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• Main event: Belal Muhammad (24-5) vs Gabriel Bonfim (19-1) at -140/+110
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Magomed Ankalaev returns from his light heavyweight title loss to Alex Pereira when he headlines against Khalil Rountree Jr. on July 25 in Abu Dhabi. Rountree also fights for momentum after back-to-back defeats, including a knockout loss at UFC 320.

Gustavo Trujillo stays perfect at 11-0 with 10 KOs after a first-round finish, climbing to WBO No. 14 and declaring he's ready for anyone. The question now is which contender steps up first.

Dana White's public disclosure of plans to overhaul boxing may have backfired by alerting sanctioning bodies too soon, potentially sparking coordinated resistance. This strategic misstep could complicate TKO's push despite major Saudi backing.

Arman Tsarukyan says his long-awaited return will be a UFC title fight this September in L.A., while serving as emergency backup for the White House card and keeping Charles Oliveira in his sights.

Amanda Serrano is pushing hard for an MMA fight with Gina Carano, seeing it as a high-profile way to wind down her career.

• Matchup appeal: Both...

The critique argues Dana White's decisions severed the UFC heavyweight title's 30-year lineal lineage starting from Royce Gracie at UFC 1.

Francis...

After Song Yadong's guillotine submission of Figueiredo, the article proposes these key fights and their ripple effects:

• Song Yadong vs Umar...

• Ankalaev's comeback: Former champion fights for the first time since his 80-second title loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 320.
• Rountree's record: Goes...

Combat Japan breaks down K-1 Revenge results with a focus on main card performances, surprises, and key takeaways.

The controversial late stoppage in Usyk's heavyweight win over Verhoeven has sparked intense debate across boxing and kickboxing circles.

• Size and...

Crossover Boxing Plans

• 🔥 Topuria vs Stevenson: Dana White plans for Ilia Topuria to challenge Shakur Stevenson in August.
• Makhachev...

Three key MMA storylines from the latest roundup:

• Ray J fought through heart and pneumonia issues, revealing he battled for his life and kids ahead...

Two ruthless stoppages underscore the lethal efficiency rising in women's combat sports.

• Daria Zheleznyakova dismantled Maria Lucea with a...

Jon Jones demands immediate UFC contract release after a private meeting with Dana White went wrong.

• Jones feels trapped by clauses he never fully...

Dana White plans for Ilia Topuria to challenge Shakur Stevenson in a boxing match this August.

Two analysts break down the full UFC Vegas 118 card ahead of the June 6 Apex event.

• Both cover every matchup from Souza vs Carnelossi through main...

Boxing analysts delivered stark warnings for Xander Zayas facing Boots Ennis.

• Tim Bradley questioned Zayas taking this fight too soon at 23 despite...

A new rumor suggests Wladimir Klitschko may return to the ring on the Usyk/Kabayel card.

Arman Tsarukyan rejects Colby Covington's self-view as the top MMA wrestler, declaring he will prove his superiority in their July 18 RAF main event.