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Midnight Mania! Joshua Opens As Colossal Betting Favorite

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Watch Out LFA, Fury FC Is Coming For The Top UFC Fight Pass Promotion

Regional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions are incredibly vital for the growth of the sport and is where young fighters cut their teeth before making it to Ultimate Fighting Championship …read more

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Stipe Miocic responds to Tom Aspinall over flurry of calls for Jon Jones fight

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A lot of MMA observers think former UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic should step aside to decide the best in the …read more

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Posted on January 6, 2024, 1:43 am By
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Ben Askren open to Jorge Masvidal rematch at UFC 300: ‘I don’t give a damn, I’m out of retirement’

Ben Askren may be the latest of the handful of former MMA stars who want to return to the cage, and unsurprisingly, he seemingly has a name and date in …read more

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O’Malley Claims He’ll Become ‘As Big As Conor’ In 2024

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Sean O’Malley is already one of the most popular stars in mixed martial arts (MMA) today, but …read more

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Posted on January 6, 2024, 12:34 am By
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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

With another action-packed year of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie takes a look at the best fights from January to December 2023.
As voted on by our entire staff, here …read more

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Morning Report: Henry Cejudo recommends Sean Strickland ‘keep that s*** to yourself’ regarding personal struggles

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2023 closed out on an extremely personal note in the MMA world.
I’ll be the first to admit …read more

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Midnight Mania! Weidman Vs. Silva Targeted For UFC AC

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PFL lists its top 5 fights of the 2023 season

In 2023, MMA delivered some top-notch fights, and several of those went down under the PFL banner.
From a wild, standup battle between Clay Collard and Shane Burgos, to Jesus Pinedo’s …read more

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One Championship Adds Kai Tang-Thanh Le 155-Pound Unification Match to ONE 166

At least three of One Championship’s title fights in Qatar will be under MMA rules. …read more

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Posted on January 5, 2024, 1:46 am By
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Nate Diaz ruled from potential comeback at UFC 300 amid link with MMA return: ‘He isn’t on that card’

Despite claiming last month how a return to the Octagon at UFC 300 would be “tight” – fan-favorite veteran, Nate Diaz has been ruled from a return to the promotion …read more

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Jones vs. Aspinall? McGregor vs. Chandler? 12 MMA fights we want most in ’24

Title fights. Rematches. Rivalries renewed. We tick the boxes on our wish list of most desirable fights for the new year, which includes Conor McGregor’s return and a heavyweight title …read more

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Joshua Pacio pumped for ONE Championship’s refocus on MMA in 2024: “I want to be at the forefront”

Ready! …read more

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‘It’s The Right Fight!’ Emmett Targets Former Champ

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Josh Emmett practically sent literal shockwaves throughout the mixed martial arts (MMA) world at UFC 296 this …read more

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UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida books charity MMA fight vs. Down syndrome man in Brazil

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Rising heavyweight Jailton Almeida has another fight booked ahead of his UFC 299 clash with Curtis Blaydes – and it’s …read more

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Midnight Mania! Paul In Discussion To Box (Tiny) Olympic Qualifier

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Jake Paul’s …read more

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Nate Diaz ruled from potential comeback at UFC 300 amid link with MMA return: ‘He isn’t on that card’

Despite claiming last month how a return to the Octagon at UFC 300 would be “tight” – fan-favorite veteran, Nate Diaz has been ruled from a return to the promotion …read more

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Jones vs. Aspinall? McGregor vs. Chandler? 12 MMA fights we want most in ’24

Title fights. Rematches. Rivalries renewed. We tick the boxes on our wish list of most desirable fights for the new year, which includes Conor McGregor’s return and a heavyweight title …read more

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UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida books charity MMA fight vs. Down syndrome man in Brazil

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Rising heavyweight Jailton Almeida has another fight booked ahead of his UFC 299 clash with Curtis Blaydes – and it’s …read more

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‘It’s The Right Fight!’ Emmett Targets Former Champ

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Josh Emmett practically sent literal shockwaves throughout the mixed martial arts (MMA) world at UFC 296 this …read more

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Joshua Pacio pumped for ONE Championship’s refocus on MMA in 2024: “I want to be at the forefront”

Ready! …read more

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Midnight Mania! Paul In Discussion To Box (Tiny) Olympic Qualifier

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Jake Paul’s …read more

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Midnight Mania: UNRETIRED!

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Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to …read more

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Jorge Masvidal announces he’s ‘unretired’ 8 months after hanging up gloves in MMA

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Eight months after announcing his retirement at UFC 287, Jorge Masvidal on Monday tweeted he is “unretired.” …read more

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Ex-UFC star Jorge Masvidal claims he has ‘Unretired’, sends fans into raptures about potential MMA return in 2024

Former two-time undisputed welterweight champion and symbolic BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal has sent fans into raptures across social media tonight, appearing to call time on his retirement from mixed martial …read more

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Twitter reacts: UFC, MMA fighters and personalities ring in new year, reflect on 2023

The door is closed on 2023 and a new year is upon us with the arrival of 2024.
A turning of the calendar represents a monumental moment for many. It’s a …read more

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Posted on January 1, 2024, 4:16 pm By
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Predictions: Who will be our 11 UFC champions by the end of 2024?

