After capturing bantamweight gold, Sean O’Malley has become the number one target in the division with numerous contenders all eager to get their hands on the champion.
Stylistically, it seemed ‘Sugar’ …read more
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Between international promotions, feeder leagues, second-tier power players, and the relentless deluge of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) content, mixed martial …read more
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“If they merge the divisions, I think it’s gonna create great match ups, a lot of exciting match ups, but …read more
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Now that the year has come to a close, and with a major assist from UFC research analyst and live statistics producers Michael Carroll, here are some of 2023’s most …read more
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No matter how optimized mixed martial arts (MMA) becomes, no matter how high the skill floor climbs, no matter …read more
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Stephen Thompson may have suffered more than one kind of setback at UFC …read more
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2023 brought with it a multitude of standout performances from some of the most unlikeliest of sources — in some of the biggest and high-profile fights of the annum, from …read more
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Dricus Du Plessis insists there’s no bad blood between him and Sean Strickland after their brawl at UFC 296.
Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) jumped Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) …read more
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“That would really make my heart sing if she could get another crack at that and I …read more
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and as the 2023 calendar nears its end, that means it’s time for the MMA community to take …read more
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Mayra Bueno Silva and Raquel Pennington will square off at UFC 297 for the women’s bantamweight crown, which was left vacant when Amanda Nunes retired in June. …read more
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MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more
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Though rear-naked chokes and guillotines maintain a virtual monopoly on submission finishes in high-level mixed martial arts …read more
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While Joe Rogan acknowledges the caliber of talent in promotions like the Professional Fighters League and Bellator, he believes they are wasting their time competing outside the UFC. …read more
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Anthony Joshua hasn’t shut the door on a Deontay Wilder matchup despite “The Bronze Bomber’s” lopsided loss to Joseph Parker at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, over the …read more
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ESPN released a snippet of the E:60 documentary profiling Chris Weidman’s horrific leg break.
Weidman (15-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) snapped his right leg when his low kick attempt was checked by …read more
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This year has seen the emergence of a slew of contenders across the board and multiple divisions in the UFC — from almost top-to-bottom.
From the likes of unbeaten starlet, …read more
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For Miesha Tate, the stakes of her UFC Austin bout against Julia Avila were the same as …read more
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In part two if Bellator MMA’s year-end awards for 2023 (read part one here) — which will also be the last for the …read more
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With an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event virtually every weekend and 20-30 fighters on each, it’s easier than ever for …read more
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Ian Machado Garry opened up about his UFC 296 withdrawal.
Garry (13-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) was pulled by doctors from his Dec. 16 welterweight matchup vs. Vicente Luque after falling ill with …read more
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Just one year after leaving the company, Nate Diaz is seemingly looking for a way back in, with a fight at UFC 300 high on his bucket list.
The Stockton native …read more
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Chael Sonnen will defend himself if directly threatened – fans learned that when he brawled with rival Wanderlei Silva on the set of …read more
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The Bellator MMA that we used to know is no more. After Professional Fighters …read more
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Join our Christmas open thread and wish all your fellow Maniacs a holly jolly Xmas and a UFC 300 with …read more
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The holiday season is here, and with no notable events scheduled until New Year’s Eve, the MMA community had the rare opportunity to sit back, relax and celebrate with their …read more
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While it fell just short of matching 2022’s staggering total, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) still churned out …read more
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Dana White, Colby Covington, Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and actor Timothée Chalomet as “Willy Wonka” | Jose Youngs, MMA Fighting
We are the …read more
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Israel Adesanya had just arrived at his 47th minute of sanctioned fighting against Alex Pereira, and history …read more
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Israel Adesanya was on hand to watch the boxing mega-event in Dubai. Here’s how his meeting with an excited Conor McGregor …read more
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Deontay Wilder is a happy man despite dropping his match against Joseph Parker on Saturday night. Has Ayahuasca taken the …read more
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There’ll be no slowdown in the number of events held at the UFC Apex. Here’s why. The …read more
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If you were hoping to see a rematch between Cody Garbrandt and Dominick Cruz, keep your expectations low.
Although the sentiment within the fan base might be different, there’s little to …read more
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Unbeaten welterweight contender, Ian Garry has vowed to make up for his UFC 296 withdrawal earlier this month in February ahead of a rebooked bout with Geoff Neal, with the …read more
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Anthony Joshua won big Saturday.
