Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos are both top-five heavyweights, and they meet on Saturday night. But where do they go from there? …read more
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A dad in North Carolina was charged with simple assault after storming the mat at his son’s wrestling meet. A father was arrested and charged with …read more
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Paige VanZant’s first fight of 2020 will have to wait.
An arm injury has forced “PVZ” forced out of her upcoming strawweight bout …read more
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Looking back over his 2019, flyweight Alex Perez might not feel as if it was his ideal year, but it was nonetheless a successful one for him.
At UFC on ESPN …read more
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Seventeen weeks ago, Adam Borics found out he’d be fighting Darrion Caldwell in the second round of the Bellator featherweight grand prix.
For almost four months now, Borics …read more
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Jorge Masvidal is convinced that Conor McGregor isn’t ready to fight him. Masvidal has been setting his sights on UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman as of late. That’s because Masvidal …read more
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Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists, where we shine a light on fights from across the globe. In these hectic …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from its UFC Fight Night 166 mixed martial arts (MMA) event, …read more
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Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was expected to return to the cage against Jared Cannonier at UFC 248, but was later forced out of this matchup with personal issues.
While …read more
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UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has long been considered one of the toughest men to ever step foot into the Octagon, but if there are any who still question …read more
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Donald Cerrone’s UFC 246 performance continues to garner criticism. While Donald Cerrone received props and well-wishes after his UFC 246 loss to Conor …read more
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While he suffered his first loss in three years in 2019, featherweight Henry Corrales can see the good in last year.
Because of the loss, Corrales was forced to look at …read more
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Hannah Cifers is expecting to entertain her home crowd this Saturday.
North Carolina native Cifers (10-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) takes on Angela Hill (10-7 MMA, 5-7 UFC) at …read more
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Bellator 238 ceremonial fighter weigh-ins take place Friday, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMAjunkie at 9 p.m. ET (6 …read more
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s early and official Bellator 238 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
The early …read more
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At the Bellator 238 weigh-ins, all 30 fighters taking part in Saturday’s Bellator 238 fights will step on the scale Friday.
In the main event, Julia Budd …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Manager Abraham Kawa thinks it’s pretty clear that if his client, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, gets past Francis Ngannou, he’s next in line for a UFC heavyweight title shot.
Rozenstruik …read more
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RALEIGH, N.C. – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s early and official UFC on ESPN+ 24 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 9 a.m. ET (6 …read more
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A women’s bantamweight fight is the latest addition to April’s UFC 249 lineup.
Sijara Eubanks and Sarah Moras are set to meet at the event. MMA Junkie confirmed matchup with a …read more
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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania!
This is the type …read more
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The UFC’s traveling roadshow heads to Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday for UFC on ESPN+ 24. And while the card isn’t of the same significance as last week’s UFC 246, it …read more
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In the eyes of many, the subject of the greatest of all-time in women’s mixed martial arts was settled on Dec. 30, 2018.
Make no mistake: Amanda Nunes earned as dominant …read more
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Junior dos Santos is not a fan of Curtis Blaydes’ wrestling centric style to say the least.
In the main event of UFC Raleigh, the two will square off with JDS …read more
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The UFC heavyweight division is a big, ugly mess, which I guess makes sense when you consider that it’s stocked with …read more
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Jorge Masvidal has made his intentions known.
After “Gamebred” beat Nate Diaz at UFC 244 he said he wanted the biggest payday possible and many pointed to Conor McGregor. Yet, Masvidal …read more
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — We’re not in Thackerville anymore, Toto.
No offense to the good people of Oklahoma, but Julia Budd has not only been dominant as Bellator featherweight champion over the …read more
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Johnny Walker’s former coach tells his version after the light heavyweight said Gosling took $30,000 from him. Johnny Walker’s former coach …read more
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Bellator 238: “Budd vs. Cyborg” comes to The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., this weekend (Sat., Jan. 25, 2020), featuring a world champion who has gone undefeated in …read more
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Despite having Cris Cyborg signed, and setting an entire season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) around the women’s Featherweight division, Ultimate …read more
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MMA Fighting’s Esther Lin was on scene for the Bellator 238 media day at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. Check out a gallery …read more
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Curtis Blaydes thinks it’s in the best interest of the “murky” UFC heavyweight division for Stipe Miocic to emerge from his expected trilogy bout against Daniel Cormier …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father would like to see his son compete against Floyd Mayweather under special rules. Nurmagomedov has a lot to consider regarding his fighting future. “The Eagle” will put …read more
Source:: MMANews
Cris Cyborg could “absolutely” compete in boxing if she defeats Julia Budd for the Bellator women’s featherweight title Saturday night, her manager, Audie Attar, told ESPN. …read more
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — For those who care about mixed martial arts history, Cris Cyborg’s main event against Julia Budd on Saturday at Bellator 238 is a fight to watch. If …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
LOS ANGELES – Bellator President Scott Coker spoke to reporters in advance of Bellator 238 on Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. …read more
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Strawweight Paige VanZant will no longer compete at UFC Brasilia on March 14. Paige VanZant is no longer headed to …read more
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Darrion Caldwell is surprised Bellator champion Patricio Freire didn’t choose to fight him when he had the opportunity.
