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fromCageside Press
19 hours ago

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Backs Khamzat Chimaev, Eyes Win at UFC Vegas 115

Yakhyaev praises the fighting spirit of Chechen fighters and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will win his upcoming bout.
#ufc
MMA
fromCageside Press
21 hours ago

Brendson Ribeiro Brings Urgency Into Clash With Rising Yakhyaev

Ribeiro emphasizes the urgency and importance of his upcoming fight to prove his worth in the UFC.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 day ago

Francis Ngannou breaks down Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane

Francis Ngannou predicts Ciryl Gane's speed may challenge Alex Pereira's strength in their upcoming interim heavyweight title fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Johnny Walker reveals he recently took Francis Ngannou uppercut in sparring

Johnny Walker emphasizes the importance of training with a mix of sparring partners based on the training camp stage.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Yousri Belgaroui credits difficult training camp for UFC Seattle win

Yousri Belgaroui secured a victory against Mansur Abdul-Malik at UFC Seattle, showcasing his training and experience in the octagon.
MMA
fromCageside Press
6 days ago

UFC Seattle: Navajo Stirling Batters Bruno Lopes for Fourth UFC Win

Navajo Stirling remains undefeated after defeating Bruno Lopes by knockout in UFC Seattle.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Coach: Barking like a dog won't earn Jean Silva next title shot vs. Volkanovski

Joe Lopez believes Jean Silva is not deserving of a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, favoring Movsar Evloev instead.
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fromCurbed
1 week ago

The Look Book Goes to a Muay Thai Competition

Sean McLaughlin transitioned from skateboarding to muay Thai for physical activity and personal growth after getting sober.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'There's endless possibilities.' Mookie Betts embraces Yoshinobu Yamamoto's training methods

Mookie Betts returned to spring training as a new father, hitting .316 in Cactus League play while adopting teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto's training methods to improve his defensive performance at shortstop.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Aljamain Sterling believes Israel Adesanya's reflexes have slowed down

Aljamain Sterling believes Israel Adesanya's reaction time and fighting strategy have declined, impacting his recent performances in the octagon.
Exercise
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Free Boxing Class & Open House

Boxing For Health hosts a free open house on March 14th offering boxing classes at 10:00am and 11:00am to build physical strength, mental well-being, and community connection.
#world-baseball-classic
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Dodgers' Yoshinbou Yamamoto Departs for WBC After Second Spring Start

Yoshinobu Yamamoto departs for the World Baseball Classic as the Dodgers' ace after a dominant postseason, with manager Dave Roberts expressing confidence in his preparation and understanding of his body.
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fromDodger Blue
3 weeks ago

Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Making Final World Baseball Classic Start For Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch for Japan in the WBC quarterfinal against Venezuela on Saturday, then remain with the team through elimination without pitching further before returning to the Dodgers.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start again for Japan in WBC

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Japan's WBC quarterfinal after pitching their opening game, with a pitch limit of 80 pitches for the round.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
4 weeks ago

You'll Have to Wake Up Early to Watch Ohtani, Yama in WBC

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will play for Japan against Chinese Taipei at 2 a.m. Pacific Time Friday in the World Baseball Classic, with multiple Dodgers players competing across different teams.
#mma
fromSherdog
6 days ago
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Brazilian Pancrase champ eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

fromSherdog
6 days ago
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Brazilian Pancrase ace eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Kyoma Akimoto demolishes Patchy Mix atop finish-filled Rizin 52 card in Tokyo

Kyoma Akimoto defeated Patrick Mix via TKO in the second round at Rizin 52, becoming the first fighter to finish Mix inside the distance and earning a potential title shot.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Jack Della Maddalena know he must earn rematch against Islam Makhachev

Jack Della Maddalena seeks to regain the welterweight title but must defeat top contenders before earning a rematch with Islam Makhachev.
MMA
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

MMA madness: Which heavyweight would win a 16-man tournament?

