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Tsarukyan Submits Bainpuriya In Grappling Bout
Arman Tsarukyan finished Indian fitness influencer Ankit Bainpuriya with an armbar in under three minutes at Hype FC in Armenia on Friday.
Chimaev's Coach Explains Strickland Weight Cut Disaster
Khamzat Chimaev's coach says a last-minute opponent change from Jiri Prochazka to Sean Strickland at UFC 327 caused severe weight cut problems that contributed to the shocking title loss.
Makhachev's Volkanovski KO Tactic Aided Nurmagomedov Win
Islam Makhachev shared the feint-and-head-kick sequence that dropped Alexander Volkanovski with Usman Nurmagomedov before his PFL title defense knockout.
Bidarian Says 50% Revenue Share Creates Massive Value
MVP head Nakisa Bidarian told Bloomberg that paying fighters half of revenue builds enterprise value, contrasting sharply with UFC's reported 13-20% share.
Chimaev's Coach Reveals 205-Pound Switch Before UFC 328
Khamzat Chimaev was preparing for Jiri Prochazka at light heavyweight before the UFC switched him to a middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland with two months' notice.
Dana White On Medic's Superstar Trajectory After UFC Belgrade
UFC boss says Medic is headed in the right direction after 30-second finish over Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade. The Serbian holds multiple knockout records in the welterweight division.
Johnson Defends Undisputed Title Against Thorslund
Cherneka Johnson defends her undisputed women's bantamweight titles against Dina Thorslund on Saturday in Orlando, with Aaron McKenna fighting for the vacant IBF middleweight strap.
Pereira Won't Wait On Aspinall-Gane For Heavyweight Return
Alex Pereira says he plans to fight again at heavyweight before Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane rematch for the title, telling fans he wants another shot at the belt.
Ditcheva Admits Crowd Boos Bothered Her After PFL New York Win
Dakota Ditcheva said fan reactions to her unanimous decision over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York got under her skin, though she prioritized the win over entertainment.
Blachowicz On Rough Stirling TKO Loss
Jan Blachowicz posted a brief response to his first-round stoppage against Navajo Stirling at UFC Belgrade, calling the loss "another one for the collection."
Dana White On Signing Usman Nurmagomedov
White smiled broadly when asked about pursuing the undefeated PFL lightweight champion, who just fought out his contract with a first-round knockout in New York.
Pereira Rejects Gane-Aspinall Wait, Wants Next Fight
Alex Pereira told fans in Belgrade he will not sit out until Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall unify the heavyweight title this fall.
Lewis Questions Joshua's Readiness Before Fury Clash
Lennox Lewis doubts Anthony Joshua belongs in the ring after his July 25 knockdowns against Kristian Prenga, though Joshua-Fury remains targeted for November.
Wach Books 6 vs. 1 Freakshow After Fury Loss
Mariusz Wach will face six opponents under K-1 rules on Aug. 8, one week after quitting on the stool against Tyson Fury in Thailand.
Medic Stuns Rodriguez In Serbian Homecoming
Uros Medic dropped Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade, sparking an arena-wide celebration in front of his home crowd. The welterweight contender vowed to bring a title back to Serbia.
Medic Calls Out Edwards After 30-Second KO
Uros Medic wants former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards next after stopping Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade on Saturday.
England Boxers Equal Best Results With Seven Into Finals
England's boxing team matched their 1986 and 2018 records by putting seven fighters into Saturday's Commonwealth Games finals in Glasgow.
Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry (Recap Pending)
Islam Makhachev (28-1-0) faces Ian Garry (17-1-0) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Lee Reeves Hospitalised After 10th-Round Knockout
Irish welterweight Lee Reeves was taken to hospital following a 10th-round stoppage loss to Gary Cully in Dublin on Saturday night.
Claressa Shields vs Kaye Scott (Recap Pending)
Claressa Shields (2-1-0) faces Kaye Scott (7-1-1) on Sunday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.