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Aiemann Zahabi unfazed by O'Malley striking ahead of UFC White House
Zahabi says surviving Jose Aldo's striking proved O'Malley poses no threat. The two bantamweights clash Sunday in Washington with title implications on the line.
Islam Makhachev denies injury, says Topuria wanted $20M for UFC White House superfight
Makhachev refutes Dana White's injury claim and says Topuria's purse demand killed their White House headliner before it got off the ground.
Islam Makhachev agreed instantly to White House Topuria fight
Islam Makhachev says he told his manager 'Let's go' immediately when a White House event against Ilia Topuria was proposed, per Sherdog.
Islam Makhachev explains preference for Morales over Garry
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says fighting undefeated Michael Morales would add more to his legacy than facing Ian Garry, who lost to Shavkat Chimaev.
Dillon Danis: McGregor will KO Holloway in three rounds at UFC 329
Conor McGregor's former training partner Dillon Danis predicts the Irishman will knock out Max Holloway within three rounds at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
Bellew rips Itauma and Azim matchmaking: 'He learned nothing'
Former champ Tony Bellew clashed with promoter Ben Shalom over recent opponent choices for rising stars Moses Itauma and Adam Azim, calling the fights useless.
Emanuel Navarrete ready for Vasiliy Lomachenko challenge
The unified 130-pound champion welcomes a fall showdown with the returning Ukrainian legend, though WBO mandatory Charly Suarez stands in the way first.
Dana White vows UFC White House card will happen 'no matter what'
UFC CEO Dana White said the White House South Lawn event will proceed Sunday regardless of weather or legal challenges facing the promotion's $60 million gamble.
Steve Garcia talks Yankees, T-Ball, and life outside the cage
UFC featherweight Steve Garcia sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss coaching kids, his Yankees fandom, and more ahead of his Diego Lopes matchup at UFC White House.
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park retirement fight after Hearn chat
Katie Taylor told BBC Sport that a retirement fight at Croke Park is the only remaining goal she is chasing after speaking to her promoter about her future.
Steve Garcia eyes title shot with Diego Lopes upset at UFC White House
Garcia, ranked No. 12 at featherweight, believes beating the third-ranked Lopes on Sunday's main card opener puts him in immediate title contention.
UFC White House weigh-ins complete, title fights official
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje both hit 155 pounds Friday for Sunday's lightweight title unification bout on the White House lawn.
Khan's legacy inspired South Asian boxing wave, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired the majority of South Asian kids to pursue boxing, sparking ambition across a generation of British fighters.
Elisandra Ferreira eyes PFL strawweight belt after Invicta FC, Karate Combat titles
The 28-year-old Brazilian, who holds belts in Invicta FC and Karate Combat, debuts against undefeated Juliet Ukah at PFL Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos.
Josh Hokit on Alex Pereira heavyweight move: 'Maybe he's scared'
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit dismissed Alex Pereira's suggestion his UFC run might end soon, saying the former champion 'is just talking' ahead of Sunday's card.
Watch Fury vs. Hall Official Prelims Stream Free on DAZN
Misfits Boxing streams the Beauty vs. The Beast undercard beginning at 1 p.m. ET before Tommy Fury meets Eddie Hall in Manchester.
Diego Lopes weighs in twice at UFC White House as backup
Lopes made 146 pounds for his Garcia fight and 154 for the main event backup slot, reprising his role from UFC 303 when Dan Ige replaced Ortega on fight day.
Alex Pereira outweighs Ciryl Gane at UFC White House weigh-ins
Pereira hit 251 pounds for his heavyweight debut Friday, three pounds heavier than Gane ahead of their interim title fight at the historic D.C. event.
Anthony Joshua locked to U.K. for Fury fight, Hearn says
Eddie Hearn says Joshua's contract requires the Fury fight stay in Britain, while Zuffa Boxing remains shut out of promotional duties despite Dana White's claims.
Tyson Fury contract allows U.S. venue for Joshua fight
Fury's contract for the Joshua superfight does not require a U.K. venue, though Hearn confirms both deals ban Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.