Sean O'Connell: 'Nobody else is going to pay Kayla Harrison what the PFL is paying her'
October 21, 2021 (02:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
PFL broadcaster Sean O'Connell thinks it's both in PFL and Kayla Harrison's benefit to continue working together. More...

Alex Caceres 'not necessarily impressed' with Seungwoo Choi ahead of UFC Fight Night 196
October 21, 2021 (01:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Alex Caceres didn't know much about Seungwoo Choi when the matchup was offered to him for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 196 event. More...

Grant Dawson apologizes to Ricky Glenn, feels bad for comments ahead of UFC Fight Night 196
October 21, 2021 (00:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Grant Dawson is walking back a comment he made about UFC Fight Night 196 opponent Ricky Glenn in the lead-up to Saturday's bout. More...

Dan Hooker: A win over Islam Makhachev at UFC 267 puts me in 'two-man conversation' for title shot
October 20, 2021 (23:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Could Dan Hooker be next in line for the title if he's victorious at UFC 267? More...

Marvin Vettori believes he's superior fighter, but Paulo Costa 'still dangerous' regardless of weight issues
October 20, 2021 (22:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Marvin Vettori isn't exactly thrilled with Paulo Costa's weight issues, but "The Italian Dream" isn't going to underestimate the challenge. More...

Ricky Glenn plots upset of 'impressive' Grant Dawson in UFC Fight Night 196 co-main event
October 20, 2021 (21:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Ricky Glenn intends to derail the hype around Grant Dawson in the UFC Fight Night 196 co-main event. More...

Darina Mazdyuk: Intergender fight vs. 529-pound man was part of bigger plan that worked
October 20, 2021 (20:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The winner in one of the most viral videos of 2020 makes her Bellator debut Saturday. More...

Kevin Lee issues apology after NAC suspension for positive drug test, opens up about adult ADHD
October 20, 2021 (19:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
UFC star Kevin Lee was handed a temporary suspension by the Nevada commission Wednesday. More...

NAC suspends Ryan Benoit for 9 months after testing positive for sleep apnea drug
October 20, 2021 (18:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The positive drug test stems from his July 31 UFC fight. More...

Marvin Vettori says Paulo Costa 'a lot overweight,' wants change in division for UFC Fight Night 196
October 20, 2021 (18:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Marvin Vettori claims Paulo Costa won't make middleweight for their UFC Fight Night 196 main event. More...

Javier Mendez: Islam Makhachev doesn't need a finish to beat Dan Hooker, whereas Hooker does
October 20, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The only way coach Javier Mendez sees Islam Makhachev losing to Dan Hooker is if he gets caught. More...

DWCS 44 winner Jonny Parsons not surprised with UFC deal after split: 'This is where I belong'
October 20, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Despite earning ahard-fought win on Dana White's Contender Series 44, Jonny Parsons expected to walk away with a UFC contract. More...

NAC overturns DWCS winner Josh Quinlan's UFC contract-earning victory after positive drug test
October 20, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
It is unclear if this will impact the undefeated welterweight's UFC contract status. More...

NAC approves UFC 269, two other UFC events for December in Las Vegas
October 20, 2021 (16:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The event headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier is one of three the UFC will hold in Las Vegas in December. More...

Ray Borg out of UAE Warriors title fight due to positive COVID-19 test: 'My heart breaks'
October 20, 2021 (16:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Ray Borg's string of bad luck continues. More...

Sergio Pettis set to defend title vs. Kyoji Horiguchi at Bellator 272
October 20, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The bantamweight title will be on the line this December. More...

Armen Petrosyan already thinking about Israel Adesanya after earning UFC deal on DWCS 44
October 20, 2021 (15:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Armen Petrosyan already is thinking big after scoring a highlight-reel finish at Dana White's Contender Series 44. More...

Dana White's Contender Series 44: Grading the winners
October 20, 2021 (15:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the performances of the DWCS 44 winners. More...

UFC Fight Night 196 pre-event facts: Paulo Costa's stats still strong after title-fight loss
October 20, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The best facts and figures about UFC Fight Night 196, which features a Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori main event. More...

Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia 2 added to UFC Fight Night on Jan. 15
October 20, 2021 (14:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Former title challengers Katlyn Chookagian and Jennifer Maia will run things back in the UFC's first event of 2022. More...

Carla Esparza says Rose Namajunas' KO of Zhang Weili was no fluke, expects her to win rematch
October 20, 2021 (13:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Carla Esparza expects Rose Namajunas to keep the UFC strawweight title at UFC 268 on Nov. 6. More...

UFC adds Joaquin Buckley vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan to Jan. 15 event
October 20, 2021 (13:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Two of the middleweight division's heaviest hitters will throw down in January. More...

UFC Fight Night 196 commentary team, broadcast plans: Paul Felder calls Marvin Vettori's main event
October 20, 2021 (13:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
See who will serve as the three-man commentary duo for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 196 event. More...

Bellator 269 pre-event facts: Can Fedor Emelianenko add another KO to resume?
October 20, 2021 (12:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out all the facts and figures about Bellator 269, which takes place Saturday with a Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Johnson main event. More...