At the Bellator featherweight grand prix selection show September, dual-champion …read more
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A Featherweight scrap between Jeremy Stephens and Calvin Kattar is in the process of getting re-booked to go down at the …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
LOS ANGELES – Bellator women’s featherweight champ Julia Budd talks about her upcoming fight against Cris Cyborg at Bellator 238 on Saturday at The Forum …read more
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Junior dos Santos is one of the most storied – and likable – heavyweights in UFC history. It has been several years since he last held the title of UFC …read more
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Curtis Blaydes is preparing to step into the biggest fight of his career when he faces former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC on ESPN+ 24 on Saturday in …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Bellator’s 2020 schedule kicks off Saturday with Bellator 238 – and the promotion’s president Scott Coker is excited.
When he spoke to the media Thursday, Coker dished on …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
LOS ANGELES – The main attractions of Bellator 238 were on hand for staredowns in advance of Saturday’s fight card at The Forum in Inglewood, …read more
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Head coach Ray Longo isn’t sure what Donald Cerrone was doing against Conor McGregor. On Jan. 18, McGregor and Cerrone clashed in the main event of UFC 246. While McGregor …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight veterans Rafael dos Anjos and Michael Chiesa will throw down this Saturday (Jan. 25, 2020) …read more
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MMA will soon welcome another accomplished wrestler when two-time NCAA finalist Bryce Meredith makes his move to the sport.
The University …read more
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One of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world is set for another title unification matchup. “The Monster” is coming to America, and he …read more
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Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has been chasing similar success at welterweight since moving up to the 170-pound division nearly three years ago. Thus far, he’s been unable to …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
UFC 246 marked the highly-anticipated return of Conor McGregor and he delivered. The event was held inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night (Jan. 18). …read more
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UFC 247 has taken a hit with just under two weeks to go before fight night. Marlon Vera will either need a late replacement opponent …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight kingpin, Junior dos Santos, is set to battle with tough wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, this Saturday (Jan. 25, 2020) at UFC …read more
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All signs point to a trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier being next in the UFC heavyweight division. But is that what the world wants? The UFC heavyweight …read more
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Bellator 238 media day took place Thursday, and MMA Junkie was on the scene for the proceedings, which concluded with fighter faceoffs.
A women’s championship fight tops the …read more
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Justin Gaethje feels his chances of fighting Conor McGregor are better than ever. Gaethje has long been clamoring for a bout with McGregor but the feeling doesn’t appear to have …read more
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Abraham Kawa doesn’t think Jon Jones has any reason to go up to heavyweight to prove his legacy. Jon Jones has long …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Jorge Masvidal can’t fault Conor McGregor for not wanting to fight him.
This past weekend at UFC 246, the first and only “BMF” champion was sitting …read more
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Bellator 238: “Budd vs. Cyborg” takes place this weekend (Sat., Jan. 25, 2020) at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., streaming …read more
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LOS ANGELES – Hot on the heels of his last win, Daniel Carey will return to action against another hot prospect. But this one might be the most highly-touted of …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LOS ANGELES – Curtis Millender is yet to make the first walk of his second tenure as a Bellator fighter, but he already has a hit list of potential victims …read more
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When looking back on his 2019, UFC bantamweight Montel Jackson sees both the good and the bad in the year, and feels like he’s become a better fighter for it.
While …read more
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An exciting bantamweight feature between two promising prospects has been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s next trip to London. …read more
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is building up its yearly trip to Brooklyn, New York, in a big way. …read more
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LOS ANGELES – Raymond Daniels isn’t shy of setting his sights sky-high.
