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PFL moving full steam ahead in Africa despite UFC's trepidation
The UFC is tentatively flirting with the idea of holding an event in Africa with trepidation.
Read moreWomen's boxing divisional rankings: Cameron debuts at 154 pounds, Scotney, Dubois keep top spots
Chantelle Cameron won a title in her junior middleweight debut and made the top 5 in the division. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Read moreDubois-Baumgardner, Mayer-Cameron? What next for women's boxing?
ESPN takes a look at what could be next for the biggest names in the sport.
Read moreRound-by-round: Dubois beats Harper, Scotney becomes undisputed
Caroline Dubois dominated Terri Harper to unify two belts, and Ellie Scotney won a decision in a hard-fought bout.
Read moreRound-by-round: Deontay Wilder outpoints Derek Chisora
In his last fight, Derek Chisora lost a split decision to Deontay Wilder on Saturday in London.
Read moreBoxing divisional rankings: Why Wilder's win wasn't enough to join top 10 at heavyweight
The Deontay Wilder-Derek Chisora fight card caused a major shakeup, but not in the division you would think. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
Read more'Let's do it': Deontay Wilder wants Anthony Joshua fight
Deontay Wilder appeared to call out Anthony Joshua on Saturday, and it's a fight which makes perfect sense.
Read moreMoicano back on track with submission of Duncan
Renato Moicano dominated American Top Team teammate Chris Duncan on Saturday, submitting him by rear-naked choke in the second round of their UFC main event bout.
Read moreInjury pushes Van's UFC title defense to May 9
A minor injury to UFC flyweight champ Joshua Van has postponed his title defense against Tatsuro Taira to UFC 328 on May 9, officials announced on Saturday.
Read moreCovington files suit vs. Masvidal over '22 battery
Colby Covington has filed a lawsuit against UFC rival Jorge Masvidal over a 2022 attack that took place in Miami.
Read moreTears to titles: Aussie fighter Isaiah Badato's path to One Championship debut
Australia's Isaiah Badato always dreamt of following in his father's legendary fight footsteps. On Friday night, he will get his long-awaited break.
Read moreDiaz wants BMF shot over 'trying to kill off Conor'
Nate Diaz said he'd prefer to challenge for the UFC's BMF title, instead of "trying to kill off" Conor McGregor in a blockbuster trilogy bout.
Read moreMMA divisional rankings: Grasso, Pyfer elevate their standing in knockout performances
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
Read moreMMA heavyweight madness: Which big fella would win a 16-man tournament?
In a 16-fighter, NCAA tournament-style bracket, which MMA heavyweight would come out on top?
Read moreFundora retains title, hands Thurman 1st TKO loss
Sebastian Fundora stated his case as the best of the 154-pound division with a dominant sixth-round TKO victory over Keith Thurman to retain his WBC world title.
Read moreEblen bounces back from 1st loss, submits Battle
Johnny Eblen got back on track with a thoroughly dominant first-round submission victory over Bryan Battle in the main event of PFL Pittsburgh.
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