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Ex-UFC welterweight, new dad Jared Gooden announces MMA retirement
After more than 30 professional fights, including seven in the UFC, welterweight Jared Gooden said it's time for him to hang up the gloves. Gooden (23-11) announced his retirement in a social media ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 UFC event schedule: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes on tap
Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2025CBS Sports - 3d -
UFC Vegas 105 predictions, odds, full card preview: Is Lerone Murphy a legit title threat?
The featherweight division is wide open in 2025, and UFC Vegas 105 features a pivotal clash between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC Vegas 105 loses bout after fighter no-shows weigh-ins; another fighter badly misses weight
UFC Vegas 105's official weigh-ins did not go off without a hitch.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC Fight Night expert picks, best bets: How Lerone Murphy remains unbeaten
Who prevails in this week's UFC Fight Night and PFL First Round? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.ESPN - 6h -
UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, start time, Las Vegas card: Emmett vs. Murphy picks from proven MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on SaturdayCBS Sports - 10h -
Taylor Lapilus books first PFL fight on home soil after parting ways with UFC
Taylor Lapilus already has his first post-UFC fight booked. Lapilus (21-4), who recently parted ways with the UFC after not re-signing a new deal, has inked a multi-fight contract with the PFL. He ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Brandon Moreno explains how he used his experience to beat Steve Erceg at UFC on ESPN 64
MEXICO CITY – Brandon Moreno strengthened his case for a title shot at UFC on ESPN 64. Former flyweight champion Moreno (24-8-2 MMA, 12-4-2 UFC) picked up his second-straight win when he defeated ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
VIDEO: 'Gutted' Kelvin Gastelum shares moment he found out about UFC on ESPN 64 fight cancellation
Kelvin Gastelum couldn't hide his disappointment when he knew he was no longer fighting at UFC on ESPN 64. Joe Pyfer(13-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was forced out just hours before Saturday's main card ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ateba Gautier after UFC on ESPN 64 debut win: 'I'm the biggest puncher at middleweight'
MEXICO CITY – Ateba Gautier thinks he's about to do some serious damage to the middleweight division after his introductory octagon performance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 64. Gautier (7-1 MMA, 1-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Former UFC champ says Tom Aspinall should stop waiting for Jon Jones
Demetrious Johnson advises Tom Aspinall against waiting for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. It's been more than 500 days since interim champion Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has competed as he ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former UFC champ Henry Cejudo mulling retirement after 'the worst injury I've had'
Henry Cejudo is still dealing with the after effects of the eye injury sustained in his UFC Fight Night 253 loss to Song Yadong, and it has served as a wake-up call. Cejudo (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) saw ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Melquizael Costa shuts down Jamall Emmers' callout after UFC Mexico – mostly
MEXICO CITY – Melquizael Costa met the media Saturday after his win over Christian Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 64. Costa (23-7 MMA, 4-2 UFC) won for the third straight time when he outworked Christian ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison title fight booked for UFC 316 in New Jersey
Kayla Harrison's long-awaited chance to fight for UFC gold is now set. Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Harrison (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will challenge Julianna Peña (11-5 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UFC's Esteban Ribovics 'a bit bitter' over Nasrat Haqparast loss, sees future rematch
Esteban Ribovics is not too happy with how things went down in his last UFC fight, but feels he'll get an opportunity to redeem himself in the near future. Ribovics (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) came up ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sean O'Malley says he's cut out social media, masturbation and marijuana before UFC 316
Sean O'Malley claims to be a new man with a clearer mind and enhanced focus going into his UFC 316 rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has kept a relatively low profile ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Josh Emmett reacts to being the betting underdog at UFC on ESPN 65: 'Bet the house'
LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett has no issues with being an underdog at UFC on ESPN 65. Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns against unbeaten rising featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Henry Cejudo: Sean O'Malley is 'being protected' with Merab Dvalishvili rematch at UFC 316
Henry Cejudo expected Sean O'Malley to get a rematch against Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) by unanimous decision to become bantamweight ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Daniel Cormier predicts Justin Gaethje gets UFC title shot vs. champ Islam Makhachev
Daniel Cormier sees Justin Gaethje sliding into the UFC title picture. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is gearing up for his next title defense after making quick work of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Carlos Prates: Jack Della Maddalena won't be a 'hard fight' for Belal Muhammad at UFC 315
