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Nkosi Ndebele targets PFL global bantamweight title July 25
South Africa's Nkosi Ndebele challenges Brandon Davis on July 25 in Washington D.C. for the vacant PFL world bantamweight belt.
The Floyd Mayweather Exhibition Nobody Remembers: Tenshin Nasukawa
Six years ago, Mayweather stepped into a Japanese ring for a three-round spectacle that exposed the chasm between boxing and kickboxing—and revealed how little the undefeated champion needed to prove.
Paddy Pimblett's Weight-Cutting Circus Undermines His UFC Credentials
The Liverpudlian's extreme fluctuations between fights reveal a discipline problem that could derail his championship aspirations at lightweight.
Conor McGregor's WWE Pivot Proves He's Done as an Elite Fighter
McGregor's shift to professional wrestling isn't a savvy business move — it's an admission that his body can no longer handle elite-level MMA. Three injury-plagued years tell the real story.
Josh Hokit blames 'Hokit curse' for Ryan Clark ESPN exit
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit claimed analyst Ryan Clark fell victim to a curse after criticizing his controversial UFC Freedom 250 remarks about Michelle Obama.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Mbilli postponed to Oct. 31 after family issue
Canelo Alvarez's return fight against Christian Mbilli has been pushed to Halloween after family matters delayed his training camp, he told Ariel Helwani.
Jessica Andrade delivers food between fights after coach theft
Former UFC champion Jessica Andrade works delivery gigs while recovering from shoulder injury and alleged embezzlement by ex-coach.
Dana White calls Jon Jones MMA GOAT, compares him to Jordan
UFC CEO Dana White reaffirmed Jon Jones as MMA's greatest fighter on The Pivot podcast, drawing a parallel to Michael Jordan's ability to dominate despite off-field issues.
Nassourdine Imavov says UFC promised Strickland title shot
Nassourdine Imavov says the UFC told him his next fight will be for the middleweight belt against Sean Strickland following UFC 328.
Ben Askren loses final wrestling match after double lung transplant
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren dropped a 6-3 decision to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, closing out his wrestling career after recovering from a double lung transplant.
Jessica Andrade delivers food to earn money during UFC layoff
Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade has taken delivery gig work to supplement her income while recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in her Aug. 2025 loss.
UFC Abu Dhabi betting picks: Ankalaev vs. Guskov props
Magomed Ankalaev meets Bogdan Guskov in Saturday's main event at Etihad Arena, with the No. 2 light heavyweight seeking a title shot against a late replacement.
Jon Jones advises Khamzat Chimaev on bouncing back from UFC loss
Jones says Chimaev should work on endurance and ground game after losing middleweight title to Strickland in May at UFC 328.
Tom Aspinall reveals grueling recovery from UFC 321 eye surgeries
The UFC heavyweight champion says eye surgery recovery was worse than a vasectomy, with doctors keeping him awake while operating on his damaged corneas.
Islam Makhachev recruits Garry clone for UFC 330 camp
Islam Makhachev brought in 6-foot-2 lightweight Joel Alvarez to mimic Ian Garry's range ahead of the UFC 330 welterweight title defense on Aug. 15.
Jessica Andrade works delivery job during UFC injury layoff
Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade has taken a delivery driver job while recovering from shoulder surgery that has kept her out nearly a year.
Rampage Jackson punches streamer at party after unwanted contact
Former UFC champion Rampage Jackson struck a streamer at a house party after what he described as repeated unwanted physical contact, footage circulating online shows.
Fatima Kline targets Zhang Weili, Suarez after UFC Oklahoma City
Fatima Kline called out former strawweight champion Zhang Weili and ex-title challenger Tatiana Suarez following her dominant win over Tabatha Ricci at UFC Oklahoma City.
Islam Dulatov dismisses film study for Wellington Turman fight
Dulatov says he doesn't need tape to execute his knockout plan against Turman at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. The welterweight has finished all 12 of his wins.
Johnny Eblen open to Sean Strickland fight despite friendship
PFL middleweight champ Johnny Eblen says he would fight UFC titleholder Sean Strickland despite their friendship, noting they already spar hard in the gym.