Hypothetical MMA heavyweight tournament features top fighters, including Ngannou and Pereira, with predictions on match outcomes by experts.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Brazilian Pancrase champ eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

Rafael Barbosa won the Pancrase lightweight belt and aims to fight in Rizin or Dana White's Contender Series.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Brazilian Pancrase ace eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

Rafael Barbosa won the Pancrase lightweight belt and aims to fight in Rizin or Dana White's Contender Series while improving his wrestling skills.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 week ago

Joe Pyfer Believes Adesanya Is The Middleweight GOAT

Pyfer considers Adesanya the greatest middleweight of all time, surpassing legends like Anderson Silva due to his dominance over modern fighters.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.
MMA
from101GREATGOALS.COM
5 days ago

How Moses Itauma landed Jermaine Franklin KO - and why Anthony Joshua is 'different'

Moses Itauma respects the hierarchy in boxing while expressing confidence in his abilities after defeating Jermaine Franklin.
fromCageside Press
1 week ago

PFL/RIZIN Crossover Sees Naoki Inoue Face Marcirley Alves

The high-profile 135lb match-up takes place at PFL Brussels at the ING Arena in Brussels, Belgium on May 23, 2026. It marks the first time the promotions have collaborated.
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fromCageside Press
1 week ago

UFC Seattle's Kyle Nelson Feeling at Home at Lightweight

Kyle Nelson's move back to lightweight has improved his performance and well-being during fights.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Jack Della Maddalena reflects on UFC title loss: 'It was a bit of laziness'

Jack Della Maddalena reflects on his loss to Islam Makhachev, admitting he should have been more aggressive during the fight.
#pfl
fromSherdog
1 week ago
MMA

Sumiko Inaba determined to build on lessons learned ahead of PFL Pittsburgh

Sumiko Inaba aims to learn from her previous fight and is focused on defeating Ariane Lipski da Silva in PFL Pittsburgh.
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago
MMA

Combat star Francis Ngannou released by PFL, now a free agent

The PFL and Francis Ngannou officially ended their partnership after Ngannou competed in only one fight for the organization in October 2024.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Sumiko Inaba determined to build on lessons learned ahead of PFL Pittsburgh

Sumiko Inaba aims to learn from her previous fight and is focused on defeating Ariane Lipski da Silva in PFL Pittsburgh.
MMA
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Combat star Francis Ngannou released by PFL, now a free agent

The PFL and Francis Ngannou officially ended their partnership after Ngannou competed in only one fight for the organization in October 2024.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Relentless Training Routine Detailed

In December, January, he pushes himself to the point of complete exhaustion. Despite the heavy workload that Yada put on the pitcher, manager Dave Roberts is not concerned with his approach. It's from the day we signed him, how intentional he is about his work and his body care.
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MMA
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

'Definitely not my final chapter': A refreshed Israel Adesanya isn't done yet

Adesanya remains motivated despite stepping down from pay-per-view events, enjoying a fight night atmosphere and pursuing personal passions outside of fighting.
#tyson-fury
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Junior dos Santos enlists towering Brazilian to prepare for Robelis Despaigne

Junior dos Santos is excited to compete on Netflix's first MMA card against Robelis Despaigne, highlighting the clash of their fighting styles.
Running
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

Advertising executive Sarah Cunningham began competitive fighting at 31, returned to Ireland to support her mother through chemo, and now contests the 57kg national title.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Top heavyweight MMA prospect inks multi-match deal with RAF

Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, has signed a multi-match deal with Real American Freestyle and remains undefeated in MMA with three quick finishes.
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fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Boxing bold predictions for 2026: Inoue tops P4P, Paul vs. Ngannou, Taylor retires

David Benavidez becomes boxing's pound-for-pound No.1 in 2026 by defeating Gilberto Ramirez and top cruiserweights like Dmitry Bivol or Artur Beterbiev.
#heavyweight-boxing
#daniel-cormier
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Luke Rockhold recalls Daniel Cormier's uncanny athleticism at AKA

Daniel Cormier's exceptional athleticism and wrestling skills at heavyweight enabled him to become a two-division UFC champion despite starting MMA at age 30.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Luke Rockhold recalls Daniel Cormier's uncanny athleticism at AKA

Daniel Cormier's exceptional athleticism and wrestling skills at heavyweight enabled him to become a two-division UFC champion despite starting MMA at age 30.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

Joshua Perreira vs. Gilbert Nakatani Set For ONE Fight Night 42

Joshua Perreira and Gilbert Nakatani will compete in a flyweight bout at ONE Fight Night 41 on April 10, with both fighters seeking momentum in ONE Championship's competitive flyweight division.
#ufc-326
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

UFC 326's Niyamjargal Tumendemberel Wants to Grow Skillet Using Global Approach

Mongolian flyweight Niyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by decision at UFC 326, extending Durden's losing streak to four while adapting his wrestling strategy mid-fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Sean O'Malley: Signing with Eddie Hearn not a 'great idea' for Tom Aspinall

