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Ryan Garner beats Michael Magnesi in grueling phone booth war
Ryan Garner won a unanimous decision over Michael Magnesi in 12 brutal rounds at St Mary's Stadium, claiming the interim WBC super featherweight title.
Justin Gaethje planning to fight again after UFC title win
Justin Gaethje says he intends to compete again after his lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria last week, cooling retirement speculation.
Usyk-Verhoeven: Referee told commission he'd seen enough
Mark Lyson told the Middle East boxing commission he decided to stop Usyk-Verhoeven in the 11th round before the bell sounded, according to a ruling obtained by BBC Sport.
Levan Chokheli destroys Leon Shahbazyan in 23 seconds at UFC Vegas 119
Georgian welterweight Levan Chokheli finished Leon Shahbazyan with an eight-punch flurry in his UFC debut Saturday night, forcing a stoppage at just 23 seconds.
Shane Collins beats Otari Tanzilovi by UD on 20 June 2026
Shane Collins defeated Otari Tanzilovi by UD on 20 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Paddy Pimblett picks Conor McGregor to KO Max Holloway at UFC 329
Pimblett backs McGregor to knock out Holloway in their July 11 welterweight rematch, citing the weight class as a decisive factor despite widespread doubts.
UFC White House fallout: Topuria bounce-back, Pereira meltdown
Ilia Topuria handled his loss with grace while Alex Pereira crashed out publicly after UFC White House, per MMA Fighting's latest mailbag.
UFC Freedom 250 slow-motion recap captures White House spectacle
The promotion released a slow-motion video recap of its historic White House card, featuring Justin Gaethje's upset win over Ilia Topuria and six knockout finishes.
Justin Gaethje rises to No. 1 lightweight after Topuria upset
Gaethje claims the top spot at 155 pounds following his UFC White House victory over Ilia Topuria, ending years of interim-title frustration.
Brad Pauls eyes world title shot but knows Goldsmith stands in the way
Brad Pauls says beating Goldsmith on Saturday is the only path to a world title shot, telling BBC Sport there is nothing to gain if he does not win this weekend.
Luana Santos unfazed by fears UFC could close bantamweight
Santos told MMA Fighting she sees opportunity rather than danger as the UFC bantamweight division faces an uncertain future heading into UFC Vegas 119.
Blachowicz-Guskov rematch booked for UFC Belgrade in August
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will run back their December draw at UFC Fight Night 283 on Aug. 1 after an injury scrapped their May bout.
Fury contract has no U.K. venue lock for Joshua fight
Tyson Fury's deal for the Anthony Joshua superfight contains no U.K. venue requirement, though Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing remains contractually barred from promoting the bout.
MEPB dismisses Verhoeven appeal against Usyk stoppage
The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission upheld referee Mark Lyson's 11th-round stoppage in Verhoeven's May loss to Usyk, ruling the timing discrepancy immaterial.
Floyd Mayweather sued for $6.65M over Greece fight deal
CSI Sports Events filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Mayweather's June 27 bout against Mike Zambidis, claiming breach of contract over exclusive rights to his Tyson and Pacquiao fights.
Jean Silva claims he's next for UFC featherweight title shot
Jean Silva says he will bypass Movsar Evloev for the next shot at Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight belt, per MMAJunkie.
Rodriguez declares he will accept any opponent put in front of him
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will face any opponent offered to him at light flyweight, dismissing selective matchmaking in his division.
Fury-Joshua fight locked to U.K., Hearn says Zuffa out
Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua's contract requires a U.K. venue for Tyson Fury fight and explicitly bars Dana White's Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Khabib Nurmagomedov picks Germany to win 2026 World Cup
Retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told Okko Sport he expects Germany to claim the trophy, with Netherlands and Spain rounding out the podium.
Alexei Pergande accuses Ian Garry of lying about filming
Undefeated PFL featherweight Alexei Pergande denied Ian Garry's claim that he filmed their sparring session without permission, calling the accusation untrue.