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Axel Sola says UFC loss earned more than 11 wins combined
Sola dropped his first UFC fight to Mason Jones at UFC London in March but collected a $100k Fight of the Night bonus that dwarfed his previous earnings.
Tyson Fury return vs. Mariusz Wach won't air live
Fury's July 24 fight against Mariusz Wach in Thailand will be recorded for Netflix instead of broadcast live, leaving fans unable to watch his Joshua tune-up.
Dana White reveals Fedor offer was so big UFC was 'relieved' he declined
White says he and Lorenzo Fertitta were thankful when Fedor Emelianenko turned down their massive offer because the numbers got out of control in the negotiating room.
Demian Maia: Ian Garry's fight IQ can upset Islam Makhachev
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Demian Maia says Garry's ability to adapt in real time gives the Irish welterweight a shot at dethroning Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Dustin Poirier shares UFC response after Atlanta airport arrest
UFC executive Hunter Campbell reached out to Poirier the day after his June arrest at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, offering the promotion's support.
Santiago Ponzinibbio explains why he never turns down UFC fights
The 39-year-old welterweight says he's financially secure but keeps accepting every matchup the promotion offers because fighting is in his blood.
Joe Lauzon returns at BKFC 92 against Stash Kuykendall at Fenway Park
Former UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon will make his bare knuckle debut against 0-2 BKFC fighter Stash Kuykendall on Aug. 29 at Fenway Park in Boston.
Brandon Royval says UFC denied him main event over followers
UFC flyweight contender Brandon Royval says the promotion told him a fighter with more social media followers got a main event slot ahead of him in 2022.
PFL Washington fight card set for July 25 at CareFirst Arena
Professional Fighters League lands in D.C. on July 25 with undefeated welterweights Thad Jean and Shamil Musaev headlining on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.
PFL's resurgence hits wall: Strong roster, no audience
Professional Fighters League has rebuilt its product under new leadership, but distribution on ESPN Unlimited means almost no one is watching the promotion's best run in years.
Lennox Lewis tops Britain's greatest heavyweights ranking
Ring Magazine columnist Declan Taylor ranks Britain's top 10 heavyweight boxers, placing Lennox Lewis first and Tyson Fury second ahead of this weekend's crucial fights.
Dustin Poirier says Bud Light dropped him after arrest
Poirier told Yahoo Sports the beer brand cut ties immediately after his public drunkenness arrest at the Atlanta airport, costing his family hundreds of thousands.
Valter Walker dismisses Gable Steveson hype, eyes Jon Jones
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker says he's unimpressed by Gable Steveson's 4-0 start and wants a shot at the Olympic gold medalist next.
Brendan Allen calls out Dricus Du Plessis for October fight
Brendan Allen wants former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in October, accusing the South African of avoiding him after his win over Kamaru Usman.
Zhang Weili makeover stuns MMA fans after pro glam session
Former UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili shared a dramatic makeover video on Instagram that had some fans questioning if AI was involved.
Valter Walker calls Josh Hokit 'small', dismisses Gable Steveson hype
Walker told MMA Fighting ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi that he sees neither Hokit nor Steveson as serious threats and would take either fight after Saturday.
Janibek Alimkhanuly vacates WBO middleweight title for 168 move
Denzel Bentley elevated to full WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquishes belt ahead of super middleweight jump. Alimkhanuly remains suspended for meldonium violation.
Matt Brown: Paddy Pimblett stole show at UFC 329 but lacks title ceiling
Former UFC standout Matt Brown praised Paddy Pimblett's dominant submission win at UFC 329 but questioned whether the lightweight has what it takes to become champion.
Du Plessis coach dismisses Usman foul claims after UFC OKC win
Morne Visser says his fighter stayed composed against Usman and calls eye-poke complaints nonsense. Du Plessis won via decision in his first bout since losing the title.
MMA Mania open thread asks fans: worst sequel ever?
MMA Mania's daily open thread for July 21 turned to off-topic territory, asking readers to name their least favorite movie sequels while touching on lethwei star Dave Leduc.