The British boxer stopped Otto Wallin after Wallin’s corner pulled him from the fight following the completion of Round 5. Joshua vs. Wallin headlined Day of …read more
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Joshua vs. Wilder was set to go down in March 2024, but Wilder losing a one sided decision at Day …read more
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Deontay Wilder surprised many Saturday night, and not in a good way.
The former heavyweight boxing champion lost a unanimous decision to Joseph Parker in the co-main event of Day of …read more
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Closing Out 2023 With A Look Back At The Biggest Moments From Inside The Octagon In December
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Mayra Bueno Silva faces Raquel Pennington for the vacant UFC bantamweight championship in …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev turned in an instant classic Nov. 11 at UFC 295 in New York, but don’t expect them to run it back any …read more
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Michael Chandler thinks Michael Page wasn’t done any favors for his UFC debut.
Chandler will soon see a fellow former Bellator star join him in the UFC roster, as MVP signed …read more
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Finally inking terms on an Octagon contract following years of speculation, former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page claims he can already see a blockbuster title pairing with fellow …read more
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Undisputed middleweight champion, Sean Strickland claims he trained for more than 10 years to obtain a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and the UFC star has tossed said belt …read more
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After showing off his grappling skills against Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington in his last two bouts, Leon Edwards is ready to start sporting the signature Dagestani beard.
‘Rocky’ is fresh …read more
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Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan has been around the fight game plenty, and without question knows a thing or two.
But a handful of fighters outside the UFC have some thoughts …read more
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It took Strickland ten years to earn his BJJ black belt, and just three seconds to toss …read more
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The UFC 296 main event between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington didn’t exactly set the world on …read more
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Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of reigning lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, believes Justin Gaethje should receive the next shot at the 155-pound crown.
Originally, Makahchev was slated to defend his title …read more
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There’s an eight-hour time difference between Las Vegas and London, so when you’re Michael “Venom” Page (or …read more
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Amidst reports that the UFC may be delaying McGregor’s return until July 2024, the Irish sports star has suggesting he’s …read more
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The time away from fighting is starting to irk Conor McGregor. …read more
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Our Writers Vote On Which Fighter Had The Best 2023
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Renowned MMA journalist The Schmo believes Alex Pereira was one of the most exciting things about the sport in 2023.
The ‘Brazilian Boogeyman’ entered the year as the reigning UFC middleweight …read more
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With 43 total Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events throughout 2023 — on top of all of the other promotions …read more
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The road to recovery is just beginning for Jan Blachowicz. …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Many of Themba Gorimbo’s dreams have been achieved and replaced with new aspirations of helping others live out theirs.
It’s been a long road for Gorimbo. Despite life’s …read more
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Conor McGregor is far from happy with the state of his fighting career.
Saturday, the UFC star went off on the UFC and the lack of clarity surrounding a return date …read more
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It appears Israel Adesanya’s hiatus will come to an end in the near future. …read more
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Former lightweight title challenger, Michael Chandler may have been tied to an elusive fight with long-time foe, Conor McGregor for the majority of this year, however, the Missouri native appears …read more
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Jan Blachowicz won’t be back in the octagon for a while.
On Saturday, the former …read more
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Former UFC champion Connor McGregor calls out Manny Pacquiao while sat next to Cristiano Ronaldo, who didn’t seem pleased with the seating arrangement.
Last night Saudi Arabia hosted the ‘Day of …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Fight fans may not know of Rob Hewitt, but they likely have heard of his yearly project.
The 15th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards took place Dec. …read more
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Conor McGregor reveals frustration with after long stretch on inactivity from MMA — amid links to a comeback at UFC 300.
The talks of a McGregor return have been going …read more
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Dustin Poirier calls out Nate Diaz for UFC 300 clash in latest exchange between the pair.
Poirier and Diaz have been at each other for years now but the matchup has …read more
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With 43 total Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events throughout 2023 — on top of all of the other promotions such …read more
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The global pandemic crushed a lot of businesses across the …read more
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Conor McGregor is getting sick of waiting to make his UFC return.
The former two-division champion had a …read more
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With 43 total Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events throughout 2023 — on top of all of the other promotions such …read more
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UFC title fights throughout 2023 were filled with dramatic moments, exciting finishes and huge upsets.
