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Jon Jones retirement one year later: UFC heavyweight morale check
A year after Jon Jones walked away, the UFC heavyweight division has endured eye pokes, surgeries, and false hope — but Alex Pereira's arrival offers a pulse.
Islam Makhachev's Dagestan phrase now used by PSG, Anthony Joshua
The UFC lightweight champion's 'send 2-3 years Dagestan' line has spread beyond MMA, with Novak Djokovic and Anthony Joshua both invoking it recently.
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Where the superfight stands
Fury and Joshua have circled each other for years. ESPN breaks down the current state of negotiations and what obstacles remain for the all-British heavyweight clash.
UFC Baku fight card: Fiziev vs. Torres date, start time
UFC heads to Azerbaijan on June 27 with Rafael Fiziev facing Manuel Torres in the lightweight main event. Prelims start at noon ET on Paramount+.
MMA Mania hosts Monday open thread for fight fans
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards posted the site's daily open thread for Monday, June 22, inviting readers to discuss off-topic matters alongside combat sports news.
Chris Eubank Jr targets return by year's end after health issues
Chris Eubank Jr says he's working to regain peak condition after health struggles derailed him in the Benn rematch and hopes to fight again by December.
Brad Pauls gutted after IBF international middleweight loss
Brad Pauls reacts to losing his IBF international middleweight title, telling BBC Sport he is devastated by the defeat that stalls his progress at 160lbs.
UFC heavyweight division stuck in limbo year after Jones exit
Jon Jones walked away 12 months ago. The heavyweight title picture remains as muddled as ever, with no clear path forward for top contenders.
Dakota Ditcheva says Ronda Rousey comment ended her admiration
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva says one remark about Khamzat Chimaev turned her former hero into a disappointment ahead of her July comeback.
Gary Antuanne Russell warns Boots Ennis faces tough test vs Zayas
Russell predicts Boots Ennis to beat Xander Zayas in Saturday's title fight but cautions the challenger cannot afford to take the young champion lightly.
Lee Selby reveals bare-knuckle offer took three bids to accept
Lee Selby says he rejected two bare-knuckle offers before the money was right. The former featherweight champion told BBC Sport the prize dictated his answer.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Turki Alalshikh says ignore everyone else
Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh has told fans to ignore the noise around Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury until he confirms details himself.
Dana White promises bigger UFC White House ratings reveal
White says global viewership figures for UFC Freedom 250 will drop next week after the event averaged 7 million U.S. viewers on Paramount+.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Only one man knows the truth
Turki Alalshikh shut down conflicting reports about Joshua-Fury, saying no decisions on venue or promoter have been made. A summit with White, Hearn and Warren is planned.
Tyson Fury contract has no venue lock, but Zuffa barred from Joshua fight
Fury's deal allows for venues outside the U.K., while Joshua's contract mandates a British site. Eddie Hearn says both deals explicitly exclude Dana White's Zuffa Boxing.
Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for lighting boxing fire
Abdul Khan says cousin Amir's boxing career inspired him and a generation of South Asian fighters. Speaking to BBC Sport, Khan credited his cousin's success.
Fury teases 'massive' Zuffa Boxing announcement via Dana White
Tyson Fury says a major Zuffa Boxing announcement is coming but deferred details to Dana White, calling the news "massive" in comments to BBC Sport.
Lee Selby reveals money talks in bareknuckle boxing switch
Lee Selby says he declined two bareknuckle boxing offers before promoters met his price. The former world champion told BBC Sport money drove his decision.
Abdul Khan credits Amir Khan for inspiring South Asian boxers
Abdul Khan told BBC Sport that Amir Khan's success inspired a generation of South Asian boxers, including himself, to pursue careers in the ring.
Rodriguez open to any challenger after title statement
Jesse Rodriguez says he will accept any opponent at light flyweight, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps forward to challenge his world title.