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Josh Hokit defends Michelle Obama remarks after UFC backlash
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit said his post-fight comment about former first lady Michelle Obama was meant as a compliment, per The Ariel Helwani Show.
Josh Hokit stands by controversial White House comments
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit told Yahoo! Sports he has no regrets about his remarks following UFC White House and will never backtrack on his statements.
Josh Hokit: Alex Pereira's success built on favorable matchups
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit says Alex Pereira's MMA success stems from stylistically favorable opponents and a lack of elite wrestlers on his resume.
Josh Hokit says armbar on Derrick Lewis was 'just for fun'
Hokit told Ariel Helwani he didn't want to submit Lewis at UFC White House, preferring to knock out the knockout artist instead.
Tom Aspinall mocks Ciryl Gane's fouls with helmet training video
Tom Aspinall posted a clip of himself training in a motorcycle helmet and groin guard ahead of his rematch with Ciryl Gane, referencing the Frenchman's history of illegal strikes.
Josh Hokit: Ilia Topuria's training room intensity cost him
Hokit believes Topuria goes too hard in sparring, leaving teammates scared to challenge him and his timing unprepared for Gaethje.
Sean Strickland rips Justin Gaethje manager Ali Abdelaziz
UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland targeted lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje's manager in a social media post, saying he'd never work with Ali Abdelaziz.
Gable Steveson moved to Prelims as UFC 329 opener scrapped
Ode Osbourne withdrew from the July 11 flyweight bout with Cody Durden, while Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson was bumped from the main card.
Boots Ennis on 154 move: 'I feel way stronger at this weight'
Ennis told The Breakfast Club he should have moved up from welterweight sooner, with his super welterweight title fight against Xander Zayas set for this weekend.
Paro speechless after taking IBF welterweight title from Crocker
Liam Paro took the IBF welterweight title from Lewis Crocker on points in Australia, ending the champion's unbeaten run in a hard-fought contest.
Clarck Ntambwe's journey from grief to boxing redemption
New film chronicles DRC boxer Clarck Ntambwe's transformation from vengeance-seeker to champion, trained by Kibomango Bagunda before his death in 2025.
Xander Zayas ready for Boots Ennis: 'Going to win like I always do'
Zayas says he's visualized every possible scenario ahead of his super welterweight title defense against Ennis this Saturday, seeing opportunities in his opponent's flat-footed style.
Dustin Poirier arrest draws fighter reactions after airport incident
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at an Atlanta airport, with footage showing the retired UFC star in a heated confrontation with police.
UFC Baku main card odds: Magomedov, Sadykhov predictions
MMA Mania breaks down the June 27 fight card in Azerbaijan, where Shara Magomedov enters as a -340 favorite to extend his pace-heavy striking game against Michel Pereira.
Liam Paro beats Lewis Crocker by UD on 24 June 2026
Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker by UD on 24 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Albert Bell replaces Joe Cordina to face Abdullah Mason July 4
Bell steps in on short notice after Cordina withdraws with visa issues. The Toledo native gets his shot at Mason's WBO lightweight title in Cleveland.
Josh Hokit targets two more UFC fights, $4M payday in 2026
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says he could fight twice more in 2026 and earn up to $4 million despite controversy from his White House victory speech.
Current Boxing Champions Across All Weight Divisions
A rundown of every reigning titleholder in the sport's four major sanctioning bodies, from heavyweight down through the lighter weight classes.
Crocker vows 'great performance' in Paro title defence
Lewis Crocker says his IBF welterweight defence against Liam Paro will be a great performance after winning his world title as an underdog last time out.
Ennis vows to bring Zayas titles 'back home to Philly'
Jaron Ennis says he will take Xander Zayas's WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles back to Philadelphia, promising a knockout in their upcoming clash.