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Francis Ngannou reveals plan to fight Deontay Wilder in next boxing match

Ngannou’s last boxing outing was a brutal defeat by Anthony Joshua, but he bounced back in MMA

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

UFC 319 live: Chimaev vs Du Plessis updates and results as dominant Russian seizes middleweight title

Re-live the action after Khamzat Chimaev tore the middleweight belt away from Dricus Du Plessis

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

A UFC fight at the White House? Dana White says it's happening as part of deal with Paramount

Paramount and UFC have announced a billion-dollar rights deal, marking a significant shift for the fight company

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

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What does the UFC’s Paramount deal mean for fighters and fans?

The UFC’s contract with ESPN is coming to an end, with Paramount up next for the MMA giant

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

UFC landed a $7.7bn deal with Paramount. But is Dana White’s Trump bond a liability?

The Octagon is more international than ever – so why is Dana White still tied to an administration that seeks to isolate large parts of its audience?

The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025

Your Paramount Plus subscription just got a major upgrade — here's what's coming

Paramount and the UFC have inked a huge deal to bring fight night to streaming and end MMA PPVs.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 11, 2025

UFC icon Dustin Poirier confirms new career post-retirement

Poirier hung up the gloves after losing to Max Holloway at UFC 318

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

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Conor McGregor's Civil Rape Appeal Rejected: Shocking Setback for MMA Star

Conor McGregor has lost his appeal in a €250K civil rape case, marking a significant legal setback as the high-profile lawsuit moves forward in Ireland.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31, 2025

Khabib Nurmagomedov claims Jack Della Maddalena is tougher test than Ilia Topuria for Islam Makhachev

Makhachev is expected to challenge Della Maddalena for the welterweight title this year, though Topuria still wants to face the Russian

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

What is the Muhammad Ali Revival Act and how will it affect boxing and fighters?

The controversial bill is backed by TKO, the UFC ownership group that is crossing into boxing

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Former MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: 'I only died 4 times'

Jake Paul said he pledged to help pay Askren's medical bills because "none of these people, like Dana [White] or anyone, are stepping in."

Fortune · Jul 11, 2025

UFC trailblazer announces switch to ‘dream’ sport

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The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant

Olympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Says He 'Died Four Times' Before Receiving Double Lung Transplant

What a scary situation.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Former MMA fighter Ben Askren ‘died four times’ before life-saving double lung transplant

The former Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter is recovering in hospital

International Business Times UK · Jul 10, 2025

What Happened to Ben Askren: UFC Fighter 'Died Four Times' Before Life-saving Surgery

Ben Askren reveals he 'died four times' before life-saving double lung transplant after a severe infection led to lung failure and a 45-day coma.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Big Mo, the new voice of boxing, wants you to listen – no, really listen

IS THIS THING ON?: Exclusive interview: Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts is the youngest MC at the top end of combat sports, and after announcing Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, he tells Alex Pattle about fulfilling his Madison Square Garden dream

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Molly McCann: Ex-UFC star targets world title as she signs with Eddie Hearn in boxing switch

Scouse scrapper won a flyweight-record three UFC ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses

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The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Ex-UFC star Molly McCann announces surprise switch to boxing after emotional retirement from MMA

McCann hung up the gloves following back-to-back defeats in the UFC

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2025

Dana White’s Next Project Is Bringing Jiu-Jitsu to the Masses

The UFC CEO talks about BJJ, the growth of the sport and how it can have mainstream appeal.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

‘I was chewed up and spat out – fighters deserve better’: Danny Roberts on starting fresh after post-UFC pain

Exclusive interview: British fighter Danny Roberts has voiced his grievances with MMA ahead of his first fight since leaving the UFC

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

How Jon Jones destroyed his legacy in pathetic end to UFC saga

JON JONES RETIRES: Comment: Forget the ‘GOAT’ argument, writes Alex Pattle; numerous failed drug tests, run-ins with the law, lucky results and an avoidance of Tom Aspinall rule out Jones

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

Jon Jones officially retires as Tom Aspinall is crowned undisputed UFC heavyweight champion

Jones has vacated the heavyweight title upon his retirement, as interim champion Aspinall is elevated

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

MMA champ facing lung transplant after sudden illness

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The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Ben Askren’s wife provides positive update after former UFC star undergoes double lung transplant

The former Bellator champion and UFC star may require a lung transplant, according to his wife Amy

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