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Terence Crawford wins Best Fighter ESPY over Justin Gaethje
Terence Crawford took home Best Fighter at the 2026 ESPYs over UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, who closed as a heavy favourite before the upset.
Two suspects in UFC White House terror plot plead not guilty
Two of eight men indicted for an alleged drone and sniper attack plan targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House have entered not guilty pleas.
Why Manny Pacquiao's Southpaw Blitz Reshaped Modern Boxing
Pacquiao's unorthodox southpaw attack—angles, volume, and footwork—forced an entire generation of welterweights to rethink defensive fundamentals. Here's how his style became the template.
Cody Garbrandt's Comeback Era Is Over Before It Started
The former bantamweight champion's latest knockout loss at UFC 329 confirms what the division already knew: Garbrandt's window has closed, and no amount of camp changes or bare-knuckle detours will reopen it.
Why Dustin Poirier's Boxing Base Redefined Lightweight Striking
Dustin Poirier didn't reinvent the wheel at 155 pounds—he brought crisp boxing fundamentals to a division dominated by kickers and grapplers. Here's how his standup blueprint shifted the lightweight game.
Ryan Garcia defends WBA title against Conor Benn in September
Garcia puts his WBA welterweight strap on the line against Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena during Mexican Independence Day weekend.
MMA Mania Open Thread: Summer Music and Combat Sports Talk
MMA Mania's daily open thread for July 16 features Napalm Death's Tiny Desk concert, sumo wrestling highlights, and fighter updates from Alex Perez.
Bare Knuckle Boxing's Rise From Underground to Mainstream Sport
Former champions Victor Ortiz, Joseph Diaz, and Alfredo Angulo headline bare knuckle cards in July as the sport expands from regulatory limbo to sold-out arenas and major television deals.
UFC Fights We Want to See in the Second Half of 2026
Van vs. Kape, Topuria vs. Pimblett, and Nunes vs. Harrison headline the matchups ESPN identified as potential blockbusters for late 2026.
Higa admits he spent downtime drinking after title fight
Daigo Higa told Ring Magazine he spent most of his time drinking after his title fight, revealing personal struggles during a difficult stretch outside the ring.
Anthony Joshua tragedy raises question: Can grief fuel a fighter?
ESPN examines whether Joshua can channel personal loss into ring success, as other champions have done before him.
Errol Spence arrives in Australia: 'I'm going to take over his backyard'
Errol Spence touched down in Australia ahead of his July 26 middleweight clash with Tim Tszyu, declaring he plans to dominate on hostile turf.
Conor McGregor says scan results on leg injury coming today
McGregor posted on Instagram that he will receive scan results on the leg he injured at UFC 329, nearly a week after the bout ended in under two minutes.
Stevenson vows to rule pound-for-pound after Zuffa Boxing move
Shakur Stevenson says he will become the number one pound-for-pound fighter after signing with Zuffa Boxing and promises to beat all top opponents.
Jake Paul eyes Nate Diaz MMA fight after Joshua jaw injury
Jake Paul says he plans to make his MMA debut against Nate Diaz under Most Valuable Promotions once cleared from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua.
Michael Chandler now betting favorite to face Conor McGregor
Chandler, 40, has lost four straight but leads the odds board for McGregor's next fight after the Irishman's latest injury at UFC 329.
LFA champ Lucas Fernando booked for UFC 330 debut
Legacy Fighting Alliance light heavyweight titleholder Lucas Fernando will make his Octagon debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Kaci Rock chases Commonwealth Games gold in Katie Taylor's shadow
The eight-time Irish national champion fights for Team Northern Ireland this summer, crediting Taylor as her inspiration while building her own legacy beyond her famous father's name.
Scott Coker MMA Promotion Adds Former ESPN President to Board
Steve Bornstein, the youngest president in ESPN history, joins the advisory board of Coker's new global league ahead of its 2027 launch.
Conor McGregor knee injury may not be severe, doctor says
Sports medicine physician Brian Sutterer sees early signs that McGregor's UFC 329 knee damage may not require surgery after the Irishman fell repeatedly in his Max Holloway rematch.