With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from March 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more
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One of the biggest questions in all of MMA is who is the GOAT? Is it someone who had the biggest impact on the sport or the person who won …read more
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Early on Monday morning, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced that he is stuck in Russia due to the country’s new travel restrictions. The implication here, of course, is that …read more
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Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Few things infuriate MMA fans more than a fight being scored incorrectly, though the term “robbery” tends to be …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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With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from March 2020: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk recently spoke about the physical and mental ‘sacrifices’ fighters take to compete in MMA. Former UFC strawweight …read more
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The former strawweight champ talked about the damage she took to her face in her last fight and how MMA ‘changes your body.’ So …read more
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UFC heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier says that if the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t end by the summer he may be forced to retire from MMA. Cormier hasn’t fought since last August …read more
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Fighters around the world are being faced with big challenges.
With the outbreak of coronavirus in the U.S. and many parts of the world, training for MMA has become difficult given …read more
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Jordan Breen opines on Jon Jones’ latest arrest. This is MMA, the misfit’s toybox of sports. It only stood to reason that Covid-19’s ghastly ascent …read more
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Not many people around the sport of MMA showed support for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones after his latest arrest. …read more
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UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is urging his fellow MMA fighters to “make an impact in our communities” during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to being arguably the greatest MMA …read more
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Although no fights are going on at the moment, the MMA world was still buzzing with news to discuss Friday.
Most of that news revolved around UFC light heavyweight champion Jon …read more
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As we come to the end of the first quarter of the year in MMA, there have been a few fights that have happened that are deserving of being considered …read more
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Much has been said in the MMA community about Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champ Jon Jones, but a former opponent has something else in mind. …read more
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LAS VEGAS – For some MMA fighters, being well groomed is pivotal to fight week going as smoothly as possible. As former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor once said, “Look …read more
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Irene Aldana discovered MMA during her pursuit of a graphic design degree. After she graduated, the degree didn’t matter, she knew her future was in MMA.
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One of the biggest questions in all of MMA is who is the GOAT? Is it someone who had the biggest impact on the sport or the person who won …read more
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MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck reacts to UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones’ latest run-in with the law and how the MMA world responded to the news.
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Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters are independent contractors, so if they don’t compete, they don’t get paid. That means all …read more
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Some consider Jon Jones MMA’s GOAT, but his legacy continues to be tainted by issues away from the Octagon. …read more
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The MMA Depressed-us Chorus | June M. Williams
Zane Simon, Connor Ruebusch, and Phil Mackenzie are back and once again watching the best of the worst of MMA. With …read more
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Early on Thursday morning, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested for aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, and possession of an open container. As always, the MMA …read more
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Kayla Harrison is already a PFL champion less than two years in to her MMA career, but thinks she’ll eventually have to make some changes to cement her legacy.
Harrison (7-0 …read more
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Thanks to coronavirus, most mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters have been forced to put their combat sports careers on hold. That includes Ultimate Fighting …read more
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MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz took to social media to urge MMA promotions including the UFC to take care of their fighters during the coronavirus pandemic. Abdelaziz manages several of the …read more
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From football to baseball to rugby, there have been a plethora of fighters that got started in sports other than MMA.
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One of the biggest questions in all of MMA is who is the GOAT? Is it someone who had the biggest impact on the sport or the person who won …read more
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From football to baseball to rugby, there have been a plethora of fighters that got started in sports other than MMA.
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With no fights set to take place for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, much of the MMA world has been left pondering which big fights they’d …read more
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This is an ugly one. UFC Flyweight …read more
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UFC president Dana White continues to take aim at media members. White has taken heat from media members and some fans for his insistence in running as many MMA events …read more
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One of the last major MMA promotions to keep their event schedule rolling amid the coronavirus pandemic has made the decision to cancel their …read more
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Although he was directly affected by the UFC having to postpone recent fight cards, MMA coach Din Thomas is praising UFC President Dana White for his efforts to push forward. …read more
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Kayla Harrison isn’t a firm advocate of open scoring in MMA, but if the sport is attempting to improve and evolve by trying new things, count her in.
