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Dmitry Bivol Vs. Michael Eifert Predictions
Dmitry Bivol steps back into the ring on May 30 against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, as fans picked their winner.
Warren Confirms Fury Opponent Imminent
Frank Warren has confirmed that Tyson Fury's next opponent will be announced shortly, with a comeback fight pencilled in for August serving as the final preparation before a planned November showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Medic vs Rodriguez Headlines UFC's First Event in Serbia
The UFC is heading to Serbia for the first time, with Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez set to headline the promotion's Belgrade debut on August 1.
Pimblett Insists Weight Cut On Track
Paddy Pimblett is 188 pounds with seven weeks to go until his lightweight bout against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329 on July 11, and he wants everyone to know he is not concerned.
Usyk's Former Promoter Urges Retirement After Verhoeven Scare
Oleksandr Usyk's former promoter, watching from outside the current setup, has urged the unified heavyweight champion to consider retirement following his difficult outing against Rico Verhoeven in Egypt.
Ngannou questions Usyk-Verhoeven stoppage call
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven deserved the decision in his exhibition with Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport the kickboxing champion was the winner.
Ryan Garcia targets Conor Benn after awards show confrontation
Ryan Garcia has called out Conor Benn for a fight, saying the British welterweight confronted him at an awards show two years ago in front of his wife.
Rico Verhoeven's next fight: Usyk rematch or move on?
After his controversial 11th-round loss to Usyk in Egypt, kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven has appealed the result. The Ring Magazine is polling fans on who they want next.
Warren Pushes Kabayel For Usyk Fight, Rules Out Verhoeven Rematch
Frank Warren says WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel deserves the next shot at Oleksandr Usyk and will not accept a rematch with Rico Verhoeven this autumn.
Sheeraz: Begic was negative after first punch, I just walked him down
Hamzah Sheeraz said Alem Begic turned negative after the first punch, allowing him to walk the challenger down and claim the WBO super-middleweight title.
Ngannou says Verhoeven won despite Usyk stoppage decision
Francis Ngannou claims Rico Verhoeven was the true winner against Oleksandr Usyk despite the stoppage decision going the other way at heavyweight.
Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk decision: 'Outsiders will never win'
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven was the real winner against Oleksandr Usyk, claiming outsiders never get the decision. The heavyweight spoke to BBC Sport.
Ngannou backs Verhoeven after Usyk stoppage controversy
Francis Ngannou says Rico Verhoeven was robbed against Oleksandr Usyk, telling BBC Sport that outsiders never win despite clear performances in the ring.
Khamzat Chimaev suggests nationality cost him UFC 328 decision
Chimaev posted and deleted a tweet implying his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 was influenced by nationality, calling for a rematch where 'somebody has to be dead.'
Jake Paul criticises Usyk vs Verhoeven stoppage decision
Jake Paul says he would be 'steaming' with the referee stoppage decision in the Usyk vs Verhoeven fight, arguing the fighter deserved more recovery time.
Warren demands Kabayel shot at Usyk, rules out Verhoeven rematch
Frank Warren says WBC interim champ Agit Kabayel will not wait for a Usyk-Verhoeven rematch and is pushing for an autumn heavyweight title fight.
Sean Strickland walks out of Adin Ross MMA event in disgust
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland left Adin Ross' MMA event early and posted he felt "sick to my stomach" after attending the streamer's show.
Khamzat Chimaev suggests robbery in deleted UFC 328 tweet
Khamzat Chimaev posted and quickly deleted a message claiming his split-decision loss to Sean Strickland was unfair, demanding a rematch where 'somebody has to be dead.'
Nassourdine Imavov posts therapy skit after Strickland loss
UFC middleweight Nassourdine Imavov shared a comedic therapy session video processing his defeat to Sean Strickland at UFC 310.
Jack Catterall backs himself to beat any welterweight champion
Jack Catterall says he could beat any welterweight world champion. The light-welterweight contender told Ring Magazine he backs himself at 147 pounds.