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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 -
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 - 11h -
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 - 11h -
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 - 1h -
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 -
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 -
'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 -
Grant Newsome updates Michigan football transfer OL Brady Norton's progress in spring ball
Grant Newsome says that the transfer from Cal Poly is contending for a starting role.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 -
UFC on ESPN 65 headliner Josh Emmett plans 'rude awakening' for undefeated Lerone Murphy
LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett took some time to himself in order to be his best version in competition. Now well rested and refreshed, leading into UFC on ESPN 65, he intends to put a blemish on his ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Pat Sabatini jolted by UFC on ESPN 65 co-main event spot vs. Joanderson Brito
LAS VEGAS – When Pat Sabatini found out his matchup with Joanderson Brito would serve as the co-main event of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 65 card, he took it as positive enforcement that his career is ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Joanderson Brito doesn't want to leave anything to judges at UFC on ESPN 65 after William Gomis loss
LAS VEGAS – Joanderson Brito enters UFC on ESPN 65 with a sour taste in his mouth. Saturday, he'll compete for the first time since a controversial split decision loss to William Gomis in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC on ESPN 65's Brad Tavares: Gerald Meerschaert a tough guy, but 'very beatable'
LAS VEGAS – Brad Tavares likes how he matches up with Gerald Meerschaert, but won't make the mistake of underestimating him. Tavares (20-10 MMA, 15-10 UFC) takes on fellow middleweight veteran ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC free fight: Lerone Murphy dominates Edson Barbosa in Fight of the Night performance
Lerone Murphy rose to the occasion when called to make his biggest career step. Back in May 2024, Murphy was given the chance to headline his first UFC event, taking on of the most seasoned and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65: Make your predictions for Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy (Updated)
(This story was updated to add new information.) We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC on ESPN 65. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65 video: Rhys McKee blows up Daniel Frunza's face for doctor's stoppage TKO
It took Rhys McKee five tries over the course of nearly five years and two stints with the promotion, but he finally got his first octagon win Saturday at UFC on ESPN 65. The welterweight from ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
UFC Vegas 105 video: Ode Osbourne sends Luis Gurule flying for TKO upset
Ode Osbourne wasn't having the easiest of times with Luis Gurule on Saturday. But in the blink of an eye, the penny dropped and Gurule knew he'd been in the cage with a veteran of double-digit UFC ...Yahoo Sports - 20m -
SEC softball power rankings: Can LSU, Florida or Texas A&M contend for league title?
The SEC softball slate remained plenty competitive as most series were split, including Tennessee's series victory at Oklahoma and Texas' over Mississippi State.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
With Kawhi Leonard back in superstar form, it's time to start taking the Clippers seriously as a contender
The Clippers might have to play their way into the field, but nobody wants to see this team in the playoffsCBS Sports - 4d -
Players to watch at the 2025 ANWA: Lottie Woad, Asterisk Talley among top contenders
Who are some of the top players to watch at the sixth edition of the Augusta National Women's Amateur.ESPN - 4d -
Wisconsin basketball contending with three Big Ten programs to land top transfer target
Wisconsin basketball is among five finalists to land Portland transfer forward Austin Rapp.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Talks begin: Liverpool working on exciting free transfer, serious contenders to beat multiple rivals to deal
Liverpool are reportedly working on a free transfer swoop for Lille striker Jonathan David, having entered into talks with his agents.The Canada international is poised to become a free agent this ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Boxing stock watch: Which fighter has the best chance to emerge from a crowded group of 154-pound contenders?
Junior middleweight is red hot with so many names floating near the top and a potential to reach undisputed statusCBS Sports - 2d -
Max Homa splits with caddie: Move comes amid continued struggles just one year after contending at Masters
Homa's new caddie had previous stints with Chris Kirk and Colt Knost, among othersCBS Sports - 2d -
There's an amateur contending at Texas Open. Should he win, he'll get last Masters invite
Ben James, a junior at Virginia, is within striking distance at the 2025 Valero Texas Open and if he should go on to win, he'd pull off the unimaginable.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former 49ers, Cowboys QB Trey Lance signing with AFC Super Bowl contender
Lance is joining his third team in three yearsCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 Santa Anita Derby prediction, odds, contenders: Surprising picks from expert who nailed Breeders' Cup
After hitting the winners of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, Saudi Cup and San Felipe Stakes this year, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Santa Anita Derby 2025 in Arcadia, Ca.CBS Sports - 7h -
2025 Wood Memorial prediction, odds, contenders, horses: Surprising picks from expert who nailed Breeders' Cup
After hitting the winners of the Saudi Cup, San Felipe Stakes and Arkansas Derby this year, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Wood Memorial Stakes 2025 at Aqueduct RacetrackCBS Sports - 6h
