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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.
Rolly Romero says Teofimo Lopez title shot came 'out of love'
Romero defends his WBA welterweight belt against longtime friend Lopez on August 22, calling the opportunity a fulfillment of an old promise.
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.
Teofimo Lopez launches promotion after Stevenson loss
Lopez says he's starting Takeover Promotions with DAZN after his decision loss to Shakur Stevenson. He fights Rolly Romero for the WBA welterweight title next month.
Catterall: WBA belt mine if mandatory isn't made by November 19
Jack Catterall says the WBA light-welterweight belt will be his if the mandatory defence deadline of November 19 passes without a fight being made.
Fury vs Joshua at Wembley hinges on 4am start for US viewers
Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh says the Fury-Joshua heavyweight bout will only happen at Wembley if authorities permit a 4am GMT start to suit American television.
British heavyweight boxing dominance: Seven UK fighters in top 10
Seven British heavyweights now occupy top-10 positions across boxing's four major sanctioning bodies, with Daniel Dubois holding the WBO title after Oleksandr Usyk vacated three belts.
Moses Itauma ordered into IBF title talks with Frank Sanchez
The IBF wants Britain's Moses Itauma to negotiate with Frank Sanchez for the vacant heavyweight belt by 29 July, complicating his scheduled August bout with Filip Hrgovic.
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.
Caroline Dubois blasts IBF champion over unification purse demand
Caroline Dubois says IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan demanded an absurd purse figure that killed unification talks between the two lightweight titleholders.
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.
Agyarko relieved Kelly title fight ended eliminator limbo
Caoimhin Agyarko says he was heartbroken after a fight cancellation left him uncertain whether he would get a title shot or remain sidelined.
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.
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.
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.