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Paddy Pimblett cracks ESPN divisional rankings for first time
Paddy Pimblett has entered ESPN's divisional rankings for the first time following his recent performances inside the cage.
Agyarko relieved to land Kelly title fight after Adams scare
Caoimhin Agyarko says he feared being sidelined after an eliminator was cancelled before landing his British middleweight title fight against Josh Kelly.
Stevenson vows to beat top fighters and reach pound-for-pound summit
Shakur Stevenson says he will beat all top fighters and become pound-for-pound number one after signing with Zuffa Boxing, speaking to BBC Sport.
MMA Mania's July 14 Open Thread highlights worst CGI moments
MMA Mania's daily Open Thread for July 14, 2026 sparked discussion about terrible CGI in film and television, from the 1994 thriller Disclosure to modern releases.
Matt Brown on Conor McGregor knee injury: Fighter was nervous
Retired welterweight Matt Brown says McGregor's confidence had eroded before the devastating knee injury at UFC 329, per MMA Fighting.
The Sean Strickland Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before the title run and viral tirades, Strickland ground out a decision over Uriah Hall that signaled his evolution from wild brawler to controlled pressure fighter. The 2022 rematch deserves another look.
Conor McGregor's Return Is No Longer Worth the Wait
Three years of broken promises and social media chaos have eroded McGregor's mystique. The UFC has moved on, and so should we.
Sean O'Malley calls out Petr Yan over bantamweight holdup
O'Malley blasted the idle champ for stalling the 135-pound title picture seven months after winning the belt from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.
Rolly Romero says Teofimo Lopez title shot came 'out of love'
Romero defends his WBA welterweight belt against longtime friend Lopez on August 22, calling the opportunity a fulfillment of an old promise.
Robert Whittaker rips UFC 329 commentary for weight talk
Robert Whittaker fired back at UFC 329 commentators who questioned his physique during his light heavyweight debut win over Nikita Krylov.
Teofimo Lopez launches promotion after Stevenson loss
Lopez says he's starting Takeover Promotions with DAZN after his decision loss to Shakur Stevenson. He fights Rolly Romero for the WBA welterweight title next month.
Catterall: WBA belt mine if mandatory isn't made by November 19
Jack Catterall says the WBA light-welterweight belt will be his if the mandatory defence deadline of November 19 passes without a fight being made.
Fury vs Joshua at Wembley hinges on 4am start for US viewers
Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh says the Fury-Joshua heavyweight bout will only happen at Wembley if authorities permit a 4am GMT start to suit American television.
British heavyweight boxing dominance: Seven UK fighters in top 10
Seven British heavyweights now occupy top-10 positions across boxing's four major sanctioning bodies, with Daniel Dubois holding the WBO title after Oleksandr Usyk vacated three belts.
Moses Itauma ordered into IBF title talks with Frank Sanchez
The IBF wants Britain's Moses Itauma to negotiate with Frank Sanchez for the vacant heavyweight belt by 29 July, complicating his scheduled August bout with Filip Hrgovic.
Dominick Cruz says Conor McGregor fighting to escape lifestyle
Cruz believes McGregor's UFC 329 return was about more than money — the former champ needed an escape from the life his wealth created.
Caroline Dubois blasts IBF champion over unification purse demand
Caroline Dubois says IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan demanded an absurd purse figure that killed unification talks between the two lightweight titleholders.
Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa set for UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Flyweight Charles Johnson will face Jose Ochoa at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, joining a card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry.
Johnny Fisher Leaves Matchroom for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher has signed with Zuffa Boxing and will headline the promotion's Sept. 26 London card after leaving Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable.
Agyarko relieved Kelly title fight ended eliminator limbo
Caoimhin Agyarko says he was heartbroken after a fight cancellation left him uncertain whether he would get a title shot or remain sidelined.