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Van Defends Title At UFC 331 As Tsarukyan Earns Shot
Joshua Van shut down Alexandre Pantoja in the main event while Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy to secure a lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje.
Gaethje On Timeline For Next Fight Decision
Justin Gaethje says he will decide on his next fight later this year, citing injuries from his UFC Freedom 250 title win and the need to rest his brain after a grueling camp.
Weidman On Hokit's Path To Upset Gane At UFC 334
Former UFC champion Chris Weidman believes Josh Hokit can ragdoll Ciryl Gane when the pair meet for the heavyweight title at UFC 334.
Till Reveals Interest In Fighting Page After UFC Release
Darren Till says he'd be open to facing Michael Page following the striker's recent UFC departure, per Bloody Elbow. The BKFC star fights Yoel Romero next.
MMA Mania Asks Fans What Sport They'd Go Pro In
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards posed a hypothetical to readers: if you could compete professionally in any sport, which would you choose? The Thursday open thread sparked debate.
Dubois Tells Wardley His Adjustments Won't Work
Daniel Dubois says he'll have an answer for every adjustment Fabio Wardley makes ahead of their October 17 rematch. The heavyweight is hunting all the belts.
Pirotton On Fisher: 'I'm Supposed To Lose'
Michael Pirotton heads into Saturday's Zuffa Boxing main event against Johnny Fisher as the underdog but says his opponent faces all the pressure at the Copper Box.
Fury-Joshua Timeline Shows Years Of Failed Negotiations
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have circled each other for years through collapsed deals and missed deadlines before finally agreeing to meet in the ring.
Fury vs. Joshua: Why Cardiff, Why Friday, Start Time
Tyson Fury meets Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on a Friday night with an unconventional start time. Here's what fans need to know about the British heavyweight showdown.
Gaethje Unsure On Fighting Future After Title Win
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says he hasn't decided whether he'll defend his belt again, citing injuries and years of accumulated damage.
Rosas Jr. Eyes Title Prep In First UFC Five-Rounder
Raul Rosas Jr. headlines UFC Vegas 121 against Raoni Barcelos on Sept. 26, viewing the five-round test as preparation for future championship fights.
Gane Rips Aspinall Over UFC No-Contest Aftermath
Ciryl Gane called Tom Aspinall mentally fragile after the English fighter's response to their October no-contest, saying Aspinall complained too much publicly about the double eye-poke finish.
Selby Confirms Bare-Knuckle Return In London
Former IBF featherweight world champion Lee Selby returns to bare-knuckle boxing at BKB 61 on Nov. 14 at London's Indigo at O2 Arena.
PFL Chicago Card Set With Two Title Rematches
Liz Carmouche defends her flyweight title against Jena Bishop in an Oct. 16 rematch at Wintrust Arena. Timur Khizriev returns after two years to face Gabriel Braga.
Dumont Promises To Finish Perez At UFC Vegas 121
Norma Dumont vows to stop Ailin Perez before the final round when the bantamweight contenders clash Saturday at UFC Vegas 121 in a matchup years in the making.
Elliott On His Parents Replacing Him With Dogs
Paul Elliott fights undefeated Shamil Erdogan at ONE Fight Night 48 on Friday, October 2. Back home in Middlesbrough, his parents replaced the kids with rescue dogs.
Dumont On Perez Fight: 'What I Want Without Getting Arrested'
Norma Dumont welcomes the chance to settle her rivalry with Ailin Perez inside the Octagon at UFC Vegas 121 on Sept. 26, calling the bantamweight matchup deeply personal.
Ruffy On Tsarukyan Loss: 'My Fault, My Carelessness'
Mauricio Ruffy broke his silence on the first-round knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331, taking full responsibility for the stoppage with seconds left in the opening frame.
Velasquez And Mir Set For Wrestling Match
Former UFC heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir are scheduled to face each other in a wrestling match at an AIGA event in California this November, per Red Corner MMA.
Longo Slams Ruffy's Team After UFC 331 Elbow KO
Legendary coach Ray Longo criticized Mauricio Ruffy and his corner for coasting into the bell against Arman Tsarukyan, calling the lapse that led to the final-second knockout finish unacceptable.