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White Confirms Aspinall Status After Coach's Exit Claims
Dana White shut down speculation about Tom Aspinall's future with the UFC after the heavyweight champion's striking coach suggested otherwise on Instagram.
Trujillo Defends BKB Title Against Terrill In Miami
Gustavo Trujillo defends his BKB heavyweight title against Mick Terrill on short notice at BKB 58 in Miami on Aug. 29, with Olympic boxer Yuriorkis Gamboa making his bare-knuckle debut.
Dana White Denies Tom Aspinall Exit Rumors
UFC president Dana White shot down speculation that heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could leave the promotion, telling Barstool Sports the fighter is going nowhere.
RAF Reschedules Tsarukyan vs Danis After Injury
Real American Freestyle pushed Arman Tsarukyan's crossover title fight against Dillon Danis from Oct. 3 to Oct. 23 in Las Vegas after Danis suffered an injury.
Perry On Danis Withdrawal: 'This Was Always Their Plan'
Mike Perry believes Dillon Danis never intended to show up for their scheduled Aug. 29 bout in Orlando after the grappler pulled out Thursday with an arm injury.
Mayweather Launches Legal Network After Boxing Career
Floyd Mayweather has launched The Money Team Legal Network, a service connecting clients with personal injury attorneys. The venture follows years of legal troubles and exhibition bouts.
Teixeira 10 Pounds Heavier Than Shogun At Weigh-In
Glover Teixeira weighed 240 pounds Friday for his boxing debut against Mauricio Rua, who came in at 230 for Saturday's Spaten Fight Night 3 in Sao Paulo.
Danis Pulls Out Of Perry Fight With Arm Injury
Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his scheduled bout with Mike Perry on Saturday, citing an arm injury. UFC veteran Brandon Jenkins replaces him in the main event.
Cormier Tells UFC To Book Aspinall ASAP
Daniel Cormier urged the UFC to schedule Tom Aspinall's return immediately, calling the Brit the best heavyweight in the world despite ongoing tensions with Dana White.
UFC Prospect Reveals Violent Whole Foods Fantasy
Ronald Humphrey told UFC on Paramount+ he fantasizes about assaulting shoppers at Whole Foods and taking over the store before police arrive.
Umar Nurmagomedov On Brother Usman's Potential
Umar Nurmagomedov says his brother Usman can compete with any lightweight in the world, including Gaethje and Tsarukyan, per MMA Junkie.
Volkanovski Warns Evloev Ahead Of UFC 333
Alexander Volkanovski told Fox Sports Australia that Movsar Evloev won't hold him down when they meet for the featherweight title at UFC 333.
Masvidal On Aldo's Featherweight GOAT Status
Jorge Masvidal says Jose Aldo remains the greatest featherweight ever and would beat Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in their primes.
Usman Nurmagomedov Trashes UFC Lightweight Top Ten
PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov dismissed UFC's lightweight elite as products of a PR machine, singling out Chandler, Saint Denis, and Topuria ahead of his expected move.
Nurmagomedov On Dvalishvili's Endless Disrespect Claims
Umar Nurmagomedov told MMA Fighting he's done hearing Merab Dvalishvili complain about disrespect ahead of his Shanghai fight with Song Yadong on Saturday.
Terrill Returns For BKB Title Shot In Miami
Mick Terrill challenges Gustavo Trujillo for the BKB heavyweight title on short notice Aug. 29 in Miami, with Aspen Ladd also debuting on the card.
Pettis Reveals How He Landed On Wheaties Box
Anthony Pettis says he landed on the UFC Wheaties box after Jon Jones lost the opportunity. The former lightweight champion disclosed the backstory on his podcast.
Three Fighters Miss Weight At Disastrous UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins
Andre Lima missed flyweight by a pound at UFC Shanghai weigh-ins Friday, while both fighters in a strawweight bout failed to make the 115-pound limit.
UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins Set For Umar vs. Song
UFC Shanghai fighters hit the scale tonight ahead of Saturday's Paramount+ card headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong at 135 pounds.
Barrett Eyes KO Of Harris At BKFC 92
Peter Barrett targets a knockout of Elijah Harris at BKFC 92 at Fenway Park, saying his opponent has a fragile chin and won't survive the pressure.