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Darren Till vs Yoel Romero set for BKFC Manchester in September
Darren Till faces former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero at 190 pounds on Sept. 26 at the AO Arena in Manchester, BKFC president David Feldman confirmed to Yahoo.
Islam Makhachev mocks Ian Garry's Oliveira training for UFC 330
Makhachev dismissed Garry's decision to train with Charles Oliveira ahead of their UFC 330 welterweight title fight, saying the former champion will teach him to tap fast.
Bilal Fawaz fights for British passport despite title reigns
British and Commonwealth champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for over two decades but still cannot secure a British passport, BBC Sport reports.
Dan Hooker reveals death threats from French fans ahead of UFC Paris
Dan Hooker says French fans have sent him death threats since his UFC Paris main event against Salahdine Parnasse was announced for September.
Dana White softens Zuffa Boxing stance on sanctioning bodies
White says Zuffa will work with WBC, WBA, and IBF on a case-by-case basis to make the biggest fights happen, reversing his earlier public position.
MMA Mania opens mailbag for UFC Abu Dhabi, Belgrade questions
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag covering UFC Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Belgrade card, with answers set to publish soon.
Bilal Fawaz: British champion stuck without passport
British light-middleweight champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for over 20 years after being trafficked as a child but still lacks a British passport.
Anthony Joshua reflects on early knockdowns in Prenga fight
Joshua said he realized Prenga was hunting an early finish after hitting the canvas twice in round one, then changed tactics to match the aggression.
MMA Mania asks: Who is the biggest movie scene stealer?
MMA Mania's daily open thread poses a question to fight fans: Which actor steals scenes best? Christoph Waltz drew early mentions in the comments.
Joshua survives knockdowns in risky Prenga tune-up before Fury
Anthony Joshua hit the canvas twice in the opening round against Kristian Prenga on July 25 before recovering to score a second-round TKO in his final prep fight before facing Tyson Fury.
Islam Makhachev on Ian Garry at UFC 330: 'He runs too much'
Makhachev says his strategy for Garry at UFC 330 is simple: chase down the elusive Irishman and get him to the mat. 'I have to follow him,' he told MMA Fighting.
Chael Sonnen books MMA debut for security guard Frank Solomon
Sonnen secured a September fight for Frank Solomon after the security guard took his 'I owe you one' literally and asked for a Dana White meeting.
Magomed Zaynukov refuses Danis grappling match after brawl
Zaynukov called Danis a 'dirty human being' and rejected a grappling match offer after their Madison Square Garden altercation in January.
Tellez vs. Barry Headlines Additions to MVP UK vs. USA Card
Reina Tellez and Jessica Barry lead a batch of new bouts added to MVP's UK vs. USA event on Aug. 29, according to ESPN.
Dana White: Conor McGregor out a year after UFC 329 knee injury
UFC CEO says McGregor will be sidelined 12 months after blowing out his right knee on the first kick against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Richardson Hitchins beats Ricardo Salas by UD at Zuffa Boxing 9
Richardson Hitchins defeated Ricardo Salas by UD at Zuffa Boxing 9. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Edgar Berlanga beats Steven Butler by TKO in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 9
Edgar Berlanga defeated Steven Butler by TKO, round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 9. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Valter Walker warns UFC heavyweights after calf slicer finish
Brazilian submission specialist Valter Walker tapped Thomas Petersen with a rare calf slicer at UFC Abu Dhabi, extending his first-round finish streak to five.
Three Fights Paddy Pimblett Should Take Next at Lightweight
Fresh off cracking the top ten at 155 pounds, Paddy Pimblett needs a proving-ground fight. We rank three opponents who would test his credentials and deliver fireworks.
Justin Gaethje's BMF Loss Proves He Should Never Have Left 155
Gaethje's knockout loss to Max Holloway at 155 wasn't a fluke—it was evidence that his power advantage disappears when he stops draining himself. The Highlight should have stayed at lightweight all along.