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Xander Zayas calls out Jaron Ennis over 'padded' record
Rising welterweight prospect Xander Zayas told Ariel Helwani that IBF champion Jaron Ennis has avoided top-tier fights and padded his unbeaten record.
Bo Nickal books Aug. 2026 RAF return vs. NCAA champ McEnelly
UFC middleweight Bo Nickal will face 2026 NCAA champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland, just weeks after his UFC Freedom 250 knockout win.
Dustin Poirier mugshot released after public drunk arrest
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was booked Sunday on a misdemeanor public drunk charge in Georgia and released hours later.
Matt Brown: Michael Chandler doesn't belong in UFC after latest loss
Former welterweight Matt Brown says Chandler should be cut or retire after dropping to 2-6 in the promotion following his knockout loss at UFC White House.
UFC launches Meta rankings system, ending media voting era
The UFC replaced its media-voted rankings with a Meta-powered algorithm on Monday, with CEO Dana White calling the previous system flawed.
Bia Mesquita calls out Ailin Perez after UFC Vegas 119 win
Undefeated bantamweight Bia Mesquita wants a ranked fight with Ailin Perez, telling the twerking contender "this is not a place for you to shake your ass."
Bo Nickal faces NCAA champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 in August
Bo Nickal returns to wrestling against 2026 NCAA champion Max McEnelly on Aug. 22 in Cleveland at RAF 12, his first mat appearance since last summer.
BKFC 92 at Fenway Park: Stewart vs. Gigliotti set for Aug. 29
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will stage its first event at Boston's Fenway Park on Aug. 29, with featherweight champ Kai Stewart defending against Harry Gigliotti.
BKFC 92 heads to Fenway Park for bare-knuckle debut
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will stage its first Massachusetts event at the Red Sox's home ballpark on Aug. 29, with a featherweight title fight topping the card.
Dana White says UFC White House drew 17M viewers, global total coming
UFC boss Dana White revealed the White House card pulled 17 million viewers on Paramount+, with full global figures expected next week.
Shakur Stevenson: Devin Haney wants fight to exploit weight edge
Stevenson told The Daily Mail that Haney is eager to face him at 147 pounds to gain a size edge, proposing a 144-pound catchweight compromise instead.
Beterbiev wants Bivol trilogy before Benavidez showdown
Artur Beterbiev says he expects a third fight with Dmitry Bivol in five to six months and wants to settle their rivalry before facing David Benavidez.
Andre Fili questions Herb Dean over alleged illegal elbows at UFC Vegas 119
Andre Fili told referee Herb Dean he took illegal elbows to the back of the head during his UFC Fight Night 279 loss, prompting a replay review with commission officials.
UFC unveils Meta UFC Rankings to replace media panel
The UFC will transition to an automated ranking system built with Meta starting June 22, 2026, ending the traditional media voting panel.
UFC rolls out Meta AI rankings after years of complaints
The promotion officially launched its Meta-powered rankings system Monday, replacing the traditional media panel after years of criticism from Dana White and fighters.
Paddy Pimblett: Benoit Saint Denis won't shoot at UFC 329
Paddy Pimblett believes Benoit Saint Denis will abandon his wrestling game at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, citing the threat of submission.
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Only Turki Alalshikh's word matters
Turki Alalshikh holds the cards on venue and date for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, despite claims from Dana White, Frank Warren, and Eddie Hearn.
Caroline Dubois tells Alycia Baumgardner she has 'absolutely nobody' to fight
Caroline Dubois has called out Alycia Baumgardner, saying the American has nobody left to fight after failing to land bouts with Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
BKFC books Fenway Park for first-ever Massachusetts bare-knuckle event
Bare-knuckle promotion BKFC will stage its first Massachusetts show at Fenway Park on Aug. 29, with featherweight champion Kai Stewart defending against Boston native Harry Gigliotti.
Filip Hrgovic: 'Moses never reached the promised land'
Filip Hrgovic invoked biblical prophecy when asked about his Aug. 29 showdown with unbeaten heavyweight Moses Itauma, declaring his job is to stop the rising star's ascent.