Mike Brown, considered one of the best coaches in MMA, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week and as a result was unable to fly to Abu Dhabi to corner …read more
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UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has a chip on his shoulder going into his rematch with Max Holloway. Volkanovski turned in the best performance of his pro MMA career back …read more
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The low leg kick should play a big role Saturday. …read more
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Pedro …read more
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Pedro Munhoz saw Frankie Edgar as the biggest fight of his MMA career. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Pedro Munhoz is the latest withdrawal from UFC’s “Fight Island” series …read more
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It’s a rare thing in MMA when the fighter who wins the title wants to immediately run it back against the man he tool …read more
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Most mixed martial arts (MMA) fans remember when former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight champion Jose Aldo sent Chad Mendes into hibernation at the UFC …read more
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Thiago Santos and Jon Jones at UFC 239 in Las Vegas on July 6 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Few things infuriate MMA fans more than a fight being …read more
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Adelaide goalkeeper Isaac Richards is embarking on a new career in MMA, and he’s not the first footballer to try their hand at another pro sport. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Dustin Poirier would choose another crack at Khabib Nurmagomeodv over a rematch with Conor McGregor. Poirier is one of the top lightweights in MMA. He is a former interim 155-pound …read more
Source:: MMANews
Combate Americas
Combate Americas recently booked Desiree Yanez vs. Criszaida Adames for its return to television on Aug. 28, one of three mixed martial arts (MMA) closed-set fight cards …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Jose Aldo will be a UFC Hall of Famer when his legendary career finally comes to an end. The Brazilian has one of the most brilliant resumes in MMA history, …read more
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MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz reacted to the news of Jorge Masvidal replacing Gilbert Burns against Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251. Abdelaziz, one of MMA’s top managers, …read more
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Social media has become a significant part of the sporting landscape. But few, if any, professional sports match the level of interaction and personal access provided by MMA.
In an individual …read more
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UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal has set a UFC record by acquiring the title shot at UFC 251 against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. With 48 pro MMA bouts during his …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Ryan Couture’s fighting days might be over, but not his involvement in MMA.
The veteran recently announced in an interview with MMA Junkie Radio that he’s now the new CEO of …read more
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Former Bellator tournament champion and Cage Warriors welterweight champion Karl Amoussou is back, and he’s determined to make a statement when he returns to the cage.
The French-German fighter enjoyed a …read more
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The UFC has signed Invicta FC strawweight champion Kanako Murata to a contract to compete for the world’s leading MMA organization. Murata herself confirmed the news on her social media …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
I spent the first six weeks of 2020 in Thailand, and half of that time was devoted entirely to mixed martial arts (MMA) and Muay Thai training.
Two of those weeks …read more
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UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who recently retired from MMA, is back in the news again and this time it’s because he called out WWE chairman Vince McMahon. McGregor knocked out …read more
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The MMA world is nothing if not passionate, and for many of its fighters that includes their love of the U.S. of A.
Check out how the fighting …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC and MMA fighters’ patriotism was in full force for Independence Day in the U.S.
Typically, personalities from throughout the sport chose to celebrate the holiday in a variety of ways. …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
We can start by agreeing that yes, stranger things have happened in MMA. The UFC has pulled enough rabbits out of its hat over the years that if it really …read more
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Collard will be taking on another fellow MMA fighter. MMA veteran Clay Collard has made quite the name for himself in the boxing world, and Top Rank has taken notice.
Having …read more
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MMA Fighting
The Great Divide is a recurring feature here at MMA Fighting in which two of our staff debate a topic in the world of MMA — whether …read more
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Rematches are tricky business …read more
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With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from June 2020: Here are the three nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more
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Fighters, coaches, and other figures from around the MMA world have come together to mourn the passing of UFC lightweight champion Khabib …read more
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Questions on your mind about recent happenings in MMA or the sport in general? MMA Junkie’s Twitter Mailbag is here – and this week it’s @Farah_Hannoun to answer:
If he …read more
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was respected not only as the dad and coach of his famous son, but for his impact on MMA in general. …read more
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was respected not only as the dad and coach of his famous son, but for his impact on MMA in general. …read more
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The death of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov has cast a dark cloud over the mixed martial arts (MMA) community entering this July 4th weekend.
