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Joshua Pacio retains ONE strawweight title with submission win
Joshua Pacio defended his ONE strawweight title by choking out Mansur Malachiev in Bangkok, turning in what ESPN called one of his finest performances.
McGregor arrives in platform shoes for UFC 329 weigh-ins
Conor McGregor drew attention at UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins with apparent platform sneakers and visible marks on his neck ahead of Saturday's rematch with Max Holloway.
McGregor offers Poirier advice after airport arrest
Conor McGregor urged Dustin Poirier to take his June arrest seriously, warning his former opponent not to slip deeper into destructive behavior.
Shakur Stevenson targets pound-for-pound top spot with Zuffa Boxing
Shakur Stevenson vows to beat all top fighters after signing with Zuffa Boxing, aiming to become the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins set for Las Vegas
McGregor and Holloway face off at 9 p.m. ET Friday at T-Mobile Arena ahead of their welterweight showdown Saturday on Paramount+.
Gable Steveson on Josh Hokit matchup: move to 205 'a great decision'
UFC heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson says a potential clash with Josh Hokit isn't a problem, but suggests his training partner would benefit from dropping to light heavyweight.
Jon Jones at UFC 329: 'Makes me miss the game tremendously'
Jon Jones told cameras at UFC 329 fight week that being back in Las Vegas made him miss competing, though he added his time in the cage is done.
Shakur Stevenson dismisses undisputed chase after Haney-Kambosos
Stevenson told DAZN he no longer cares about undisputed status after watching Devin Haney beat George Kambosos in 2022, saying he wants legacy fights instead.
Sebastian Fundora picks Tim Tszyu over Errol Spence
WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora expects Tim Tszyu to beat Errol Spence when they meet in Australia, citing ring rust and home-field advantage.
Former PFL fighter Bruce Souto shot twice after Brazil soccer dispute
Bruce Souto was struck twice in the buttocks after an argument involving rival Brazilian football fan clubs, according to his manager and local police reports.
Bella Mir targets Dana White's Contender Series debut this summer
Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, will reportedly make her Contender Series debut this summer with strong wrestling credentials.
Hattan Alsaif wins pro debut in first female MMA main event in Saudi Arabia
Hattan Alsaif stopped Dania Ouhachi in the second round at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh on Friday, headlining the first female MMA main event in Saudi Arabia.
Strickland coach addresses Kape beef after manager incident
Eric Nicksick says a heated exchange with Ali Abdelaziz sparked social media tension between Sean Strickland and Manel Kape, both fighters he trains at Xtreme Couture.
Conor McGregor makes weight for UFC 329 return vs Holloway
McGregor hit 170.5 pounds Friday in Las Vegas, marking his first weigh-in since breaking his leg against Poirier in July 2021.
UFC 329 gate hits $25 million, breaks promotion record
Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway generated $25 million in ticket sales at T-Mobile Arena, surpassing the UFC's previous live gate record.
LIVE: Mario Bautista vs Cory Sandhagen — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Mario Bautista vs Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2. Cards refresh every round.
LIVE: Alessandro Costa vs Cody Durden — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Alessandro Costa vs Cody Durden at UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2. Cards refresh every round.
LIVE: Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway at UFC 329. Cards refresh every round.
Gaethje: Topuria beats 'goofy' Pimblett 97 times out of 100
Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria would beat Paddy Pimblett 97 times out of 100 despite Pimblett's stronger showing against Gaethje in January.
Conor McGregor weighed 170.5 pounds at UFC 329, up 14 from last fight
McGregor tipped the scale at 170.5 pounds Friday for his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway, 14 pounds heavier than his last fight five years ago at UFC 264.