Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles ahead of final fight
The Ukrainian heavyweight champion relinquishes his WBC, IBF, and IBO belts to pursue one final fight on his own terms, opening the title picture for other cont
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Agit Kabayel elevated to WBC heavyweight champion after Usyk vacates
The German-Kurdish boxer claims the WBC heavyweight title following Usyk's relinquishment, becoming the first German heavyweight champion since 1932.
World Boxing Council · +15 outlets
Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway main event confirmed for UFC 329
The McGregor-Holloway return bout at UFC 329 is finalized with an official bout order, positioning the fight as a potential blockbuster card headliner.
MMA Mania · +14 outlets
Rafael Fiziev stops Manuel Torres with early-round knockout at UFC Baku
Fiziev delivers a highlight-reel knockout of Torres in the second round to headline UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, earning fight-of-the-night consideration.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jon Jones fuels speculation about UFC return following light heavyweight absence
The retired champion hints at a potential UFC comeback, reigniting interest in his return to active competition.
Sports Illustrated · +2 outlets
Jaron Ennis survives scare to unify 154-pound titles by stopping Xander Zayas
The rising welterweight prospect Ennis staves off a competitive challenge from Zayas to consolidate super welterweight titles in an instant classic.
The Guardian · +8 outlets
UFC Baku bonuses: Fiziev earns $100,000 as eight-second KO and rare submission shine
UFC awards performance bonuses for UFC Fight Night 280 including two rare finishes on the same card and an eight-second knockout.
MMA Junkie · +8 outlets
Alex Pereira demands referee Herb Dean be banned after controversial Baku call
Multiple fighters criticize referee Herb Dean for a controversial stoppage in the Shara Bullet fight at UFC Baku, with Pereira calling for his suspension.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets
Shara Magomedov interested in Israel Adesanya matchup after UFC Baku comeback win
The UFC middleweight prospect eyes a fight with Adesanya after his comeback victory at UFC Baku, while dismissing Sean Strickland as a domestic-only champion.
MMA Junkie · +5 outlets
UFC 330 adds Mansur Abdul-Malik and other fighters to Makhachev-Machado Garry card
The UFC adds fresh talent to its middleweight lineup for UFC 330, including a top prospect and a main event backup option.
boxingnews.com · +5 outlets
Alleged UFC plotters posted 'terminally online' grievances in extremist materials
An investigation into alleged UFC-related threats reveals extremist rhetoric peppered with online conspiracy talking points.
NBC News · +1 outlets
UFC returns to Sacramento with Anthony Hernandez vs. Rodrigues as headliner
The UFC announces its return to Sacramento for the first time since 2019 with a middleweight main event.
MMA Junkie · +14 outlets
Liz Carmouche signals move to 125-pound title shot if PFL declines 135 division
The PFL fighter indicates she will pursue a 125-pound title opportunity rather than wait for a 135-pound division to be added to the league.
MMA Junkie · +1 outlets
UFC Baku Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay among lowest of 2026
Fighter compensation at UFC Baku ranks among the year's lowest, raising concerns about payment standards for the promotion's overseas events.
AOL.com · +2 outlets
Canelo Alvarez title fight vs. Ilunga Mbilli postponed to October
The super middleweight title bout between Alvarez and Mbilli is rescheduled from its original date.
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Moses Itauma targets heavyweight title shot if he beats Filip Hrgovic
The British heavyweight contender eyes a title opportunity against a dangerous mandatory challenger.
boxingnewsonline.net · +14 outlets
Ikram Aliskerov eyes significant step-up fight following UFC Baku victory
The middleweight contender seeks a marquee matchup after his Baku win, looking to accelerate his title trajectory.
MMA Junkie · +4 outlets
UFC Fighter with 100 percent finish rate added to McGregor-Holloway card
A prospect with a perfect record of knockouts or submissions joins the UFC 329 lineup.
talkSPORT · +9 outlets