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Rodrigues Cracks Top 15 At Middleweight
Gregory Rodrigues has entered ESPN's divisional rankings at middleweight after his latest UFC performance, marking a breakthrough moment for the Brazilian contender.
Baumgardner Moves Up To Challenge Turhan For IBF Title
Alycia Baumgardner will challenge Elif Nur Turhan for the IBF lightweight belt on November 8 in Arlington, Texas, moving up from super featherweight.
Brown On Perry's Choice To Fight Danis Over Till
Matt Brown says Mike Perry is making a smart business move by fighting Dillon Danis instead of returning to BKFC to face Darren Till in bare-knuckle.
Rosa On BKFC 92 Debut At Fenway Park
Former UFC lightweight Charles Rosa discusses his bare-knuckle debut Saturday night at Fenway Park against Charon Spain, a homecoming fight for the Boston native.
Bella Mir On Why 20 Fighters Refused Her
Bella Mir told media that 20 female prospects turned down fights with her before she agreed to compete on Dana White's Contender Series at the APEX.
Cameron Tells Sky Sports Mayer Isn't Special Enough
Chantelle Cameron says she's in peak form heading into her August 29 unification with Mikaela Mayer in Birmingham, predicting a career-best showing.
White Credits Paul For Joshua Fight
Dana White called Jake Paul's decision to fight Anthony Joshua a 'ballsy move' despite having no plans to work with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Zuffa Boxing.
Baumgardner Confirms Turhan Clash For Lightweight Title
Alycia Baumgardner meets IBF lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan on November 8 in Arlington, Texas, per Most Valuable Promotions.
Makhachev Anticipates Three More Difficult Fights
Record-holder Islam Makhachev told Russian media he expects at least three more tough welterweight title defenses before retiring, with no clear next milestone in sight.
Lopez Cracks Top 3 At Welterweight After Romero Win
Teofimo Lopez jumped into the top three of ESPN's welterweight rankings after beating Rolando Romero for the WBA title at 147 pounds.
Serrano Retains Top Spot After 50th Career Win
Amanda Serrano holds her featherweight No. 1 ranking after defeating Lucrecia Manzur for her milestone 50th career victory, per ESPN's latest divisional rankings.
Catterall Presses Lopez For Mandated WBA Title Shot
Jack Catterall says he will refuse any step-aside offer to let Teofimo Lopez pursue unification. The WBA ordered a mandatory defence by November 19.
Thorslund Promoter Rejects Hennessy Offer As Incomplete
Most Valuable Promotions dismissed Boxxer's reported $250,000 proposal for Dina Thorslund to face Francesca Hennessy, saying the offer lacked broadcaster and venue details.
Barboza Tells Promoters Leave Him Alone After UFC Retirement
Edson Barboza, who hung up his gloves after UFC 330, said he has no interest in comeback offers and wants managers and promoters to stop reaching out.
Shara Magomedov Signs For Grappling Match With Gracie
UFC middleweight Sharabutdin Magomedov will face former Bellator welterweight Neiman Gracie in a grappling contest at Real American Freestyle in Moscow on Sept. 5.
Barboza On UFC 331's Ruffy: 'Improved Version Of Me'
Edson Barboza says Mauricio Ruffy has become an improved version of himself ahead of the Brazilian's UFC 331 co-main event against Arman Tsarukyan on Sept. 19.
Covington Tears Into Garry After UFC 330 Loss
Colby Covington mocked Ian Garry's title defeat and dismissed Bo Nickal's wrestling credentials after the middleweight's loss at RAF 12.
Burroughs Calls Out GSP For Wrestling Match
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs wants a freestyle wrestling match against Georges St-Pierre at RAF 14 in Las Vegas on Oct. 3.
Wint Reveals Moment NFL Dream Shifted To MMA
Former NFL prospect Anthony Wint says early grappling success at MMA Masters convinced him fighting was his future after COVID canceled his 2020 CFL season.
Costa On UFC Being Lost Without White
Paulo Costa says the UFC is making mistakes without Dana White more involved in matchmaking. The Brazilian has one fight left on his current deal.