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Kabayel Confirms Hysa Fight After Pullout Claim
WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel will defend his title against undefeated Nelson Hysa on November 28th in Dusseldorf, per multiple outlets.
Hokit Fires Back At White's Title Concerns
UFC heavyweight title challenger Josh Hokit responded to Dana White's admission that he'll have to deal with Hokit's antics if the polarizing contender wins at UFC 334 in November.
Wang Cong On Silva Fight At UFC 332
Wang Cong says Natalia Silva is the toughest opponent she has faced ahead of their vacant flyweight title clash at UFC 332, but plans to outstrike her.
Felder Pushes Barcelos To Retire After UFC Vegas 121 KO
UFC analyst Paul Felder urged Raoni Barcelos to retire after the 39-year-old lost consciousness following a fifth-round slam at UFC Vegas 121.
Lundy Signs With BKB After Crawford Title Shot
Hank Lundy, who challenged Terence Crawford for the WBO super lightweight title in 2016, makes his bare-knuckle debut Nov. 20 in Delaware.
Eersel Defends Muay Thai Gold Against Jarvis
Regian Eersel puts his ONE lightweight Muay Thai belt on the line against George Jarvis at The Inner Circle 33 on October 2 in Bangkok.
Hokit Claims Aspinall Faked Eye Surgery To Exit UFC
Josh Hokit told Ariel Helwani he believes Tom Aspinall fabricated the severity of his eye injury to escape his UFC contract ahead of their Nov. 14 heavyweight title fight.
Hokit Says Steveson Wasn't Sparring Before UFC 331 KO
Josh Hokit claims Gable Steveson skipped sparring before his knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, questioning the Olympic gold medalist's preparation.
Dvalishvili's Coach Reveals 'Different' Fighter For UFC 333 Trilogy
Merab Dvalishvili enters his Oct. 24 trilogy against Petr Yan at UFC 333 in career-best shape, according to coach John Wood, who told Home of Fight his fighter has reached a new level.
Barcelos Confirms Recovery After UFC Fight Night Scare
UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos says he is doing 'great' after a frightening medical incident led to his hospitalization following Saturday's event in Las Vegas.
Barcelos' Doctor Confirms Fighter Hospitalized By Protocol
Raoni Barcelos remains under observation after collapsing in his UFC Vegas 121 fight with Raul Rosas Jr., but his doctor says he's lucid and walking.
Fury Tells Joshua Camp To Stop Making Excuses
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua's team has been trying to escape their signed contract since day one, with the fight now in serious jeopardy.
Strickland On Pay Talks For Imavov Title Defense
Sean Strickland says he's finalizing payment details for a middleweight title defense against Nassourdine Imavov, with the bout nearly locked in once terms are agreed.
Volkanovski On Training With Evloev Before UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev trained together years ago when the Australian was climbing toward his first title shot. Now they meet Oct. 24 for the featherweight belt.
Sonnen On Steveson's Future After UFC 331 Loss
Chael Sonnen says Gable Steveson can bounce back from his shocking knockout loss at UFC 331, noting the Olympic gold medallist has recovered from upsets before.
Hernandez Submits Dumas In 57-Second UFC Debut
Miami-Dade deputy Luis Hernandez choked out Sedriques Dumas in under a minute at UFC Vegas 121, stepping in on two days' notice to move to 9-0.
UFC 332 Loses Title Fight After Shevchenko Stripped
UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Oct. 3 now features Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for the vacant flyweight belt after Valentina Shevchenko was stripped.
Barcelos Suffers Frightening Finish At UFC Vegas 121
Raoni Barcelos collapsed without an apparent strike in the fifth round against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Vegas 121, was hospitalized, and is now reported stable.
MMA Mania Asks Fans About Critter Encounters
MMA Mania's September 28 open thread invited fans to share their wildest animal run-ins, continuing the site's tradition of off-topic engagement with readers.
Silva Vs. Wang Called Worst Numbered UFC Event
MMA Fighting staffers questioned why UFC 332, headlined by Natalia Silva versus Wang Cong for the vacant flyweight title, carries a numbered designation at all.