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ADCC 2026 roster drops three champs, keeps wanted suspect
Three reigning ADCC champions are off the September card in Poland, but a competitor wanted on sexual assault charges remains listed, sparking calls for a boycott.
Usyk vacates world titles, says decision opens new opportunities
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated his world heavyweight titles and said the decision will open new opportunities, telling BBC Sport the move is not the end of his story.
Deontay Wilder open to Oleksandr Usyk fight if terms align
Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel told Sky Sports the former heavyweight champion would welcome a bout with the newly-vacated Usyk if the offer was right.
Wilder insists Usyk fight 'will happen' to complete career goal
Deontay Wilder tells Sky Sports he still needs the Oleksandr Usyk fight to complete his career ambitions despite recent heavyweight setbacks.
Aline Pereira defends Karate Combat title vs. ex-Bellator champ
Aline Pereira, sister of UFC star Alex Pereira, defends her Karate Combat flyweight belt against former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez on July 24 in Miami.
Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze set for UFC Sacramento
Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze will meet at light heavyweight in August at UFC Sacramento, with both fighters looking to snap two-fight skids.
Jon Jones backs Conor McGregor UFC 329 return: 'I'm proud of him'
Jon Jones says he admires Conor McGregor's decision to return at UFC 329 next Saturday despite financial security, calling the Irish star 'a fighter in his heart.'
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts, promises 'continuation lies ahead'
Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles but insists the decision opens new opportunities and is not the end of his career.
Santiago Ponzinibbio faces Sam Patterson at UFC Abu Dhabi
Santiago Ponzinibbio meets British finisher Sam Patterson at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 25 in Abu Dhabi, per the promotion's announcement Friday.
Floyd Mayweather clears legal hurdle as judge denies restraining order
A federal judge ruled in Mayweather's favor after promoter CSI attempted to block his bout with Mike Zambidis, clearing the path for the exhibition to proceed.
Usyk vacates heavyweight belts, says new opportunities await
Oleksandr Usyk vacates his heavyweight world titles, telling BBC Sport the decision opens new opportunities and the story continues.
Mason vows to prove youth no barrier in title defence
Abdullah Mason says he is prepared to show why he became boxing's youngest world champion when he steps into the ring for his lightweight title fight.
Fighter taps out one second into MMA bout, cites motorcycle crash
Michel Pantoja knelt and surrendered immediately after gloves touched at Lions Fight in Brazil, later blaming injuries from a motorcycle accident for the bizarre forfeit.
Jiri Prochazka Rolls in Stinging Nettle to Sharpen Fight IQ
The former UFC light heavyweight champion stripped down and walked through stinging nettle as part of his training camp, continuing his unconventional preparation methods.
Paddy Pimblett rules out Ilia Topuria fight after UFC 329
Pimblett says Topuria won't return before year's end after the damage he absorbed at UFC White House, casting doubt on a summer showdown between the lightweights.
MMA Fighting names two 2026 Fight of the Midyear winners
Gaethje's upset over Topuria at UFC White House and Hokit's war with Blaydes at UFC 327 share MMA Fighting's midyear honors after a wild first half of 2026.
Herb Dean under scrutiny: Can UFC remove controversial referee?
Herb Dean's recent officiating mistakes have fans questioning his future, but the UFC has limited power to remove referees from cards, MMA Mania reports.
Eddie Hall rips boxing fans, targets KSW heavyweight title
Strongman Eddie Hall called boxing fans 'the worst on planet earth' after his Tommy Fury loss and said he wants a KSW heavyweight title shot against Phil De Fries.
Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje rematch talk
Holloway laughed off Gaethje's claim that beating Ilia Topuria erased their UFC 300 result. The former champ faces Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11.
Max Holloway on Conor McGregor trash talk: 'Just show up'
Max Holloway told MMA Junkie he's happy to hear Conor McGregor talking confidently ahead of their June 11 rematch at UFC 329, as long as McGregor actually arrives.