Archive snapshot · Fights
Fri, Oct 16, 6:46 AM ET
Frank Warren confirms Fury vs. Joshua will be for the WBA heavyweight title
The long-rumored all-British heavyweight showdown is being sanctioned as a world title fight, drawing criticism over the sanctioning body's decision.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2 set for Saturday at the O2, with full undercard confirmed
Wardley gets an immediate rematch after being stopped by Dubois in May despite twice being knocked down, with promoter Frank Warren framing a 2027 unification p
talkSPORT · +14 outlets
Alexander Volkanovski proposes winner-take-all 'send-off' superfight vs. Justin Gaethje
The UFC featherweight champion is pitching a lightweight title bout against Gaethje while the divisions sort themselves out.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets
Farid Basharat confirms UFC exit after seven straight wins, puts promotion on blast
The undefeated bantamweight's release after a controversial cut has raised questions about how the UFC evaluates unbeaten prospects.
Sherdog · +9 outlets
UFC teaching the FBI to fight is its latest tie to Trump world
The Guardian and Financial Times examine how UFC's growing political alignment has moved the promotion into mainstream American culture.
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov reportedly booked for December 5 UFC Saudi Arabia event
Adesanya, on a four-fight losing streak, gets a high-profile matchup against Magomedov at the Riyadh card.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets
UFC Edmonton set for Saturday with Buckley vs. Malott headliner
Joaquin Buckley headlines against Canadian Mike Malott, with the Jasudavicius-Blanchfield winner in line for a flyweight title shot.
MMA Sucka · +14 outlets
Bo Nickal says UFC 335 fight with Joe Pyfer postponed to February
The middleweight pairing is pushed back, with Pyfer's return now moved off the October card.
Bloody Elbow · +3 outlets
PFL Chicago: Liz Carmouche shaves head to make weight for inaugural flyweight title fight vs. Bishop
Carmouche makes championship weight for the PFL's first flyweight title bout, part of a Chicago card featuring several notable names.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Raoni Barcelos still has no diagnosis after losing consciousness in UFC fight, retirement not ruled out
The Brazilian bantamweight remains under evaluation after a health scare, with his career status uncertain.
Sherdog · +7 outlets
Oleksandr Usyk reportedly targeting two blockbuster opponents for his 'last dance'
Promoter Frank Warren says his door is open for Usyk to return and add to his heavyweight legacy.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Paulo Costa slams UFC pay after Rampage Jackson's $7 million claim
Fighter pay has resurfaced as a flashpoint, with Costa and Sean Strickland both pressing the issue publicly.
Sherdog · +4 outlets
Dmitry Bivol vs. Callum Smith light heavyweight showdown set for December
The light heavyweight title bout is scheduled for a December date.
USA Today · +14 outlets
Erin Blanchfield frustrated with Wang Cong's flyweight title shot
Blanchfield said she would be lying if she claimed the title-shot snub did not bother her.
CBS Sports · +11 outlets
Demetrious Johnson explains why he views the UFC as 'hypocrites'
The former flyweight champion criticized the promotion's inconsistent treatment of fighters.
MMA Junkie · +6 outlets
Paddy Pimblett offers update on UFC return and eyes Ilia Topuria fight
The lightweight contender outlined his timeline for returning to the cage.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Charles Oliveira: Ian Garry showed Carlos Prates how to beat Islam Makhachev
The lightweight division is already debating the proposed Makhachev vs. Prates title matchup.
Sherdog
Joaquin Buckley still bothered by 2025 title shot snub: had tools for Makhachev
Buckley reflected on the missed welterweight title opportunity ahead of his UFC Edmonton headliner.
CBS Sports · +1 outlets

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