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UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2
Follow as Alexandre Pantoja attempts to reclaim the flyweight title against Joshua Van at UFC 331.
Read moreSheeraz vacates WBO belt, won't fight Janibek
Hamzah Sheeraz has opted against fighting mandatory challenger Janibek Alimkhanuly and instead vacated his WBO super middleweight title, the WBO confirmed on Friday.
Read moreMcGregor tipped for bare-knuckle debut after UFC
David Feldman, founder of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), told ESPN he would "bet everything" that Conor McGregor fights for the promotion once his UFC contract expires.
Read moreAsian Games: Philippine boxers looking to end gold medal drought
Boxers have won 15 of the Philippines' total of 71 Asian Games gold medals, but none since Rey Saludar won the 52kg division at the 2010 Guangzhou Games in China.
Read moreUFC 331 preview and picks: Pantoja sees opportunity in disaster
Top storylines and coaches' analysis for UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
Read moreMen's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Where does Opetaia land after another KO win?
Jai Opetaia continues to make his case as one of the best boxers in the world. Here are the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.
Read moreQueensberry win Sheeraz, Alimkhanuly purse bid
Queensberry won the purse bid for the WBO super middleweight title bout between champion Hamzah Sheeraz and mandatory challenger Janibek Alimkhanuly on Wednesday.
Read moreRyan Garcia: Biography, record, fights and more
Ryan Garcia has 26 victories, 21 by KO and two losses.
Read moreWomen's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: With Taylor retired, who moves into the top 10?
Katie Taylor's retirement opened the door for another fighter to join the top 10 in the latest edition of our women's pound-for-pound rankings.
Read moreEven in BRAVE CF 108 defeat, Stephen Loman found victory
Even in defeat at BRAVE CF 108, Stephen Loman had reason to feel triumphant in his return to competition after a three-year absence.
Read moreUFC's Makhachev, Jones trade barbs over streak
UFC champ Islam Makhachev believes Jon Jones' failed drug tests and issues outside the Octagon invalidate Jones' place among the UFC's all-time streaks for consecutive wins.
Read moreEx-UFC champ Cejudo set to box 'Euphoria' actor
Retired UFC champion Henry Cejudo has a new opponent for his professional boxing debut on Sept. 26 -- actor and professional boxing prospect Javon "Wanna" Walton.
Read moreIndustry vet Coker announces Ki MMA promotion
Veteran mixed martial arts promoter Scott Coker announced his new venture, Ki MMA, during a media event Monday in New York.
Read moreAspinall vacates UFC title amid eye issues
Tom Aspinall has decided to vacate his UFC heavyweight title as a result of "ongoing complications" with injuries to his eyes.
Read moreAll-time UFC heavyweight champions
From Mark Coleman to Tom Aspinall, check out which fighters have held the belt in the promotion's heaviest division.
Read moreGarcia wants Lopez next; what about Shakur, Haney and 'Tank'?
Ryan Garcia made a statement by stopping Conor Benn, and the win opened plenty of doors for the WBC welterweight champion.
Read moreChris Eubank Jr.? Complete rebuild? What next for Conor Benn after Ryan Garcia loss?
Ryan Garcia made easy work of Conor Benn on Saturday, so what now for the Brit after a second professional defeat.
Read moreOpetaia rocks Mikaelian by 9th-round TKO, faces off in ring with Benavidez
Jai Opetaia stopped WBC champion Noel Mikaelian by TKO in the ninth round, potentially setting up a showdown with WBA champion David Benavidez.
Read moreGarcia backs up talk, TKO's Benn in second round to retain WBC title
Ryan Garcia needed only two rounds to take out Conor Benn, recording his fastest knockout in six years to retain his WBC welterweight championship.
Read moreMark Magsayo stumbles against Andres Cortes in second Zuffa outing
Mark Magsayo could not find the adjustments he needed as Andres Cortes neutralized his strengths and handed the Filipino a unanimous decision defeat Sunday, September 13.
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