Dana White says he hasn't spoken to Conor McGregor after allegation of striking Italian DJ
October 20, 2021 (03:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
UFC president Dana White declined an in-depth comment on Conor McGregor's latest controversial headline. More...

Dana White: 'Fight Island will be hopping again' after vaccine mandate for non-U.S. fighters
October 20, 2021 (03:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Dana White thinks Abu Dhabi could be a more important player in the UFC's future given new U.S. vaccination mandates. More...

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 19: Can Vadim Nemkov or Corey Anderson ascend to No. 1?
October 20, 2021 (02:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
After turning in another scintillating performance under the Bellator banner, Corey Anderson finds himself in some very rarified air. More...

Bellator 268's Mukhamed Berkhamov wants quick turnaround after two-year layoff
October 20, 2021 (01:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Mukhamed Berkhamov extended his winning streak to 12 after more than two years on the sidelines. More...

Video: Armen Petrosyan scores incredible KO of Kaloyan Kolev at DWCS 44
October 20, 2021 (01:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Armen Petrosyan scored one of the best knockouts on this season of Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday. More...

Video: Is Fedor Emelianenko the greatest heavyweight of all time?
October 20, 2021 (01:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
One of the most famous fighters in MMA history makes his returnSaturday on home soil. More...

Dana White's Contender Series 44: Best photos from Las Vegas
October 20, 2021 (00:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out these photos from Tuesday's Dana White's Contender Series 44 in Las Vegas. More...

Ilia Topuria targets January return, interested in Dan Ige or Zabit Magomedsharipov
October 20, 2021 (00:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Rising UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria is looking at a January return against top-10 names. More...

UFC fighter Irwin Rivera receives conditional release after attempted murder charges
October 19, 2021 (23:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The 32-year-old fighter was arrested in January on two attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing his sisters. More...

Paddy Pimblett echoes same sentiment as Sean O'Malley: 'I'm not fighting a top 10 on the money I'm on'
October 19, 2021 (22:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Like Sean O'Malley, Paddy Pimblett is not willing to fight a ranked opponent without an increase in pay. More...

Tim Johnson brushes off the aura of Fedor Emelianenko, plans to play spoiler at Bellator 269
October 19, 2021 (21:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Tim Johnson won't be rattled by the aura of the legendary Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 269. More...

Usman Nurmagomedov predicts cousin Khabib will become better coach than fighter
October 19, 2021 (20:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Could Khabib be a better fighter than coach? His cousin thinks so. More...

Fedor Emelianenko explains why Tim Johnson was 'the obvious choice' for Bellator 269 return
October 19, 2021 (20:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
According to Bellator president Scott Coker, Fedor Emelianenko chose Tim Johnson " but why? More...

After upset of record-setting Loopy Godinez, Luana Carolina wants a full camp
October 19, 2021 (19:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Take a look inside Luana Carolina's win over Loopy Godinezat UFCFight Night 195 in Las Vegas. More...

UFC informs fighters of U.S. government's new COVID-19 vaccination travel policies
October 19, 2021 (17:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
MMA Junkie has acquired a memo sent by Hunter Campbell to fighters and their teams. More...

Joe Rogan: 'My kids are allowed to hit me as hard as they can'
October 19, 2021 (17:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
When it comes to his two daughters, UFC commentator Joe Rogan says he's taking an active role in their knowledge of self-defense. More...

Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Johnson photo shoots in Moscow
October 19, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out dozens of official photo shootimages of Bellator 269 headliners Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Johnson ahead of their fight in Moscow. More...

Heavyweights Steve Mowry, Rakim Cleveland set for Bellator 271 showdown
October 19, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Bellator's return to Florida is shaping up. More...

David Onama, UFC's first fighter from Uganda, set for Saturday debut vs. Mason Jones
October 19, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Uganda is now represented in the UFC thanks to 27-year-old David Onama. More...

Bellator 268 winner Lance Gibson Jr. hopes to enter rankings after TKO win over Raymond Pina
October 19, 2021 (16:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Lance Gibson Jr. thinks he's done enough to earn a spot in the rankings. More...

Even Danny Roberts was confused by that 30-27 score against Ramazan Emeev
October 19, 2021 (16:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Take a look inside Danny Roberts' win over Ramazan Emeevat UFCFight Night 195 in Las Vegas. More...

UFC Fight Night 195 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media
October 19, 2021 (15:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
UFC Fight Night 195 winners and losers react on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. More...

Bellator 268 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media
October 19, 2021 (15:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
See how the Bellator 268 winners and losers reacted on social media outlets such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. More...

Spinning Back Clique: World's best light heavyweights, Fedor's GOAT status, Jon Jones, more
October 19, 2021 (14:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out this weeks Spinning Back Clique, MMA Junkies weekly show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. More...

MMA Junkie Radio #3201: Guest Julia Budd, UFC and Bellator recaps, Conor and more
October 19, 2021 (13:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Monday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. More...

Video: Here we go again with Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Serigne Ousmane Dia at KSW 64
October 19, 2021 (13:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
In March, KSW was ready to deliver on a battle of the behemoths before a surprise medical emergency ruined it all. Now they do it again. More...