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Terrill Returns For BKB Title Shot In Miami
Mick Terrill challenges Gustavo Trujillo for the BKB heavyweight title on short notice Aug. 29 in Miami, with Aspen Ladd also debuting on the card.
Pettis Reveals How He Landed On Wheaties Box
Anthony Pettis says he landed on the UFC Wheaties box after Jon Jones lost the opportunity. The former lightweight champion disclosed the backstory on his podcast.
Three Fighters Miss Weight At Disastrous UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins
Andre Lima missed flyweight by a pound at UFC Shanghai weigh-ins Friday, while both fighters in a strawweight bout failed to make the 115-pound limit.
UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins Set For Umar vs. Song
UFC Shanghai fighters hit the scale tonight ahead of Saturday's Paramount+ card headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong at 135 pounds.
Barrett Eyes KO Of Harris At BKFC 92
Peter Barrett targets a knockout of Elijah Harris at BKFC 92 at Fenway Park, saying his opponent has a fragile chin and won't survive the pressure.
Perreira Meets Cesar In Flyweight Test At ONE 48
Matt Brown protege Joshua Perreira meets Antonio Cesar in a flyweight clash at ONE Fight Night 48 on October 2, with both fighters riding win streaks into the Bangkok card.
Danis Pulls Out Of Perry Fight, UFC Vet Jenkins Steps In
Dillon Danis withdrew from his main event against Mike Perry just two days before Saturday's Duel Arena 1 card. UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins accepted the fight on 48 hours' notice.
Lauzon On BKFC Future After Fenway Debut
Joe Lauzon says he'll decide after BKFC 92 whether bare-knuckle boxing is for him. The UFC veteran makes his debut Saturday at Fenway Park.
Jose Aldo Set For October Return Against Vera
UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo will face former bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera in a submission grappling match on October 4th in Ecuador.
Prates On Makhachev's UFC 330 Weaknesses
Carlos Prates says watching Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 made him more confident he can dethrone the welterweight champion, citing defensive gaps exposed by Ian Machado Garry.
PFL Adds Khamidov Versus Do Nascimento To Chicago Card
Sarvarjon Khamidov will meet Rafael do Nascimento in a bantamweight contest at PFL Chicago on Oct. 16, promotion officials confirmed to Sherdog.
Worapon On Bangkok's Role In His Fighting Career
ONE Championship bantamweight Worapon Lukjaoporongtom credits his move to Bangkok for transforming his career ahead of Friday's $100,000 contract bout.
O'Malley On Bantamweight GOAT Status
Sean O'Malley says he wants to be considered the bantamweight GOAT by the time his career ends. The former champion eyes wins over Yan, Merab, and others to cement his legacy.
Ruffy On Tsarukyan Grappling Prep: 'Still Learning'
Mauricio Ruffy says his takedown defense has improved significantly ahead of his UFC 331 co-main event against Arman Tsarukyan on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
Nurmagomedov Rejects $2M PFL Offer Ahead Of UFC Talks
Usman Nurmagomedov turned down more than $2 million from PFL as the undefeated lightweight enters his 90-day exclusive negotiating window.
Nurmagomedov Manager Warns Yadong Of 'Very Mean' Fighter
Ali Abdelaziz says Umar Nurmagomedov has knocked out three training partners ahead of UFC Shanghai and warns Song Yadong picked the wrong time to fight him.
Fundora Confirms October 17 Defense Against Hadribeaj
Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribeaj on October 17 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, headlining a PBC tripleheader on TNT and DAZN.
O'Malley On Yan Rematch Making Most Sense For UFC
Sean O'Malley says a rematch with Petr Yan makes the most sense for UFC bantamweight, despite title shots looming for Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai.
Ulberg Targeting Early 2026 Return After ACL Tear
UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg is eyeing an early 2026 comeback after tearing his ACL, per ESPN. The New Zealand fighter suffered the injury following his title win.
Ulberg Sets Early 2027 Return After ACL Surgery
Carlos Ulberg told reporters at UFC Shanghai media day he won't defend his light heavyweight title until early 2027, prioritizing full ACL recovery over a rushed comeback.