Nurmagomedov, …read more
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s death has been met by tributes from the MMA community, as a host of prominent figures from the sport posted messages of condolence to social media following the …read more
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and coach of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died at 57 years old. See how the MMA world reacted to …read more
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Longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hall of famer Pat Miletich was arrested and charged …read more
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died at 57. The renowned trainer, who also coached a number of other combat sports notables, passed away …read more
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A sad day for the mixed martial arts (MMA) community after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of Ultimate Fighting Championship …read more
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For this episode, Brave CF flyweight Jose Torres joins José Youngs and Alex Savas to break down some of the top stories in MMA.
Potential topics …read more
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Thanks to Joe Rogan’s …read more
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With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from June 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight, Brendan Schaub has revealed he has contracted COVID-19. Schaub, who retired from MMA in 2015 has taken up comedy and become a successful podcaster took to Twitter …read more
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Gilbert Burns will look to capitalize the biggest opportunity of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, as he intends to shock …read more
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It seems there’s only one thing that can bring Henry Cejudo back to MMA.
Cejudo, former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion, retired in May after defending his 135-pound title against Dominick …read more
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Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here!
On Episode No. 3,066 of the podcast, the guys cover the latest MMA news and notes. Let’s …read more
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In episode 1 of Red King Rundown, Rory MacDonald’s first head coach, David Lea, recounts Rory’s early beginnings in MMA. UFC legends Randy Couture and Georges St-Pierre also weigh in …read more
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Following his win at UFC on ESPN 12 this past weekend, Mike Perry said that it felt like he didn’t even fight for “minimum wage” …read more
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Credit to Henri Hooft and the Blackzilians team for raising …read more
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With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from June 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more
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The UFC has a busy July stretch in store as the four-event “Fight Island” showcase in Abu Dhabi is set to take center stage in the MMA world. Four championship …read more
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik lost the first fight of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career when power-punching heavyweight wrecking ball, Francis Ngannou, took him behind …read more
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Dustin Poirier proved he still belongs in the upper heap of lightweight competitors on Saturday when he beat Dan Hooker in one of the best fights of the year at …read more
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MMA Junkie Radio brings you a live streaming weekly show on SportsCastr to break down all the latest MMA news.
MMA Junkie Radio hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” will go live …read more
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Undefeated lightweight boxer Ryan Garcia is looking at a possible crossover. Undefeated boxer Ryan Garcia got the MMA world’s attention when he went …read more
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Many quality fighters and prospects have …read more
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The organization is planning to hold its first show since the easing of restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Russia’s oldest MMA promotion will hold its first event since the …read more
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Former Strikeforce featherweight attraction Gina Carano, widely regarded as “the face of women’s MMA” long before Ronda Rousey made her mark …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Rose Namajunas is in a great place.
Namajunas, the former UFC strawweight champion, has regained her love for MMA and is confident she will return to her winning ways.
She took some …read more
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Equal parts heartwarming and …read more
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Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps most importantly – …read more
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Chael Sonnen loved the action that he saw from Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker. MMA fans were in for a treat this past Saturday night (June 27). Poirier and Hooker …read more
Source:: MMANews
MMA legend Chael Sonnen says that round two of Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker was the greatest five minutes of action in MMA history. Poirier and Hooker put on a …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
June M. Williams
Episode 07 discussion: the second episode in our mini-block of cooking with MMA media members features Bloody Elbow’s Victor Rodriguez making eggplant lasagna. Welcome to Crooklyn’s …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Takashi Sato beat Jason Witt with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 12 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight …read more
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ONE Championship star Eddie Alvarez has spoken out about how fighters can avoid becoming a “slave” to MMA promotions. While the subject of fighter pay has always been a hot …read more
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Renzo Gracie wasn’t too pleased with Gina Carano’s topless photo on social media. On Sunday, women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano …read more
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Following a disheartening third-round submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight championship bout at UFC 242, Dustin Poirier endured the longest layoff of his professional MMA career. …read more
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Kay Hansen has support from her role model, Ronda Rousey. Hansen hasn’t been shy in admitting that Rousey inspired her to try her hand in MMA. Going into her UFC …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Kay Hansen got into MMA because of Ronda Rousey, and after a first-round armbar win at UFC on ESPN 12, she got the ultimate …read more
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ONE Championship had a huge year in 2019 as they expanded their roster, widened their global footprint and broke into the consciousness of MMA fans across the world with big-name …read more
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How does one become the heaviest …read more
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Luis Pena didn’t find MMA’s most recent controversy all that controversial.
