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Dubois Retains Title And Divisional Ranking
Daniel Dubois defended his heavyweight title and held his position in ESPN's divisional rankings, with Sebastian Fundora doing the same at junior middleweight.
Basharat Rejects White's Claims On UFC Exit
Farid Basharat responded to Dana White's suggestion that the UFC cut him for being difficult to work with, saying he never turned down fights and always cooperated with staff.
Okolie Cleared To Return After WBC Settlement On Failed Test
Lawrence Okolie has settled with the WBC over a failed drug test, clearing the way for a comeback.
Dricus Du Plessis' Future
Dricus du Plessis plans to reclaim his 185-pound title before moving up to light heavyweight in pursuit of a second UFC championship.
Street Fighter Hits The Cinemas
The new “Street Fighter” movie debuted at No. 1 in North America over the October 16-18 weekend, earning an estimated $31 million.
Why Dmitry Bivol's Patient Blueprint Still Rules Light Heavyweight
Bivol's upcoming December defense against Callum Smith highlights a tactical puzzle rivals still can't solve: volume without urgency. How the WBA champion's tempo control keeps winning fights — and why it frustrates promoters.
Artur Beterbiev's Power Has Made Him Boxing's Most Overrated Fighter
Beterbiev's 100% knockout rate obscures a troubling reality: his technical limitations are catching up to him. The Bivol rematch exposed what close observers have known for years — knockout power alone doesn't define greatness at light heavyweight.
Three Fights Deontay Wilder Should Take Next
The Bronze Bomber stands at a crossroads. After recent heavyweight setbacks, Wilder needs the right opponent to rebuild momentum. Here are three fights that make sense—ranked by timing, risk, and upside.
The Jon Jones Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before the second Gustafsson bout and the dominance that followed, Jon Jones survived the closest call of his career at UFC 165 — a five-round war that exposed cracks in his game and forced him to evolve.
Dubois Calls For Third Usyk Fight After Wardley Stoppage
WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois wants a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk after stopping Fabio Wardley.
Stevenson Leaves Zuffa Boxing
Shakur Stevenson says he has been released from Zuffa Boxing just three months after signing in July.
Bahdi's Promoter Files Protest Over Schofield Loss
Most Valuable Promotions has challenged Lucas Bahdi's unanimous decision defeat to Floyd Schofield, citing missed knockdowns in their October 10 WBA title fight.
Covington Tops RAF Crossover Rankings Ahead Of Tsarukyan And Chimaev
Colby Covington sits at No. 1 in RAF's inaugural crossover rankings, with Henry Cejudo second and Arman Tsarukyan third. Khamzat Chimaev landed at No. 4.
Opetaia Enters Camp For Potential Wilder Clash
Jai Opetaia has started fight camp ahead of a possible heavyweight debut against Deontay Wilder on a major European boxing card, ESPN reports.
Police Officer Slams Spectator At UFC Edmonton
A police officer intervened in a crowd fight at UFC Edmonton on Saturday, with video showing the officer slamming a spectator to the ground at Rogers Place.
Evloev Defends Wrestling Style Despite Zero UFC Finishes
Movsar Evloev credits knowledgeable MMA fans for his UFC career despite carrying a 10-0 Octagon record with no stoppages ahead of his UFC 333 title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.
Rivera Delivers Fourth-Round KO At BKFC 95
Former UFC bantamweight Jimmie Rivera stopped Brandon Meyer with a left hook in the fourth round at BKFC 95 in Newark, improving to 4-2-1 in bare-knuckle.
Dubois Eyes Five Potential Fights After Wardley Win
Daniel Dubois has opened the door to several big-name fights following his WBO heavyweight title defense against Fabio Wardley. Five names emerge as frontrunners.
Cordina Maintains Self-Defence In Petrol Station Assault Trial
Former world champion Joe Cordina faces assault by beating charge over February altercation at Cardiff garage. Judgment expected 20 October.
Seven UFC Edmonton Rookies Graded After Debuts
Cristian Perez earned an A+ with a 27-second knockout while Louis Jourdain struggled in his debut. Seven Octagon newcomers went 3-4 collectively at UFC Edmonton on Oct. 17.