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Makhachev Rejects Rogan's Retirement Talk Ahead Of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev told TMZ Sports he has no plans to retire after UFC 330, dismissing Joe Rogan's recent speculation about the welterweight champion hanging up his gloves.
Garry Accuses Makhachev Of Wearing Heels At UFC 330
Ian Garry accused Islam Makhachev of wearing elevated footwear at the UFC 330 face-off to close their five-inch height gap. The champion dismissed the claim.
Garry Eyes Decade Of Domination Ahead Of UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says he plans to rule welterweight for 10 years if he dethrones Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Perry Returns To MMA Against Danis For $30 PPV
Mike Perry will face Dillon Danis in an MMA bout on Aug. 29 at Kia Center in Orlando, with the pay-per-view stream priced at $29.99.
Boxing Schedule: Top Fights Coming In 2025
ESPN's boxing calendar maps out the major bouts lined up across all weight divisions, from heavyweight showdowns to welterweight clashes set for the coming months.
Donte Johnson Draws KO Bet Ahead Of UFC 330
Unbeaten middleweight Donte Johnson carries momentum from recent sparring sessions with Sean Strickland into his UFC 330 clash with Eric McConico Saturday in Philadelphia.
Perry vs. Danis PPV Price Set At $29.99
The Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis MMA headliner at Duel Arena 1 on Aug. 29 will cost $29.99 to stream, the promotion announced Wednesday.
Dana White Teases Blockbuster Event After White House Show
White says production chief Craig Borsari pitched an idea for another major show after pulling off the historic White House event earlier this summer.
Makhachev Defends Welterweight Title Against Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev puts his welterweight belt on the line against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturday, with Mackenzie Dern facing Gillian Robertson in the co-main.
Meerschaert Moves To 205 After Five-Fight Skid
Gerald Meerschaert will debut at light heavyweight against Julius Walker on Oct. 10 after dropping five straight fights at middleweight, MMA Fighting reports.
Makhachev Will Take Path Of Least Resistance At UFC 330
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley predicts Islam Makhachev will stick to wrestling against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 rather than engage in a striking battle.
McKenna Names Eight Potential Opponents After IBF Win
Aaron McKenna claimed the IBF middleweight title Saturday in Dublin and now eyes unifications. Eubank Jr, Lara, and Bentley among potential next opponents.
UFC Fighters Take On Grip Strength Challenge
Islam Makhachev posted a 73kg grip test result, but Japanese sumo wrestlers maxed out the 100kg machine when they attempted the same challenge.
Hokit Threatens Garry's Son Before UFC 330
Josh Hokit threatened Ian Garry's young son Leo on social media before UFC 330, saying he would punt the child. The heavyweight contender drew widespread criticism for the comments.
Judah Maintains Mayweather Fight Should've Been DQ
Zab Judah says Floyd Mayweather should have been disqualified after the 2006 brawl, insisting politics protected the undefeated record.
Makhachev Reveals Alalshikh Pitched McGregor Boxing Match
Islam Makhachev says Turki Alalshikh pitched Dana White on a boxing match with Conor McGregor after UFC 329, with the Saudi power broker calling McGregor directly.
Hearn Threatens to Pull Joshua From Fury Fight
Eddie Hearn has threatened to pull Anthony Joshua out of his fight with Tyson Fury if the bout is announced for New York without a venue agreement in place.
Ex-NFL Linebacker Wint Earns UFC Contract
Former New York Jets linebacker Anthony Wint earned a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series after stopping Matt Adams (6-3) in just 34 seconds at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on August 11th.
UFC Eyes Its Next Landmark Event
The UFC appears committed to staging more landmark one-off events after the success of Noche UFC at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2024 and UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in June — with Dana White hinting that something new is already in early planning stages.
White Open To Women's BMF Title
Dana White has indicated he is open to creating a women's BMF title, after reporters raised the idea of expanding the belt to the UFC's female divisions.