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Fury Says He Didn't Train Seriously For Ngannou
Tyson Fury says he never took his 2023 split decision win over Francis Ngannou seriously enough to train properly, despite Ngannou dropping him during the bout.

Dana White On Promoting Jake Paul
Dana White says he has no plans to bring Jake Paul into the Zuffa Boxing fold, despite acknowledging a level of respect for his longtime rival.

Warren Delays Itauma-Dubois Fight
Frank Warren isn't rushing a fight between fellow Queensberry heavyweights Moses Itauma and Daniel Dubois, targeting late 2027 or early 2028 for a stadium-sized event even if both remain unbeaten or hold titles in the meantime.

Ortiz Jr. Leaves Junior Middleweight
Vergil Ortiz Jr. is moving up to middleweight after failing to land a fight with Jaron Ennis, despite Ennis reportedly agreeing to a smaller purse split to make it happen.

Volkanovski Struggles To Keep Ruffy Down In Training
Alexander Volkanovski's coach says Mauricio Ruffy has made major strides in defensive wrestling ahead of UFC 331, with even the former champ unable to hold him down in the gym.

Apodaca On Historic Mir Upset: 'So Cool That I Pulled It Off'
Alex Apodaca upset Bella Mir as a +1200 underdog on Contender Series, earning a UFC contract in the biggest shock in show history.

UFC Adds Four More Apex Events To 2026 Schedule
The Nevada Athletic Commission approved permits for UFC cards Sept. 29, Oct. 10, Oct. 31, and Nov. 7 at the Meta Apex facility.

Shields Says Cyborg Turned Down $2M Saudi Offer
Claressa Shields claims Cris Cyborg rejected a $2 million payday to box at 154 pounds, blaming their falling out on a sparring session she says she dominated.
Apodaca On Work Call After Historic DWCS Upset
Alex Apodaca had a 7:30 a.m. accounting call the morning after upsetting Bella Mir on Dana White's Contender Series, and she plans to keep her day job despite signing with the UFC.

Dos Anjos Reveals Three Surgeries Nearly Ended Career
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos underwent three back-to-back knee surgeries after his October 2024 loss, with medical errors forcing multiple procedures that nearly ended his career.

Delgado Calls Silva 'Coward' Ahead Of Noche UFC 4
Jose Delgado told Ariel Helwani he plans to 'put down' Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 on Sept. 12, calling the Brazilian's persona a disguise for cowardice.

Ladd On Harrison Beating Nunes At UFC 135
Aspen Ladd believes Kayla Harrison will defeat Amanda Nunes if they meet at bantamweight, citing Nunes' long layoff and past losses under pressure.
Bella Mir On Famous Contender Series Loss
Bella Mir addressed her stunning upset loss to Alex Apodaca at Contender Series, vowing to overcome the setback despite entering as the biggest betting favorite in show history.
Osmanli Records First Buggy Choke In TUF History
Mehemmedeli Osmanli submitted Christian Strong with the first buggy choke in Ultimate Fighter history, setting up the TUF 34 finale on Sept. 26.
Bella Mir's Coach On Stunning DWCS Loss
Don McGregor, longtime wrestling coach for Bella Mir, issued his first public statement after the prospect's unanimous decision defeat on Dana White's Contender Series.
Hirata Seeks Redemption Against Radzuan At ONE SAMURAI 4
Itsuki Hirata meets Jihin Radzuan in a rematch three years after the Malaysian handed her a split-decision upset, with the winner moving into title contention at atomweight.
Bank Rips WBO Over Janibek Ranking Decision
Jacob Bank criticized the WBO for reinstating Janibek Alimkhanuly as the No. 2 super middleweight and mandatory challenger to Hamzah Sheeraz after a shortened doping suspension.
Goltsov Returns Against Djantou Nana At PFL Chicago
Denis Goltsov will face Maxwell Djantou Nana in a ranked heavyweight bout at PFL Chicago on Oct. 16, promotion officials confirmed to Sherdog.

Aspinall Denies UFC Departure After Coach's Claims
Tom Aspinall shot down rumors he's leaving the UFC after his boxing coach claimed the heavyweight champion was done with the promotion, insisting daily talks continue.

Cordina Faces Trial After Petrol Station Incident
Former world champion Joe Cordina will stand trial in October on assault charges stemming from a February altercation at a Cardiff petrol station.