Carlos Prates doesn't see Jack Della Maddalena as a stern test for UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) defends his welterweight title against Della Maddalena ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Torrez Finney vs. Rob Valentin prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 65
Torrez Finney vs. Rob Valentin meet Saturday in the main card opener of UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Luis Gurule vs. Ode Osbourne prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 65
Luis Gurule vs. Ode Osbourne meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
UFC on ESPN 65 video: Dione Barbosa takes out Diana Belbita with first-round choke
Dione Barbosa was a sizeable favorite at UFC on ESPN 65 and showed why when she easily dispatched of Diana Belbita. After a feeling out process on the feet, Barbosa (8-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) got Belbita ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
'Well deserved win': Fighters react to Lerone Murphy's victory over Josh Emmett at UFC on ESPN 65
Lerone Murphy added a signature name to his undefeated record Saturday against Josh Emmett in the UFC on ESPN 65 headliner. Emmett (19-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) fell short in his return from a 16-month ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Britain’s next UFC champion? Lerone Murphy takes crucial step in Josh Emmett clash
Interview: The Manchester featherweight eyes a dream title fight on home soil, but first up is Emmett in Vegas, after UFC London proved elusiveYahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC Vegas 105: For Lerone Murphy, making a little noise could expedite his title chances
Lerone Murphy's unbeaten run should have him knocking on the UFC title door, but silence isn't always golden in the fight game.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC on ESPN 65 weigh-in results, live video stream
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official UFC on ESPN 65 (ESPN, ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the host hotel. Among those weighing in are Josh Emmett (19-4 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'We started from nothing': UFC's Lerone Murphy is spearheading an emerging Manchester superpower
Manchester Top Team, led by Carl Prince and UFC Vegas 105 headliner Lerone Murphy, is rapidly becoming a new force in U.K. MMA.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ben Foakes: ‘I never felt like a go-to guy for England’
Surrey wicketkeeper on the mental toll of his stop-start Test career, the freedom of moving on and T20 ambitions. The question hung around for years, jumped from one season to the next and never ...The Guardian - 5d -
Ben Johnson doesn't know which direction Bears will go at No. 10
The Bears have a lot of flexibility when it comes to the 10th overall pick.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
English authority led by Ben Houchen told to improve use of public money
Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministersFinancial Times - 3d -
2025 NFL mock draft: Bears land playmaker for Ben Johnson at No. 10
In Bruce Feldman's 2025 NFL mock draft, the Bears take a swing for a playmaker at No. 10.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger: Aaron Rodgers 'holding out for Minnesota'
The future Hall of Fame quarterback commented on the status of another player bound for Canton in Aaron Rodgers and how he is waiting for Minnesota.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ben Jacobs: £40m attacker is perfect option for Chelsea for tactical and financial reasons
A few things are becoming clear about Chelsea’s intentions this summer.The Blues want to sign a striker as a priority, with Fabrizio Romano saying they’re willing to spend “important money” on...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 65 main event
Josh Emmett will look to halt the momentum of another rising contender at UFC on ESPN 65. Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy preview After back-to-back losses to Yair Rodriguez for the interim ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Loopy Godinez 'living the dream,' entered UFC on ESPN 64 with full confidence despite two-fight skid
MEXICO CITY – Loopy Godinez entered UFC on ESPN 64 with confidence that she would not only have the full support of the crowd, but also get her hand raised. On the prelims of the event at Arena ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Dan Hardy: No shortage of 2025 PFL fighters who could hang in UFC right now
Dan Hardy is confident many of the PFL's top stars would succeed in the UFC. The PFL analyst specifically referred to Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov's (19-0) successful title ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez reveals weight cut-related hospitalization after UFC on ESPN 64 loss
Rolando Rodriguez didn't have an easy time making it to UFC on ESPN 64 in his home country of Mexico, and the fallout has been even worse. In the aftermath of his upset loss to Kevin Borjas (10-3 ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UFC news: Ian Machado Garry returns to face Carlos Prates in new Kansas City headliner
The UFC Fight Night event set for Kansas City, Mo., now has a new headliner. On April 26 at T-Mobile Center, Ian Machado Garry returns to action to face the surging Carlos Prates in an exciting ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ex-UFC title challenger Jessica Eye signs with BKFC; Conor McGregor has 'high hopes for her'
Former UFC title challenger Jessica Eye is back, but this time she's taking her gloves off. Eye, who retired from MMA in 2022, has opted to come out of retirement and sign with BKFC, she announced ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
