BKB Hires Ex-DAZN Executive Michael Ridout to Run UK Business
A veteran of sports media sales takes over BKB's UK operations, and his brief reaches into the promotion's international business.
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Freestyle Wrestling
Weidman Steps In for Covington to Face Chimaev at RAF 14
Colby Covington is out of the RAF 14 main event in Abu Dhabi. Chris Weidman will wrestle Khamzat Chimaev for the light heavyweight crossover title on Saturday.
Boxing
Baumgardner Wins All 10 Rounds to Take Turhan's IBF Belt
Alycia Baumgardner beat Elif Nur Turhan on all three cards, 100-90, to win the IBF lightweight title in Texas. She is now a two-division world champion.
Fighter Talk
Topuria Thanks His Brother for Halting the Gaethje Fight
Ilia Topuria says his brother Aleksandre was right to stop the UFC Freedom 250 bout against Justin Gaethje. He says he could not see and may not have fought again otherwise.
Asian MMA
Magomedov Grades His ONE Debut a Six or Seven, Eyes Title
Unbeaten Magomed Magomedov won a split decision over Lucas Gabriel in his ONE debut. He questions the split verdict, rates his own display six or seven out of ten, and wants a title fight.
Influencer Boxing
HSTikkyTokky Closes Unhinged Promotions After Kilkenny Brawl
The streamer behind Unhinged Promotions says he can no longer put on events after a brawl and a reported stabbing in Kilkenny, Ireland. He says police and a boxing commission warned him.
Fighter Controversies & Social Media
Arlovski Apologizes After Remark About Rumble Johnson's Death
Andrei Arlovski drew heavy online criticism for a line about Anthony Johnson's death in an interview. He then issued a long statement saying he never meant to celebrate it.
Previews and Predictions
Walker Volunteers as Backup for Gane vs. Hokit at UFC 334
Johnny Walker, fresh from a knockout of Waldo Cortes-Acosta, says he would fly to New York as the replacement for the UFC 334 title fight if the UFC pays.
Videos
RIZIN 55 Clips: Laramie's Belt, Slam KO and an Ezekiel Choke
Highlights from RIZIN 55 in Chiba, where Tony Laramie took the flyweight belt in a split decision and Yrysbek Tilenov earned a bantamweight title fight.
Off the Cage
Dana White Flies to D.C. With Trump's Press Secretary Offer Open
Dana White will meet President Trump on Monday after a public job offer. He has not said yes, and CNN reported that he turned it down.
Grappling & BJJ
Renzo Gracie Buys Into BJJ App UJITSU as Global Ambassador
Renzo Gracie now owns a stake in UJITSU, a UAE-founded app for the BJJ community, and will act as its ambassador and strategic partner.
UFC Matchups
Adesanya vs. Magomedov Confirmed for UFC Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5
Israel Adesanya will face Shara Magomedov in the UFC Saudi Arabia main event, with Ian Garry against Yaroslav Amosov as the co-headliner at ANB Arena.
Women's MMA
Suarez Takes a Unanimous Decision Over Jandiroba at UFC Vegas 124
Tatiana Suarez beat Virna Jandiroba on all three cards in a strawweight co-main event that was mostly grappling, with no finish in 15 minutes.
UFC Results
Walker Stops Cortes-Acosta With a Third-Round Head Kick
Johnny Walker finished Waldo Cortes-Acosta in round three of the UFC Vegas 124 main event with a head kick and follow-up punches.
Injuries & Fight Changes
Borralho Says UFC Did Not Know of His Broken Rib at UFC 326
Caio Borralho says he beat Reinier de Ridder with a badly broken rib and needed emergency surgery after the win. He returns at UFC 334 against Yousri Belgaroui.
Regional & European MMA
Oktagon Boss Says Severino's Second Chance Paid Off
Oktagon co-founder Pavol Neruda says signing Igor Severino after his UFC exit was the right call. Severino defends his bantamweight title against Max Holzer at Oktagon 97.
UFC Matchups
Topuria Says He Could Not Bring Himself to Hit Volkanovski Again
Asked about Alexander Volkanovski's call for a lightweight rematch, Ilia Topuria answered with praise rather than a yes.
Kickboxing & Muay Thai
Isannuea Calls Jack's Durability His Best Asset in Lumpinee Bout
Isannuea Sor Sasiwat has watched Jack Siatanyokkrok PK for years and says the veteran's toughness is his best asset. Jack promises a full-throttle fight with all four weapons.
Fighter Talk
Cejudo Wants UFC to Cut McGregor Loose Before His Last Fight
Henry Cejudo argues the UFC should release Conor McGregor rather than pay him for one fight left on his contract. McGregor had knee surgery after his July fight with Max Holloway was stopped.
Women's MMA
Jandiroba Sees a Dern Trilogy if She Beats Suarez
Virna Jandiroba says a win over Tatiana Suarez at UFC Vegas 124 could open a third fight with Mackenzie Dern. She also admits her career is nearing its end.