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Arman Tsarukyan defends coach after Chimaev loss criticism
Tsarukyan pushed back on claims that strength coach Sam Calavitta overtrained Khamzat Chimaev before his UFC 327 loss, saying the final garage session lasted just 15-20 minutes.
Verhoeven: Usyk will feel my 20-kilo weight advantage
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel a 20-kilo weight difference when they fight. The Glory heavyweight believes his kickboxing style poses new problems.
Rico Verhoeven defends WBC heavyweight shot: 'I defeated everybody'
Rico Verhoeven says his 12-year kickboxing reign mirrors Oleksandr Usyk's boxing success, defending his WBC heavyweight title opportunity to BBC Sport.
Joshua says Usyk trilogy now 'just friendly competition'
Anthony Joshua tells Ring Magazine a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk is now 'friendly competition' after their two previous heavyweight clashes.
Daniel Dubois pushes for quick Fabio Wardley rematch
Daniel Dubois says he won't wait around for Fabio Wardley's rematch despite the contractual clause, telling talkSPORT he wants to stay busy defending his WBO heavyweight title.
Serrano eyes knockout record and 50th win in next fight
Amanda Serrano says she will break the knockout record and claim her 50th win in her next fight. The multi-weight champion is one stoppage away from the mark.
Stephanie Han targets Katie Taylor after calling for showdown
Stephanie Han tells BBC Sport she wants Katie Taylor next, targeting the undisputed lightweight champion in a career-defining showdown.
Lonnie Ali on Muhammad Ali's legacy: compassion over judgment
Ten years after his death, Muhammad Ali's widow says the boxing legend's true legacy was compassion, not titles—and she's measuring it globally.
Aaron Bowen vs Troy Coleman: Preview & Betting Tips
Aaron Bowen (6-0-0) faces Troy Coleman (67-3-0) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Alex Pereira Heads To the Big Screen With Horror Thriller 'Onslaught'
Alex Pereira is expanding his portfolio beyond the Octagon. A24 has released the trailer for 'Onslaught', an action horror thriller starring the UFC star as a character known as The Butcher, with the film set for release on September 4.
Guida Backs Steveson For Rapid UFC Rise
Clay Guida has offered a strong endorsement of Gable Steveson ahead of his UFC debut at UFC 329 on July 11.
Trump Suggests White House Octagon Could Become Permanent
Donald Trump has floated the idea that the octagon and stage structure being constructed on the White House South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250 might never come down.
Scott Coker's New MMA Promotion Takes Shape
Scott Coker's upcoming MMA promotion is building its leadership structure, announcing six executive hires.
GSP Reveals Three Conditions That Killed Anderson Silva Fight
Georges St-Pierre has finally explained why the fight many consider the greatest matchup never made in UFC history never happened — and the answer is simpler than the years of speculation suggested.
Rico Verhoeven calls himself 'uncrowned king' after Usyk loss
Rico Verhoeven says he proved he belongs at the top of the heavyweight division despite his 11th-round stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt on May 23.
Rozicki: Judges' wins don't feel like real victories to me
Ryan Rozicki says decision wins don't feel like real victories, telling Sky Sports he only feels satisfied when an opponent is stopped in the cruiserweight division.
Lopez tells Foster to target Navarrete, not Stevenson
Teofimo Lopez says O'Shaquie Foster should chase Emanuel Navarrete at 130 pounds rather than pursue Shakur Stevenson, who now fights at 140.
Ilia Topuria fires back at Justin Gaethje's father ahead of June 14 fight
Topuria dismissed doubts from Gaethje's father on social media, referencing June 14 and his track record of silencing bigger, stronger opponents.
Rozicki: I'm not getting a points decision, knockout or nothing
Ryan Rozicki says he must knock out Chris Billam-Smith to win the WBO cruiserweight title, ruling out a points decision against the champion.
Islam Makhachev predicts Max Holloway beats Conor McGregor
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says McGregor's comeback is good for the sport but picks Holloway to win the fight.