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After one of the craziest years in MMA history, it’s more abundantly clear than ever that no one in MMA …read more

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Manny Pacquiao, Rizin CEO expect Floyd Mayweather rematch in 2024

It looks like a rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may be a thing in 2024, and under MMA promotion Rizin Fighting Federation.
On Sunday morning during Rizin …read more

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MMA community reacts to Conor McGregor’s claims on UFC return at middleweight vs. Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor claims he’s returning to the octagon on International Fight Week against Michael Chandler, which was somewhat what most people expected. However, what took people by surprise was the …read more

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DAMN! They Were Good: Right leg hospital, left leg cemetary — the legend of Mirko Cro Cop

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DAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers of our favorite fighters in MMA history. On this episode, the MMA …read more

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Posted on December 31, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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MMA’s Best of the Rest: Round of the year, feel-good moment, villain, and more 2023 awards

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By now, you’ve hopefully stuffed your bellies with all of the holiday dinner leftovers, …read more

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Posted on December 31, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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RIZIN 45 fight video: Kota Miura, son of footballer King Kazu, loses MMA fight with soccer kick KO

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Talk about irony.
Kota Miura, son of “King Kazu” Kazuyoshi Miura, a soccer legend from …read more

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Posted on December 31, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Highlights! RIZIN Kickboxer Subbed And Slept In MMA Debut

It was not a good mixed martial arts (MMA) debut for a former kickboxer at RIZIN Fighting Federation’s New Year’s Eve fight card, Ryusei Ashizawa.
Olympic silver medalist Shinobu Ota made …read more

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Claressa Shields says PFL return targeted for Q1 of 2024, reveals MMA title aspirations

As Claressa Shields continues to do her thing as an undefeated boxing champion, MMA is still very much part of her combat sports plan.
Shields, who is 14-0 as a boxer …read more

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Posted on December 31, 2023, 12:16 am By
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RIZIN’s Igor Tanabe changed focus from BJJ to MMA because of mid-pandemic fatherhood

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Igor Tanabe’s ultimate dream was to win the IBJJF World Championship as a black belt, but that changed during the COVID-19 …read more

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Posted on December 30, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Daniel Cormier compares UFC PPV Commentary trio to classic Monday Night Football teams

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has established himself as one of the top voices in all of mixed martial arts.

After building his legacy in MMA, capturing both the light …read more

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Posted on December 30, 2023, 9:46 pm By
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Ex-NFL All-Pro Shawne Merriman: Jamahal Hill’s recovery from Achilles injury ‘easier’ in MMA than football

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman knows a thing or two about Achilles injuries, and when he heard former UFC champion Jamhal Hill ruptured his, there was plenty of advice to …read more

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‘A product that’s nothing like the UFC’: Ex-PRIDE exec Nobuyuki Sakakibara ranks top 3 favorite NYE moments

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Celebrating the beginning of a new year by watching MMA fights has been a tradition in Japan …read more

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GSP, Diaz Decline Woodley’s ‘Eight Figure’ Fight Offer

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Tyron Woodley attempted to land two very big names to compete in his new mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, but …read more

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Posted on December 30, 2023, 6:16 pm By
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Midnight Mania! ‘Funkmaster’ Struggling With UFC 300 Camp Post-Suga Binge

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Video! UFC Alum Scores $1 Million Submission To Close Out 2023

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One of the last mixed martial arts (MMA) cards of 2023 played out on Friday (Dec. 29) as Oktagon 51 …read more

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Posted on December 30, 2023, 4:16 am By
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Late gift guide for the MMA fan: Autographed book edition

Do you still have people on your gift list this holiday, but the day we celebrate the birth of our consumerism lord and savior, Santa H. Claus, already has passed?
Never …read more

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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‘Rampage’ Jackson opens up about crying when Dan Henderson knocked out Michael Bisping at UFC 100

Quinton Jackson’s first tears over an MMA fight had nothing to do with one of his own.
While it might be hard to picture “Rampage” crying, he revealed that he got …read more

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UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 29-31

This week, the UFC remains idle during its holiday season following the final pay-per-view event of the year.
Many other combat sports events are taking place that feature several familiar names …read more

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 1:46 pm By
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Midnight Mania: Don’t Get WAGGED!

