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7+ min ago (310+ words) UFC veteran sees BKFC win erased Jessica Eye just saw another win disappear. The longtime UFC veteran and recent bare-knuckle boxer has had her June 2025 BKFC decision victory over Mariya Agapova overturned to a no-contest due to a failed drug test, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. MMA Fighting's Damon Martin confirmed the news following an initial report from MMA Junkie. The TDLR did not announce what drug triggered the positive test. Eye's win, which took place at BKFC 76 in Fort Worth, Texas, was her first combat sports win of any kind since defeating Viviane Araujo at UFC 245 in December 2019. After that, Eye lost her next four UFC fights, parting ways with the promotion in 2022, and also suffered a pair of losses competing in grappling matches for Submission Underground. The 39-year-old Ohio native came out of retirement…...

51+ min ago (550+ words) The YouTuber-turned-boxer had already sustained a black eye in training to fight "AJ, a former world heavyweight champion Jake Paul has said his broken nose has worsened during his sparring for a fight with Anthony Joshua, with the YouTuber-turned-boxer admitting: "Its getting more crooked." Paul will fight Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, in Miami on 19 December. The bout will be a professional heavyweight contest, scheduled for eight three-minute rounds. Knockouts are allowed, with each man wearing standard 10oz gloves. On the day before the fight, "AJ" will be limited to 245lb, but Paul has been sparring even-bigger heavyweights in preparation for the bout "including Lawrence Okolie, Jared Anderson and Frank Sanchez. American Paul is 12-1 as a pro boxer and holds wins over former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, though the latter was 58 when he…...

51+ min ago (424+ words) Ngannou has fought just once in PFL since jumping ship from the UFC in 2023 Francis Ngannou has opened the door to a sensational UFC return at the touted White House fight card after revealing his current contract with PFL expires in time to compete at the hotly-anticipated event. Former heavyweight champion Ngannou stepped away from the UFC in early 2023, jumping ship to PFL before earning a couple of gargantuan boxing paydays for bouts against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The Cameroonian heavy-hitter has only fought once in PFL, sleeping Renan Ferreira in the first round last year to become the inaugural PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Champion, but Ngannou has now revealed that his contract with the promotion is nearly up. "I'm getting very close on the PFL contract (ending)," Ngannou told The Ariel Helwani Show on Wednesday. "They have to…...