The former kickboxing ace is looking to make his mark as a mixed martial artist and, 11 years after …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
LOS ANGELES – Raymond Daniels talks about his upcoming fight against Jason King at Bellator 238 on Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and …read more
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Admittedly 2019 didn’t turn out to be the best of years for bantamweight Richie Santiago.
Following a loss to Miles Johns at Dana White’s Contender Series in June, Santiago spent the …read more
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“My ultimate goal is to become the undisputed world champion. I cannot just go on with my career chasing big …read more
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The first KSW event in 2020 is taking shape, as the Polish promotion has just announced three bouts for KSW 53. …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will sort through some of its heavyweight clutter by way of UFC Fight Night 166 mixed martial …read more
Source:: MMAMania
A heavyweight matchup is in the works for UFC 249.
The promotion is working on a fight that would pit heavy hitters Ciryl Gane and Shamil Abdurakhimov against each other April …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Moments after Conor McGregor defeated Donald Cerrone in the UFC 246 main event, he knelt down beside his bloodied foe to exchange a few words.
“I love you Donald,” McGregor began.
“Those …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
LOS ANGELES – Boxer turned MMA fighter Ava Knight talks about her second professional cage fight, which takes place Saturday at Bellator 238. …read more
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Get the lowdown on the early contests out of Raleigh, including an all-out slugfest between fan favorite Lucie Pudilova and …read more
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June M. Williams
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are back to breakdown the main card of this week’s UFC event in Raleigh, NC. With picks and odds for every …read more
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RALEIGH, N.C. —Michael Chiesa has been in the cage with some of the sport’s best, but he sees this Saturday as his biggest test yet.
Chiesa (16-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) takes …read more
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One of the reasons the UFC “Thrill & Agony” series on Fight Pass is named such, is because cameras are put in place to capture the thrill of victory, as …read more
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The most active fighter in Bellator MMA history is moving on from the promotion to fight bare knuckle. …read more
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Once again, the UFC takes us behind the scenes of its latest pay-per-view – this time at UFC 246 in Las Vegas.
UFC 246 took place this past Saturday at T-Mobile …read more
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RALEIGH, N.C. – The rate at which Angela Hill has been accepting short-notice fights recently is starting to prove her nickname of “Overkill.”
But there’s a reason why Hill (10-7 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC 249 is on the verge of gaining another big matchup.
The promotion is targeting featherweights Calvin Kattar and Jeremy Stephens to face off in an April 18 bout in Brooklyn, …read more
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A popular Ultimate Fighting Championship strawweight has suffered another setback in returning to action. …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
In the new UFC 246 Thrill and Agony video, take a closer look at Conor McGregor’s emphatic win over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, McGregor’s post-fight embrace …read more
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Derek Brunson will hope to hand Edmen Shahbazyan his first loss at UFC 248. Derek Brunson’s first fight of …read more
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Bellator 238 will be the promotion’s first event of the year and its main event features a title fight and debut for Cris “Cyborg” Justino. She will be welcomed to …read more
Source:: MMANews
Footage has been released of UFC superstar Conor McGregor training shoulder strikes with former UFC fighter Cathal Pendred years ago.
McGregor used shoulder strikes in his main event fight at UFC …read more
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Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here!
On Episode No. 3,020 of the podcast, the fellas react to the latest MMA news and notes. …read more
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It’s been a pretty busy week for the injury bug.
Not long after news broke that Paige VanZant was bounced from …read more
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UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team are currently focused on a lightweight title fight with top contender Tony Ferguson, but once that’s over, they’re hoping for a fight …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
LOS ANGELES – Ava Knight freely admits she’s more comfortable inside the boxing ring than the Bellator cage, but she says the skills she brings from boxing will stand her …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sean O’Malley has been cleared to fight again.
The undefeated bantamweight came to an agreement on Wednesday with the Nevada State Athletic Commission on a nine-month suspension made retroactive to last …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
There was a lot to dissect in the wake of Conor McGregor’s violent win over Donald Cerrone in the UFC 246 main event last weekend in Las Vegas, but one …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Jeremy Stephens | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Featherweights Jeremy Stephens and Calvin Kattar are being targeted for a fight at UFC 249 on April 18 in Brooklyn.
Multiple sources close …read more
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has taken a few big hits in its return to Houston in February. …read more
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Check out the second episode of this SB Nation original series, where journalist Eddie Mercado spars, gets in some pad work, and discusses common fight fears with teammates. Welcome to …read more
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