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news.sky.comsports4 days ago
CSAC Director Addresses Strikes in Gane-Pereira Fight
CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster commented on mixed reactions to the finish of Ciryl Gane's bout with Alex Pereira. Foster said some strikes landed to the back of the head while others struck the ear area.
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yardbarker.comsports8 days ago
Chimaev Submits Danis in Under One Minute at Real American Freestyle Event
Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dillon Danis by submission in under one minute on Saturday night. Officials intervened after a post-bout exchange between the competitors.
yardbarker.comsports9 days ago
Danis Says Chimaev Stayed Calm at RAF10 Press Conference, Leaving Him Unsatisfied
Danis said he left the final press conference feeling unsatisfied after Chimaev remained composed ahead of their main-event bout at Chaifetz Arena.
yardbarker.comsports12 days ago
Ilia Topuria Says He Will Not Show Respect to Justin Gaethje Before June 14 Fight
UFC champion Ilia Topuria stated he will not shake hands with Justin Gaethje or show respect during their June 14 bout. The change followed comments by Gaethje about Topuria's past relationship.
yardbarker.comsports15 days ago
Ben Askren Returns to Wrestling Against Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 on July 18, Less Than a Year After Double Lung Transplant
The former NCAA champion and Olympian is scheduled to return to competition less than a year after a double lung transplant. Usman Nurmagomedov called the bout risky.
ESPNsports16 days ago
Dana White: Pereira Would Surpass Jones as GOAT With Interim Heavyweight Title Win Over Gane
UFC president Dana White stated that Alex Pereira would become the greatest MMA fighter of all time if he defeats Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title on June 14.
variety.comsports21 days ago
Amanda Serrano Says She Would Welcome MMA Fight Against Gina Carano
Amanda Serrano said she would welcome an MMA bout with Gina Carano after the former Strikeforce fighter lost a 17-second bout to Ronda Rousey on Netflix. Both Serrano and Holly Holm are signed to Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
yardbarker.comsports22 days ago
Covington Defeats Weidman by One Point at RAF 09
Colby Covington defeated Chris Weidman by a single point in the co-main event of RAF 09. The victory extended Covington's unbeaten record in the promotion.
yardbarker.comsports22 days ago
Merab Dvalishvili Beats Frankie Edgar at RAF 09, Calls Out Henry Cejudo
The former bantamweight champion called for a trilogy bout against Petr Yan while confirming the promotion will not create an interim belt during Yan's recovery from a back injury. Dvalishvili also issued a direct challenge to Henry Cejudo in his post-fight interview. Sean O'Mall…
yardbarker.comsports22 days ago
Darren Till Stops Aaron Chalmers in Second Round at BKFC 90
Darren Till recovered from a first-round knockdown to knock out Aaron Chalmers in the second round at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, England, on May 30, 2026.
yardbarker.comsports23 days ago
Combat sports events scheduled across multiple promotions on May 30
Four combat sports cards are set for May 30, including UFC events in Macao, BKFC bouts, MVPW 3, and RAF 09. The schedule features several title fights and cross-promotional matchups.
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brobible.comsports26 days ago
Commentary questions assumptions about boxing superiority over other combat sports
A social media post argues that boxers hold an unfounded sense of superiority. It cites several crossover bouts where non-boxers performed competitively against established boxers.
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yardbarker.comfinance29 days ago
Supah Hot Fire Defeats Ray J by Knockout at Brand Risk 14
Supah Hot Fire knocked out Ray J in the second round of their MMA bout at Brand Risk 14 on May 23, 2026. The event took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both fighters were making their MMA debuts.
forbes.comfinance30 days ago
Johnny Manziel to Face Bob Menery in Brand Risk 14 Main Event
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel will headline an MMA and boxing card promoted by Adin Ross on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event streams free on multiple platforms beginning at 8 p.m. PT.
Forbesfinance35 days ago
Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano by Armbar in 17 Seconds
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano via armbar 17 seconds into the first round at MVP MMA 1 on Saturday. Several current and former fighters posted emoji reactions on social media after the bout.
nypost.comworld36 days ago
Ronda Rousey Defeats Gina Carano by Armbar in 17 Seconds at Intuit Dome
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with an armbar 17 seconds into their featherweight bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both fighters returned after long absences and each earned several million dollars for the Netflix-streamed event.
forbes.comfinance35 days ago
Mike Perry Defeats Nate Diaz by TKO at MVP MMA 1
Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz by TKO after the second round at MVP MMA 1 on May 16, 2026. The bout took place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and served as the co-main event on the card.
Forbestechnology40 days ago
UFC Freedom 250 and MVP MMA 1 Set as 2026's Major MMA Events
UFC Freedom 250 will take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. MVP MMA 1 is scheduled for Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will stream on Netflix. The events feature multiple former champions and current contenders, occur…
Forbesfinance41 days ago
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Headline MVP MMA 1 Fight Card
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will face each other in the main event of MVP MMA 1 on May 16. The event, promoted by Jake Paul, also includes bouts featuring Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos. The main card will stream on Netflix while the preliminary car…
nypost.comworld43 days ago
Ex-NFL Linebacker Anthony Wint to Fight on Dana White's Contender Series
Anthony Wint, who played for the Jets in 2018, will compete on Dana White's Contender Series on August 11 in an attempt to earn a UFC contract. The 6-0 fighter faces Matt Adams in Las Vegas. Wint made his amateur MMA debut in 2021 and recently won a regional heavyweight title.
Forbesfinance44 days ago
Shakur Stevenson Finalizing Deal With Zuffa Boxing
Sports Illustrated reported that junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson is working toward finalizing a deal with Zuffa Boxing, the promotion company fronted by Dana White. The agreement would mark the first prime-age pound-for-pound signing for the company, which has signe…
nypost.compolitics46 days ago
Trump Hosts UFC Fighters in Oval Office
President Trump welcomed UFC fighters to the Oval Office on Wednesday to highlight an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled for the White House South Lawn on June 14. The gathering featured display of a custom championship belt and event renderings for the UFC Freedom 250,…
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nypost.comworld56 days ago
Russian Fighter Sergei Gorokhov's Handshake Refused, Leading to Post-Match Altercation
Russian fighter Sergei Gorokhov extended a handshake to his Turkish opponent after securing a victory. The opponent refused the gesture, resulting in a fight breaking out. The incident highlights tensions in competitive fighting events.
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espn.compolitics67 days ago
Jake Paul Promotes All-Women Boxing Event at Madison Square Garden
Jake Paul is promoting an all-women boxing card through his company, Most Valuable Promotions, scheduled for Friday at Madison Square Garden with ESPN broadcast. The event features four title fights, headlined by Alycia Baumgardner versus Bo Mi Re Shin for the Super Featherweight…