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Jake Paul Teams With Eddie Hearn On Women's Boxing Deal
Paul's Most Valuable Promotions joined forces with Matchroom Boxing in a strategic alliance aimed at growing women's boxing. WBC champion Skye Nicolson signed as the first fighter under the new deal.
Benouaich On Growing Up Fighting Brothers Before TUF 34
TUF 34 strawweight Delphine Benouaich credits childhood scraps with three brothers for preparing her for a UFC contract run. 'I began when I was born,' she told MMA Fighting.
Jean Tells Fans PFL Fighters Match UFC Level
PFL welterweight champion Thad Jean believes he ranks among the UFC's top three at 170 pounds and says only casual fans dismiss fighters outside the octagon.
Mendez On Zaynukov As 'Total MMA Package'
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez says undefeated UFC prospect Magomed Zaynukov gives Islam Makhachev tough rounds in sparring and has evolved beyond his Muay Thai roots.
Strickland Warns Young Fighters On UFC Pay Reality
Sean Strickland told the Shawn Ryan Show that entry-level UFC contracts leave fighters struggling financially, calling the promotion's pay structure predatory.
Morales On Standby For Makhachev-Garry At UFC 330
Undefeated welterweight Michael Morales will serve as backup for the Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry title fight at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Strickland Blasts Bud Light After Poirier Sponsorship Cut
Sean Strickland criticized Bud Light for dropping Dustin Poirier's sponsorship after the lightweight's airport arrest, saying the company should have offered help instead.
Nurmagomedov Defends Lightweight Title At PFL New York
Unbeaten champion Usman Nurmagomedov defends his lightweight title against Archie Colgan in an 11-fight card at UBS Arena on July 31.
Jones On Pereira Fight: Size Would Decide Outcome
Jon Jones says he would have submitted Alex Pereira in their scrapped heavyweight clash, citing size and grappling as the difference. The former two-division champ also weighed a wrestling match against Daniel Cormier.
Makhachev Bested ADCC Champion 22 Pounds Heavier
Islam Makhachev lost by just 2-3 points in a grappling session against a heavier ADCC champion at the UFC Performance Institute, per his coach ahead of UFC 330.
Tsarukyan Takes Grappling Match Against Fitness Influencer
Arman Tsarukyan faces Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in a submission-only grappling match in Yerevan on Aug. 1, his first action since submitting Hooker last November.
Makhachev Enforces Team Haircut Rule On Teammates
Islam Makhachev gave two training partners mandatory close-crop haircuts ahead of UFC 330, continuing a tradition set by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Jones On Cormier's Hatred: Made Me Too Much Money
Jon Jones suggested his longtime rival Daniel Cormier exaggerates their feud for cameras. The former two-division champion said the beef was too profitable to ignore.
Jones Apologises To Hamilton After Hunting Dispute
Jon Jones says Lewis Hamilton blocked him on social media after the UFC champion hunted wild pigs from a helicopter with Army Rangers.
Franklin Scores Brutal KO On TUF 34
Xavier Franklin dropped Micaias Urena with a right hook as the opening round expired, setting up a TUF 34 semifinal spot and moving one win from a UFC contract.
Baatarkhuu Backs Himself Against Undefeated Alyshov
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu defends his ONE bantamweight title Friday against Elbek Alyshov, who submitted two fighters the champion previously faced.
Anthony Smith Arrested On Three Felony Charges
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested Monday in Nebraska on three felony charges including domestic violence causing serious bodily injury.
Malott Headlines UFC Edmonton Against Buckley
Mike Malott will face Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Edmonton main event on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place, with the No. 12 Canadian looking to crack the welterweight top 10.
Jones Reveals Hamilton Called Him Coward Over Pig Hunt
Jon Jones says Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton attacked him in DMs and called him a coward after Jones posted footage of a 2021 helicopter pig hunt with Army Rangers.
Perry Confirms Pay Cut For Danis Fight
Mike Perry told Ariel Helwani he accepted less money to face Dillon Danis at Duel Arena 1 on July 28, viewing the undefeated grappler as a necessary stepping stone.