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Ian Machado Garry signs with Eddie Hearn ahead of UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry has joined Matchroom Talent Agency for commercial representation ahead of his welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev in August.
Shields says every fight now about legacy ahead of Scott bout
Claressa Shields says her middleweight title fight against Kaye Scott is about legacy and pushing boundaries for women's boxing and her promotional company.
Dana White explains why UFC doesn't host Pride Nights
White told Fox News the UFC prefers not to participate in themed events beyond its annual Latin heritage celebration and recent White House show.
Jamahal Hill weight gain sparks fan concern over heavyweight move
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill posted a physique update that has fans questioning his heavyweight transition after three straight losses at 205 pounds.
Claressa Shields returns to middleweight to face Kaye Scott
Shields will challenge unified WBC and WBA champion Kaye Scott on August 15 in Atlanta, returning to 160 pounds after a stint at light heavyweight.
Josh Hokit wants Herb Dean to referee potential Ciryl Gane fight
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit is calling for Herb Dean to officiate a potential bout with Ciryl Gane, despite Dean's recent controversial officiating at UFC White House.
Amy Pu becomes first female pro referee in British boxing
Taiwan-born official Amy Pu made history at York Hall in March 2024, breaking a barrier that had stood since the sport's professional era began in Britain.
Richard Rivera: Ben Whittaker hides fear behind jokes
Richard Rivera says Ben Whittaker's antics mask real fear ahead of their Saturday clash in Brooklyn. The veteran light heavyweight believes jokes disguise flaws.
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.