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MMA

MMA vet Henderson KO'd in 1st at PFL Brussels

Benson Henderson, a former champion in the UFC and WEC, was knocked out in just 20 seconds by Patrick Habirora in the main event of Saturday's PFL card in Brussels.

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Boxing

Catterall wins secondary WBA belt, wants Romero

An emotional Jack Catterall said "I am the happiest man in the world" after a comprehensive victory and over Shakhram Giyasov to capture the WBA "regular" welterweight title in Egypt on Saturday.

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Boxing

Mayweather suing former associate for $175M

Boxing star Floyd Mayweather is suing a former associate for $175 million, alleging a yearslong fraud scheme.

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Boxing

Ronaldo, Canelo 1-2 on Forbes' highest-paid list

Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is listed second on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes behind soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Boxing

Why Oleksandr Usyk has nothing left to prove -- and why he's still fighting

Unified champion Oleksandr Usyk stands alone atop heavyweight boxing. The question is for how long.

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Boxing

Hearn: Rico beating Usyk 'impossible on paper'

Promoter Eddie Hearn has said Rico Verhoeven beating Oleksandr Usyk is all but impossible but has not ruled out "one of the greatest upsets in the history of boxing."

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MMA

MMA fixture Coker to start new fight league in '27

Scott Coker, the former CEO of Strikeforce and Bellator, is launching a new MMA venture with competition expected to begin in 2027.

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Boxing

Artiga, Poca foes finalized for June 13 MVPW card

Opponents for women's WBA junior bantamweight champion Jasmine Artiga and influencer-turned-boxer Jully Poca have been finalized for MVPW's June 13 card in Orlando.

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Boxing

The inside story of Rico Verhoeven's boxing rise in the Fury camp

Rico Verhoeven's transition to boxing didn't happen overnight. It goes back more than a decade, alongside Tyson Fury's family.

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MMA

Rousey return seen by over 12M, promotion says

Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA card drew over 12 million viewer, on Netflix, the Jake Paul-led company announced Tuesday. MVP said it intends to put on a second MMA event.

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MMA

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 13 years ago: What happened, the injury, what came next?

The first time that Conor McGregor and Max Holloway fought, the UFC landscape was a very different place...

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MMA

MVP bans Shields from events after altercation

Most Valuable Promotions banned Claressa Shields from all future events after a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner at MVP MMA 1.

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MMA

Ex-interim champ Covington tells UFC he's retiring

Colby Covington, one of the best and most polarizing welterweights of the past decade, has informed the UFC of his decision to retire.

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MMA

Against the odds, the UFC's biggest personality is...

Conor McGregor has been out of action for years, but the mere announcement of his return proves he's still the UFC's greatest draw.

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MMA

Marshawn Lynch is (still) about that action with stints in front and behind camera

Between being behind the camera at an MMA card, in front of it as an actor in "Euphoria," and NASCAR appearances, Lynch has seemingly been everywhere recently.

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MMA

'They can't touch me': Jake Paul, MVP MMA vow to c...

Most Valuable Promotions has plans to continue its MMA venture, possibly with a second card this year.

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MMA

McGregor returns: Looking back at the sports world during his last fight

It was announced on Saturday that the famed fighter will return to the Octagon for the first time since 2021.

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MMA

Perry batters, bloodies Diaz into corner stoppage

Mike Perry doled out a violent beating on Nate Diaz, whose corner stopped the fight after the second round of their co-main event bout.

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MMA

MVP MMA 1 takeaways: Rousey gets her storybook mom...

It may have seemed anticlimactic, but Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA event played out exactly as it should have.

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MMA

Rousey turns back clock, taps Carano in 17 secs

Ronda Rousey's first MMA fight in 10 years lasted only 17 seconds, as the former UFC champion quickly submitted Gina Carano via armbar to win their main event bout.

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