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Brandon Royval says UFC trying to push him out at UFC 329
Royval believes the UFC is deliberately matching him with Lone'er Kavanagh to drop him from the top five at flyweight. 'It's personal,' he says.
Brandon Royval says UFC trying to push him out at UFC 329
Royval believes the promotion is trying to drop him from the flyweight top five by matching him with surging contender Lone'er Kavanagh in Las Vegas this weekend.
Conor McGregor dismisses Justin Gaethje callout ahead of UFC 329
McGregor shut down Gaethje's fight request at UFC 329 media day, reminding the lightweight champ of his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
UFC 329 media day live stream schedule with McGregor, Holloway
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway headline UFC 329 media day Wednesday ahead of their rematch Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Paddy Pimblett rips Arman Tsarukyan's RAF schedule
Pimblett dismissed Tsarukyan as a lightweight contender ahead of UFC 329, saying the Armenian needs to fight in the octagon instead of wrestling events.
Yan Xiaonan meets Denise Gomes in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan faces top contender Denise Gomes at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, per MMA Fighting.
Robert Whittaker says light heavyweight move extends career
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says his move to 205 pounds has revitalized his career ahead of his light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.
Andy Ruiz Jr. signs multi-year Matchroom Boxing deal
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. has joined Matchroom Boxing on a multi-year promotional contract, ESPN reports.
Fury vs Joshua at Wembley hinges on curfew lift for ring walks
Turki Alalshikh needs London's 11pm curfew waived for 1am main event start time. Saudi Arabia looms as fallback if Wembley Stadium can't accommodate.
Conor McGregor ditches lightweight, commits to welterweight
Conor McGregor is done with the UFC lightweight division, with coach John Kavanagh confirming the former champ will stick at welterweight going forward.
Conor McGregor trashes Khabib, claims he fought 'off the yacht'
McGregor dismissed Nurmagomedov's undefeated record ahead of his UFC 329 return, saying he was partying heavily and worth $200 million when they fought in 2018.
Pimblett: Gaethje showing puts me in lightweight elite
Paddy Pimblett says Justin Gaethje's recent performance has confirmed the Liverpool lightweight belongs in the division's top tier at UFC level.
Conor McGregor coach rules out lightweight return, eyes 2026 bout
John Kavanagh says McGregor will remain at 170 pounds and hopes for a fight before year's end, though UFC 329 opponent Max Holloway comes first.
UFC 329 odds: Holloway opens as favorite over McGregor
Max Holloway has opened as the betting favorite over Conor McGregor for their July 11 rematch at T-Mobile Arena, with oddsmakers citing the Irishman's five-year layoff.
Conor McGregor's UFC legacy runs deeper than title reigns
McGregor held UFC gold for less than a year combined, but six data points reveal why the Irishman reshaped MMA more than fighters who reigned longer.
Paddy Pimblett promises Benoit Saint Denis annihilation at UFC 329
Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329, citing his unbeaten record against southpaws and previous stoppages of three French opponents.
Derrick James denies botching Spence camp for Crawford loss
Trainer Derrick James says Errol Spence suffered a rib injury during camp that shut down sparring eight weeks before the Crawford fight.
Prenga welcomes underdog status ahead of Joshua clash
Kristian Prenga says he welcomes being underestimated ahead of his heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua, telling Ring Magazine the low expectations motivate him.
Jason Moloney backs Zuffa Boxing philosophy after signing deal
Jason Moloney has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, praising the promotion's approach to matching top bantamweights against one another.
Jermall Charlo targets third division world title at super middleweight
Jermall Charlo says he wants to challenge for a world title at super middleweight, targeting honours in a third weight division after his middleweight reign.