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Verhoeven cites timekeeper in Usyk defeat appeal
Rico Verhoeven says the official timekeeper supports his appeal against his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in their 123 kg heavyweight bout.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Hearn bars Zuffa from promotion
Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's contract for the Tyson Fury fight excludes Dana White and Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement, despite White's recent claims about the bout.
Israel Adesanya warns Josh Hokit about White House speech
Adesanya says Hokit's post-fight comments at UFC White House went too far: 'He's trying to put a red dot on his own head.'
UFC 330 Philadelphia official: Makhachev-Garry, Dern-Robertson
Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Garry while Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Jamahal Hill announces move to heavyweight after year layoff
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill will compete at heavyweight when he returns later this year, the 35-year-old announced Wednesday.
Alex Pereira: Focus '100%' on Heavyweight After Dean Controversy
Alex Pereira says his focus is now fully on the heavyweight division and confirmed he won't fight if Herb Dean referees again after their controversial UFC White House bout.
Rico Verhoeven demands Usyk rematch after appeal denied
Verhoeven's protest of the controversial eleventh-round stoppage in Cairo was rejected by the commission, prompting the kickboxing champion to call for an immediate rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
Lewis Crocker explains camp shake-up ahead of title defence
Lewis Crocker says training camp changes have worked out ahead of his welterweight title defence. The Belfast fighter told BBC Sport he identified areas to improve.
Verhoeven cites ringside doctor backing in stoppage appeal
Rico Verhoeven says the ringside doctor confirmed he showed no confusion after the stoppage he is now appealing. The heavyweight cites official backing.
Islam Makhachev defends UFC title against Garry at 330
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, per ESPN.
Lewis Crocker vows new approach for Liam Paro defence
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self when he defends his welterweight title against former champion Liam Paro.
Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry set for UFC 330 in August
Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Garry on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, with Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
Fury manager denies Zuffa Boxing contract after UFC appearance
Spencer Brown says Turki Alalshikh will promote Tyson Fury going forward, with Joshua fight expected on Netflix in November despite Dana White's involvement hints.
PFL postpones Saudi Arabia event days before Friday card
The Professional Fighters League pulled Friday's PFL MENA 10 card in Jeddah just days out, citing operational and event readiness issues.
Conor McGregor says UFC floated Carlos Prates to scare him
McGregor claims the UFC suggested the surging welterweight contender as an opponent but never sent a contract, pushing him toward lightweight instead.
Israel Adesanya: Arman Tsarukyan needs less streaming time
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan should cut back on social media content with streamers if he wants a title shot.
Alex Pereira calls out Jon Jones after GOAT diss: 'I don't understand'
Alex Pereira says Jon Jones' post-fight taunt surprised him after his UFC White House loss, telling fans he never provoked the former champion and has always shown respect.
Sean O'Malley got White House 'layup' as UFC feared Yan loss
Petr Yan says UFC protected Sean O'Malley with an easy White House opponent after 'No Mercy' gave his consent for the Aiemann Zahabi matchup instead.
Oscar Collazo scrambles for opponent after Canoy visa snag
Unified minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo is hunting for a replacement after Joey Canoy's visa issues scuttled Saturday's DAZN main event in Oceanside.
Youssef Zalal wants Kevin Vallejos fight after trash talk
Youssef Zalal fired back at Kevin Vallejos after the Argentinian's recent comments, saying he wants to show him there are levels to the UFC featherweight division.