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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.
Inoue On Rodriguez Delay: Will Move To 126
Naoya Inoue says he will pursue a featherweight title if Jesse Rodriguez negotiations drag past February 2027. The undisputed 122-pound champ made clear he won't wait indefinitely.
Dubois Blasts Rival After Unification Fight Collapses
Caroline Dubois called opponent Elif Turhan a coward after their planned lightweight title unification fell through. The WBC champion is now looking to face Stephanie Han later this year.
Erceg Maintains He'll Return After Abu Dhabi KO
Steve Erceg posted on Instagram that he's doing fine after Ramazan Temirov knocked him out in the first round at UFC Abu Dhabi and said he plans to fight again.
Weidman On Garry's Chances Against Makhachev
UFC Hall of Famer Chris Weidman predicts Ian Machado Garry will struggle with Islam Makhachev's wrestling at UFC 330, saying the Irishman will panic about takedowns.
Ditcheva Announces Celebration Before PFL New York
Dakota Ditcheva plans a Sophie Cunningham-inspired finger point after her Friday night fight against Denise Kielholtz, echoing Ilia Topuria's ill-fated premature celebration.
McGregor Blames Dry Ice For UFC 329 Injury
Conor McGregor claimed wet canvas from dry ice caused his UFC 329 leg injury, calling for the fight to be ruled a no contest. He vowed to return in 2027.
Jones Maintains Innocence On Steroid Tests
Jon Jones insists expensive UFC scientists proved he never used steroids, claiming tainted supplements caused multiple positive drug tests throughout his career.
Jones Denies Steroid Claims After Retirement
Jon Jones rejected accusations he used steroids during his career, pointing to tainted supplement findings that cleared his name in prior UFC drug tests.
Jones Respects Cormier After DC Admits Feud Is Good Business
Jon Jones says Daniel Cormier told him the rivalry is too lucrative to end, even though DC doesn't actually hate him. The two met as coaches on ALF Global.
MVP Forms Alliance With Matchroom On Women's Boxing
Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom announced a partnership to stage unifications and high-level matchups for female fighters. Skye Nicolson signed with MVP as part of the deal.
Tsarukyan Faces Indian Influencer In Armenia Grappling Match
Arman Tsarukyan meets fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in submission-only grappling August 1 in Yerevan, weeks after his loss to Colby Covington under the RAF banner.
Jones Says Pereira Fight Would've Been One-Sided
Jon Jones believes his wrestling and physical strength would have dominated Alex Pereira, saying a submission finish would have come quickly if the two had fought.
Boxing Schedule: Upcoming Fight Cards Revealed
A rundown of the major boxing events scheduled in the coming weeks, with confirmed matchups across multiple weight divisions and promotional banners.
Fury-Joshua Doubleheader Leaves Five Questions Unanswered
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both won their Riyadh Season tune-ups, but major doubts remain about their heavyweight clash — from Fury's commitment to Joshua's vulnerability after a bad first round.
Jones On Pereira Submission And Beating Cormier
Jon Jones says he would submit Alex Pereira quickly in MMA and believes he could beat Daniel Cormier in a wrestling match despite the challenge.
Kira Pursues First World Title Against Canizales
Daiya Kira meets Carlos Canizales for the WBA light flyweight belt on September 2nd in Yokohama after unified champion Rene Santiago withdrew injured.
Mayer Promises Fireworks With Cameron At Title Fight
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron say their upcoming championship clash will deliver elite boxing mixed with an explosive war.
Strickland Blasts UFC Matchmaker Sean Shelby Over Pay
Sean Strickland told the Shawn Ryan Show that UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby benches fighters who refuse short-notice fights and called the promotion's compensation predatory.
De Ridder On Middleweight Cut After UFC Sacramento
Reinier de Ridder says he's done cutting to 185 pounds after six draining weight cuts in 14 months ahead of his light heavyweight debut against Roman Dolidze.