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Herb Dean responds to Alex Pereira back-of-head complaints
Dean broke down the back-of-head rule after Pereira accused him of missing illegal strikes in the Gane stoppage at UFC White House, saying he focused on the nape of the neck.
Amy Pu becomes first female pro referee in British boxing
Taiwan-born Amy Pu made history in March 2024 at York Hall as the first woman to referee a professional bout in the UK, and now holds full ref and judge credentials.
Crocker promises 'new and improved self' for Paro defence
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self when he defends his welterweight title against Liam Paro in a mandatory challenge.
Amy Pu Makes History as First Female Pro Boxing Referee in UK
Amy Pu became the first woman to referee a professional boxing match in the UK when she worked Marcus Eaton vs Paul Scaife at York Hall in March 2024.
Gassiev warns Itauma 'you never know what will happen in the ring'
Murat Gassiev says Moses Itauma fights with a maturity beyond his years and warned the 21-year-old heavyweight brings unpredictability to the ring.
UFC defends Conor McGregor on PED use, USADA split claims
The promotion called allegations linking McGregor's recovery protocol to its 2024 USADA split 'categorically false' after a New York Times exposé.
Floyd Mayweather faces theft charges over alleged bad check
Floyd Mayweather appeared in Clark County court Monday over allegations he knowingly wrote a bad $200,000 check to a Las Vegas jeweler for a Christmas watch purchase.
Conor McGregor says Terence Crawford rejected $200M boxing deal
McGregor claims the welterweight champion turned down a two-fight offer that would have been one of boxing's richest packages, per MMA Mania.
Raposo admits he wasn't ready for TUF 29 top pick
Mitch Raposo admits he was not ready when coaches made him the first pick on The Ultimate Fighter Season 29. The middleweight says it is time to prove himself.
Tyson Fury returns to US soil after 5.5-year absence
Fury attended UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, marking his first visit to America since the Wilder trilogy fight in 2021.
Jamahal Hill moving to heavyweight, calls out Josh Hokit
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill announced his move to heavyweight on his podcast and wants Josh Hokit as his first opponent in the new division.
Gaethje's ground coach reveals UFC White House fight plan
Jorge Santiago told Sherdog that jabs were the key to neutralizing Ilia Topuria at the historic White House event, where Justin Gaethje ended the Georgian's undefeated run.
Conor McGregor reveals two-fight plan to finish UFC contract
McGregor says he has dates for his final two UFC bouts under his current deal, with the second scheduled for April 2027—a layoff he calls 'ridiculous.'
Christian Mbilli sees decline in Canelo Alvarez ahead of September title fight
Christian Mbilli thinks Canelo Alvarez's performance is declining and plans to pressure the Mexican star when they meet Sept. 12 for the WBC super middleweight title.
Pereira accuses Gane of illegal strikes at UFC Freedom 250
Alex Pereira said Ciryl Gane landed illegal blows to the back of his head at UFC Freedom 250 and criticized referee Herb Dean for failing to stop them.
Alex Pereira blasts Herb Dean over missed illegal shots at UFC Freedom 250
Alex Pereira accused Ciryl Gane of illegal strikes to the back of the head and criticized referee Herb Dean for missing the fouls during his second-round loss at UFC Freedom 250.
Conor McGregor eyes April 2027 for second UFC bout after July return
McGregor, set to end a five-year layoff in July, reportedly has a second fight locked in for April 2027, according to ESPN.
Fury-Joshua fight locked to U.K. by Joshua's deal, Hearn says
Anthony Joshua's contract mandates the Tyson Fury superfight take place in the U.K., Eddie Hearn says, and both deals exclude Dana White's Zuffa Boxing from promoting.
Conor McGregor reveals second fight already signed for April 2027
McGregor told Ariel Helwani his next bout after UFC 329 is locked for April 2027, nearly a year from his July 11 return against Max Holloway.
FBI stopped terror threat targeting UFC White House event
Federal agents thwarted an attack plot aimed at UFC America 250 in Washington on June 10, according to a Bureau statement posted to social media.