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Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov next as Chimaev eyes 205
Strickland retained his middleweight title at UFC 328 in a split decision over Chimaev, who told Dana White he's moving to light heavyweight. Imavov now stands as the clear No. 1 contender.
UFC unveils Freedom 250 belt for White House championship event
President Trump showed off a custom UFC belt at the Oval Office alongside renderings for a June championship event at the White House.
Thomas Gerbasi Named to UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026
UFC's longtime editorial director and writer Thomas Gerbasi will be inducted as a Contributor on July 9 during International Fight Week.
Errol Spence calls Jermell Charlo 'jealous,' teases future fight
Spence dismissed his former training partner's recent criticism and questioned Charlo's drawing power ahead of his July 25 comeback against Tim Tszyu.
Jake Paul eyes cruiserweight return or Ngannou fight in 2026
Paul has not fought since suffering a sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December, but his business partner says a boxing comeback is planned before year's end.
Jake Paul eyes cruiserweight return or Francis Ngannou bout
Paul targets a boxing comeback at cruiserweight before year-end 2026 after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, though a heavyweight clash with Ngannou remains on the table.
Usyk open to Wardley unification after Briton proves himself
Oleksandr Usyk's team says the unified champion will consider fighting WBO titleholder Fabio Wardley once the Briton proves himself against elite opposition.
Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland at UFC 328 staredown
Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the shin during Thursday's promotional faceoff in Newark, despite metal detectors and police presence at fight week.
Raja Jackson accepts plea deal in wrestler assault case
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champ Rampage, will serve 90 days in county jail and pay over $81,000 in restitution after pleading no contest to felony battery.
Roy Jones Jr. tells Benavidez: Skip Bivol, fight Usyk
Roy Jones Jr. urges David Benavidez to bypass Dmitry Bivol and pursue Oleksandr Usyk while the timing is right. Turki Alalshikh eyes the bout for 2027.
Daniel Dubois tells BBC he's ready to reclaim heavyweight title
Dubois sits down with Steve Bunce ahead of Saturday's clash with Fabio Wardley, while trainer Don Charles says his fighter is stronger and sharper than ever.
Benavidez Confirms Early Talks With Bivol for Undisputed Fight
David Benavidez says negotiations have begun with Dmitry Bivol for a potential 190-pound catchweight fight with all cruiserweight and light heavyweight titles at stake.
Robert Whittaker predicts Khamzat Chimaev rout of Sean Strickland
Robert Whittaker says Khamzat Chimaev will overwhelm Sean Strickland at UFC 328, with the opening round proving decisive in the middleweight clash.
Dustin Poirier names one fighter who could lure him back
Dustin Poirier says Nate Diaz is the only opponent who could bring him out of retirement. The former interim lightweight champ remains fixated on the matchup.
Whittaker: Khamzat Chimaev will steamroll Strickland at UFC 328
Robert Whittaker, who faced Chimaev in 2024, says the undefeated Chechen will overwhelm Sean Strickland in the first round when they meet in the UFC 328 main event.
Luke Rockhold accuses Sean Strickland of hurting sparring partners
Former UFC middleweight champ Luke Rockhold says Strickland tried to knock out younger fighters at their gym who were helping him prepare.
Benavidez confirms early talks with Bivol for 190-pound catchweight
David Benavidez told The Porter Way Podcast that negotiations have started for a Bivol fight, proposing a 190-pound catchweight with all titles at stake for late 2026.
Wardley vs. Dubois Ranks Among Greatest All-British Heavyweight Title Fights
Fabio Wardley's first WBO title defense against Daniel Dubois joins a line of historic all-British heavyweight clashes, from Lewis-Bruno to Joshua's Wembley loss.
Benavidez confirms early talks with Team Bivol for 2026 clash
David Benavidez says discussions have begun with Dmitry Bivol's camp for a potential 190-pound catchweight bout, though the fight won't happen until late 2026.
Fury and Joshua still on different pages after Tottenham callout
Tyson Fury claims his side signed while Anthony Joshua balks at the rush. A decade later, British boxing's biggest heavyweight bout remains unsigned.