Speaking recently during …read more
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With little MMA going on at the moment due to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s time to get on our creative hats and ponder questions about the future of the sport. …read more
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The current coronavirus outbreak is affecting nearly everybody around the globe, including MMA fighters.
The outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. has forced many states to put restrictions and bans on …read more
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With the looming threat of Coronavirus causing everybody to isolate themselves, BJPENN.com has curated a list of the top MMA podcasts for you to listen to (in no particular order). …read more
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The Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy has been pushed back until the fall of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic hasn’t just affected MMA, the world of …read more
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Joei Fulco | Chris Haston, NBC
Joei Fulco had just wrapped up a soaring duet of Tina Turner’s The Best on The Voice when her coach for the season, …read more
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The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the MMA world into disarray. Basically every major fight promotion has cancelled or postponed events, gyms are closed, and training …read more
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The current situation is …read more
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February 28, 2020 will live long in the memory of veteran sports broadcaster and MMA commentator Michael Schiavello.
ONE Championship’s Australian play-by-play man has called the action at Olympic Games, K-1 …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion, Conor McGregor, will continue to fight in the absence of mixed martial arts (MMA) events. …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to book mixed martial arts (MMA) fight cards for everything past next month’s UFC 249 …read more
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As the UFC waits to get back in action, our MMA insiders take a look at key questions surrounding the heavyweights. …read more
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Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua put on one of the best fights in mixed martial arts (MMA) history at UFC …read more
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Dan Henderson and Mauricio Rua put on one of the best fights in mixed martial arts (MMA) history at UFC …read more
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Everyone should take notes from Stephen Thompson on how to handle a loss.
Throughout his entire kickboxing and MMA career, two-time UFC welterweight title challenger “Wonderboy” had never been stopped in …read more
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Let’s get into another BE’s Baddest tournament. It’s time to pick the single greatest MMA fight to watch before the world ends. Nominate your all time …read more
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Notable members of the MMA community, including a handful of fighters, have gathered together to sing the famous UFC anthem “Face The Pain”. The coronavirus outbreak has generated a series …read more
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With the MMA world patiently waiting for word on if Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson’s battle for the UFC lightweight title will be postponed for the 5,267th time, MMA Mania’s …read more
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Din Thomas, a long-serving coach at American Top Team in South Florida, has parted ways with the world famous MMA gym. Thomas announced his departure, which he says was amicable, …read more
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The world of MMA, and the world in general, needs more people like Michael Bisping in these troubled times. The …read more
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Bellator color commentator “Big” John McCarthy believes some MMA judging just aren’t grasping the scoring criteria. McCarthy is never shy on commentary duties when it comes to judging in MMA …read more
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The president of the preeminent MMA organization has been doing a bit of media. I feel better, don’t you?
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This is The A-Side Live Chat on MMA Fighting.
For this episode, UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern and light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith join José Youngs and …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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Sunday may be the Day of Rest, but there are no brakes on the mixed martial arts (MMA) train. MMAmania.com’s March MMAdness rumbles on with another batch of legendary slugfests …read more
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It’s no secret that MMA is a grueling sport. Injuries occur everywhere from the training room to the cage, and sometimes even beyond that.