52+ min ago (145+ words) Muhammad Ali's powerful self-belief remains relevant today. He championed the idea of acting like a champion before achieving success. This mindset helped him overcome exile and criticism. Ali's journey from Cassius Clay to a global icon proves that believing in oneself is key to growth. His legacy inspires millions to grow into their desired selves. 'India refashioning globalisation in it's own image' E20 fuel saves "22L Cr imports, boost farmer's income: Gadkari in LS Top 10 viral moments of Amit Shah's Lok Sabha speech blasting the opposition Piyush Goyal unveils SEEPZ's NEST; calls for boost to exports BJP MP Anurag Thakur accuses TMC MP of smoking e-cigarette in Lok Sabha 'Every relationship has its challenges, but some run deeper' : Sameer Lalwani on India-US ties US Rep. Ami Bera: H1B visa fee hurts US firms, India needs visa flexibility, security...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (521+ words) Paddy Pimblett is approaching the biggest moment of his career and wants everyone to know that this fight will unfold differently from his previous wins. With an interim championship waiting at UFC 324 on January 24th inside the T Mobile Arena, the Liverpool fan favorite is preparing to share the cage with former interim champion Justin Gaethje in the Paramount Plus headline attraction. During his chat with Red Corner MMA, Pimblett pushed back on anyone expecting a ground heavy performance. Although Gaethje carries a reputation as one of the most destructive punchers in the division, Pimblett sees the matchup providing a major moment for his progress on the feet. "Everyone's gonna be shocked because I think I'm gonna knock him out," Pimblett said. "People won't expect that. People just think I'm going to grapple and take him down, but I'm not. I'm…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (521+ words) UFC 323 champions turn P4P list upside down On paper, UFC 323 looked like it would maintain the status quo of the pound-for-pound rankings; in practice? Pure chaos. Not only did a resurgent Petr Yan foil Merab Dvalishili's plans to become the first champion in UFC history to defend a title four times in a calendar year, 24-year-old fighting prodigy Joshua Van toppled long-reigning flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja'literally toppling him and causing a freak arm injury that cost Pantoja his belt after just 26 seconds of action. To put it simply: The MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings haven't been broken like this since Sean Strickland upset Israel Adesanya. Entering Saturday's event, Dvalishvili (3) and Pantoja (4) were entrenched in our top 5 and while Yan's incredible performance was guaranteed to bump Dvalishvili down a few spots, the abrupt end to Pantoja's championship reign left our panel divided on…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (384+ words) NFL NBA MLB NCAA NHL MMA WNBA More Boxing Entertainment Gaming Golf Motor Sports Olympics Soccer Tennis UFC Wrestling WWE UFL General SearchSearch siteSubmit search UFC star claims Ilia Topuria and others avoid Arman Tsarukyan, calling him a major threat and explaining why no one wants that matchup. Everyone in the MMA community forced Ilia Topuria to accept the fight against Arman Tsarukyan. Even the number one contender continuously mocked Topuria for ducking him on social media. However, recently, UFC star Dan Hooker mentioned why no one wants to fight Tsarukyan. Topuria is out till mid-2026. Fans got Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje for the interim title at UFC 324. Meanwhile, many believe the Armenian fighter was deserving of a headline spot at the event. But talking about why everyone is avoiding Tsarukyan, Hooker reveals the reason behind "El Matador" and others,…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (452+ words) NFL NBA MLB NCAA NHL MMA WNBA More Boxing Entertainment Gaming Golf Motor Sports Olympics Soccer Tennis UFC Wrestling WWE UFL General SearchSearch siteSubmit search A UFC star admitted he has to train the discipline he hates after his UFC 323 loss, accepting that fixing this weakness is crucial for his comeback. Grant Dawson entered UFC 323 as the favorite with only one loss in 13 octagon appearances and a three-fight winning streak. Most expected his wrestling to control Manuel Torres, but "El Loco" knocked him out in the first round instead. The loss forced Grant to evaluate his training approach and share that he will now train what he used to dislike. He revealed he only sparred once a week, which is shockingly low for a professional fighter at this level. Now he"s tripling that to three sessions weekly. But Dawson…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (188+ words) The winner could fight a Brit next HEAVYWEIGHT veteran Kubrat Pulev is back in action against Murat Gassiev. Pulev, 44, fought Wladimir Klitschko, Anthony Joshua and Derek Chisora in his peak. The Bulgarian is still going and won the WBA (Regular) heavyweight strap when last in the ring 12 months ago against Mahmoud Charr. Pulev's opponent this time around is former unified cruiserweight champion Gassiev, 32. The Russian previously suffered defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and Otto Wallin but has since bounced back with victories over Kem Ljungquist and Jeremiah Milton. The winner between Pulev and Gassiev could be in line to fight rising British talent Moses Itauma, as long as he beats Jermaine Franklin in January. Ex-champ's fear of Joshua being KO'd by Jake Paul in repeat of Ruiz upset Usyk's ex-opponent ready for rematch but only after becoming heavyweight champ Kubrat Pulev…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (389+ words) Kron Gracie hasn't fought since losing three in a row in the UFC Kron Gracie will have to wait a little longer to make his return to MMA after not being medically cleared by the New York State Athletic Commission. The UFC veteran was scheduled to face Tom Picciano for a featherweight title in a main event showdown this Friday at Victory Fighting League event at Terminal 5 in New York, but the promotion announced Wednesday they were forced to make changes on the card following Gracie's withdrawal. "Regrettably, Kron will not compete on Friday, as he did not receive medical clearance from the New York State Athletic Commission," VFL CEO Dan Anderson stated in a release. "We appreciate your patience and support during this period. We anticipate resolving this matter promptly and having Kron reappear to fight in the new…...