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LIVE: Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres at UFC Baku 2. Cards refresh every round.
Usyk vacates world titles but vows 'last dance' still to come
Oleksandr Usyk will vacate his world heavyweight titles but says his final fight is still ahead. The champion told Sky Sports he wants mandatories to compete.
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts, says decision opens new opportunities
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his heavyweight titles, calling the decision well-considered and promising new opportunities ahead. 'This is not the end,' he said.
TUF 34: Michael Bisping Ordered Hard Sparring After 0-2 Start
Michael Bisping pushed his TUF 34 team into hard sparring days before fights after falling behind 0-2, cast member Xavier Franklin reveals.
Jerwin Ancajas calls Zuffa Boxing debut 'an honor' ahead of return
Jerwin Ancajas says joining Zuffa Boxing is 'an honor' as the former super flyweight world champion prepares for his debut under the UFC-backed promotion.
Brandun Lee says nobody matches Zuffa as he signs promotional deal
Brandun Lee has signed with Zuffa Boxing, telling UFC that no rival promotion currently matches his new platform. The light welterweight joins the UFC-backed outfit.
Usyk confirms belt vacation is 'well-considered decision'
Oleksandr Usyk says vacating his belts was a deliberate choice that will unlock fresh opportunities. The heavyweight insists his story continues.
Oleksandr Usyk vacates all heavyweight titles, teases 'last dance'
Oleksandr Usyk has given up his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight belts but says he's not retiring. The Ukrainian champ plans one more fight as his 'last dance.'
Ennis vows to show 'levels' exist ahead of Zayas clash
Jaron Ennis says his welterweight showdown with Xander Zayas will prove there are levels in the division and his skillset is unlike anything seen before.
Shara Magomedov collar ties Michel Pereira at UFC Baku weigh-ins
Shara Magomedov grabbed Michel Pereira in a collar tie during UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-ins Friday, forcing security to step between the co-main event fighters.
MMA Mania Mailbag: Prates or Prochazka for UFC 1 time travel?
MMA Mania's latest mailbag tackled which modern UFC fighters would dominate the 1993 tournament and who'd struggle. Francis Ngannou got multiple votes for dominance.
Cormier: Tsarukyan Must Get Next UFC Lightweight Title Shot
Daniel Cormier says Arman Tsarukyan has earned the next crack at Justin Gaethje's belt after UFC White House upset. The UFC appears to agree, per Cormier's talk with Dana White.
Boots Ennis ready for 'goodnight' finish against Xander Zayas
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis told DAZN he has prepared for every style Xander Zayas might bring Saturday night. "It's going to be goodnight either way," he said.
Khan lit the fire in South Asian kids, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan's success lit the fire in South Asian kids, crediting the former world champion with inspiring a generation of British Asian boxers.
Whittaker sees openings ahead of Rivera clash
Ben Whittaker says he has found chinks in Richard Rivera's armor and feels ready for any scenario in their light-heavyweight clash, per Ring Magazine.
Jaron Ennis dismisses Xander Zayas: 'It's levels'
Jaron Ennis says Xander Zayas cannot match him in any area ahead of their welterweight fight, calling the skill gap 'levels' in a pointed ESPN interview.
Shara Bullet grabs Michel Pereira's neck at UFC Baku weigh-in
Shara Magomedov wrapped an arm around Michel Pereira's neck during their ceremonial weigh-in faceoff in Baku, forcing staff to separate both middleweights ahead of Saturday's co-main event.
UFC Baku weigh-in results: All 26 fighters make weight
All 26 fighters hit their marks Friday for UFC Fight Night 280 in Azerbaijan, with Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres both weighing 156 pounds for the main event.
Jon Jones hints at UFC return after Gable Steveson camp work
Former heavyweight champion Jon Jones says he's 'moving like I never left' while serving as Gable Steveson's main training partner ahead of UFC 329.
Ali Abdelaziz swung at Eric Nicksick backstage at UFC Apex
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz took a swing at Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick backstage following Saturday's UFC event at the Apex, per multiple reports.