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Molly McCann kept Katie Taylor family link secret for years
Molly McCann reveals she kept her family connection to Katie Taylor quiet to avoid accusations of riding on the boxing champion's reputation.
McCann kept Taylor family tie quiet to avoid coat-tails claim
Molly McCann says she and Katie Taylor kept their family relationship private for years. The UFC flyweight told BBC Sport she wanted to avoid accusations.
Jon Jones rejected seven-figure wrestling match with Cormier
Daniel Cormier says an unnamed organization offered both men seven figures for a six-minute wrestling bout, but Jones declined to compete.
Megan Olivi reveals favorite movies, music in rapid-fire Q&A
UFC commentator Megan Olivi sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss everything from the Spice Girls to the New York Yankees in a non-fight Q&A segment.
Jon Jones' IBA Bare Knuckle exits Russia for Miami debut
IBA Bare Knuckle stages its first U.S. event July 18 in Miami with Jones as ambassador, former UFC fighters Viacheslav Borshchev and Elvin Brito headlining.
UFC veteran attorney Colby Williams exits for Red Rock role
J. Colby Williams, who represented the UFC since the Zuffa era and handled antitrust litigation, will become Red Rock Casinos' general counsel in September 2026.
Claressa Shields defends Boots Ennis after Zayas stoppage
Shields called Ennis' performance 'A+' despite critics focusing on a rough third round in the super middleweight title bout that ended with Zayas unable to continue.
UFC 2026 Half-Year Awards: Top Submissions From January to June
Murtazali Magomedov's debut twister headlines UFC.com's midseason submission awards, as 44 finishes across 13 different holds marked the first half of 2026.
Tyson Fury books Thailand return vs. 46-year-old Wach
Former WBC champion Tyson Fury faces journeyman Mariusz Wach in Pattaya on July 24, one day before Anthony Joshua fights in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury to face Mariusz Wach in Thailand July warm-up
Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach on July 24 in Thailand, one day before Anthony Joshua's tune-up, ahead of their long-awaited heavyweight clash later this year.
IBF orders Sanchez vs Itauma, but Jalolov fight more likely
The IBF has ordered negotiations between Frank Sanchez and Moses Itauma for the vacant heavyweight title, but Bakhodir Jalolov remains the most probable opponent.
Ian Garry wants four rounds of domination before Islam finish
Garry told fans he wants to dominate Makhachev for four rounds before stopping him in August, avoiding any early knockout that might invite excuses.
Tyson Fury faces Mariusz Wach in Thailand June 24 warmup
Tyson Fury will meet Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach on June 24 in Thailand, per ESPN, as a tune-up before a potential clash with Anthony Joshua later in 2025.
Jermall Charlo targets world title at 168 in comeback fight
Jermall Charlo says he wants another world title at 168 lbs and plans to make this stretch of his career his best yet, according to Bad Left Hook.
Cobey Fehr opens up on opioid addiction after PFL debut win
Undefeated bantamweight Cobey Fehr revealed he fled Ohio six years ago with $4 while withdrawing from opioids, then rebuilt his life in Las Vegas before his PFL submission win.
Bill Haney says Shakur Stevenson silent on 144-pound deal
Bill Haney claims Shakur Stevenson has not responded to a 144-pound catchweight agreement the fighters struck online June 9, per a DAZN interview Monday.
Sean Strickland vows to help Indian UFC fighter Anshul Jubli
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he will work with struggling Indian fighter Anshul Jubli when he returns to Las Vegas in two weeks.
Trey Waters signs with PFL, faces Trukon Carson in August
Former UFC welterweight Trey Waters will make his PFL debut Aug. 7 in Charlotte against Trukon Carson, sources told Sherdog.
Daniel Rodriguez wanted Leon Edwards fight before UFC Belgrade
Rodriguez pushed for Edwards at UFC 329 during International Fight Week but says the former champ's team went another direction. He plans to call out Edwards after facing Medic on Aug. 1.
Edgar Berlanga faces Steven Butler at Zuffa Boxing 9 in MSG
Edgar Berlanga meets Steven Butler in a 10-round super middleweight main event at Madison Square Garden on July 26, his first bout since losing to Hamzah Sheeraz.