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Pimblett Wants McGregor At MSG
Paddy Pimblett is fighting in the co-main event of UFC 329 against Benoit Saint-Denis, as he is already eying other targets.
Joshua Pacio faces Mansur Malachiev for strawweight title at ONE
Joshua Pacio and Mansur Malachiev meet Friday in Bangkok with the ONE strawweight MMA world title on the line at The Inner Circle 21.
Craig Jones recalls Islam Makhachev UFC 322 cage-side roasting
Jones says Makhachev screamed 'Where is your jiu-jitsu now?' at him during UFC 322 as Jack Della Maddalena got dominated for five rounds.
Dustin Poirier reveals brain scarring behind UFC retirement
Former UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier disclosed brain scarring and behavioral changes as key factors in his decision to walk away from competition.
Dustin Poirier cites brain scarring, behavior shifts in retirement
Poirier says neurological damage and personality changes played a key role in his decision to step away from the octagon after a decorated UFC career.
Jon Jones picks Ronaldo over Messi in GOAT debate
Jon Jones sided with Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi when asked to choose between the soccer legends, citing their Instagram friendship.
Fury vs Joshua at Wembley hinges on 4am start for US viewers
Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh says the Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash will only happen at Wembley if UK officials approve a 4am start time to capture American prime time.
Dustin Poirier seeks to apologize to officer after airport arrest
Poirier has asked his lawyer to obtain contact details for the officer he threatened during a July incident at Atlanta's airport, saying he wants to praise the officer's professionalism.
Rolly Romero faces Teofimo Lopez in August title defense
Rolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez on Aug. 22, ESPN reports, in a clash of former world champions.
Sean Strickland rips Dustin Poirier over depression remarks
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland dismissed Dustin Poirier's comments about depression following the lightweight's recent arrest for alleged public intoxication.
Raul Rosas Jr. submits Khasan Magomedsharipov for ACBJJ title
Raul Rosas Jr. choked out Khasan Magomedsharipov in under eight minutes at ACBJJ 21 in Moscow after original opponent Zabit withdrew with an injury.
Andy Cruz faces Abraham Montoya on July 18 after Albert Bell out
Andy Cruz meets Abraham Montoya on July 18 after Albert Bell withdrew to replace Joe Cordina against Abdullah Mason last week.
RAF Georgia card announced: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo
Former UFC bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo faces Merab Dvalishvili at RAF Georgia on July 11 in Tbilisi, the promotion announced Monday.
Rolly Romero to defend WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez
Rolly Romero makes his first WBA welterweight title defense against Teofimo Lopez on August 22, ESPN reports.
Moses Itauma ordered to negotiate Frank Sanchez IBF title fight
British prospect Moses Itauma has until 29 July to reach terms with Cuba's Frank Sanchez for the vacant IBF heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his belts.
Demian Maia eyes GSP, Diaz brothers for grappling matches
Demian Maia told MMA Fighting he would consider grappling matches against Georges St-Pierre or the Diaz brothers, and remains open to one final UFC fight.
RAF Georgia: Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo rematch headlines card
Merab Dvalishvili faces Henry Cejudo in a wrestling rematch Saturday in Georgia after beating him at UFC 298 in February 2024.
Anna Melisano steps in to save UFC Oklahoma City bout
Michael Bisping's top TUF 34 pick replaces injured Veronica Hardy against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain set for UFC 331 in September
Marlon Vera will face Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 in Inglewood, with the Canadian riding a three-fight bantamweight streak.
Boots Ennis defends Xander Zayas from quit accusations
Unified super welterweight champion Jaron Ennis says Zayas was looking to his corner for instructions, not surrendering, when their June 27 fight was waved off.