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Usman Nurmagomedov doubts Conor McGregor shows for Holloway fight
Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov says McGregor probably won't make it to his scheduled Max Holloway bout, though a win would benefit MMA.
Katie Taylor: Croke Park fight 'beyond my wildest dreams'
Katie Taylor confirms Croke Park fight, calling the Dublin stadium bout 'beyond my wildest dreams' and a career bucket-list item.
Cruiserweight Title Mess Shows Zuffa Boxing's Sanctioning Body Problem
The WBC ordered Noel Mikaelian to fight David Benavidez instead of Jai Opetaia, disrupting Zuffa's title plans and highlighting the new promotion's uphill battle with alphabet organizations.
Boxxer sues Zuffa Boxing over Billam-Smith, Hickey contracts
Boxxer filed suit Friday seeking to block Chris Billam-Smith and Sam Hickey from fighting on Zuffa Boxing 7 in Bournemouth, claiming both remain under contract.
Tom Nolan: I need to win the fight, not the gym
Tom Nolan says his training philosophy is simple: save the best for fight night. The UFC lightweight explained his approach to camp preparation.
Trump eyes permanent UFC Claw structure at White House
President Donald Trump suggested the UFC Claw erected for Freedom 250 Fan Fest could stay on the White House lawn indefinitely, invoking the Eiffel Tower's history.
Hearn tells Aspinall to refuse Pereira-Gane winner fight
Eddie Hearn says he won't let Tom Aspinall take a unification bout under current UFC contract terms, calling the compensation a fraction of event revenue.
LIVE: Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim — round-by-round updates
Live round-by-round updates from Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim. Cards refresh every round.
Cruiserweight chaos shows Zuffa Boxing's alphabet belt problem
The WBC blocked Jai Opetaia from fighting Noel Mikaelian, ordering Mikaelian to face David Benavidez instead—a reminder that alphabet belts still control boxing.
Rozicki vows violence ahead of Billam-Smith clash
Ryan Rozicki says the sport needs more violence ahead of his cruiserweight clash with Chris Billam-Smith, speaking to Sky Sports.
Katie Taylor calls Croke Park fight 'perfect way to end it'
Katie Taylor says her fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park in September is 'the perfect way to end it', speaking to Sky Sports about the Dublin homecoming.
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park as career finale venue
Katie Taylor says ending her career as undisputed champion at Croke Park would be the perfect finale, telling BBC Sport the stadium holds a special place in Irish hearts.
UFC names NinjaTrader as Official Futures Trading Partner
NinjaTrader becomes UFC's Official Futures Trading Partner and Presenting Partner of Dana White's Contender Series under a multiyear deal announced today.
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park farewell as undisputed champion
Katie Taylor tells BBC Sport she wants to become undisputed champion again before retiring, ideally at Croke Park in Dublin.
Abdul Khan credits cousin Amir for lighting fire in South Asian fighters
Abdul Khan says cousin Amir Khan's world-title success inspired a generation of South Asian boxers to take up the sport, himself included.
Rodriguez vows no shortcuts in Riverside camp
Jesse Rodriguez says he travels from San Antonio to Riverside to train without compromise. The light flyweight pledges maximum effort in every gym session.
Katie Taylor eyes undisputed title as career finale in Dublin
Katie Taylor says she wants to become undisputed champion again at a Dublin stadium as the finish to her professional boxing career, per BBC Sport.
Ilia Topuria Tops ESPN's Undefeated MMA Fighter Rankings
Ilia Topuria holds the No. 1 spot among unbeaten MMA fighters for the second straight year, ahead of Usman Nurmagomedov and Movsar Evloev in ESPN's latest rankings.
Lee Cutler vs Aaron Sutton (Recap Pending)
Lee Cutler (17-2-0) faces Aaron Sutton (50-25-1) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Azim thanks fans after gruelling Claggett win at light welterweight
Adam Azim says he trained extra hard for 12 weeks to handle Steve Claggett's strength in their light welterweight bout, thanking British and Pakistani fans.