UFC's Raoni Barcelos 'stable, alert' after hospitalization following TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
The UFC bantamweight was stretchered out of the UFC Vegas 121 main event and taken to hospital, with the promotion and his coaches later reporting he was stable
ESPN · +10 outlets
Formal objection lodged over Fury vs. Joshua being sanctioned as a world title fight
Murat Gassiev's team formally objected to the WBA over plans to make the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury bout a title fight, putting the blockbuster at risk of collap
talkSPORT · +6 outlets
Raoni Barcelos issues first statement since UFC Vegas 121 medical scare
Barcelos thanked fans and confirmed his recovery after the frightening fifth-round finish, while peers including Renato Moicano praised him as a warrior.
Cageside Press · +12 outlets
UFC 332 loses a title fight after Valentina Shevchenko is stripped
The Salt Lake City card's lineup changed with the removal of a championship bout from the event.
boxingnews.com · +6 outlets
Raul Rosas Jr. says he feared Raoni Barcelos may have died, faces backlash over celebration
The 21-year-old's dramatic UFC Vegas 121 win drew scrutiny over his post-fight reaction while he said he was praying for his opponent's health.
Si · +9 outlets
Johnny Fisher beats Michael Pirotton by majority decision in Zuffa Boxing debut
The British heavyweight won the first fight staged under Zuffa Boxing, the UFC parent company's new promotional venture.
ESPN · +9 outlets
UFC 332: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong full card, date, odds, location and how to watch
The UFC heads to Salt Lake City with a flyweight title fight atop a card that has drawn debate over whether it merits a numbered event.
CBS Sports · +10 outlets
Agit Kabayel to defend WBC heavyweight title against Nelson Hysa in Dusseldorf
The undefeated champion takes a stay-busy defense in Germany with bigger unification stakes expected to follow.
Yahoo Sports · +6 outlets
Heather Hardy files $10 million lawsuit against Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions
The former boxing champion's suit adds to the legal scrutiny around Paul's promotional company.
MMA Fighting · +13 outlets
Sean Strickland reveals final hurdle holding up Nassourdine Imavov UFC title fight
The champion said only timing remains to be settled for a fight he has framed as a grudge match against Imavov.
MMA Fighting · +8 outlets
Movsar Evloev and Alexander Volkanovski recount past training session ahead of UFC 333 title fight
The featherweight challenger and champion share a little-known prior training connection before their UFC 333 meeting.
MMA Fighting · +4 outlets
Gable Steveson was not sparring before UFC 331 knockout loss, Josh Hokit says
The heavyweight's preparation came under question after Sean Sharaf knocked him out in 12 seconds at UFC 331.
boxingnews.com · +11 outlets
Sam Goodman wins interim IBF world title in Tokyo
The Australian outpointed Nishida to claim an interim IBF belt in Japan.
dailymail.com · +10 outlets
Justin Gaethje may not fight again if the money isn't right, coach says
Gaethje's corner framed retirement versus a title defense as a financial decision, while the lightweight also said he is open to a Conor McGregor fight.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Merab Dvalishvili's coach says a 'different' fighter will appear for UFC 333 trilogy
The bantamweight champion's corner expects adjustments heading into the third meeting of the series.
boxingnews.com · +14 outlets
Raul Rosas Jr. cracks Sherdog's Top 15 bantamweight rankings after UFC Vegas 121
The win over Barcelos moved the young Mexican contender into the divisional rankings for the first time.
Sherdog
Christian Lee defends ONE lightweight title against Tye Ruotolo at ONE The Inner Circle 37
Ruotolo, two MMA fights into his career, gets a shot at the ONE lightweight belt.
MMA Fighting
UFC 332 broadcast team revealed, with two former champions joining analysis
Jon Anik leads play-by-play with former champions on the desk for Saturday's card in Salt Lake City.
Yardbarker