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Ryan Garcia sets Zuffa Boxing uniform conditions for Dana White
Garcia told Ariel Helwani he'll refuse Zuffa fight gear even if he signs with Dana White's promotion ahead of his Sept. 12 bout with Conor Benn.
Bogdan Guskov calls Magomed Ankalaev best light heavyweight
Guskov insists Ankalaev remains the top 205-pounder despite losing the belt to Alex Pereira, calling the defeat a bad day at the office ahead of their July 25 clash.
Jay Alderete explains crotch grab after Smotherman finish
The undefeated Fury FC prospect says Cameron Smotherman's corner provoked his controversial celebration after he choked out the former UFC fighter in Houston.
Magomed Ankalaev reveals health issues before Pereira loss
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev says he ignored his team's advice to withdraw from the Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 320 despite dealing with undisclosed health problems.
GFN 1 Fight Card: Lineker vs. Gordon Heads Israel Event
John Lineker meets Ahavat Gordon in a Muay Thai bout at GFN 1 in Tel Aviv on July 27, with Natan Levy and Lando Vannata also featured on the card.
Canelo Alvarez dismisses Benavidez fight: 'He's a Heavyweight'
Canelo Alvarez told Ariel Helwani that David Benavidez is now too big to fight after moving up to light heavyweight, ending years of callout drama.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli set for Oct. 31 in Riyadh
Canelo Alvarez will face super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Oct. 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ESPN reports.
Anthony Joshua talks up Fury clash at Wembley Stadium
Joshua said a fight with Fury at Wembley would be 'amazing' ahead of Saturday's bout with Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, as reported by The Ring.
RJ Harris knocked out Alvin Hines in UFC debut 16 months after turning pro
Heavyweight prospect RJ Harris finished Alvin Hines in under two minutes at UFC Oklahoma City after accepting the fight on one week's notice — all while working full-time as a union lineman.
Claudio Ribeiro arrested on domestic violence charge in Brazil
Former UFC middleweight Claudio Ribeiro was arrested Wednesday in Sao Paulo after allegedly assaulting his wife during an argument.
Pacheco, Cruz Hold Divisional Spots After Stoppage Victories
Diego Pacheco and Andy Cruz delivered stoppage wins over the weekend, maintaining their positions in ESPN's divisional rankings.
Karate Combat 62: Alvey vs. Hall fight card and start time
Sam Alvey faces Uriah Hall for the light heavyweight title at Karate Combat 62 on July 24 in Miami, streaming free on YouTube and UFC Fight Pass at 7 p.m. ET.
PFL New York card set for July 31 with Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan
Undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov meets Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31 at UBS Arena, with the ESPN main card starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Sean Strickland's next fight 'only for the belt,' Imavov says
Nassourdine Imavov says UFC brass told him his next bout must be for the middleweight title, setting up a rematch with Sean Strickland after five straight wins.
Jai Opetaia sues IBF over title stripping, alleges Zuffa retaliation
Former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia filed suit against the sanctioning body, alleging he lost his belt for signing with Zuffa Boxing.
UFC Shanghai fight card set for Aug. 29 on Paramount+
Umar Nurmagomedov meets Song Yadong in the main event at Shanghai Indoor Stadium with early-morning U.S. coverage on Paramount+.
Logan Paul: Conor McGregor doing WWE because he's incapable of fighting
WWE star Logan Paul says McGregor is headed to wrestling because he can no longer compete in MMA after his 69-second loss at UFC 329.
Tom Aspinall says eye surgery worse than vasectomy
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall underwent three eye surgeries after his no-contest with Ciryl Gane last October, calling the procedures worse than any he's had.
Jay Alderete defends viral Fury FC 121 chaos with Cameron Smotherman
The 19-year-old prospect says trash talk from Smotherman and his corner sparked the post-fight riot that went viral after his second-round finish at Fury FC 121.
Fan wakes up in stranger's truck bed 15 miles from UFC Oklahoma
A fan who fell asleep in a random truck bed at UFC Oklahoma woke up 15 miles away in Edmond, prompting an awkward conversation with the owner.