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Asakura On Bantamweight Move After Flyweight Struggles
Kai Asakura says he feels more power and confidence at 135 pounds after stopping Qileng Aori at UFC Shanghai with a second-round finish.
Frank Warren: Tyson Fury "Will Fight In November"
Frank Warren says the window to make Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is closing fast, with the promotion needing enough lead time to properly market the fight before a tentative November date.
Song's Team Predicted Exact Uppercut KO Of Nurmagomedov
Yadong Song's coaches worked the finishing sequence all camp. His boxing coach told him before UFC Shanghai he'd get the knockout with an uppercut.
Fury Says McGregor Copied His Trash Talk Style
Tyson Fury told ALF Global that Conor McGregor copied his promotional style, claiming he taught the UFC star how to build fights through verbal sparring.
Dumas Takes Down Costumed Fan At Arena Event
Former UFC fighter Sedriques Dumas wrestled a fan dressed as the Joker to the ground during Duel Arena 1 in Orlando, requiring security intervention.
Ce Liu Calls Out Tafa After UFC Shanghai Win
Ce Liu wants to rebook Junior Tafa after knocking out replacement Levi Rodrigues in the first round at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
Hooker On Topuria Avoiding Nurmagomedov Bout
Dan Hooker told Submission Radio that Ilia Topuria would never risk fighting unranked Usman Nurmagomedov ahead of his Paris bout with Salahdine Parnasse.
Nurmagomedov Bought Yan's Limited-Edition BMW X5
Usman Nurmagomedov once purchased a rare BMW X5 from Petr Yan, one of only 12 in Russia in that specific color, the UFC bantamweight champion revealed.
Allen Taps Gasanov With Heel Hook At ACBJJ 22
UFC middleweight Brendan Allen defended his ACBJJ All-Stars title with a slick heel hook finish over newly signed UFC fighter Magomedrasul Gasanov in Istanbul.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Beats UFC Featherweight In Return
Zabit Magomedsharipov defeated Youssef Zalal by decision at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul, his first competition since retiring from MMA in 2022 after seven years away.
O'Malley On Song's Title Path After Nurmagomedov KO
Sean O'Malley says Yadong Song should challenge Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC bantamweight title if the Georgian beats Petr Yan at UFC 333 in October.
Liu Ce And Bilal Hasan Earn A+ Grades In UFC Shanghai Debuts
Decorated kickboxer Liu Ce and undefeated prospect Bilal Hasan both earned knockout victories and perfect grades in their first Octagon appearances at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
Makhachev Rallies Around Nurmagomedov After Song KO
Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad backed Umar Nurmagomedov after Yadong Song knocked him out in the second round at UFC Shanghai on Saturday.
Zabit Magomedsharipov Defeats Zalal At ACBJJ 22
Former UFC contender Zabit Magomedsharipov won his first competitive match since 2019, edging Youssef Zalal by decision at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul on Sunday.
Danis On Perry's Upset Loss To Jenkins
Dillon Danis delivered a blunt two-word reaction after Mike Perry lost via first-round TKO to Brandon Jenkins at Duel Arena 1 on August 30.
Itauma On Hrgovic Loss After Scary Exit
Moses Itauma addressed his first pro loss and hospital exit after Filip Hrgovic stopped him in the ninth round for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at The O2 Arena.
Taylor's Retirement Promo Narrated By Keoghan
Matchroom released an emotional promo for Katie Taylor's September 5 farewell fight at Croke Park, narrated by BAFTA winner Barry Keoghan.
Gaethje Confirms Extended Layoff With Hand Injury
Justin Gaethje told Sports Illustrated his hands remain too damaged to punch, ruling out a 2026 return. The UFC lightweight champion last fought in June.
Usman Nurmagomedov Fires Back After UFC Shanghai Cage Incident
PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov defended jumping into the cage after brother Umar's knockout loss to Song Yadong, calling critics "mean-spirited, petty, and envious."
Hrgovic On Everyone Picking Itauma: 'I Make Them Wrong'
Filip Hrgovic had no issue with being the underdog against Moses Itauma. The Croatian stopped the prospect at The O2 to win the IBF heavyweight title Saturday.