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Mickey Gall On Fatherhood Ahead Of UFC Return
Mickey Gall says becoming a father changed him completely ahead of his UFC Fight Night 289 comeback against Sedriques Dumas on Sept. 26.
MMA Mania Opens Mailbag For Fan Questions
MMA Mania is collecting reader questions for its weekly mailbag feature, with answers set to publish Friday. Priority goes to UFC Paris and Noche UFC queries.
Hearn On Crawford-Ennis Superfight Possibility
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn says Terence Crawford versus Jaron Ennis could happen if Ennis unifies at 154 pounds. The two fighters traded barbs on Friday's DAZN broadcast.
Inoue Reveals Plan To Retire Undefeated
Naoya Inoue has instructed his father and team to stop him if they see signs of decline. The pound-for-pound king wants to retire while still at his best.
UFC Releases Michael Page After UFC Paris Win
Michael 'Venom' Page has been removed from UFC rankings eligibility following his unanimous decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, despite extending his win streak to four.
Yodlekpet And Pompet Settle Trilogy At ONE Friday Fights 170
Yodlekpet Or Atchariya and Pompet Pongsuphan PK meet in a flyweight Muay Thai rubber match Friday at ONE Friday Fights 170 in Bangkok with their series tied 1-1.
Weidman Makes Commentary Debut On Contender Series
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will call fights from cageside for the first time Tuesday at Contender Series Week 5 in Las Vegas.
Garry Calls Out Morales After Makhachev Loss
Ian Machado Garry wants undefeated Michael Morales next after losing to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, saying only a win over the 19-0 contender warrants another title shot.
Super RIZIN 5 Set For Sept. 10 In Osaka
Super RIZIN 5 goes down Sept. 10 at Kyocera Dome Osaka with A.J. McKee defending his PFL featherweight title against Rajabali Shaidullaev in a historic dual-promotion championship.
Usyk's Camp Rejects Fury's Third Fight Claims
Oleksandr Usyk's team has dismissed Tyson Fury's suggestion that a trilogy bout is in the works, calling the idea a fabrication.
Rambolek Defends ONE Title Against Yod-IQ
Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon defends the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri at The Inner Circle 30 on September 11 in Bangkok.
Pereira Confirms Gane Rematch Talks After Heavyweight Loss
Alex Pereira says a rematch with Ciryl Gane is in the works after their June finish at UFC White House. The Brazilian wants a second shot at the interim heavyweight title.
Nemkov Defends Heavyweight Title Against Bilostenniy At PFL Dubai
Vadim Nemkov meets Sergei Bilostenniy in a heavyweight title fight at PFL Dubai on Nov. 14, with both fighters emerging from Fedor Emelianenko's camp.
Shevchenko's Coach Reveals Injury Behind Title Vacation
Valentina Shevchenko vacated her flyweight belt due to ligament damage in her shoulder and back, coach Pavel Fedotov confirmed. Recovery will take nearly a year.
UFC Removes Michael Page From Rankings After Contract Ends
The UFC has stripped Michael Page from rankings eligibility after he fought out his contract at UFC Paris, leaving the door open for rival promotions to pursue the former Bellator star.
Baumgardner Dismisses Dubois After Lackluster Win
Alycia Baumgardner said Caroline Dubois showed nothing special in her latest fight and needs to tighten up before calling for a championship clash at 135 pounds.
McCall Teams With Rogan On Psychedelics For Veterans
Former UFC flyweight Ian McCall is partnering with Joe Rogan to promote psychedelic therapy for fighters and military veterans struggling with mental health issues.
Covington Maintains Door Open On UFC Return
Former welterweight contender Colby Covington says he isn't fully retired from MMA and could make a future octagon return despite focusing on wrestling with RAF.
MMA Fighting Proposes UFC Majors System
MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew argues the UFC should create four annual "Major" events to combat oversaturation and re-engage casual fans with a golf-inspired model.
Silva Opens As Favorite For UFC 332 Flyweight Title
Natalia Silva opened at -250 to face Wang Cong for the vacant flyweight belt at UFC 332 on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City, with Payton Talbott installed as a heavy favorite over Deiveson Figueiredo.