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SportYahoo SportsCurtis Blaydes won't risk his long-term health, despite Dana White's criticism
While it’s never fun to be criticized by your boss, it was liberating in a way for Blaydes.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Tszyu wants to send message to top boys
Tim Tszyu wants to knock out Bowen Morgan next month in their Sydney stadium fight before lining up his next one against one of the "top boys" in his division.
SportYahoo SportsUFC 256: Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling reportedly becomes second title fight scratched
The title fight is the second to be pulled from the card.
SportYahoo SportsDeiveson Figueiredo has the UFC's flyweight division buzzing again
“If you don’t like this guy, you ought to stop watching fights,” UFC president Dana White said of Figueiredo. “Find a new hobby if you don’t like watching him.”
SportYahoo SportsDeiveson Figueiredo submits Alex Perez in under two minutes at UFC 255
As soon as Perez got within reach, Figueiredo reached up and grabbed his neck in a guillotine choke.
SportYahoo SportsValentina Shevchenko retains title as Jennifer Maia puts up tougher-than-expected fight
Except for the second round, when Maia got top position, Shevchenko was in command throughout.
SportYahoo SportsInfluential regulator Marc Ratner going into UFC Hall of Fame
Today, 14 years since Ratner joined the company when only 22 states regulated the sport, MMA is regulated in all 50 U.S. states and in countries around the world thanks to his efforts.
SportYahoo SportsUFC flyweight Brandon Royval's shoulder has to be popped back in after first-round TKO loss
Brandon Royval's team didn't wait for him to leave the Octagon to fix his shoulder.
SportYahoo SportsUFC 255 full results: Figueiredo submits Perez; Shevchenko outpoints Maia
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo easily defended his title against challenger Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
SportYahoo SportsKayla Harrison's Invicta debut ends with opponent covered in blood
Blood was everywhere by the end of the one-sided fight.
SportYahoo SportsUFC 255 betting preview: Figueiredo-Perez and Shevchenko-Maia
Shevchenko is going to dominate; the only question is if it goes all the way or if she finishes by either KO or submission.
SportYahoo SportsUFC drops MMA legend Anderson Silva after latest loss
Anderson Silva was seven years removed from his run as UFC middleweight champion, and had only one win since then.
SportYahoo SportsDeiveson Figueiredo, Alex Perez believe they’re peaking heading into UFC 255 main event
Figueiredo said he expects a better performance against Perez than he showed in his title-winning effort in July.
SportYahoo SportsKhabib Nurmagomedov tends to farm, has 'no competitive interest' despite Dana White's claims
Nurmagomedov is busy with an economics degree and a farm.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
McGregor retirement U-turn - yet again
Conor McGregor says he is to come out of retirement for a rematch with Dustin Poirie to be staged in January next year, probably in Abu Dhabi.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Aussie boxer Moloney appeals fight call
Andrew Moloney's team has filed an appeal after the Australian boxer's controversial WBA super flyweight result, arguing the referee made a "clear error".
SportYahoo SportsUFC 255: Jennifer Maia may not fully understand what she's up against in Valentina Shevchenko
Maia has gotten herself into something even she may not understand. If she pulls it off, it will be an even bigger upset than when Holly Holm beat Ronda Rousey five years ago.
SportYahoo SportsBellator's A.J. McKee close to realizing his MMA dreams
On Thursday (7 p.m., CBS Sports Network/DAZN) at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, McKee will meet Darrion Caldwell at Bellator 253 in the semifinals of Bellator’s featherweight grand prix.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Hackett's bid for UFC contract falls short
Gold Coast fighter Chelsea Hackett has lost her Contender Series flyweight fight with Victoria Leonardo in Las Vegas, with the American earning a UFC contract.
SportYahoo SportsDana White taps WNBA's Kelsey Plum to help build UFC fight cards
The UFC got an unorthodox assist in building a pair of upcoming fights.
SportYahoo SportsDespite pandemic, live sports are back, thanks in large part to Dana White
When the numerous organizations give out their Sports Figure of the Year awards at year’s end, White’s name should be at the top of those lists.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Australian boxer Moloney denied WBA title
The WBA super flyweight title bout between Australian Andrew Moloney and American Joshua Franco has ended in controversy.
SportYahoo SportsDana White had strong words for Khaos Williams' 2nd straight 1st-round KO
The Michigan-based fighter has ended his first two UFC fights in under 30 seconds.
SportYahoo SportsAs quick with a quip as he is with his hands, Sean Strickland’s toughness shows in UFC return
Strickland brings a little flair to the party with his banter, and having overcome a serious accident gives him a backstory that few can match.
