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Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry set for UFC 330 in August
Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Garry on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, with Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
Fury manager denies Zuffa Boxing contract after UFC appearance
Spencer Brown says Turki Alalshikh will promote Tyson Fury going forward, with Joshua fight expected on Netflix in November despite Dana White's involvement hints.
PFL postpones Saudi Arabia event days before Friday card
The Professional Fighters League pulled Friday's PFL MENA 10 card in Jeddah just days out, citing operational and event readiness issues.
Conor McGregor says UFC floated Carlos Prates to scare him
McGregor claims the UFC suggested the surging welterweight contender as an opponent but never sent a contract, pushing him toward lightweight instead.
Israel Adesanya: Arman Tsarukyan needs less streaming time
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan should cut back on social media content with streamers if he wants a title shot.
Alex Pereira calls out Jon Jones after GOAT diss: 'I don't understand'
Alex Pereira says Jon Jones' post-fight taunt surprised him after his UFC White House loss, telling fans he never provoked the former champion and has always shown respect.
Sean O'Malley got White House 'layup' as UFC feared Yan loss
Petr Yan says UFC protected Sean O'Malley with an easy White House opponent after 'No Mercy' gave his consent for the Aiemann Zahabi matchup instead.
Oscar Collazo scrambles for opponent after Canoy visa snag
Unified minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo is hunting for a replacement after Joey Canoy's visa issues scuttled Saturday's DAZN main event in Oceanside.
Youssef Zalal wants Kevin Vallejos fight after trash talk
Youssef Zalal fired back at Kevin Vallejos after the Argentinian's recent comments, saying he wants to show him there are levels to the UFC featherweight division.
Boxing schedule: Upcoming fights and key dates
A comprehensive look at the major boxing cards on the horizon, from world title fights to domestic showdowns across weight classes.
Volkanovski: Tsarukyan hurt title chances skipping UFC backup role
Alexander Volkanovski says Arman Tsarukyan damaged his lightweight title prospects by refusing to weigh in as backup at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
Bryan Battle vs. Dalton Rosta headlines PFL Charlotte Aug. 7
Bryan Battle will face Dalton Rosta in the PFL Charlotte main event on Aug. 7, with both middleweights looking to rebound from first-round losses at PFL Pittsburgh.
Shakur Stevenson on WBC stripping: 'I just don't respect it'
Shakur Stevenson says the WBC tried to triple his sanctioning fees for a fight they had no involvement in before stripping him of the lightweight title.
Lewis Crocker promises new look ahead of Liam Paro challenge
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self when he defends his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro, per BBC Sport.
FBI arrests five over alleged drone attack plot at UFC White House
Five men face federal charges over an alleged conspiracy to deploy armed drones and snipers at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House grounds in June. The plot was thwarted when a suspect's parents tipped off police.
MMA Mania Open Thread Sparks WCW Nostalgia and Bulldog Love
MMA Mania's daily open thread on June 17 touched on Goldberg nostalgia, bulldogs, and band recommendations while linking injury updates and bonus debates.
UFC, Conor McGregor respond to banned drug report during recovery
McGregor and the UFC pushed back on a New York Times report claiming he used prohibited substances after his 2021 leg break injury at UFC 264.
Justin Gaethje cracks ESPN pound-for-pound top 10 after title win
Gaethje's lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria earned him a spot in ESPN's updated MMA pound-for-pound rankings, shaking up the top 10.
Lewis Crocker vows improved performance for IBF welterweight title defence
Lewis Crocker promises a new and improved performance when he defends his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro in a mandatory challenge.
Conor Benn tells Ryan Garcia 'that belt is mine'
Conor Benn says the WBC welterweight title belongs to him and he will take it from Ryan Garcia. The British fighter told Ring Magazine he has dreamed of the belt since childhood.