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Tommy Fury edges Eddie Hall by majority decision in sloppy bout
Tommy Fury scraped past strongman Eddie Hall via majority decision Saturday night in Manchester, with scorecards reading 59-56, 58-56, and 57-57 in a slugfest that disappointed fans.
Tommy Fury outpoints Eddie Hall in heavyweight exhibition
Tommy Fury used movement and ring craft to earn a majority decision over strongman Eddie Hall in their six-round Manchester bout, then rejected Chase DeMoor's callout.
Ignacio Campos chokes out Wasi Adeshina at PFL Nigeria
Ignacio Campos forced Wasi Adeshina to tap to a rear-naked choke 1:45 into the opening round at PFL Nigeria, handing the home favorite his first PFL loss.
Anthony Taylor attacks Matty Floyd after no-contest at Hall vs. Fury
Taylor rushed Floyd after fifth-round eye injury ended his Misfits Boxing title defense in Manchester, claiming opponent had Icy Hot on gloves.
Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier wrestling match 'a dream' says RAF official
RAF talent chief Lance Palmer told MMA Fighting that Jones-Cormier on the wrestling mat could happen 'if all the stars align,' though physical issues and timing remain obstacles.
Tyson Fury free to fight Joshua outside U.K., Hearn says
Eddie Hearn confirms Fury's contract lacks a U.K. venue requirement for the Joshua fight, though Joshua's deal mandates the bout stay in Britain.
Brendan Allen: I can beat Sean Strickland everywhere now
Brendan Allen says he's evolved since losing to Sean Strickland in 2020 and believes the UFC champ hasn't changed at all.
Aiemann Zahabi unfazed by O'Malley striking ahead of UFC White House
Zahabi says surviving Jose Aldo's striking proved O'Malley poses no threat. The two bantamweights clash Sunday in Washington with title implications on the line.
Islam Makhachev denies injury, says Topuria wanted $20M for UFC White House superfight
Makhachev refutes Dana White's injury claim and says Topuria's purse demand killed their White House headliner before it got off the ground.
Islam Makhachev agreed instantly to White House Topuria fight
Islam Makhachev says he told his manager 'Let's go' immediately when a White House event against Ilia Topuria was proposed, per Sherdog.
Islam Makhachev explains preference for Morales over Garry
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev says fighting undefeated Michael Morales would add more to his legacy than facing Ian Garry, who lost to Shavkat Chimaev.
Dillon Danis: McGregor will KO Holloway in three rounds at UFC 329
Conor McGregor's former training partner Dillon Danis predicts the Irishman will knock out Max Holloway within three rounds at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
Bellew rips Itauma and Azim matchmaking: 'He learned nothing'
Former champ Tony Bellew clashed with promoter Ben Shalom over recent opponent choices for rising stars Moses Itauma and Adam Azim, calling the fights useless.
Emanuel Navarrete ready for Vasiliy Lomachenko challenge
The unified 130-pound champion welcomes a fall showdown with the returning Ukrainian legend, though WBO mandatory Charly Suarez stands in the way first.
Dana White vows UFC White House card will happen 'no matter what'
UFC CEO Dana White said the White House South Lawn event will proceed Sunday regardless of weather or legal challenges facing the promotion's $60 million gamble.
Steve Garcia talks Yankees, T-Ball, and life outside the cage
UFC featherweight Steve Garcia sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss coaching kids, his Yankees fandom, and more ahead of his Diego Lopes matchup at UFC White House.
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park retirement fight after Hearn chat
Katie Taylor told BBC Sport that a retirement fight at Croke Park is the only remaining goal she is chasing after speaking to her promoter about her future.
Steve Garcia eyes title shot with Diego Lopes upset at UFC White House
Garcia, ranked No. 12 at featherweight, believes beating the third-ranked Lopes on Sunday's main card opener puts him in immediate title contention.
UFC White House weigh-ins complete, title fights official
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje both hit 155 pounds Friday for Sunday's lightweight title unification bout on the White House lawn.
Khan's legacy inspired South Asian boxing wave, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired the majority of South Asian kids to pursue boxing, sparking ambition across a generation of British fighters.