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Manel Kape scores comeback TKO over Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119
Kape rallied from a slow start to stop Horiguchi at 2:42 of round three in Saturday's flyweight main event, avenging a 2017 submission loss and claiming his fourth straight knockout win.
Du Plessis vs. Usman set for UFC Oklahoma City main event
Former middleweight champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman will headline UFC Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center, the promotion announced Saturday.
Navajo Stirling stays unbeaten, stops Ion Cutelaba at UFC Vegas 119
Navajo Stirling improved to 10-0 with a second-round TKO of Ion Cutelaba in Saturday's UFC Vegas 119 co-main event, overwhelming the Moldovan with punches and elbows against the cage.
Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage upheld after referee appeal ruling
Mark Lyson told the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission he had decided to stop Oleksandr Usyk's win over Rico Verhoeven before the 11th-round bell sounded.
Bill Haney: Stevenson top target, Keyshawn Davis next for Devin
Bill Haney says Shakur Stevenson remains the priority at 144 pounds, with newly ranked WBO contender Keyshawn Davis waiting if that deal collapses.
| nickname = The Piranha beats Michael Magnesi by UD in round 12 on 20 June 2026
| nickname = The Piranha defeated Michael Magnesi by UD, round 12 on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Beatriz Mesquita beats Melissa Mullins by SUB at UFC Vegas 119
Beatriz Mesquita defeated Melissa Mullins by SUB at UFC Vegas 119. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Bradley Goldsmith beats Brad Pauls by UD on 20 June 2026
Bradley Goldsmith defeated Brad Pauls by UD on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Light Heavyweight Britain's Deepest Boxing Division
Five British light heavyweights sit in The Ring's top 10, a higher concentration than any other weight class. Callum Smith, Anthony Yarde, and Joshua Buatsi lead the crowded field.
Dricus du Plessis faces Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City
Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis meets ex-welterweight king Kamaru Usman in the July 18 main event at Paycom Center.
Murtazali Magomedov taps Melsik Baghdasaryan with rare Scottish twister at UFC Vegas 119
Murtazali Magomedov submitted Melsik Baghdasaryan with a Scottish twister at 1:17 of round one at UFC Vegas 119, becoming the first fighter to land the rare finish inside the octagon.
Vinicius Oliveira's UFC Vegas 119 TKO clouded by illegal elbows
Oliveira stopped Fili in round two at featherweight, but his finishing sequence included strikes that appeared to land on the back of the head.
Bia Mesquita beats Melissa Mullins by SUB in round 1 on 20 June 2026
Bia Mesquita defeated Melissa Mullins by SUB, round 1 on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Fury-Joshua venue unclear, but Hearn says Zuffa locked out
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury's contract allows venue flexibility, but Anthony Joshua's deal requires a U.K. site — and Dana White's Zuffa Boxing is banned from any promotional role.
Beatriz Mesquita survives early scare, submits Mullins at UFC Vegas 119
Beatriz Mesquita locked an armbar after getting rocked early, remaining unbeaten at 8-0 with a first-round finish of Melissa Mullins on Saturday's prelims.
Ryan Garner beats Michael Magnesi in grueling phone booth war
Ryan Garner won a unanimous decision over Michael Magnesi in 12 brutal rounds at St Mary's Stadium, claiming the interim WBC super featherweight title.
Justin Gaethje planning to fight again after UFC title win
Justin Gaethje says he intends to compete again after his lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria last week, cooling retirement speculation.
Usyk-Verhoeven: Referee told commission he'd seen enough
Mark Lyson told the Middle East boxing commission he decided to stop Usyk-Verhoeven in the 11th round before the bell sounded, according to a ruling obtained by BBC Sport.
Levan Chokheli destroys Leon Shahbazyan in 23 seconds at UFC Vegas 119
Georgian welterweight Levan Chokheli finished Leon Shahbazyan with an eight-punch flurry in his UFC debut Saturday night, forcing a stoppage at just 23 seconds.
Shane Collins beats Otari Tanzilovi by UD on 20 June 2026
Shane Collins defeated Otari Tanzilovi by UD on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.