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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.
Gigliotti Brings 'Vigilante Chaos' To Stewart At BKFC 92
Harry Gigliotti plans to bring destructive chaos to featherweight champion Kai Stewart when they fight for the BKFC title Saturday at Fenway Park in Boston.
Itauma Pursues IBF Heavyweight Title Against Hrgovic
Moses Itauma faces Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title Saturday in London, with the 21-year-old unbeaten prospect chasing his first major belt against a seasoned contender.
Mayer vs Cameron Streaming Details Confirmed
Most Valuable Promotions takes MVPW-06 to Birmingham on Jan. 25 with Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron headlining. Here's where to watch.
Schofield Faces Bahdi For Vacant WBA Lightweight Title
Floyd Schofield meets Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight strap on October 10 in Chicago, with Oscar Collazo jumping two divisions to face Ricardo Sandoval on the same card.
White's Secret 2027 Event Draws Alcatraz Betting Odds
Sportsbooks have opened lines on Dana White's undisclosed 2027 mega-event location, with Alcatraz Island listed at 5/1 odds. Las Vegas Strip leads at 3/1.
Ulberg Confirms Early 2027 Return After Knee Injury
UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg told reporters in Shanghai he plans to defend his title in early 2027 after recovering from the ACL injury sustained at UFC 327.
O'Malley Predicts Yan Over Dvalishvili At UFC 333
Sean O'Malley picked Petr Yan to beat Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 333 bantamweight title trilogy, citing Yan's skill edge and Dvalishvili's lingering nose injury.
Bella Mir's Mom Apologises After Rant On Contender Series Loss
Jennifer Mir has quit social media after directing profane comments at Alex Apodaca following Bella Mir's Contender Series loss Tuesday. She blamed toxic fan comments for the outburst.
Nurmagomedov On Dvalishvili's Latest Comments
Umar Nurmagomedov says Merab Dvalishvili should drop 'The Machine' nickname and call himself 'Disrespect' instead after the former champ's recent media comments.
Song Yadong On Title Shot After Umar Bout
Song Yadong believes a win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai will earn him a bantamweight title shot. The Chinese contender trains at Team Alpha Male.
Garcia On Lopez: 'I Want To Give Him His Final Lesson'
Ryan Garcia says he would beat Teofimo Lopez easily and deliver his final lesson. Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12.
Fury Sets Deadline For Joshua Fight Deal
Tyson Fury's team has given Anthony Joshua's camp until September 4 to finalize terms for their heavyweight clash, or Fury walks away from the bout.
Mayer Reveals How Cameron Unification Was Made
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron say their Saturday unification came together faster than any pound-for-pound matchup, setting a standard for top-tier women's boxing.
Itauma-Hrgovic Tops Weekend's Biggest Boxing Matchups
Moses Itauma's heavyweight clash with Hrgovic leads a packed weekend slate, per ESPN's breakdown of Saturday's most compelling matchups across weight classes.
Volkanovski Promises Evloev Striking Battle At UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski says his UFC 333 opponent Movsar Evloev will be forced to stand and trade in October's Abu Dhabi main event, dismissing grappling concerns.
Shields Backs Dubois, Calls Baumgardner Scared
Claressa Shields told Sky Sports that Alycia Baumgardner is avoiding Caroline Dubois and could easily move up in weight to make the fight happen.
Aspinall Denies UFC Departure Rumors
Tom Aspinall shut down speculation about his UFC future after his longtime coach, Stipe Drvis, suggested during an Instagram Live that Aspinall no longer wanted to fight for the promotion.