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Boxing News: Jake Paul ranked No. 14, eligible for title shot

Jake Paul is eligible for a title shot now that he is ranked by one of boxing's four major sanctioning bodies. Paul (12-1, 7 KOs)...

Boxing July 2, 2025

UFC News: Ex-MMA champ Ben Askren receives lung transplant

Former MMA champion and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is recovering from a double lung transplant. Askren's wife, Amy, shared the update in a Facebook post...

Fighting July 1, 2025

UFC News: Francis Ngannou didn’t want to be ‘trapped’ by UFC contract

Fighting January 19, 2023

Four days after UFC president Dana White announced that Francis Ngannou was released by the promotion, leaving the heavyweight championship vacant, Ngannou took to...

UFC News: UFC do-over title fight pits Glover Teixeira, Jamahal Hill

Fighting January 19, 2023

A promotion that appears to be in disarray kicks off its major event schedule for 2023 on Saturday night with UFC 283 in Rio...

UFC News: UFC flyweight Jeff Molina suspected in gambling probe

Fighting January 18, 2023

UFC fighter Jeff Molina had his temporary suspension extended Tuesday amid investigations into a betting scheme that he is suspected of having "substantial involvement"...

Boxing News: Report: Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury set for Feb. 25

Boxing January 18, 2023

Perhaps the third time's a charm for Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. MMA Fighting reported Tuesday that Paul-Fury is a "done deal" for Feb....

UFC News: UFC releasing heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou

Fighting January 15, 2023

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is being released from his contract and his title will be vacated. UFC president Dana White made the announcement at...

UFC News: Jon Jones to make UFC return against Ciryl Gane

Fighting January 15, 2023

UFC star Jon Jones will make his return to the Octagon in the UFC 285 main event on March 4 in Las Vegas. Jones will...

UFC News: Umar Nurmagomedov extends unbeaten streak to 16-0

Fighting January 15, 2023

Umar Nurmagomedov extended his unbeaten streak to 16-0 with a knockout finish over Raoni Barcelos at UFC Fight Night 217 on Saturday night at...

UFC News: Sean Strickland wins by unanimous decision at Fight Night

Fighting January 15, 2023

Sean Strickland defeated Nassourdine Imavov by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Strickland (26-5) took the cards 49-46, 49-46,...

UFC News: Sijara Eubanks misses UFC weigh-in, dropped from card

Fighting January 14, 2023

Sijara Eubanks was removed from her scheduled Saturday bout on UFC's Las Vegas card due to what UFC officials termed weight-management issues. According to MMAfighting.com...

UFC News: UFC Fight Night 217 preview: Umar Nurmagomedov favored to stay unbeaten

Fighting January 14, 2023

Umar Nurmagomedov will seek to extend his unbeaten streak at UFC Fight Night 217 against Brazilian grappler Raoni Barcelos on Saturday night at UFC...

UFC News: UFC boss Dana White on slapping wife: ‘This is how I’m labeled’

Fighting January 12, 2023

UFC president Dana White regrets slapping his wife in Mexico on New Year's Eve, but said no further punishment is necessary for the incident...

MMA News: Bellator reveals 8 fighters for $1M lightweight World Grand Prix

Fighting January 12, 2023

Bellator announced its 2023 World Grand Prix will feature eight lightweight fighters in a $1 million competition that will begin at Bellator 292 on...

MMA News: Jake Paul signs with PFL, challenges Nate Diaz to 2-bout match

Fighting January 5, 2023

Jake Paul is entering the mixed-martial arts scene, signing a multi-fight, multi-year contract with Professional Fighters League on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for...

UFC News: UFC boss Dana White: ‘No excuses’ for striking wife

Fighting January 3, 2023

UFC president Dana White on Monday addressed a video released earlier in the day showing him and his wife apparently striking each other in...

Celebrity Boxing Champion Gervonta Davis Arrested and Jailed for Domestic Violence

Boxing December 28, 2022

On Tuesday, boxing world champ, celebrity Gervonta Davis, was arrested in Parkland, Florida, and jailed on a domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily...

UFC News: UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dies at 45

Fighting December 25, 2022

UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar died from apparent heart complications, the promotion announced Saturday. He was 45 years old. Bonnar played an instrumental...

UFC News: Jared Cannonier beats Sean Strickland by split decision at Fight Night

Fighting December 18, 2022

Jared Cannonier defeated Sean Strickland by split decision on Saturday night in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The cards...

UFC News: Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev fight to split draw at UFC 282

Fighting December 11, 2022

Jan Blachowicz knows who won the light heavyweight main event Saturday night at UFC 282 -- and it wasn't him. Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fought...

UFC News: UFC light heavyweight title at stake after last-minute shift

Fighting December 8, 2022

The sort of makeshift main event that can be put together only on the fly by the UFC will headline the promotion's final pay-per-view...

Boxing News: Noted boxing ref Mills Lane dies at 85

Boxing December 7, 2022

Boxer-turned-lawyer Mills Lane, who refereed more than 100 world championship fights, died Tuesday morning in Reno, Nev. He was 85. His son told the Reno...

UFC News: Manager: Ex-UFC bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw is retired

Fighting December 6, 2022

Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw informed the promotion of his retirement on Monday, his manager, Tiki Ghosn, confirmed to multiple media outlets. The news...

UFC News: Stephen Thompson defeats Kevin Holland at Fight Night

Fighting December 4, 2022

Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson defeated Kevin Holland at UFC Fight Night in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday night when Holland's corner stopped the fight due to...

