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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.
Anthony Joshua tragedy raises question: Can grief fuel a fighter?
ESPN examines whether Joshua can channel personal loss into ring success, as other champions have done before him.
Errol Spence arrives in Australia: 'I'm going to take over his backyard'
Errol Spence touched down in Australia ahead of his July 26 middleweight clash with Tim Tszyu, declaring he plans to dominate on hostile turf.
Conor McGregor says scan results on leg injury coming today
McGregor posted on Instagram that he will receive scan results on the leg he injured at UFC 329, nearly a week after the bout ended in under two minutes.
Stevenson vows to rule pound-for-pound after Zuffa Boxing move
Shakur Stevenson says he will become the number one pound-for-pound fighter after signing with Zuffa Boxing and promises to beat all top opponents.
Jake Paul eyes Nate Diaz MMA fight after Joshua jaw injury
Jake Paul says he plans to make his MMA debut against Nate Diaz under Most Valuable Promotions once cleared from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua.
Michael Chandler now betting favorite to face Conor McGregor
Chandler, 40, has lost four straight but leads the odds board for McGregor's next fight after the Irishman's latest injury at UFC 329.
LFA champ Lucas Fernando booked for UFC 330 debut
Legacy Fighting Alliance light heavyweight titleholder Lucas Fernando will make his Octagon debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Kaci Rock chases Commonwealth Games gold in Katie Taylor's shadow
The eight-time Irish national champion fights for Team Northern Ireland this summer, crediting Taylor as her inspiration while building her own legacy beyond her famous father's name.
Scott Coker MMA Promotion Adds Former ESPN President to Board
Steve Bornstein, the youngest president in ESPN history, joins the advisory board of Coker's new global league ahead of its 2027 launch.
Conor McGregor knee injury may not be severe, doctor says
Sports medicine physician Brian Sutterer sees early signs that McGregor's UFC 329 knee damage may not require surgery after the Irishman fell repeatedly in his Max Holloway rematch.
UFC Returns To Paris
The UFC is heading back to France this fall, locking in its now-traditional annual trip to the City of Light.
Ben Whittaker Nears High-Stakes IBF Eliminator Against Conor Wallace in Birmingham
Rising light heavyweight star Ben Whittaker is in advanced negotiations to face Australia's Conor Wallace in an IBF world title final eliminator on October 3rd.
DWCS Season 10 returns Aug. 11 with 10 episodes on Paramount+
Dana White's Contender Series begins its 10th season Aug. 11 with 10 Tuesday episodes streaming on Paramount+. The series has produced four UFC champions.
Former UFC And PFL Exec Loren Mack Joins BKB
Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) has pulled off a major front-office coup, hiring veteran combat sports executive Loren Mack as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Strategy.
Gaethje Shoots Down Pimblett Rematch
Justin Gaethje has no shortage of options as UFC lightweight champion. He appears to be turning most of them down.
Ryan Garcia's Next Fight Announced
Ryan Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn (25-1, 14 KOs) on September 12 in Las Vegas, taking place over Mexican Independence Day weekend.