News — Page 17
3,964 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
The Sean Strickland Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before the title run and viral tirades, Strickland ground out a decision over Uriah Hall that signaled his evolution from wild brawler to controlled pressure fighter. The 2022 rematch deserves another look.
Conor McGregor's Return Is No Longer Worth the Wait
Three years of broken promises and social media chaos have eroded McGregor's mystique. The UFC has moved on, and so should we.
Sean O'Malley calls out Petr Yan over bantamweight holdup
O'Malley blasted the idle champ for stalling the 135-pound title picture seven months after winning the belt from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.
Robert Whittaker rips UFC 329 commentary for weight talk
Robert Whittaker fired back at UFC 329 commentators who questioned his physique during his light heavyweight debut win over Nikita Krylov.
Dominick Cruz says Conor McGregor fighting to escape lifestyle
Cruz believes McGregor's UFC 329 return was about more than money — the former champ needed an escape from the life his wealth created.
Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa set for UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Flyweight Charles Johnson will face Jose Ochoa at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, joining a card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry.
Johnny Fisher Leaves Matchroom for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will headline the promotion's Sept. 26 London card after leaving Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable.
California Commission Denies Nkuta Appeal Over Moraes Choke
The California State Athletic Commission rejected Phumi Nkuta's bid to overturn his loss to Adriano Moraes after a choke held past the final horn at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano event.
White Reveals UFC Fighter Care Program
Dana White was asked about Dustin Poirier at the UFC 329 post-fight press conference. His answer was brief and pointed in a specific direction.
Real American Freestyle launches MMA crossover championship
Real American Freestyle debuts a crossover championship for combat sports athletes, with Arman Tsarukyan facing Colby Covington in the inaugural cruiserweight bout July 18.
Poirier on McGregor After UFC 329
Dustin Poirier watched Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return and came away with questions that go beyond the knee injury.
Whittaker Reveals Retirement Plan
Robert Whittaker came to UFC 329 as a middleweight moving up two weight classes off back-to-back losses.
Machine Gun Kelly attacks McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury
The musician refused to apologize for mocking Conor McGregor's 69-second injury loss at UFC 329, referencing their 2021 VMA altercation.
Paulo Costa rips UFC over short-notice Ankalaev offer
Paulo Costa declined to replace Khalil Rountree against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, citing short notice and no financial incentive for the five-round bout.
PFL champ Usman Nurmagomedov mimicking Ian Garry for Makhachev
Islam Makhachev's coach says PFL lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov is the perfect training partner to replicate Ian Garry's style ahead of UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Benoit St Denis issues statement after Paddy Pimblett knockout
Benoit St Denis apologized to fans and vowed a rematch after Paddy Pimblett submitted him in 52 seconds at UFC 329, ending his four-fight finish streak.
Islam Makhachev would accept Max Holloway fight, says coach
Javier Mendez says his lightweight champion would not turn down a move-up bout with Holloway after the Hawaiian's UFC 329 win over Conor McGregor.
Paddy Pimblett sees himself replacing Conor McGregor after UFC 329
Pimblett called himself "the new boy in town" after McGregor's 69-second injury loss to Max Holloway, then expressed sympathy for the former champion's failed comeback.
Terrance McKinney disputes UFC 329 stoppage: 'Two seconds left'
McKinney says referee Kerry Hatley should have let his fight with King Green continue into Round 2 despite the liver shot that dropped him with seconds remaining.
Dustin Poirier would end retirement for Conor McGregor IV at 170
Poirier told the UFC's Deep Waters podcast he would return at welterweight to settle the score with McGregor after their three previous meetings at lighter weights.