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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev dismisses MrBeast lookalike claims
Undefeated UFC light heavyweight Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev says he had never heard of YouTube star MrBeast before fans began comparing the two after his November knockout at UFC Qatar.
Trevor Wittman Backs Aleksandre Topuria's Corner Stoppage at UFC 250
Justin Gaethje's coach says Aleksandre Topuria made the right call stopping his brother Ilia's lightweight title fight after four brutal rounds at UFC Freedom 250.
De Los Santos accepts Valenzuela knockout, wants rematch
Edwin De Los Santos accepts his knockout loss to Jose Valenzuela and says he expects a rematch opportunity despite filing an appeal over the finish.
Neil Magny headlines four new bouts added to UFC 330 in Philly
UFC's all-time Welterweight wins leader Neil Magny faces Ramiz Brahimaj on the Aug. 15 card headlined by Islam Makhachev defending his 170-pound strap.

Five dream boxing fights The Ring staff wants to see in 2026
The Ring's editorial team published a wishlist of five matchups they hope materialize before year's end, topped by David Benavidez versus Jai Opetaia at cruiserweight.

Naoya Inoue Covers The Ring Magazine July 2026 Issue
Naoya Inoue lands the cover of The Ring's July issue after his undisputed junior featherweight title defense against Junto Nakatani earned him the #1 pound-for-pound spot.
BKFC fighter hurls cannoli at opponent, sparks chair-grab melee
Johnny Garbarino pelted Mike Richman with a cannoli at the BKFC Liberty Brawl presser, triggering a folding-chair rush before security intervened.
Heidi Androl reflects on Strikeforce era in new podcast
UFC backstage reporter Heidi Androl revisited her days interviewing fighters for Strikeforce in a new MMA Fighting podcast appearance.

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong headlines UFC Shanghai Aug. 29
Umar Nurmagomedov meets Song Yadong in China on Aug. 29 after David Martinez withdrew from their scheduled Abu Dhabi bout.
TUF 34: Mehemmedeli Osmanli submits Cormier's top pick in first round
Azerbaijan prospect Mehemmedeli Osmanli forced a first-round tap from Artem Belakh in their TUF 34 quarterfinal despite getting tagged early.
Johnny Garbarino throws cannoli at Mike Richman during BKFC presser
Johnny Garbarino launched a cannoli at Mike Richman during Wednesday's press conference ahead of their BKFC Liberty Brawl bout in Philadelphia on Friday.
WBC creating special belt for Tyson Fury Thailand fight
The WBC is making an exclusive belt for Tyson Fury's July 24 bout with Mariusz Wach in Thailand, a charity fight that will only air on the heavyweight's Netflix reality show.
BKB partners with Zanfer Promotions for Mexico debut Sept. 19
Bare Knuckle Boxing will stage its first Mexican card Sept. 19 in Tijuana with super cruiserweight champ Julian Fernandez headlining under a new Zanfer deal.
Shogun Rua on Glover Teixeira boxing match: Better outside UFC
Mauricio Shogun Rua says his Aug. 29 boxing match with Glover Teixeira at Spaten Fight Night 3 in Brazil offers more exposure than the UFC fight that never happened.

Richardson Hitchins discusses welterweight move on podcast
Richardson Hitchins joined the Mr. Verzace Podcast to discuss his jump to 147 pounds, recent callouts of Keyshawn Davis and Devin Haney, and his debt to Floyd Mayweather.
Valter Walker vows to break Josh Hokit's leg over Brazil insults
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker says he will refuse to release a heel hook submission if matched against Josh Hokit, who recently mocked Brazil.
Justin Gaethje never lost hope for undisputed UFC title win
Gaethje said his body still felt good and he knew MMA was crazy enough to give him another chance after losses to Khabib, Oliveira, and Holloway.
Current Boxing Champions Across All Weight Divisions
A comprehensive look at the reigning titleholders in every weight class across the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO, updated to reflect the sport's shifting landscape.
Diego Lopes eyes lightweight move, open to Yair Rodriguez fight
Diego Lopes says he would choose 155 pounds over staying at featherweight while Alexander Volkanovski holds the title, though a Yair Rodriguez rematch could keep him in the division.
Diego Lopes wants top lightweight fight, calls 145 'tough spot'
Diego Lopes served as backup at UFC White House and now wants his next bout at 155 pounds, saying Alexander Volkanovski's presence makes featherweight difficult.