Pena (8-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC), a UFC lightweight, supports Robert Drysdale’s cornering of Max Rohskopf at this past Saturday’s UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Dustin Poirier isn’t simply known his in-cage abilities.
A former UFC lightweight title challenger, Poirier (25-6 MMA, 17-5 UFC) has quickly become one of MMA’s most charitable fighters. Whether it’s donating …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
I spent the first six weeks of 2020 in Thailand, and half of that time was devoted entirely to mixed martial arts (MMA) and Muay Thai training.
Two of those weeks …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Good news for MMA fans, as the health situation is slowly starting to go back to normal in Asia. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is roughly 24 hours away from its UFC on ESPN 12: “Poirier vs. Hooker” mixed martial arts (MMA) event, taking place this Sat. night (June 27, …read more
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Former UFC champion Bas Rutten has followed in the footsteps of Dana White by revealing his selections for the current Mount Rushmore of MMA. Last week the UFC President surprised …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!
Before we get to …read more
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Any member of the MMA media who claims to be unbiased is either deluded or full of crap, because if …read more
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After 19 years dedicated to MMA, ‘Lil’ Nog’ Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is ready to call it a career. After 19 …read more
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UFC light heavyweight veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira says he will retire from MMA after his trilogy fight against Shogun Rua on July 25 on Fight Island. Nogueira takes on his …read more
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The bad blood between …read more
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Jorge Masvidal has issued a response to Dana White after the UFC president claimed MMA is not a career. With fighters like Masvidal and Jon Jones saying they will sit …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Luis Pena looks at his upcoming fight with Khama Worthy in a similar light as the rest of the MMA community.
The lightweight bout takes place …read more
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Great news!
Turns out longtime MMA cutman Don House is not trying to overthrow the government, despite the fact that he wore …read more
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MMA Junkie Radio brings you a live streaming weekly show on SportsCastr to break down all the latest MMA news.
MMA Junkie Radio hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” will go live …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
One of the biggest MMA stories in recent weeks has been the topic of fighter pay in the UFC. Jorge Masvidal was passed over for …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently tied a ribbon around its UFC on ESPN 11: “Blaydes vs. Volkov” mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which took …read more
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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight …read more
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Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has no interest in seeing Mike Tyson fight Jon Jones in MMA, boxing, or any other arena. Last month, the heavyweight boxing legend Tyson, …read more
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Combate Americas
Combate Americas makes its long-awaited return to television on Aug. 28, one of three mixed martial arts (MMA) fight cards announced for its state-of-the-art closed set in …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Anthony Smith handing his tooth to the referee. | Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images
Anthony Smith was also in the middle of controversial MMA cornering recently. Anthony Smith, …read more
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One of the more unusal beefs in MMA, Michael Bisping revealed the expletive message he sent to Chad Mendes on Instagram. Michael Bisping has revealed …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!
One of the bigger …read more
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Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and, perhaps most importantly, social-media platforms.
Fighters …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title contender, Anthony Johnson, has been teasing a return to mixed martial arts (MMA) for the past …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St. Pierre is widely considered to be one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time and GSP explained what it takes to be the …read more
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Robert Drysdale is standing by his actions.
The lead cornerman for UFC newcomer Max Rohskopf, Drysdale was criticized by many in the MMA space for his work during Saturday’s UFC on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Esther Lin, Showtime
Today, fighters from promotions all over the world took a break from their respective training camps to celebrate Father’s Day. While some shared throwback photos of …read more
Source:: MMAFighting