UFC News: Nate Diaz officially removed from UFC roster

Fighting November 30, 2022

Longtime MMA star Nate Diaz is no longer part of UFC. Diaz is no longer on the UFC's roster of fighters, MMA Junkie and ESPN...

UFC News: Kennedy Nzechukwu TKOs Ion Cutelaba at Fight Night

Fighting November 20, 2022

Kennedy Nzechukwu defeated Ion Cutelaba by technical knockout in the second round of their light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in...

UFC News: Former UFC star Anthony “Rumble” Johnson dies at 38

Fighting November 15, 2022

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, a former mixed martial arts competitor who fought under the UFC and Bellator banners, died on Sunday at age 38, Bellator...

UFC News: Alex Pereira TKOs Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, claims belt

Fighting November 13, 2022

Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya in stunning fashion Saturday night, winning by technical knockout by punches in the fifth and final round to claim...

UFC News: Israel Adesanya, Carla Esparza defend titles at UFC 281

Fighting November 10, 2022

A pair of title fights headline a deep card as the UFC makes its annual November trip to New York's Madison Square Garden for...

UFC News: Amanda Lemos TKOs Marina Rodriguez in Rd. 3 at Fight Night

Fighting November 6, 2022

Amanda Lemos stunned Marina Rodriguez in the third round of their strawweight fight Saturday night, winning by technical knockout in the main event at...

Boxing News: Jake Paul favored to fight Nate Diaz next

Boxing November 2, 2022

Jake Paul is expected to continue increasing the level of his competition in the ring following his victory over Anderson Silva on Saturday night. Nate...

Boxing News: Jake Paul defeats Anderson Silva by unanimous decision

Boxing November 2, 2022

Jake Paul defeated Anderson Silva by unanimous decision in their eight-round bout Saturday night at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Paul took the...

UFC News: Arnold Allen wins by TKO after Calvin Kattar injures leg

Fighting October 30, 2022

Arnold Allen won his 10th consecutive UFC match Saturday night when Calvin Kattar injured his leg in their featherweight main event of UFC Fight...

Boxing News: Jake Paul flips to favorite ahead of Anderson Silva fight

Boxing October 29, 2022

Jake Paul has flipped to a strong favorite at most sportsbooks ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated fight against UFC legend Anderson Silva. Paul, who predicted...

UFC News: Islam Makhachev retains lightweight title at UFC 280

Fighting October 23, 2022

After UFC 280, there is no disputing who is UFC lightweight champion. Dagestan's Islam Makhachev put on a tremendous display in the main event...

UFC News: Charles Oliveira looks to regain lightweight crown at UFC 280

Fighting October 20, 2022

A pair of title matches top Saturday's loaded UFC 280 card. In the main event at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Charles Oliveira (33-8) will...

Boxing News: Tyson Fury confirms trilogy bout vs. Derek Chisora

Boxing October 20, 2022

Tyson Fury confirmed his trilogy bout against Derek Chisora on Dec. 3 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. In a social media post Thursday,...

UFC News: Alexa Grasso wins by unanimous decision at Fight Night

Fighting October 18, 2022

Alexa Grasso defeated Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision in their flyweight bout at the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las...

Boxing News: Reports: Tyson Fury, Derek Chisota finalizing Dec. 3 bout

Boxing October 11, 2022

Tyson Fury's next bout will be a third showdown with Derek Chisora, not a matchup with Anthony Joshua, Fury's co-promoter Frank Warren told IFL...

Boxing News: Le’Veon Bell to make boxing debut against Uriah Hall

Boxing October 6, 2022

Former NFL All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell will make his boxing debut against former UFC fighter Uriah Hall on the undercard of the Jake...

UFC News: Yan Xiaonan outpoints Mackenzie Dern at UFC Fight Night

Fighting October 2, 2022

Yan Xiaonan defeated Laura Dern by majority decision at the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Xiaonan (16-3,...

Boxing News: Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua missed contract deadline, fight off

Boxing September 27, 2022

Tyson Fury said his Dec. 3 bout against Anthony Joshua is off the table after Joshua did not sign a contract by a self-imposed...

UFC News: Cory Sandhagen TKOs Song Yadong at Fight Night

Fighting September 18, 2022

Cory Sandhagen stopped Song Yadong by TKO after the fourth round Saturday night in their bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas....

Boxing News: Canelo Alvarez defeats Gennady Golovkin, retains belt

Boxing September 18, 2022

Canelo Alvarez defeated Gennady Golovkin by unanimous decision Saturday night in Las Vegas to retain his undisputed super middleweight title. Alvarez took the cards...

Boxing News: Canelo Alvarez favored ahead of Gennady Golovkin trilogy fight

Boxing September 17, 2022

Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin will resume their rivalry with a trilogy fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. The first fight ended...

Boxing News: Fury-Joshua booked for Dec. 3

Boxing September 14, 2022

Brits Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to square off in Wales on Dec. 3. Joshua's management team, 258, announced Tuesday in a...

UFC News: Ex-UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies of liver cancer

Fighting September 13, 2022

Mixed Martial Arts and former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou has died after a battle with liver cancer. He was 34 years old. Theodorou died Sunday,...

UFC News: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson at UFC 279

Fighting September 11, 2022

Nate Diaz ended his UFC career with a fourth-round submission over Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday night in...

UFC News: UFC 279 reshuffles matchups after Khamzat Chimaev misses weight

Fighting September 10, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev weighed in 7.5 pounds over the 171-pound welterweight limit on Friday, leading the UFC to negotiate three new fights one day before...