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Miocic stops Cormier, reclaims heavyweight belt at UFC 241

By Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Stipe Miocic waited over a year to face Daniel Cormier again, and his plan for the rematch didn’t start to work until they were deep in the fourth round. That’s when the patient, determined firefighter from Cleveland finally got his revenge — and suddenly reclaimed […]

Johnson, Alvarez win at ONE Championship event in Manila

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American Demetrious Johnson defeated Tatsumitsu Wada of Japan via unanimous decision at ONE Championship’s “Dawn of Heroes” event and booked his place in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix final on Friday.

Holloway overwhelms Edgar, Cyborg wins at UFC 240

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Reigning featherweight champ Max Holloway defended his belt Saturday, overwhelming former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar at UFC 240.

Manny Pacquiao wins in split decision

LAS VEGAS (AP) — From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time.

Olympic champ looks to win big, grow upstart league

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Kayla Harrison made an Army veteran tap out and moved closer to cashing in on the richest fight of her pro career: her search for gold over, Harrison can stake her claim to $1 million in the PFL (Professional Fighters League) Championship.

Amanda Nunes wins big, Jon Jones squeaks decision at UFC 239

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Amanda Nunes won in spectacular fashion. Jon Jones barely hung on.

Two Main Events Mark Bellator’s Return to Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (AP) — Rory MacDonald found the conviction needed to keep fighting. Chael Sonnen realized it was time to call it quits.

Ferguson beat Cerrone by TKO in lightweight fight at UFC 238

CHICAGO (AP) — Tony Ferguson’s path to the lightweight title is becoming clear. Ferguson won by technical knockout after a medical stoppage in a lightweight fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 238 on Saturday night.

Ruiz stuns Joshua for heavyweight title at MSG

NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Ruiz Jr. had six weeks to prepare for the fight of his life. He’ll have a lifetime to celebrate one of boxing’s biggest heavyweight stunners.

Wilder KOs Breazeale in 1st round to defend heavyweight belt

NEW YORK (AP) — Deontay Wilder believes they are coming, the mega matchup with Anthony Joshua and the rematch with Tyson Fury.