Titles changed hands often over the past 12 months, creating a brand new landscape for the …read more
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With 43 total Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events throughout 2023 — on top of all of the …read more
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Last night (Fri., Dec. 22, 2023), Israel Adesanya announced that he would be returning quicker than many fight fans expected. One day …read more
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Israel Adesanya could be back soon.
While he’s largely remained quiet since his UFC 293 title loss in September to Sean Strickland, “The Last Stylebender” doesn’t think he’ll be out of …read more
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UFC 300 still has a long way to go if it’s going to be the blockbuster …read more
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Amid links to a potential return to the Octagon at UFC 300 next year, former lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz has admitted that while he would like to make his …read more
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There was a lot of Heavyweight boxing on display earlier tonight (Sat. Dec. 23, 2023) at the Day Of Reckoning event in Riyah, Saudi Arabia. Three of the top four …read more
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Anthony Joshua looked a lot like the AJ of old.
The former heavyweight champion overwhelmed capable Otto Wallin on Saturday night at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, beating him up, …read more
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Forget Deontay Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua. Wilder could be finished as an elite fighter.
Joseph Parker did a brilliant job of avoiding Wilder’s vaunted right hand and more than enough offensively …read more
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Conor McGregor was one of the many combat sports celebrities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia earlier today (Sat. Dec. 23, 2023) …read more
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is chomping at the bit to fight Deontay Wilder after ‘The Bronze Bomber’ suffered a shocking loss at the hands of Joseph Parker.
Wilder returned …read more
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Since submitting his drug test and being eligible to compete once again, talk surrounding Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon has gone quiet.
All signs were pointing toward ‘The Notorious’ being …read more
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Watch Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin full fight video highlights from their eight-round cruiserweight contest, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Joshua vs. …read more
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earlier today (Sat., Dec. 23, 2023) at “Day of Reckoning” live on DAZN PPV from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, …read more
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Former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is in the midst of a three-time winning run for the first time since his second title reign back in 2018, turning in …read more
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Anthony Joshua’s dreams of fighting Deontay Wilder may be dashed, but the two-time former unified boxing heavyweight champion still has …read more
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Jan Blachowicz will be spending his holiday season recovering from multiple shoulder surgeries.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion revealed earlier this month that he needed surgery on both shoulders. Blachowicz …read more
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Joseph Parker has shocked the world.
Stepping into the squared circle eight weeks removed from this third-round knockout against Simon Kean to capture the vacant IBF and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles, …read more
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Dillon Danis has quickly established himself as one of the most controversial athletes in combat sports, so things didn’t go too smoothly when he confronted Michael Bisping recently.
The jiu-jitsu ace …read more
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Joseph Parker picked up a clear-cut decision win over Deontay Wilder earlier today (Sat., Dec. 23, 2023) at “Day of …read more
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Watch Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker full fight video highlights from their eight-round cruiserweight contest, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Wilder vs. …read more
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Deontay Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua may truly be dead.
The long-awaited heavyweight superfight once again burst into flames on Saturday after …read more
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Conor McGregor was ringside yet again for another massive boxing fight in Saudi Arabia.
A stacked “Day of Reckoning” event featuring many of the world’s best heavyweight boxers and many guest …read more
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Dmitry Bivol dominated a very tough Lyndon Arthur en route to a unanimous decision win earlier today (Sat., Dec. 23, …read more
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A bantamweight clash pitting Rinya Nakamura against Brady Hiestand is on tap for UFC 298. …read more
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If it’s not a one-night tournament, MMA fighters don’t get to rack up two wins in a night. But sometimes, these things happen in MMA – especially Russian MMA.
At Open …read more
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Daniel Dubois scored a violent stoppage win at the expense of Jarrell Miller earlier today (Sat., Dec. 23, 2023) at …read more
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The Schmo believes UFC 300 has to be the return date for Conor McGregor.
It’s been well over two years since fight fans have seen the Irishman strap on the four-ounce …read more
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Agit Kabayel turned in a massive upset stoppage over previously undefeated Russian heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov earlier today (Sat., Dec. …read more
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Rinya Nakamura has his third UFC assignment.
A former Japanese wrestling standout and undefeated MMA fighter, Nakamura (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) returns vs. Brady Hiestand (7-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) at UFC …read more
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