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Ian Garry vows to beat Islam Makhachev in wrestling realm
Garry says he wants Makhachev to take him down at UFC 330 so he can prove he can beat the champion in grappling exchanges and end his win streak.
Carlos Prates back in training, teases 'UFC Champion' season
Carlos Prates returned to training Sunday after six weeks off, posting cryptic images that hint at a title shot following his knockout of Jack Della Maddalena.
Filip Hrgovic dismisses Moses Itauma hype ahead of clash
Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic says he remains unconvinced by Moses Itauma's rapid rise, breaking with the consensus view of the unbeaten prospect.
Shara Bullet surprised Strickland became UFC champion
Sharabutdin Magomedov told Red Corner MMA he's always surprised when fighters like Sean Strickland win titles, calling the champ's sparring imitation of his style "pale."
MMA Mania opens mailbag for UFC Vegas 119, Baku questions
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag ahead of UFC Vegas 119 and UFC Baku, with answers set to drop Friday.
Pedro Rizzo: Reach loss biggest problem for Pereira at heavyweight
Former UFC title challenger Pedro Rizzo says Alex Pereira's loss of reach advantage at heavyweight was the primary factor in his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
Sharabutdin Magomedov slams Michel Pereira as 'hypocrite'
Middleweight contender Sharabutdin Magomedov called Michel Pereira a 'hypocrite' over his past support of Israel ahead of their UFC Baku clash Saturday.
Alexander Volkanovski open to Justin Gaethje lightweight bout
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says he would accept a lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje if offered, though he believes Arman Tsarukyan deserves the next shot.
Stevenson says Haney pushing fight due to weight advantage
Shakur Stevenson claims Devin Haney is eager to fight him because the 147-pound champion would enter the ring 20 pounds heavier, per The Daily Mail.
Jon Jones retirement one year later: UFC heavyweight morale check
A year after Jon Jones walked away, the UFC heavyweight division has endured eye pokes, surgeries, and false hope — but Alex Pereira's arrival offers a pulse.
Islam Makhachev's Dagestan phrase now used by PSG, Anthony Joshua
The UFC lightweight champion's 'send 2-3 years Dagestan' line has spread beyond MMA, with Novak Djokovic and Anthony Joshua both invoking it recently.
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Where the superfight stands
Fury and Joshua have circled each other for years. ESPN breaks down the current state of negotiations and what obstacles remain for the all-British heavyweight clash.
UFC Baku fight card: Fiziev vs. Torres date, start time
UFC heads to Azerbaijan on June 27 with Rafael Fiziev facing Manuel Torres in the lightweight main event. Prelims start at noon ET on Paramount+.
MMA Mania hosts Monday open thread for fight fans
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards posted the site's daily open thread for Monday, June 22, inviting readers to discuss off-topic matters alongside combat sports news.
Chris Eubank Jr targets return by year's end after health issues
Chris Eubank Jr says he's working to regain peak condition after health struggles derailed him in the Benn rematch and hopes to fight again by December.
Brad Pauls gutted after IBF international middleweight loss
Brad Pauls reacts to losing his IBF international middleweight title, telling BBC Sport he is devastated by the defeat that stalls his progress at 160lbs.
UFC heavyweight division stuck in limbo year after Jones exit
Jon Jones walked away 12 months ago. The heavyweight title picture remains as muddled as ever, with no clear path forward for top contenders.
Dakota Ditcheva says Ronda Rousey comment ended her admiration
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva says one remark about Khamzat Chimaev turned her former hero into a disappointment ahead of her July comeback.
Gary Antuanne Russell warns Boots Ennis faces tough test vs Zayas
Russell predicts Boots Ennis to beat Xander Zayas in Saturday's title fight but cautions the challenger cannot afford to take the young champion lightly.
Lee Selby reveals bare-knuckle offer took three bids to accept
Lee Selby says he rejected two bare-knuckle offers before the money was right. The former featherweight champion told BBC Sport the prize dictated his answer.