MMA & Boxing — 2026-09-22
The freshest story in combat sports involves Umar Nurmagomedov's team responding to his knockout loss to Song Yadong. Meanwhile, the UFC has finalized a stacked UFC 334 card at Madison Square Garden featuring two title fights. In boxing, no new major results landed within the 24-hour window, so coverage stays focused on the octagon.
MMA & Boxing — 2026-09-22
Fight Results
Umar Nurmagomedov Against Wrestling Entirely After KO Loss
Umar Nurmagomedov plans to abandon wrestling entirely following his knockout loss to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai, according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz. The surprising strategic pivot comes in the wake of one of the most talked-about knockouts of the year.
Analysis
With UFC 331's aftermath and UFC Shanghai results already covered in recent issues, the week's analysis focus turns forward: Nurmagomedov's stated move away from wrestling would be a dramatic reinvention for a fighter whose grappling pedigree defined his rise. Whether the style change comes to fruition — and how he rebuilds from the Song loss — will be one of the bantamweight division's key storylines this fall.
Coming Up
UFC 334 Announced with Two Title Fights at MSG
The full UFC 334 fight card has been announced, featuring two title fights headlining the promotion's return to Madison Square Garden this fall.
Fans can track the complete slate of upcoming numbered events and UFC Fight Nights via the promotion's updated 2026 schedule of events streaming on Paramount+. ESPN's live FightCenter also surfaces fighter profiles and upcoming main card details for the next events.
Boxing
No major boxing results or confirmed bouts within the past 24 hours. For the latest boxing slate, ESPN's schedule page remains the most current reference.
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