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 5:16 am By
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MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for December: A bloody women’s bantamweight war

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from December 2023: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 3:46 am By
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Paige VanZant ‘definitely’ fighting in BKFC again, interested in PFL for potential MMA return

Paige VanZant may be inactive, but not done with fighting.
The former UFC star turned bareknuckle boxer assures that she will step into the ring once again, and maybe return to …read more

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Posted on December 29, 2023, 1:16 am By
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Alex Pereira addresses speculation of UFC 300 fight vs. Tom Aspinall, would only move up the ‘right way’

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira claims there was no significant meaning behind his cryptic, viral social media post that was dissected by the MMA world.
Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), …read more

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Juan Archuleta acuses Kai Asakura of ‘running scared’ from original booking ahead of Rizin 45

Juan Archuleta believes Kai Asakura robbed MMA fans earlier this year of what he predicts to be a quality fight.
Archuleta and Asakura were booked to fight in July at Bellator …read more

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Anatoly Malykhin to challenge Reinier de Ridder for third ONE title in March

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Anatoly Malykhin wants to become the world’s first three-division champion in MMA, and he will challenge ONE Championship middleweight titleholder …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 2:46 pm By
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Morning Report: Tyron Woodley challenged Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz with ‘eight-figure’ fight offers but ‘both said no’

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Tyron Woodley is still looking to compete in MMA.
The former UFC welterweight champion hasn’t fought since March …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Midnight Mania! 338-Pound ‘Tank’ Drop Bombs, Earn Glory Grand Prix Position

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 5:16 am By
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MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for December: Sean Brady mauls Kelvin Gastelum

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from December 2023: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more

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Posted on December 28, 2023, 3:46 am By
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‘I Cried In The Locker Room!’

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Quinton Jackson is an MMA legend.
An elite Middleweight talent in PRIDE FC who defeated the likes …read more

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Colby Covington plans US Congress run after MMA career ends: ‘I’m the Donald Trump of the UFC’

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington has confirmed how once his mixed martial arts career closes, he plans to make a run for a seat in the United States Congress, …read more

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Defying the odds: The 10 biggest MMA betting upsets of 2023

Who doesn’t love a good upset?
In 2023, MMA saw its fair share of underdogs who defied the odds in the UFC, Bellator, PFL, and beyond. While everyone has an opinion …read more

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Posted on December 27, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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2023 Year-End Awards Show: Celebrating the best from one of MMA’s craziest years ever

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The MMA world will never forget the insanity of 2023.
Join the MMA Fighting staff as we look …read more

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Midnight Mania: Oliveira Vs. Tsarukyan? ‘Big News Coming’

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MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for December: Josh Emmett flattens Bryce Mitchell

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from December 2023: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner …read more

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Posted on December 27, 2023, 3:46 am By
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Pics! UFC And MMA Fighters Celebrate Christmas

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Take a look into the homes and hearths of your favorite MMA fighters on this Christmas 2023 weekend, thanks to the …read more

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Posted on December 26, 2023, 4:16 pm By
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Midnight Mania! Aljo’s PPV Paycheck Reveals Unimpressive O’Malley Star Power

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UFC/MMA best ‘Knockouts Of Year’ 2023 – Top 5 List

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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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Posted on December 25, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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‘The Bully who stole gold’: MMA community celebrates Christmas and the holidays

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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Posted on December 25, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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UFC, MMA fighters and personalities celebrate Christmas on social media

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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Conor McGregor blasts UFC amid inactivity: ‘No one has been treated like this, my patience is running thin’

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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Posted on December 24, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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The Business of MMA in 2023: UFC produced over $1 billion in revenue, PFL buys Bellator, fighters turn to OnlyFans

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The global pandemic crushed a lot of businesses across the …read more

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Posted on December 24, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Debuting fighter wins by TKO twice in one night after instant rematch at Russian MMA event

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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Posted on December 23, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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Rising Japanese star Rinya Nakamura added to UFC 298, fights Brady Hiestand

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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Midnight Mania: Return Of The Stylebender

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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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Bo Nickal says Colby Covington’s UFC 296 trash talk crossed a big line: ‘You’re not a good person’

Bo Nickal is not a fan of the recent trash talk seen in the UFC.
Last week, Colby Covington caused plenty of chaos in the MMA world given the depths of …read more

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All-time boxing great Claressa Shields’ dream MMA matchup would be against another GOAT

If all goes according to plan, Claressa Shields hopes one day to be fighting against all-time great Cris Cyborg in MMA.
The highly decorated boxing champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist …read more

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Updates on MMA-Portal


MMA-Portal.com is a News portal for Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts from all over the world.

Up to now we have only displayed news to remote content, but we are happy to inform you that soon you will be able to read original MMA related articles right here on MMA-portal created by our own writers. We hope that you will come back soon and often to read weekly updated articles about interesting things happening in the fight world!
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UFC 178 complete fighter breakdown, Chris ‘Kamikaze’ Cariaso edition

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 178 headliner Chris Cariaso, who will get his chance at the strap against Demetrious …read more

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