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Sterling, Dvalishvili blast ref in controversial MVP card finish
Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili claim Phumi Nkuta's opponent held a choke two seconds past the bell at MVP's event, calling it bad officiating.
Arman Tsarukyan tries to jump gate at MVP event to fight Namo Fazil
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan attempted to leap a barrier and confront Namo Fazil cageside at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano card before pursuing him backstage.
Jon Jones wants out of UFC contract to fight Francis Ngannou
Jon Jones said he wants to exit his UFC deal to face Francis Ngannou, claiming Dana White has no interest in doing business with the former heavyweight champion.
Sterling, Dvalishvili blast referee for late-bell choke in MVP fight
Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili say a referee failed to stop a choke at the bell, allowing Phumi Nkuta's opponent to finish him after the round ended.
Donaire: Bam Rodriguez has skills to beat Inoue, Nakatani
Nonito Donaire believes Jesse Rodriguez possesses the technical ability to defeat Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani, but questions if size will neutralise those skills.
Arman Tsarukyan tries to jump gate, confronts Namo Fazil at MVP
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan attempted to scale the gate at MVP's Rousey vs. Carano event to reach Namo Fazil, then confronted him backstage.
Arman Tsarukyan attempts gate jump at MVP Rousey vs. Carano
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan tried to jump a gate to confront Namo Fazil at the MVP event Friday night, then pursued him backstage.
Conor McGregor returns against Max Holloway after nine-year spiral
McGregor faces Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, nearly a decade after the Mayweather payday that changed everything. A guaranteed $30 million started his documented downfall.
WBO may order Dubois-Itauma despite Wardley rematch clause
WBO President Gustavo Olivieri told The Ring that rematches are not binding to the sanctioning body, potentially forcing Daniel Dubois to face Moses Itauma next.
Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey for Chimaev cleft palate jab
PFL champion Dakota Ditcheva called out Ronda Rousey for mocking Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate, saying the former UFC star should know better as a mother and public figure.
Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey over Khamzat Chimaev cleft palate comment
PFL flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva called out Ronda Rousey on social media for mocking Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate, saying she's no longer a fan of the UFC Hall of Famer.
Dakota Ditcheva slams Ronda Rousey for mocking Khamzat Chimaev
PFL champion Dakota Ditcheva called out Ronda Rousey on social media for mocking Khamzat Chimaev's cleft palate, saying the UFC Hall of Famer should know better as a mother.
MVP CEO guarantees every fighter $40,000 for Netflix card
Nakisa Bidarian says every athlete on the Rousey vs. Carano card earns a flat $40,000 with no win bonus required, plus performance incentives on top.
Fabio Wardley's courage against Daniel Dubois won't be forgotten
Wardley absorbed brutal punishment and fought through grotesque swelling in his heavyweight war with Dubois, exemplifying the grit that makes losing efforts inspirational.
Dave Allen targets Filip Hrgovic upset in Doncaster return
Dave Allen told BBC Radio 5 Live he's in career-best shape ahead of Saturday's heavyweight bout against Filip Hrgovic in Doncaster, his first fight since losing to Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Fabio Wardley's courage against Daniel Dubois echoes boxing's finest losing efforts
Wardley absorbed brutal punishment but refused to quit against Dubois in Manchester, exemplifying the resilience that defines boxing's most memorable performances.
Vasiliy Lomachenko targets fall comeback at 130-140 pounds
Three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko plans to return from retirement this fall, with his manager Egis Klimas confirming the 38-year-old will campaign at 130-140 pounds.
Kamaru Usman says Khamzat Chimaev needs dedicated MMA coach
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev is missing a crucial piece in his corner — a real MMA head coach.
Fabio Wardley's brutal loss to Dubois was boxing at its purest
Wardley absorbed gruesome punishment through 12 rounds with Dubois in Manchester, embodying the heart that separates boxing from every other sport.
Naoya Inoue's Father Urges Retirement After Tokyo Dome Win
Shingo Inoue believes his undefeated son has achieved enough at 33 and should retire while still at his peak, though a January bout with Jesse Rodriguez is in the works.