Jake Paul to fight kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve
The bout ends speculation about a Darren Till matchup and gives Paul a high-profile crossover opponent for the December date.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
UFC Vegas 123 referee controversy: Miragliotta's standup of Moicano draws wide criticism
Referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand up Renato Moicano against Tom Nolan has triggered debate about official influence on fight outcomes.
MMA Junkie · +14 outlets
Renato Moicano says UFC Vegas 123 loss may end his MMA career
The veteran lightweight said the controversial decision loss has him considering retirement or a move to less technical opponents.
Bloody Elbow · +14 outlets
Oleksandr Usyk confirms cruiserweight return to challenge David Benavidez after vacating titles
Usyk is targeting a drop back to cruiserweight for a Benavidez bout, with a vacant world title picture developing behind the move.
boxingnews.com · +8 outlets
Conor McGregor says his next UFC fight will be his last
McGregor is framing a final UFC bout as a record-breaking event and comparing its sales potential to boxing stars.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Deontay Wilder in talks to face Murat Gassiev for heavyweight world title
Wilder says he wants the Gassiev fight to reinvigorate the heavyweight division and has confirmed contact with the champion's team.
Sports Illustrated · +8 outlets
UFC moves major Qatar card to UFC 335 in Las Vegas
The December event shifts to Las Vegas and closes out the UFC's 2026 schedule before a multi-week holiday break.
Si · +5 outlets
Michel Pereira books first MMA fight since UFC departure
Pereira is set to face Contender Series veteran In Su Hwang at middleweight in December after leaving the UFC.
Yardbarker · +5 outlets
Robert Whittaker says many fighters turned down UFC Sydney bout before Bogdan Guskov accepted
Whittaker returns in the UFC Sydney co-main event against Guskov, who he praised for taking a fight others declined.
Usatoday · +9 outlets
UFC Fight Night 293: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker previews, lineups and viewing details
The heavyweight headliner between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Johnny Walker anchors the Nov. 7 card at Meta APEX.
Sportsline · +6 outlets
Johnny Walker refuses to fight half-brother Valter Walker in the UFC
Both heavyweights are ranked contenders, but Johnny Walker says the family tie rules out a matchup.
sports.yahoo · +7 outlets
UFC releases official poster for UFC 335, Oliveira vs. Lopes BMF title fight
Fans mocked the artwork for turning the co-headliner into an internet meme as the promotion unveiled the December card.
MMA Fighting · +4 outlets
Josh Hokit drops rap diss track targeting Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane before UFC 334 title fight
Hokit is promoting his UFC 334 title bout with a song aimed at his opponent and other fighters.
MMA Fighting · +5 outlets
Jack Della Maddalena out of UFC Sydney card, open to Mike Malott but won't rush return
The Australian welterweight is not competing on the upcoming Sydney event and says he is correcting a training issue before returning.
MMA Junkie · +8 outlets
Floyd Mayweather announces Dec. 19 exhibition as tune-up for potential Ryan Garcia fight
Mayweather is using the exhibition to gauge a possible title fight against Garcia.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson 2 headlines title fight week
The rematch tops a busy stretch of boxing cards, with full details on date, undercard and broadcast released.
boxingnews.com · +10 outlets
Deontay Wilder opponent talks and heavyweight title picture: Gassiev, Usyk challengers emerge
Multiple heavyweight and title-race storylines are developing, from Opetaia and Nyika's pursuit of Usyk to Hrgovic's intended Zagreb defense.
Fiji Sun · +1 outlets
Colby Covington willing to return to UFC for a legacy fight, says Islam Makhachev should retire
Covington is angling for a significant comeback bout while questioning the champion's future plans.
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