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McCann reveals family link to Taylor was combat sport secret
Molly McCann says her family relationship with Katie Taylor was combat sport's best-kept secret, telling BBC Sport neither wanted the link to define their careers.
Cormier Says Jones Turned Down Seven-Figure Wrestling Match
Daniel Cormier has a simple explanation for why the Jones wrestling match never happened — and he is not shy about what it implies.
Islam Makhachev needs triple-champ status for GOAT case, says GSP
Georges St. Pierre says Makhachev should chase middleweight gold after UFC 330 to cement legacy. The welterweight champ could break the UFC win-streak record in Philadelphia.
Regional MMA fighter furious after opponent taps to motorcycle crash
A regional MMA bout ended in bizarre fashion when one fighter immediately submitted after claiming a recent motorcycle accident left him unable to continue.
Tyson Fury books Wach tune-up, Joshua mega-fight pushed back
Tyson Fury will face Mariusz Wach on July 24 in Thailand while negotiations drag on for his anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Ilia Topuria surfaces after UFC Freedom 250 beating
Topuria appeared in public for the first time since his brutal corner stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje on June 14, with Georgian media sharing a photo of the former champ.
Sean Strickland chokes beach challenger in playful grappling match
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was filmed submitting a fan with a rear-naked choke during an impromptu grappling session on a beach.
Michael Bisping fires back at Eddie Hearn over UFC pay criticism
Former UFC champ Michael Bisping rejected Eddie Hearn's claim that he's too close to UFC brass to defend fighters, calling the promoter's remarks 'horse sh*t.'
Molly McCann kept Katie Taylor family link secret for years
Molly McCann reveals she kept her family connection to Katie Taylor quiet to avoid accusations of riding on the boxing champion's reputation.
McCann kept Taylor family tie quiet to avoid coat-tails claim
Molly McCann says she and Katie Taylor kept their family relationship private for years. The UFC flyweight told BBC Sport she wanted to avoid accusations.
Jon Jones rejected seven-figure wrestling match with Cormier
Daniel Cormier says an unnamed organization offered both men seven figures for a six-minute wrestling bout, but Jones declined to compete.
Megan Olivi reveals favorite movies, music in rapid-fire Q&A
UFC commentator Megan Olivi sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss everything from the Spice Girls to the New York Yankees in a non-fight Q&A segment.
Jon Jones' IBA Bare Knuckle exits Russia for Miami debut
IBA Bare Knuckle stages its first U.S. event July 18 in Miami with Jones as ambassador, former UFC fighters Viacheslav Borshchev and Elvin Brito headlining.
UFC veteran attorney Colby Williams exits for Red Rock role
J. Colby Williams, who represented the UFC since the Zuffa era and handled antitrust litigation, will become Red Rock Casinos' general counsel in September 2026.
UFC 2026 Half-Year Awards: Top Submissions From January to June
Murtazali Magomedov's debut twister headlines UFC.com's midseason submission awards, as 44 finishes across 13 different holds marked the first half of 2026.
Tyson Fury books Thailand return vs. 46-year-old Wach
Former WBC champion Tyson Fury faces journeyman Mariusz Wach in Pattaya on July 24, one day before Anthony Joshua fights in Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury to face Mariusz Wach in Thailand July warm-up
Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach on July 24 in Thailand, one day before Anthony Joshua's tune-up, ahead of their long-awaited heavyweight clash later this year.
Ian Garry wants four rounds of domination before Islam finish
Garry told fans he wants to dominate Makhachev for four rounds before stopping him in August, avoiding any early knockout that might invite excuses.
Cobey Fehr opens up on opioid addiction after PFL debut win
Undefeated bantamweight Cobey Fehr revealed he fled Ohio six years ago with $4 while withdrawing from opioids, then rebuilt his life in Las Vegas before his PFL submission win.
Sean Strickland vows to help Indian UFC fighter Anshul Jubli
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he will work with struggling Indian fighter Anshul Jubli when he returns to Las Vegas in two weeks.