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Uros Medic’s 30-Second KO Puts UFC Welterweights on Notice
Uros Medic delivered another stunning first-round KO at UFC Belgrade, extending his incredible UFC finishing streak to four straight....
UFC Belgrade: Uros Medic enjoys perfect Serbia homecoming with TKO
UFC Belgrade: Uros Medic has perfect Serbia homecoming at UFC Fight Night ,Serbian native Uroš Medic survived an early knockdown before rallying to stop Daniel Rodriguez via TKO just 30 seconds into the opening round of Saturday's five-round, non-title UFC Fight Night welterweight main event at Belg...
Keyshawn Davis withdraws from welterweight title bout with Devin Haney
Keyshawn Davis is pulling out of his ordered welterweight title bout with champion Devin Haney, the WBO announced Friday.,The WBO said Davis' decision was due to his split of the purse. Davis was set to receive 25%, or $2.14 million, as the mandatory challenger. Haney would've pocketed 75%, or $6.41...
Jake Paul's MVP, PFL merge to create global combat sports platform
Combat sports are set to unite as Jake Paul's MVP Productions and the Professional Fighters League announced a merger Thursday.,The entities are set to combine under MVP's banner just months after MVP held its first MMA event.,"We started MVP to disrupt a broken model. We wanted to give fighters fai...
Conor McGregor calls for 'Last Dance' vs. Max Holloway in '27
Conor McGregor laid out his long-term plan on Monday, seeking a rematch of his recent loss to Max Holloway in what would be the final bout of his UFC deal.,In an Instagram post that references the UFC's International Fight Week next July, McGregor wrote, "What was to be a generational beating is now...
What's Next for Magomed Ankalaev After UFC Abu Dhabi?
After UFC Abu Dhabi, Magomed Ankalaev is back in the title conversation. Here's a look at the best options for the interim light heavyweight championship....
Magomed Ankalaev puts away Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi
After a slow-paced, grueling affair that drew boos from the Etihad Arena crowd, No. 1-ranked former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev finally put away No. 9 Bogdan Guskov with fifth-round ground-and-pound at 2:41 to cap off Saturday's UFC Fight Night event in Abu Dhabi.,The main event ...
Ben Askren Didn't Win the Match—But He Won the Weekend
Ben Askren fell short on the scoreboard at RAF 11, but his emotional return to the wrestling mat was the most inspiring moment in combat sports this weekend....
Conor McGregor reveals torn ACL, meniscus cartilage
Conor McGregor revealed on his Instagram page on Sunday that he injured the ACL and meniscus cartilage in his right knee during the opening moments of his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway on July 11.,Holloway was declared the winner by TKO just 69 seconds into their welterweight fight in Las Vegas. McGr...
Boxer Hannah Rapp struck by car, killed
Hannah Rapp, who fought for the WBC women's featherweight title last month, was struck by a car while riding a bicycle and died Saturday morning in Texas, according to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. ,Rapp, 26, was riding along a highway when a passing car stopped, went in reverse and hit her, p...
Dricus Du Plessis returns with dominant decision over Kamaru Usman
South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis leaned on his roots in his first fight in nearly a year to secure a unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman in the middleweight main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Oklahoma City.,The judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, 49-46 in favor of Du Plessis (24-...
Dricus du Plessis returns with dominant decision defeat of Kamaru Usman
Dricus du Plessis leaned on his roots in his first fight in nearly a year to secure a unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman in the middleweight main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Oklahoma City.,The judges scored the bout 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 in favor of du Plessis (24-3 MMA), who...
Bare Knuckle Boxing Hires Former PFL Executive Loren Mack as CMO
Former PFL executive Loren Mack has joined Bare Knuckle Boxing as chief marketing officer and executive vice president of strategy....
Conor McGregor Should Never Fight in the UFC Again After Latest Injury
Conor McGregor says he plans to return, but after another serious injury, his future may be better suited for boxing than the UFC....
Conor McGregor to undergo surgery, vows to fight again
Conor McGregor is preparing to celebrate his 38th birthday by planning a return to the Octagon after suffering a right leg injury at UFC 329, which he said will require surgery.,"Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again." McGregor wrote on Instagram on Monday. "Final fight of the c...
Conor McGregor Lets UFC Momentum Slip Away at UFC 329
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return lasted just 69 seconds after an apparent knee injury. Here's what UFC 329 means for his future....
Conor McGregor's knee 'never an issue' ahead of UFC 329, says coach
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor's longtime coach, confirmed on Sunday afternoon that the fighter was not battling an injury entering his UFC return bout vs. Max Holloway.,The fight was stopped by the referee after just 69 seconds when the former two-division champion sustained a right leg injury in th...
Holloway-McGregor drives record MMA handle for UFC 329
Max Holloway made quick work of Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Saturday night, but the main event still drove record betting for at least one major sportsbook.,"Conor McGregor-Max Holloway was the most-bet MMA event in BetMGM history," trading manager Alex Rella said. "There was heavy action on McGreg...
Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Nightmare May Have Ended His Legendary Career
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return ended in disaster after an apparent ACL injury. What does it mean for his career and the UFC's future?...
Column: UFC faces major decision after Max Holloway's TKO of Conor McGregor
The atmosphere at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas was electric for UFC 329, charged with the anticipation of Conor McGregor's return after a five-year absence.,But the air was sucked out of the building just 69 seconds into the main event, transforming a celebratory comeback into a haunting scene of dej...