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Tim Sylvia reveals 125-pound weight loss transformation
Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia has dropped more than 125 pounds and is targeting 265 pounds — the current heavyweight non-title limit.
Valter Walker: Shara Bullet pulled my hair in training sessions
Walker says he shaved his head after Magomedov repeatedly grabbed his hair during sparring sessions at GOR MMA in Russia, leading to knees to the face.
Jon Jones: Alex Pereira came in too big for UFC White House loss
Jones believes Pereira packed on too much weight too fast before the Ciryl Gane loss, calling it a 'perfect storm' that left the former champ second-guessing in the cage.
Alessandro Costa replaces injured Ode Osbourne at UFC 329
Alessandro Costa steps in on short notice to face Cody Durden at UFC 329 on July 11 after Ode Osbourne withdrew due to injury following an eight-week camp.

Rene Palacios: 'It's my time' ahead of Carrington clash
Rene Palacios says his super middleweight world title shot depends on beating Carrington. The contender told Ring Magazine it's his moment to prove himself.

Benavidez vs Opetaia tops Ring Magazine's 2026 wishlist
Ring Magazine's staff named David Benavidez vs Jai Opetaia as the dream fight they most want to see before year's end, with Inoue-Bam Rodriguez at No. 2.

Crawford On Mayweather's Financial Troubles
Terence Crawford is watching what is happening to Floyd Mayweather and using it as a lesson he intends to make sure others hear.

Garcia Blasts Those Doubting His Mexican Heritage
Ryan Garcia is tired of having his identity questioned by the people he considers his own.

Crawford Calls McGregor's $200 Million Fight Claim A 'Lie'
Terence Crawford has a simple response to Conor McGregor's $200 million claim — it never happened.

Pimblett Calls Topuria A 'Fat Featherweight'
Paddy Pimblett has watched Ilia Topuria get stopped on the White House lawn — and has some thoughts.

Mason Targets Multi-Division Domination
Abdullah Mason became boxing's youngest current world champion at 20 years old. He intends to keep collecting.
Terence Crawford rips Ilia Topuria after UFC Freedom 250 loss
Crawford told Ariel Helwani that Topuria showed him nothing after the Georgian's upset loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 last month.
Diego Lopes eyes lightweight after Volkanovski featherweight roadblock
Diego Lopes told MMA Fighting he wants to fight at 155 pounds next after two losses to Alexander Volkanovski left him stuck at featherweight.
UFC 330 Card Adds Four Welterweight and Strawweight Bouts
The UFC has added four fights to UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Aug. 15, including Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj and Geoff Neal vs. Chidi Njokuani at welterweight.
Tim Sylvia drops over 125 pounds in dramatic transformation
Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia has shed more than 125 pounds, marking a dramatic physical transformation from his super heavyweight fighting days.
Valter Walker vows to break Josh Hokit's foot in UFC grudge match
Valter Walker says he'll hold his heel hook past the tap if he faces Josh Hokit, citing the American heavyweight's past comments about Brazil.
Mario Bautista hunting finish against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329
Mario Bautista says he won't let Cory Sandhagen reach the judges at UFC 329 on July 11, targeting a ground finish in the three-round bantamweight clash.
Jon Jones: Ilia Topuria can recover from UFC loss with honesty
Jones says Topuria's willingness to own his mistakes after the Gaethje defeat is the key to bouncing back, per Sherdog.
Jon Jones: Ilia Topuria can bounce back with self-honesty
Jones says Topuria's humble response to his first career loss is the key to returning stronger after his fourth-round stoppage against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Jon Jones explains viral GOAT necklace post after Pereira loss
Jones says his post-UFC Freedom 250 video was aimed at critics, not Alex Pereira, after backlash over the timing following Pereira's stoppage loss to Gane.