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Yair Rodriguez moving to lightweight, teammate Belal Muhammad says
Former UFC interim featherweight champ Yair Rodriguez is shifting to 155 pounds after wrist surgery, according to training partner Belal Muhammad.
Gable Steveson opens as massive -2800 favorite for UFC 329 debut
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson is a historic -2800 betting favorite against Elisha Ellison on the July 11 UFC 329 prelims in Las Vegas.
Alex Pereira cleared after UK seminar meet-and-greet controversy
Organizers blamed miscommunication after Pereira faced backlash for allegedly refusing photos at a paid meet-and-greet in England. Full refunds have been issued.
Moicano, Aspinall join Pereira in ripping Herb Dean officiating
Renato Moicano and Tom Aspinall backed Alex Pereira's criticism of referee Herb Dean after repeated fouls went unpunished at UFC Baku this weekend.
Terence Crawford shuts down Jaron Ennis fight talk
Crawford says he won't leave retirement for Ennis, calling himself "10 steps ahead" in fight IQ despite praising the undefeated welterweight's talents.
Conor McGregor trolls Floyd Mayweather with gym cage clip
McGregor posted a laughing emoji in response to old footage of Mayweather entering an MMA cage, weeks before his July 11 UFC return against Max Holloway.
Dana White hints at helping Floyd Mayweather after $175M loss
UFC boss Dana White teased a potential collaboration with Floyd Mayweather after the boxer reportedly lost $175 million to a fraudulent investment manager.
Dana White responds to Alex Pereira petition to ban Herb Dean from UFC
White declined to weigh in on Pereira's push to remove the veteran official from UFC events after the controversial UFC White House loss to Ciryl Gane.
Brad Pauls gutted after losing IBF international middleweight title
Brad Pauls says he is gutted after losing his IBF international middleweight title, leaving the Briton needing a return win to rebuild his ranking.
Eddie Hearn embraces Dana White war, open to peace talks
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn says he prefers competing with Zuffa Boxing but will listen to Turki Alalshikh's mediation offer ahead of potential Fury-Joshua negotiations.
Conor McGregor dismisses Justin Gaethje as 'atrocious'
McGregor downplayed Gaethje's lightweight credentials ahead of UFC 329, reminding fans that Max Holloway knocked him out cold at UFC 300.
UFC 330 sweeps MMA midyear awards behind Gaethje win
Justin Gaethje's lightweight title victory at UFC 330 claimed three of six midyear MMA awards, per ESPN, besting UFC France and rival promotions.
Terence Crawford: I'm 10 steps ahead of Boots Ennis in smarts
Crawford credits Ennis as a tremendous talent but says he's sharper, faster, and a superior counterpuncher. The retired champ has no plans to return and prove it.
Merab Dvalishvili: Ilia Topuria fought blind after round one
Dvalishvili claims Topuria's vision was compromised from the opening frame of his UFC White House loss to Justin Gaethje, with both eyes nearly swollen shut by the finish.
Manuel Torres faces crossroads after UFC Baku knockout loss
Torres absorbed a brutal second-round stoppage against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Baku on June 27, halting his momentum after a 5-1 start with the promotion.
Zayas has rematch clause with Boots Ennis, says Eddie Hearn
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn revealed Xander Zayas holds a rematch option after his loss to Jaron Ennis, while also discussing plans for Jesse Rodriguez and Oleksandr Usyk.
Dana White on Floyd Mayweather money troubles: Zuffa option open
UFC president Dana White addressed Floyd Mayweather's financial issues after the boxer's Greece exhibition was cancelled by court injunction, leaving the door open for a Zuffa deal.
Dana White declines Saudi peace summit for boxing promoters
UFC president Dana White said he has no interest in Turki Alalshikh's proposed peace summit to resolve feuds between boxing promoters. 'I'm good,' White told reporters Sunday.
Boxing's role in ESPN's America 250 road trip series explored
ESPN dispatched five writers across the country for America 250, a sports history series that includes stops at legendary boxing venues and training grounds.
Omar Trinidad beats Jerwin Ancajas by UD at Zuffa Boxing 08
Omar Trinidad defeated Jerwin Ancajas by UD at Zuffa Boxing 08. Full result, reaction and what's next.