Sean O'Malley prioritizes maintaining a positive relationship with the UFC to maximize earning potential both inside and outside the organization.
#boxing-championship
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight

Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani on May 2 at Tokyo Dome in a historic matchup between two 32-0 fighters.
MMA
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Inoue-Nakatani title showdown set for May 2 at Tokyo Dome

Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against Junto Nakatani on May 2 at Tokyo Dome in an all-Japan showdown.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Naoya Inoue to face Junto Nakatani in historic Tokyo Dome megafight

Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight championship against unbeaten countryman Junto Nakatani on May 2 at Tokyo Dome in a historic matchup between two 32-0 fighters.
MMA
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Inoue-Nakatani title showdown set for May 2 at Tokyo Dome

Naoya Inoue will defend his undisputed junior featherweight championship against Junto Nakatani on May 2 at Tokyo Dome in an all-Japan showdown.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Arman Tsarukyan responds to dual callout from Georgio Poullas, Paulo Costa

Arman Tsarukyan dismisses Paulo Costa and Georgio Poullas's joint callout, claiming Khamzat Chimaev could defeat both opponents simultaneously.
fromCageside Press
4 weeks ago

RIZIN 52: Akimoto vs. Mix Full Results

Mix had a fantastic run with Bellator MMA, winning that promotion's bantamweight grand prix and undisputed title, before arriving in the UFC last year an floundering. Two lackluster showing saw him bounced from the company, but he has landed on his feet, getting main event billing at RIZIN 52 against Kyoma Akimoto.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'These fights have to happen': Opetaia chasing undisputed status with Zuffa debut

Jai Opetaia is Australia's dominant cruiserweight champion with 23 knockouts in 29 fights, yet remains underappreciated despite holding world titles and ranking third in pound-for-pound rankings.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Rafael do Nascimento outlasts Shuya Kamikubo in bloody LFA 227 main event

Early on, Kamikubo repeatedly tried to take the fight to the ground, but the takedown defense of "Mulisha" was able to keep it mainly on the feet. Kamikubo repeatedly got his opponent down as the fight went on and looked for submissions, but both men were bloodied up. Late in the third round, do Nascimento would land a spinning elbow that almost led to a finish.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Joshua Van Gets Tatsuro Taira for First Title Defense at UFC 327

Van will face off against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. The flyweight champ announced the news himself during the UFC Houston Fan Q&A, after the bout had been the subject of rumors from the likes of Krazy Kev MMA on social media. Van claimed flyweight gold during a bizarre scene at UFC 323, when reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja injured his arm early in their co-main event fight.
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fromCageside Press
1 month ago

ONE Championship Continues Japanese Expansion, ONE Samurai Announced

ONE Championship will launch the monthly ONE Samurai series in Japan beginning April 29, 2026 at Ariake Arena, staging 60 events over five years.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

'Patchy' Mix Booked for Rizin 52 Following Unceremonious UFC Release

Patrick "Patchy" Mix was released from the UFC after two losses and will drop to 145 pounds to face Kyoma Akimoto at Rizin 52.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Ex-Bellator Champ Patchy Mix Gone From UFC, Books Fight at RIZIN 52

Patchy Mix left the UFC and will fight Kyoma Akimoto at RIZIN 52, moving up to featherweight.
#kyoji-horiguchi
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Islam Makhachev Believes Daniel Cormier Beats Jon Jones in Wrestling

Islam Makhachev predicts Daniel Cormier would beat Jon Jones in a pure wrestling match, citing Cormier's Olympic-level wrestling pedigree.
#alex-pereira
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

Junior Tafa Wants to Put On Hunt vs. Sefo-like Fight at UFC 325

I feed off the energy for sure. I really enjoy fighting, so the louder the crowd, the better,
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#amanda-nunes
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Kamaru Usman Reveals He Never Trained with Nurmagomedov, Makhachev

Kamaru Usman has never shared the mat with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev despite being close friends with them. Usman is currently rallying for a welterweight title fight against Makhachev. Many believe the matchup is being plotted by their common manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Courtesy of Abdelaziz, Usman is a close friend of Makhachev and his mentor, Nurmagomedov. However, "The Nigerian Nightmare" surprisingly revealed that he never had the opportunity of training with either Makhachev or Nurmagomedov.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Reinier de Ridder Believes Khamzat Chimaev Will Thrive at Light Heavyweight

We kind of dismissed that right away, 'Oh, he's too small for light heavyweight. He's gonna get knocked out right away.' I don't think so,
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