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Tsarukyan the backup for Topuria-Gaethje at WH
Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will be the backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, the headline bout on the UFC's June 14 card at the White House.
Read moreSources: Aleem's weight miss nixes IBF title shot
Ra'eese Aleem missed the featherweight limit by 2.8 pounds Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday night's IBF title shot against Angelo Leo, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Read moreExplaining Ronda Rousey's armbar -- and why she sh...
Ronda Rousey's one trick carried her to unforeseen heights of stardom, can it get her one more win in her MMA return?
Read moreChimaev kicks Strickland as UFC lead-in runs hot
Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland in the shin during a promotional stare-down ahead of their UFC 328 fight this weekend in Newark, New Jersey.
Read moreRampage's son takes plea deal in '25 assault case
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion "Rampage" Jackson, has accepted a plea deal in his 2025 assault of a pro wrestler in Los Angeles.
Read moreUFC 328 expert picks: Why Chimaev vs. Strickland w...
Former MMA fighters make their picks for a highly anticipated main event between bitter rivals Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland.
Read moreFabio Wardley is world champion, but the battle fo...
Fabio Wardley has always been underestimated and he's far from finished in his bid to prove everyone wrong, writes James Regan.
Read moreManziel to give boxing a try, fight Menery in Vegas
Johnny Manziel will try his hand at the sweet science when he steps into a boxing ring May 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas to face social media influencer Bob Menery.
Read moreNikita Tszyu thrashes Oscar Diaz in Newcastle for biggest win of career
Australia's Nikita Tszyu produced a flawless display Wednesday evening to stop previously unbeaten Spaniard Oscar Diaz and stake his latest claim for an opportunity at a world title eliminator.
Read moreOlascuaga to defend WBO title vs. Dominguez
WBO flyweight champion Anthony Olascuaga will defend his title July 11 against Andy Dominguez, iVB announced Wednesday.
Read morePFL books van Steenis-Eblen title rematch for July
The PFL has booked a middleweight title rematch between Costello van Steenis and Johnny Eblen for July 18 in Austin, Texas, the promotion announced Wednesday.
Read moreFrom 'disappointment' to champion: How Joshua Van made amends with his late father
After four years away, Joshua Van finally felt worthy to visit his father's grave after he won the UFC flyweight title.
Read moreThe great, and overlooked, Brit heavyweight fights
Which all-British heavyweight title fights precede Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois' duel?
Read moreMen's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: New No. 1; Benavidez on the rise
Statement wins from Naoya Inoue and David Benavidez shake up the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.
Read moreTopuria surprised by Pimblett's 'really bad' skills
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has said he was disappointed in Paddy Pimblett's performance against Justin Gaethje earlier this year, saying "I never thought that he was that bad."
Read moreWardley, Dubois show egos can be parked to fight
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois' willingness to jump in the ring together is to their credit, writes James Regan.
Read moreMason, Carrington title defenses set for July 4
WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason and WBC featherweight titlist Bruce Carrington are set to defend their respective belts in separate bouts on July 4 in Cleveland.
Read moreTopuria to 'celebrate' before Gaethje clash at WH
UFC champion Ilia Topuria says he's planned a massive celebration dinner the night before he defends his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at the White House in June.
Read moreSphere won't host Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch
The September rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will not take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas as originally planned.
Read moreDavid Benavidez: Next fight, boxing record and more
David Benavidez is a light heavyweight boxer with 32 wins and no losses.
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