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PFL CEO blames shifting focus for stunted brand growth
PFL chief John Martin says the promotion's changing priorities and the messy Bellator merger have prevented it from building a recognizable brand in its seven years.
PFL CEO open to cross-promotion deal with MVP
PFL's John Martin praised MVP's May card for drawing casual fans but said any collaboration must be reciprocal, not one-sided.
Oleksandr Usyk vs David Benavidez floated as final fight option
Usyk has vacated his heavyweight titles and plans a last dance. Could Benavidez be the surprise opponent after the 39-year-old's Rocky Verhoeven struggle?
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev lands 8-second knockout at UFC Baku
Undefeated light heavyweight Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev destroyed Julius Walker with a single right hand eight seconds into their UFC Baku bout Saturday.
Nursulton Ruziboev chokes Andrey Pulyaev unconscious at UFC Baku
Nursulton Ruziboev extended his middleweight winning streak to three Saturday, submitting Andrey Pulyaev with a rear-naked choke at UFC Baku.
Kaan Ofli beats Javier Reyes by SUB in round 1 on 27 June 2026
Kaan Ofli defeated Javier Reyes by SUB, round 1 on 27 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Daniil Donchenko flatlines UFC newcomer with head kick TKO at UFC Baku
Daniil Donchenko stopped Theodor Berggren in round two with a stiff head kick and follow-up punches Saturday at UFC Baku, moving to 2-0 inside the Octagon.
A.J. McKee sets retirement timeline at 35 unless money talks
Former Bellator champ A.J. McKee plans to retire at 35, giving himself four more years in MMA unless a massive payday changes his mind ahead of PFL San Diego.
Tahir Abdullayev stops Nascimento with third-round TKO at UFC Baku
Hometown lightweight Tahir Abdullayev rallied from a slow start to stop Jefferson Nascimento in the third round at UFC Baku on Saturday.
Tahir Abdullayev wins UFC Baku debut via questionable stoppage
Tahir Abdullayev picked up a TKO win in the UFC Baku opener, but referee Jim Perdios stopped the fight while Jefferson Nascimento appeared to be defending intelligently.
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts, insists story will continue
Oleksandr Usyk vacates his heavyweight belts, telling BBC Sport the decision is strategic and opens new opportunities. He insists his story continues.
Whittaker says Buatsi clash 'could happen' after WBC ranking
Ben Whittaker told Sky Sports that a fight with Joshua Buatsi 'could happen' after the pair landed close together in the WBC light-heavyweight rankings.
Usyk vacates belt with eye on new opportunities
Oleksandr Usyk says his belt vacation is a calculated step that opens new doors, insisting the story is far from over.
Justin Gaethje to attend McGregor vs. Holloway title eliminator
Former interim champ Justin Gaethje confirms he'll be cageside for Conor McGregor's lightweight return against Max Holloway, a bout that could determine his next title challenger.
Usyk vacates world heavyweight titles, promises new chapter
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his world heavyweight belts, calling it a well-considered move that will open new opportunities. The unified champion left the division.
Brunno Ferreira: One Punch Knocks Out Overhyped Aliskerov
Brunno Ferreira says Ikram Aliskerov's hype is overblown and one clean shot will end their UFC Baku main card bout Saturday in Azerbaijan.
Usyk vacates world titles, says 'continuation lies ahead'
Oleksandr Usyk vacates his world titles, calling the decision a move that will open new opportunities. The heavyweight says the continuation lies ahead.
Usyk calls belt vacation 'new opportunities' as he teases future
Oleksandr Usyk says his decision to vacate a heavyweight title opens new opportunities and is not the end of his story in the division.
Usyk vacates belts: 'This is not the end of the story'
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his world heavyweight belts, calling the decision well-considered and insisting his story is not over. The Ukrainian's next move remains unclear.
Dana White defends Joe Rogan from firing demands: 'Loyalty matters'
UFC CEO Dana White says he has refused calls from wealthy figures demanding he fire longtime commentator Joe Rogan, citing years of unpaid work and loyalty.