyweight Alex Perez avoided surgery after a low blow at UFC Macau left him with softball-sized swelling. He faces Sumudaerji again Aug. 30 in Shanghai.
Shakur Stevenson confirms Zuffa signing, targets October debut
Shakur Stevenson says he expects to fight on both Ring and Zuffa cards after signing with the promotion, with an October bout against Devin Haney under discussion.
Conor Benn calls Ryan Garcia 'good for boxing'
Conor Benn told BBC Sport that Ryan Garcia is 'good for boxing' despite the American's suspension and recent controversies in the sport.
Boots Ennis calls himself a 'variety bag' after 154-pound title win
Jaron Ennis told Ring Magazine he can do whatever he wants in the ring and now aims to collect all the belts at super welterweight.
Shakur Stevenson addresses Shannon Sharpe debate, Hearn leak
Stevenson told MMA Fighting his heated Nightcap podcast exchange with Sharpe got personal after the NFL legend called his boxing style boring.
Dillon Danis loses attorney again over unpaid bills in Agdal case
MMA fighter Dillon Danis must find new counsel after his lawyer withdrew citing unpaid invoices and lack of communication in the Nina Agdal defamation lawsuit.
Michael Bisping stars in Atlas King action thriller trailer
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping lands his first leading film role in Atlas King, an action thriller hitting digital platforms Aug. 21.
Ryan Garcia tells Conor Benn he's not good enough to win
Garcia dismissed Benn's threats ahead of their September 12 WBC welterweight title fight in Las Vegas, telling his challenger he lacks the skills to compete.
PFL Austin fight card: Eblen vs Kasanganay 2 start time on ESPN
Johnny Eblen meets Impa Kasanganay in the PFL Austin main event Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, headlining a nine-fight card from the Moody Center.
UFC Belgrade poster unveiled for Medic vs. Rodriguez on Aug. 1
UFC released the official poster for its Aug. 1 Belgrade card headlined by welterweights Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez on Paramount+.