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Max Holloway predicts McGregor win, eyes trilogy at Allegiant
Max Holloway expects to beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11, then run it back for a trilogy at Allegiant Stadium before year's end.
Justin Gaethje Fighter of the Year frontrunner heading into 2026 second half
Gaethje leads Fighter of the Year through mid-2026 after two upsets and a White House headliner, with Sean Strickland his closest challenger.
Deric Davis cried leaving football for boxing
Deric Davis told Ring Magazine he wept when he chose boxing over football, saying he believes he has a special quality fans will love.
Joey Chestnut wins 18th Nathan's Hot Dog title with 66 wieners
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut captured his 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4, downing 66 hot dogs in extreme heat.
Michael Chandler teases welterweight move after hitting 200 pounds
Chandler, who weighed 200 pounds in a recent social media post, hinted at leaving lightweight after four straight losses at 155 pounds.
TUF 34 cast member nearly lost in mountains during training run
A Team Bisping strawweight wandered off trail during an Adrenaline Mountain outing, prompting a search before she was located and returned safely.
UFC Fantasy Draft Season 5: 72 Fighters Set for Second Half 2026
MMA Fighting's staff drafted 72 UFC fighters across 11 weight classes for their Season 5 fantasy league, with Alexander K. Lee defending his title after dominating Season 4.
Murtazali Magomedov lands 2026's nastiest UFC submission
Magomedov's Scottish twister against Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Vegas 119 earned MMA Fighting's Submission of the Midyear honors for the first half of 2026.
Manu Kape Cracks UFC Flyweight Top Five After Comeback Win
Manu Kape moved into the top five at 125 pounds following his comeback knockout at UFC 327, positioning himself for a title eliminator next.
Benoit Saint-Denis staph infection watch starts again at UFC 329
Fight fans have spotted what they believe is another staph infection on Benoit Saint-Denis ahead of UFC 329, marking at least the third time the lightweight has faced such scrutiny.
Jordan Burroughs to Face UFC's Sean Brady at RAF 12 in August
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs meets UFC welterweight Sean Brady in a catchweight wrestling match at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland.
Haney Walks Away From Davis Talks After Claiming 70-30 Offer
The Gervonta Davis-Devin Haney fight is off — or at least Haney says it is. What was supposed to be a negotiation has turned into a public argument on social media, and it ended with Haney declaring he is moving on.
Wilder's Camp Confirms Interest In Usyk Fight
Oleksandr Usyk named Deontay Wilder as his preferred final opponent. Wilder's camp did not take long to respond.
Jones Says UFC Freedom 250 'Humbled' Him
Jon Jones watched UFC Freedom 250 from the outside. He was not on the card, and the relationship between Jones and the UFC has been strained enough in recent months that his absence was not a surprise. But he watched, and what he saw apparently affected him more than he expected.
Davis Calls Out Haney, Stevenson, And Mayweather
Gervonta Davis has publicly challenged three fighters — one of whom is 49 years old, retired with a 50-0 record, and his former promoter.
UFC Freedom 250 Documentary
UFC Freedom 250 drew 34 million global viewers, making it the most-watched event in the promotion's history.
Austin Trout knocked out after Apollo Creed BKFC walkout
Former WBA boxing champion Austin Trout was brutally stopped in round two at BKFC Liberty Brawl after entering to a Rocky IV-themed Apollo Creed tribute.
Usyk calls belt vacation 'well-considered' as he eyes next move
Oleksandr Usyk says his decision to vacate his heavyweight titles was well-considered and will open new opportunities, telling BBC Sport the story continues.
Joey Chestnut 96% favorite for Nathan's Hot Dog Contest win
Oddsmakers give competitive eater Joey Chestnut a 96% chance of winning his 18th Nathan's title on July 4, per Action Network. Only 8% odds he breaks his own record.
LeBron James MMA jokes flood social media after Lakers exit
Multiple MMA promotions jokingly announced LeBron James signings after the 41-year-old NBA star became a free agent following his Lakers departure.