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Open Thread: MMA community reacts to wild soccer match, TUF throwback
MMA Mania's Friday open thread featured a TUF classic rewatch and reactions to a six-goal Canada-Qatar match that included a gruesome leg break.
H2O Sylve vs JoJo Diaz results: Young lightweight returns
Ashton Sylve faces veteran JoJo Diaz tonight in a 10-round super lightweight bout on DAZN as he attempts to rebuild momentum after his 2024 knockout loss.
Usyk vs Kabayel purse bid deadline set for June 30
Oleksandr Usyk and Agit Kabayel have until June 30 to negotiate a WBC-ordered title fight before it goes to purse bid, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed.
Daniel Cormier blasts Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama comments
Cormier called Hokit's post-fight remark at UFC White House 'disgusting' and 'completely uncalled for' after the heavyweight knocked out Derrick Lewis.

Errol Spence blames trainer, lifestyle for Crawford loss
Spence says he went six weeks without sparring before his 2023 defeat and trainer Derrick James failed to prepare him properly.
Justin Gaethje credits timing, 'direct lines of energy' for Topuria win
Gaethje explained his unmarked face after UFC White House by describing how he dissipates incoming strikes while landing his own 'in straight lines through their body.'
DAZN pulls Floyd Mayweather June fight after Tyson promoter injunction
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled June 27 exhibition against Mike Zambidis has been removed from DAZN's schedule after promoter CSI filed an injunction over a disputed $4.65 million agreement.
Jesse Rodriguez open to any next opponent after title win
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will accept any challenge after his bantamweight title win, telling BBC Sport he is ready for whoever steps forward next.
Conor McGregor skips ESPN, Polymarket appearances on UFC 329 tour
McGregor no-showed First Take and a scheduled Polymarket stream days before UFC 329, raising questions about his July 11 return against Max Holloway.
Boxing & UFC this weekend (19 June–21 June 2026): every fight, time and channel
Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 19 June–21 June 2026. 7 events including | nickname = The Piranha vs Michael Magnesi. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.

Joe Joyce calls Daniel Dubois rematch 'always an attractive option'
Joe Joyce says a rematch with Daniel Dubois remains an attractive option, keeping the door open for a second meeting between the British heavyweights.

Mayweather Faces Another Lawsuit
Floyd Mayweather's legal problems keep multiplying.

Pereira Signals Willingness To Fight Hokit After Pre-Event Feud
Alex Pereira has a new name on his list — and it is not Ciryl Gane.

Chandler Breaks Silence After Fourth Straight Loss
Michael Chandler has spoken after UFC Freedom 250 — and retirement is not part of the conversation.

Gaethje, Pereira And Topuria All Face 180-Day Suspensions
The medical fallout from UFC Freedom 250 has been confirmed — and the lightweight division's most prominent names will spend the rest of 2026 on the sidelines.
Alex Pereira told to stop complaining about Ciryl Gane loss
Michael Bisping says Pereira's continued complaints about his UFC White House stoppage aren't helping his case with fans.

Gaethje Rules Out Fighting Again In 2026
Justin Gaethje became undisputed lightweight champion on Sunday night — and he will not be defending that title anytime soon.

Tyson Fury contract allows Joshua fight outside U.K., Hearn says
Tyson Fury's contract for the Anthony Joshua fight does not require a U.K. venue, though Joshua's deal mandates it, Eddie Hearn told BoxingScene.

CSI sues Floyd Mayweather for $4.65M over Tyson, Pacquiao deals
Promoter CSI Sports Events filed suit against Floyd Mayweather seeking repayment of $4.65 million in advances for fights with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao that never materialized.

Sean O'Malley recounts awkward White House moment with Topuria
O'Malley said Aleksandre Topuria refused to make eye contact at UFC Freedom 250. The awkward encounter came after O'Malley's South Lawn win.