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Fury outweighs Makhmudov ahead of comeback
Tyson Fury weighed in heavier than Russian opponent Arslanbek Makhmudov on Friday ahead of a comeback 16 months in the making.
Read moreUFC 327 expert picks: How can Procházka reclaim the light heavyweight title?
Can Carlos Ulberg upset Jiří Procházka? Three MMA experts pick Saturday's UFC light heavyweight title fight.
Read morePFL Chicago 2026: How to watch Pettis vs. McKee on ESPN
Coverage begins with prelims at 6 p.m. ET in the ESPN App. The main card is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Read moreFury won't push son to follow in boxing footsteps
Tyson Fury has said he is enjoying training with his son and nephew but insists he won't push them to follow in his footsteps and fight professionally.
Read moreTill signs to McGregor's BKFC after Misfits exit
Former UFC fighter Darren Till has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and is set to debut on May 30 at BKFC 90 inside Birmingham, England's Utilita Arena.
Read moreBerlanga, Hitchins sign deals with Zuffa Boxing
Super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga and current IBF junior welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins have signed multifight promotional deals with Zuffa Boxing.
Read moreCanelo enrolls in U.S. university: 'Never too late'
Boxing star Canelo Alvarez, who is currently recovering from elbow surgery with plans to return to the ring in September, has enrolled in college courses at the University of San Diego.
Read moreWomen's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Two fighters make their top-10 debut
Two fighters break into the top 10 after standout performances. Here are the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.
Read morePFL 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.
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