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Van And Tsarukyan Reveal Custom Shorts Before UFC 331
Flyweight champion Joshua Van and lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan have both received custom fight kits ahead of their UFC 331 bouts this Saturday in Los Angeles.
Diaz On McGregor's UFC 329 Injury
Nate Diaz expressed sympathy for Conor McGregor's latest setback while keeping the door open for a trilogy fight between the longtime rivals.
Stevenson On Davis Fallout: 'Some Type Of Insecurity'
Shakur Stevenson says Gervonta Davis harbors insecurities about him and refuses to credit his skills, even as Stevenson maintains respect for his former friend.
Topuria's Coach Shuts Down Dana White's Return Claims
Ilia Topuria's coach Jesus Gallo says the former champion hasn't begun MMA training yet, contradicting Dana White's recent suggestion that a comeback fight is imminent.
Boxing Schedule: Key Fights On The Horizon
ESPN's boxing schedule reveals the upcoming championship bouts and contender matchups set for the coming weeks across multiple weight classes.
Volkanovski Submits NFL Giant In Wild Challenge Video
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski took on 6-foot-8 Eagles lineman Jordan Mailata in a series of striking and grappling challenges.
Diaz Accuses Danis Of Self-Inflicted Injury
Nate Diaz claims Dillon Danis cut himself to escape the Mike Perry fight at Duel Arena 1. The Stockton fighter called Danis ineligible as an opponent.
Page On UFC's Low-Ball Offer After 5-1 Run
Michael Page told Yahoo Sports he expected a reduced contract from UFC after going 5-1, but was surprised by how the promotion handled his exit following UFC Paris.
Page Felt Disrespected By UFC Exit After 5-1 Run
Michael Page says he expected contract talks after a 5-1 UFC run, not a cold dismissal. The welterweight criticized how the promotion handled his September departure.
McGregor Maintains UFC 329 Should Not Have Been Stopped
Conor McGregor says his blown knee at UFC 329 should not have ended the fight, telling fans on YouTube that Holloway called for the stoppage after his catastrophic kick.
Johnson On Aspinall's Career-Threatening Eye Injury
UFC Hall of Famer Demetrious Johnson doubts Tom Aspinall will return after the heavyweight vacated his title amid a sparring setback that left his surgically repaired eye compromised.
Makhachev Questions Validity Of Jones' Win Streak
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev said Jon Jones' drug test failures and legal issues disqualify him from consideration among the promotion's longest win streaks.
Sheeraz Accepts Alimkhanuly Defense If Money's Right
Hamzah Sheeraz says he'll face Janibek Alimkhanuly as his WBO mandatory, but only if the purse bid Wednesday clears his threshold. The minimum is $300,000.
Cejudo Faces Undefeated MVP Fighter After Late Change
Henry Cejudo will now face Most Valuable Promotions prospect Wanna Walton at Misfits Boxing on Sept. 26 after Deen The Great withdrew with an injury.
Diaz Fires Back At Topuria After White House Loss
Nate Diaz called Ilia Topuria a punching bag after the featherweight champion's loss to Justin Gaethje at the White House, turning the insult back on the Georgian.
Cejudo On Topuria's Next Fight After Gaethje Loss
Henry Cejudo says Ilia Topuria should face Paddy Pimblett next rather than pursue a rematch with Justin Gaethje, citing the severity of his UFC Freedom 250 defeat.
Heavyweight Rankings Shift Following Recent Results
ESPN's updated MMA divisional rankings show minor movement in the heavyweight division as recent fight outcomes reshape the top-10 landscape across UFC and PFL.
Cejudo Confirms Boxing Debut Against Euphoria Actor
Henry Cejudo will make his professional boxing debut Sept. 26 against Javon Walton, the actor known for his role on HBO's Euphoria who also fights as a pro prospect.
MMA Mania Opens Emmy Discussion Thread
MMA Mania launched its daily open thread on September 15, inviting readers to discuss the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards results alongside MMA and sumo highlights.
Menifield Opens As Underdog Against Baraniewski At UFC 331
Alonzo Menifield faces Iwo Baraniewski at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, with the Polish knockout artist favored despite winning all three UFC bouts in under four minutes combined.