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Medic On Rodriguez's Imprisonment Before UFC Belgrade
Uros Medic told MMA Fighting that Daniel Rodriguez's eight-month stint in a Mexican prison "puts a stain on all of our names" ahead of their UFC Belgrade main event Saturday.
Chimaev On Woodley Clash At RAF Moscow
Khamzat Chimaev will face Tyron Woodley in a wrestling match at Real American Freestyle's Sept. 5 Moscow card while awaiting his UFC title rematch.
Jake Paul's MVP Announces PFL Merger
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions has finalized a merger with the Professional Fighters League, the organizations announced Thursday in a joint statement.
Ditcheva On Retiring From MMA By Age 32
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva says she wants to step away from fighting by her early 30s to start a family, per MMA Fighting. The 28-year-old faces Denise Kielholtz this weekend.
MMA Mania Asks Fans About Best Sports Films
MMA Mania's daily open thread posed a question to fight fans: which sports movie reigns supreme? The site's Tim Edwards suggested baseball films hold the crown.
PFL Merges With MVP Under Jake Paul Banner
The Professional Fighters League and Most Valuable Promotions have officially merged under the MVP banner, creating a global combat sports platform led by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian.
Jake Paul Takes Control Of PFL After MVP Merger
Paul and Nakisa Bidarian now run PFL following a merger with MVP. The combined company operates under the MVP banner, with Paul teasing an MMA debut.
Lewis On Why Boxers Can't Stay Retired
Lennox Lewis tells Sky Sports News he was tempted by a comeback "all the time." A new documentary examines why fighters struggle to walk away from the ring.
King Green Schools Boxer At Broner's Gym
UFC lightweight King Green sparked controversy after dominating a professional boxer during a sparring session at Adrien Broner's Las Vegas warehouse gym.
Jones On Smith's Domestic Violence Arrest
Jon Jones reacted to Anthony Smith's felony arrest in Nebraska, telling fans he hopes his former opponent prays through the situation.
Cormier Denies Jones' Claim Their Beef Is Fake
Daniel Cormier rejected Jon Jones' recent assertion that their longtime rivalry is now manufactured for profit. The former champion said Jones is "crazy" for suggesting they had such a conversation.
Senate Introduces Ali Act Update On Contract Lengths
New Senate legislation updates the Ali Act with provisions on contract lengths and title regulations, differing from the House version on unified organization rules.
Sky Sports Documentary Reveals Boxer's Toughest Fight
A Sky Sports News documentary features Lennox Lewis, Johnny Nelson, and Dave Allen on the addiction of fight night and the struggle to walk away from boxing.
BBC's Bunce On South Asian Boxing Heritage
BBC Radio 5 Live aired a special celebrating South Asian contributions to British boxing, featuring interviews with Hamzah Sheeraz, Adam Azim, and former world champion Jawaid Khaliq.
Strickland Rips UFC's Pay Structure
Sean Strickland has opinions about UFC fighter pay, as he did not hold back.
MMA Mania Polls Fans On Sumo Coverage After Tournament
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards asked readers whether he should continue featuring sumo content now that the July tournament has concluded, highlighting yokozuna Hoshoryu in his latest post.
Ilia Topuria's Featherweight Reign Is Over Before It Ever Began
The Georgian's shocking lightweight loss to Justin Gaethje exposed fundamental flaws that make his return to 145 pounds untenable. Topuria's gamble didn't just fail — it ended his championship credibility.
Ben Askren's Post-Fight Career Is More Impressive Than His UFC Run
The former Olympian's resilience after double lung transplant surgery and continued presence in combat sports proves more remarkable than his brief, underwhelming stint inside the octagon ever was.
Benavidez's Next Fight Is Close
David Benavidez is staying at cruiserweight, and his next world title fight is close to being official.
Makhachev Says He 'Feels Bad' For McGregor
Islam Makhachev reflected on Conor McGregor's injury-shortened return against Max Holloway at UFC 329.