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Paddy Pimblett rips Arman Tsarukyan's RAF schedule
Pimblett dismissed Tsarukyan as a lightweight contender ahead of UFC 329, saying the Armenian needs to fight in the octagon instead of wrestling events.
Yan Xiaonan meets Denise Gomes in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan faces top contender Denise Gomes at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, per MMA Fighting.
Robert Whittaker says light heavyweight move extends career
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says his move to 205 pounds has revitalized his career ahead of his light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.
Andy Ruiz Jr. signs multi-year Matchroom Boxing deal
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. has joined Matchroom Boxing on a multi-year promotional contract, ESPN reports.
Fury vs Joshua at Wembley hinges on curfew lift for ring walks
Turki Alalshikh needs London's 11pm curfew waived for 1am main event start time. Saudi Arabia looms as fallback if Wembley Stadium can't accommodate.
Conor McGregor ditches lightweight, commits to welterweight
Conor McGregor is done with the UFC lightweight division, with coach John Kavanagh confirming the former champ will stick at welterweight going forward.
Conor McGregor trashes Khabib, claims he fought 'off the yacht'
McGregor dismissed Nurmagomedov's undefeated record ahead of his UFC 329 return, saying he was partying heavily and worth $200 million when they fought in 2018.

Pimblett: Gaethje showing puts me in lightweight elite
Paddy Pimblett says Justin Gaethje's recent performance has confirmed the Liverpool lightweight belongs in the division's top tier at UFC level.
Conor McGregor coach rules out lightweight return, eyes 2026 bout
John Kavanagh says McGregor will remain at 170 pounds and hopes for a fight before year's end, though UFC 329 opponent Max Holloway comes first.
UFC 329 odds: Holloway opens as favorite over McGregor
Max Holloway has opened as the betting favorite over Conor McGregor for their July 11 rematch at T-Mobile Arena, with oddsmakers citing the Irishman's five-year layoff.
Conor McGregor's UFC legacy runs deeper than title reigns
McGregor held UFC gold for less than a year combined, but six data points reveal why the Irishman reshaped MMA more than fighters who reigned longer.
Paddy Pimblett promises Benoit Saint Denis annihilation at UFC 329
Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329, citing his unbeaten record against southpaws and previous stoppages of three French opponents.
Derrick James denies botching Spence camp for Crawford loss
Trainer Derrick James says Errol Spence suffered a rib injury during camp that shut down sparring eight weeks before the Crawford fight.
Prenga welcomes underdog status ahead of Joshua clash
Kristian Prenga says he welcomes being underestimated ahead of his heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua, telling Ring Magazine the low expectations motivate him.
Jason Moloney backs Zuffa Boxing philosophy after signing deal
Jason Moloney has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, praising the promotion's approach to matching top bantamweights against one another.
Jermall Charlo targets third division world title at super middleweight
Jermall Charlo says he wants to challenge for a world title at super middleweight, targeting honours in a third weight division after his middleweight reign.

McGregor calls for Crawford rematch after latest statement
Conor McGregor told DAZN he wants another shot at Terence Crawford. The lightweight called for the rematch in a new statement to the broadcaster.
Jason Moloney signs with Zuffa Boxing as bantamweight push continues
Former bantamweight world champion Jason Moloney has joined Zuffa Boxing and is positioned as the WBC's No. 3 contender at 118 pounds.
Rob McCracken names England boxing squad for Commonwealth Games
England's boxing head coach breaks down his squad for Glasgow and names the fighters to watch as the team completes its camp in Sheffield.
Conor McGregor eyes quick turnaround after UFC 329: 'Getting busy'
McGregor told ESPN he wants to fight multiple times in 2026 after his July 11 return against Max Holloway at UFC 329, despite his current two-fight contract.