Injuries can cause the best set plans …read more
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Colby Covington still hasn’t kissed and made up with Jorge Masvidal. Colby Covington shocked the MMA world when he apologised for …read more
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson anticipates the worlds of MMA and boxing to come together more frequently in the future. In the past, we’ve seen crossover with MMA and the “sweet …read more
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson predicts that we will see more MMA vs. boxing crossover bouts in the future, including potentially with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Tyson recently spoke to The Sportsman …read more
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Legendary MMA referee Big John McCarthy recently explained the proper way to judge an MMA fight, using Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero as an example. McCarthy is the most experienced …read more
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Former referee and Bellator commentator “Big John” McCarthy explains what proper MMA judging really is. Judging controversies have been …read more
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Tony Ferguson is a pioneer of solo training. Training during quarantine has been a challenge for many MMA fighters these days. Luckily, there’s already …read more
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Jared Gordon’s training, like many others in the MMA world, has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 31-year-old UFC fighter and his team were ordered by police on Friday to …read more
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Realistically, what is one to write about when the entire MMA world is shutdown? Here at MMAmania.com, we’re happy to …read more
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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 it’s news, a …read more
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Daniel Cormier has confirmed that he will be retiring from MMA win or lose following his trilogy bout with Stipe Miocic this summer. While the highly anticipated rubber match has …read more
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American Top Team is home to many of the world’s top MMA fighters. It’s also housed a few rivalries, several of them the product of UFC star Colby Covington’s promotional …read more
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There’s no denying that Sean O’Malley is one of the most promising young prospects in mixed martial arts (MMA) today. After all, the …read more
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It was only matter of time before this brand new Coronavirus affected the MMA world. Italian, now retired, MMA fighter Cristian Binda posted on his social media that he is …read more
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25-year-old Glyan Alves did not survive his bullet wounds and passed away last Wednesday in Brazil. In the middle of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, a promising MMA fighter …read more
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Conor McGregor is doing what he can to pass the time, much like the rest of the mixed martial arts (MMA) world trying to …read more
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Given Italy’s current health emergency, it was just a matter of time before one of the country’s MMA fighters would get infected by COVID-19. …read more
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Daniel Cormier insists that he will be done with MMA competition after a third fight with Stipe Miocic. While it hasn’t been made official, all signs point to Cormier and …read more
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While a few upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, mixed martial arts (MMA) fans …read more
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Daniel Cormier’s send-off from MMA is inching closer to reality, and his excitement level is cranking up as the details start to get sorted.
Although discussions have somewhat hit a standstill …read more
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Arguably one of the hardest challenges of MMA begins before the fight has even started: weight cutting. The primary purpose of cutting weight is to make the limit set by …read more
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Amid the Coronavirus epidemic and MMA events being cancelled left right and centre, many fight fans are stuck at home twiddling their thumbs. Not to fear, BJPenn.com have come to …read more
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Sean O’Malley sounds happy to be back in the cage and fighting again. And moving forward he’s hoping to use Conor McGregor’s rise as …read more
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Friday’s Cage Warriors 113 event was going to go forward come hell or high water, according to company CEO Graham Boylan.
Despite every other noteworthy MMA promotion closing up shop during …read more
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Look back at some of the best UFC On ESPN moments since the leader in MMA partnered with the worldwide leader in sports.
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Randa Markos had quite a fight week experience.
With the majority of sports and other MMA organizations canceling their events, the UFC received heavy criticism for going ahead with the UFC …read more
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Exploring the impressive gameplan that allowed Brandon Moreno to outfox ace MMA grappler Jussier Formiga Last week, I broke down some of the tactics …read more
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The coronavirus is waging war on the MMA landscape, and three more promotions have elected to fight another day. …read more
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Dana White has been working hard to keep the UFC running during the coronavirus pandemic. While he ultimately had to “indefinitely postpone” three UFC shows, he delayed doing so until …read more
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“The weakest, wimpiest people on earth cover the biggest, baddest sport on earth.” While most sporting events have been postponed or cancelled due to …read more
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With the rest of the MMA world on virtual shutdown, all eyes will be on Manchester, England, on Friday when U.K.-based promotion Cage Warriors moves ahead with its latest event.
The …read more
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Ben Askren | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
For a couple of weeks now, the biggest concern in MMA has been about the fate of UFC 249, specifically the lightweight …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!
Perhaps the most exciting …read more
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