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Shevchenko's Coach Confirms Shoulder Injury After Vacating Title
Valentina Shevchenko vacated her UFC flyweight title due to shoulder and back ligament damage that will require extended recovery time, her coach Pavel Fedotov told Russian media.
Holland On Fighters Complaining About Referees
Kevin Holland says MMA fighters need to stop blaming referees for losses and bad calls. The UFC veteran defended Herb Dean after recent criticism from Alex Pereira.
Lopez Expects Improved Performances At 147
Teofimo Lopez says his welterweight debut against Rolly Romero left room for improvement and predicts better showings at 147 pounds going forward.
Fury Calls Out Usyk After Joshua Fight Falls Through
Tyson Fury says his Anthony Joshua showdown won't happen and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a November trilogy bout instead.
Hooker Suffers Third Straight Knockout Loss At UFC Paris
Dan Hooker dropped his third consecutive fight by stoppage at UFC Paris on Sept. 5, falling to Salahdine Parnasse via first-round liver kick TKO. The 36-year-old lightweight now faces questions about his future.
Pimblett Reveals UFC Return Timeline After Saint Denis Win
Paddy Pimblett eyes a December comeback and has a list of potential opponents including Topuria, Tsarukyan, and Oliveira after his submission victory over Benoit Saint Denis.
Page Sends Ruziboev To Hospital After Oblique Kick
Michael Venom Page's oblique kick landed Nursulton Ruziboev in hospital for surgery following their UFC Paris bout, just months after the Uzbekistan fighter had double ACL surgery.
Parnasse Stops Hooker In First-Round Destruction
Salahdine Parnasse needed just 2:35 to flatten Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event, extending his finish streak to six and immediately calling out Max Holloway.
Ennis Says Crawford May Come Out Of Retirement
Jaron Ennis says a recent face-to-face exchange with Terence Crawford has him wondering whether the retired champion could still return to the ring.
Fury Calls For Trilogy Fight With Usyk
Tyson Fury has turned his attention to a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk after talks with Anthony Joshua broke down once again.
Gaethje-Topuria Rematch Under Consideration
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes the promotion is seriously weighing an immediate rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria.
Tony Ferguson Set To Defend Misfits Boxing
Tony Ferguson defends his Misfits Boxing MF middleweight title against Kenzo Biyong on September 26.
UFC 332 Main Event Set
The main event picture for UFC 332 has come into focus following weeks of uncertainty tied to Valentina Shevchenko's undisclosed injury.
Taylor Dominates Pili At Croke Park, Retires Undisputed
Katie Taylor shut out Flora Pili by unanimous decision Saturday before 80,000 fans at Croke Park, claiming undisputed super lightweight gold in her final fight.
Moraes Hip Tosses Motorist During Traffic Stop
Former UFC bantamweight Marlon Moraes took down a confrontational motorist during a South Florida traffic stop while working as a police officer.
Inoue Confirms Rodriguez Fight Not Essential
Naoya Inoue told The Ring a February or March bout with Jesse Rodriguez isn't mandatory, and he's considering a featherweight move as his final career challenge.
Makhachev Accepts Burroughs Callout With One Catch
Islam Makhachev responded to Jordan Burroughs' wrestling challenge after the Olympic gold medalist's dominant win in Moscow, but the UFC champ wants it in the cage.
Rakhmonov Admits UFC Return Far From Guaranteed
Shavkat Rakhmonov says his return to the octagon is uncertain after a knee injury he sustained fighting Ian Garry in December 2024 worsened during the bout.
Chimaev Rules Out Borralho And Du Plessis For Next UFC Fight
Khamzat Chimaev says the UFC told him Caio Borralho and Dricus Du Plessis are injured, leaving Strickland and Imavov as potential opponents for his return.
Pimblett Shoots Down Topuria December Fight Rumor
Paddy Pimblett says the UFC hasn't offered him a December clash with Ilia Topuria despite recent speculation from Sean O'Malley's coach Tim Welch.