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Tracy Cortez grateful for UFC 329 opportunity
Tracy Cortez says she feels grateful to be fighting at UFC 329. The flyweight contender is set to compete on the card as she continues her divisional climb.
Sean Strickland urges Bud Light to support Dustin Poirier
Strickland reversed his initial criticism of Poirier's public drunkenness arrest after speaking with the retired lightweight about his struggles post-retirement.
Max Holloway tells Michael Chandler to 'keep hoping' for McGregor fight
Holloway advised Chandler to stay ready after securing the Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 329, a fight the 40-year-old veteran waited over two years to land.
Jermall Charlo: negotiations fell through, I fight for legacy
Jermall Charlo says recent fight negotiations fell through because he refuses to rush preparation. The former WBC middleweight champion wants legacy fights.
McGregor kept using steroids after leg healed, report claims
Conor McGregor continued PED use beyond medical need because he liked the results, according to a New York Times report published days before his UFC 329 return.
John Kavanagh takes blame for Conor McGregor toe injury
McGregor's longtime coach says he should have had protective gear on both fighters when the toe injury occurred during a 2024 sparring session filmed for UFC content.
MMA Mania launches daily open thread for fight fans
MMA Mania has introduced a recurring off-topic discussion series for its community, launching with a film-focused prompt on July 9.
Robert Whittaker Opens Up About Gaming Obsession Ahead of UFC 329
Former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker discusses his passion for Skyrim, The Witcher 3, and Cyberpunk as he prepares for his light heavyweight debut at UFC 329.
Robert Whittaker's gaming obsession: Skyrim, Cyberpunk, Digimon
Former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker opened up about his love for Skyrim, The Witcher 3, and Digimon ahead of his light heavyweight debut at UFC 329.
Conor McGregor calls himself 'innocent man' ahead of UFC 329
McGregor addressed the civil assault verdict ahead of his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway, saying he will stand for his innocence until the day he dies.
Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn reflect on career paths in boxing
Top Rank's Bob Arum, 94, never planned to stay in boxing after Muhammad Ali but could never leave. Matchroom's Eddie Hearn shares his best Arum story from the Joshua-Parker fight week.
Conor McGregor admits whiskey business trapped him in drinking
McGregor said promoting his Irish whiskey brand led to heavy drinking ahead of his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway after five years away from competition.
Fury vs Joshua would start at 2 a.m. if staged at Wembley
The heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua would require a 2 a.m. local start time if promoters stage the fight at Wembley Stadium in London.
Belal Muhammad warns Max Holloway to wrestle early vs McGregor
Former welterweight champ Belal Muhammad says Holloway should clinch and grapple early at UFC 329 to survive McGregor's opening blitz and exploit cardio issues.
Paddy Pimblett tells Arman Tsarukyan to quit wrestling: 'You're not a fighter no more'
Pimblett blasted Tsarukyan for skipping UFC fights in favor of grappling events, saying the lightweight contender has fought just once in three years.
Vieira's coach calls Cyborg 'one of the greatest' ahead of PFL clash
Andre Pederneiras believes his fighter faces one of the toughest tests of her career when Ketlen Vieira meets Cris Cyborg on Aug. 22 in the PFL.
Conor Benn taunts Ryan Garcia with Gervonta Davis knockout photo
Conor Benn posted a photo of Ryan Garcia's 2023 knockout loss to Gervonta Davis, escalating their war of words ahead of a rumored September showdown.
Gable Steveson expects Josh Hokit to drop to 205 before fight
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson believes training partner Josh Hokit will move to light heavyweight before the two heavyweights clash inside the Octagon.
Pacquiao On His Favorite Fighter
Manny Pacquiao has watched a lot of boxing. When asked which active fighter he enjoys most, the answer came quickly.
James Fires Back At Spence's Camp Criticism
Errol Spence called his preparation for the Terence Crawford fight "trash."