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Dana White rejects claim Ilia Topuria's pay demands blocked Islam Makhachev fight
4+ hour ago (210+ words) A proposed super-fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria for a planned June event did not materialise amid conflicting explanations, with UFC president Dana White disputing claims that financial demands were the cause. Topuria had suggested that an injury to…...
I'm coming to be the face of violence': Darren Till signs multi-fight deal with BKFC
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (339+ words) The Mac Life - MMA I'm coming to be the face of violence': Darren Till signs multi-fight deal with BKFC Darren Till has signed a multi-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), with the former UFC title challenger expected to…...
Khamzat Chimaev shrugs off inactivity criticism ahead of UFC 328 title defence
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (223+ words) UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed criticism over his activity levels as he prepares to defend his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9th. Chimaev, who faces Strickland in the main event at Prudential Center in Newark, New…...
Darren Till confirms Misfits exit as new fight announcement looms
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (284+ words) Former UFC fighter Darren Till has confirmed he has parted ways with Misfits Boxing and is set to announce his next move in combat sports in the coming days. Till, 33, rose to prominence during his UFC career, recording six wins…...
Alalshikh responds to claims of waning boxing interest with 2026 plans
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (270+ words) Turki Alalshikh has rejected suggestions he is losing interest in boxing, outlining a schedule of major fights already staged and planned for the remainder of 2026. The Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority chairman was responding to a social media post from…...
It's going to be an interesting fight': Ngannou previews Pereira vs Gane clash
1+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) The Mac Life - MMA It's going to be an interesting fight': Ngannou previews Pereira vs Gane clash Alex Pereira will attempt to become the first three-division champion in UFC history when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title…...
I'm not leaving': Adesanya defiant despite fourth straight defeat to Pyfer in Seattle
1+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) Israel Adesanya suffered a fourth consecutive loss after being stopped by Joe Pyfer in the UFC Seattle main event, but the former middleweight champion dismissed any suggestion of retirement in the aftermath. The defeat marks Adesanya's fourth straight setback, with…...
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer: 3 burning questions ahead of fight night in Seattle
1+ week, 5+ day ago (724+ words) The Octagon heads north to the state of Washington as Super Bowl champion city of Seattle plays host to a UFC Fight Night event that features a pair of former world champions. Ahead of fight night, we take a look…...
He's the deserving one': Volkanovski coach backs Evloev for title shot after UFC London win
1+ week, 6+ day ago (194+ words) Alexander Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez has backed Movsar Evloev as the next featherweight title challenger following his closely contested win over Lerone Murphy at UFC London. Evloev defeated Murphy by decision in a bout widely viewed as a title eliminator,…...
Jon Jones deserves that: Ngannou backs former rival in UFC pay dispute
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (226+ words) Jon Jones has received public backing from the man he succeeded as UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, amid his ongoing dispute with the UFC over fighter pay. Jones has been in conflict with the promotion following reports of a $15 million…...