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Takeaways: Ulberg blows out knee, Procházka blows title chance

Jiří Procházka showed Carlos Ulberg too much mercy, and Josh Hokit reached beyond gimmicks.

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MMA

UFC signs ex-Olympian Steveson, sets July debut

Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson, considered one of the best prospects in MMA, has signed with the UFC and is expected to make his promotional debut during International Fight Week in July.

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MMA

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Grasso secures her position in women's top 10

Former UFC flyweight champion breaks a tie in the ESPN P4P rankings with spectacular knockout.

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Boxing

Fury dominates Makhmudov, calls out Joshua

Tyson Fury shook off some ring rust on his comeback to earn a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday and potentially set up a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua.

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MMA

Urged by Trump, UFC adds Lewis-Hokit to WH card

The UFC added a heavyweight matchup between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit to its White House event, and according to Dana White, the move happened after President Donald Trump asked why Lewis wasn't on the card.

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Boxing

Garcia, Shakur or someone else? What now for Conor Benn?

Ryan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney or someone else? ESPN looks at who could be next for British star Conor Benn.

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MMA

UFC 327 results: Carlos Ulberg stuns Jiří Procházka to win light heavyweight title

City Kickboxing has a new champion following Carlos Ulberg's light heavyweight title win over Jiří Procházka at UFC 327.

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MMA

Current MMA champions

Check out the list of champions of every weight class in each mixed martial arts promotion.

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MMA

Current and all-time UFC champions

From heavyweight Tom Aspinall to a strawweight vacancy, check out the list of titleholders in each division.

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MMA

11-0 McKee delivers in PFL debut, defeats Pettis

Mitch McKee, who turned professional in 2021, made a big splash in his PFL debut Saturday night, remaining undefeated at 11-0 with a smothering domination of former Bellator champion Sergio Pettis in the bantamweight main event of PFL Chicago.

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Boxing

Fury, Joshua and Wilder are back; what's next for the glamour division?

The heavyweight division is buzzing again thanks to Tyson Fury calling out Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder's return.

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Boxing

Fury 'not interested in boxing' if Joshua isn't next

Tyson Fury said if he doesn't get to fight Anthony Joshua next he has no interest in continuing boxing.

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Boxing

Fight results: Fury dominates Makhmudov, Benn tops Prograis

Tyson Fury ended his latest retirement with a unanimous decision victory.

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Boxing

Benn outpoints Prograis in first fight with Zuffa

Conor Benn marked his first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner with a unanimous points win over Regis Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

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Boxing

Explained: Benn's Zuffa deal, Matchroom fall-out

Conor Benn will complete his one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing on Saturday. ESPN has everything you need to know about the deal ...

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Boxing

Weird world of Fury: No 'fond memories' of boxing

The weird world of Tyson Fury is back, bringing back memories of his uniqueness outside of the ring...

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Boxing

Riakporhe, Huni eye statement wins on Fury undercard

The Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard boasts three intriguing fights with Conor Benn vs. Regis Prograis forming the co-main event as well as two interesting heavyweight clashes.

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Boxing

Haye, Lewis, Parker preview Fury vs. Makhmudov

ESPN has spoken to three heavyweight experts -- David Haye, Joseph Parker and Lennox Lewis -- to get their take on Tyson Fury's latest comeback.

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Boxing

Adams collapses before weigh-in; fight canceled

Junior middleweight boxer Brandon Adams' fight with Caoimhin Agyarko was canceled after Adams collapsed in his hotel room before Friday's weigh-in.

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Boxing

Muhammad Ali's grandson fighting to keep Ali Act

Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of late boxing great Muhammad Ali, has formed an alliance to preserve the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act aimed at protecting fighters from exploitative and unethical practices.

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