Hawaiian prospect Sumiko Inaba promises 'fireworks' at Bellator 268
October 14, 2021 (22:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Sumiko Inaba will look to make it 3-0 in her MMA career with another win at Bellator 268. More...

Corey Anderson: Ryan Bader isn't declining, but not as 'phenomenal' in older age
October 14, 2021 (21:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Corey Anderson reflects on past training sessions with Ryan Bader as a source of confidence ahead of Bellator 268. More...

'It's a damn joke': Brent Primus rips Bellator's booking of 'Pitbull' vs. Queally for vacant lightweight title
October 14, 2021 (20:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Brent Primus isn't happy with Bellator's decision to book 'Pitbull' vs. Queally for the vacant lightweight title. More...

Teddy Atlas: Francis Ngannou 'better not get himself into a fire fight' with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270
October 14, 2021 (19:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas thinks Francis Ngannou has to be wary of how he approaches Ciryl Gane. More...

Aaron Pico to fight undefeated Justin Gonzales at Bellator 271
October 14, 2021 (19:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
If Aaron Pico's good times are to continue in Bellator, he'll have to hand his next opponent his first loss. More...

Trailer drops for Halle Berry's 'Bruised' MMA film "with Valentina Shevchenko in Invicta!
October 14, 2021 (18:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out the trailer for the directorial debut of Oscar winner Halle Berry: "Bruised," an MMA redemption film. More...

Phil Hawes vs. Chris Curtis rebooked for UFC 268 on Nov. 6
October 14, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Phil Hawes and Chris Curtis will indeed get to throw down, but on a much bigger card. More...

UFC targets Jesse Strader vs. Chad Anheliger for Feb. 19 event
October 14, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
A bantamweight matchup between Jesse Strader and Chad Anheliger is in the works for February. More...

Bellator 268 main event breakdown: Can Julius Anglickas upset champion Vadim Nemkov?
October 14, 2021 (17:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
MMA Junkie's Dan Tom analyzes Bellator 268's main event light heavyweight grand prix semifinal between Vadim Nemkov and Julius Anglickas. More...

Daniel Cormier: Luke Rockhold will fight again despite UFC 268 injury withdrawal
October 14, 2021 (16:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Daniel Cormier is confident his good friend and teammate Luke Rockhold can overcome his latest injury. More...

Volkan Oezdemir sees UFC title potential in Jiri Prochazka, hopes to rematch him for gold someday
October 14, 2021 (15:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Volkan Oezdemir thinks the hype surrounding Jiri Prochazka is warranted, and he wouldn't be surprised if he became UFC champion. More...

Ex-UFC fighter Geraldo de Freitas gets two-year anti-doping suspension
October 14, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Former UFC featherweight Geraldo de Freitas has been suspended for a violation of the promotion's anti-doping policy. More...

Dana White says Carla Esparza shouldn't wait for UFC title shot: 'Never a wise decision to just sit out'
October 14, 2021 (13:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Dana White thinks it's a bad call for Carla Esparza to wait for a title shot. More...

UFC Fight Night 195 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Two-man booth trend continues
October 14, 2021 (13:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
See who will serve as the two-man commentary duo for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 195 event. More...

Luis Pena 911 call audio: 'I need him gone ... I need help "please'
October 14, 2021 (12:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
More details on Luis Pena have emerged in the form of 911 call audio that led to his recent arrest for domestic violence and battery. More...

Bellator 268 open workouts video: Vadim Nemkov, other tournament participants crack pads
October 14, 2021 (04:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Ahead of Bellator 268, Ryan Bader, Corey Anderson, Vadim Nemkov, Julius Anglickas, and Benson and Maria Henderson hit pads for reporters. More...

Carlos Felipe will show 'gatekeeper' Andrei Arlovski 'no respect' at UFC Fight Night 195
October 14, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Carlos Felipe plans to use former champ Andrei Arlovski as his springboard to contention at UFC Fight Night 195. More...

With injury struggles behind him, Julian Marquez 'on top of the world' ahead of UFC Fight Night 195
October 14, 2021 (02:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
For 31 months Julian Marquez didn't compete. Since his return, he's earned two wins and two bonuses. More...

UFC Fight Night 195's Manon Fiorot wants 'step-by-step' rise to title shot
October 14, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Manon Fiorot isn't buying into her own hype going into her UFC Fight Night 195 bout with Mayra Bueno Silva. More...

Bellator 268 open workout faceoffs: Grand prix semifinalists stare each other down
October 14, 2021 (01:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Ahead of Bellator 268, the light heavyweight grand prix semifinalists went face-to-face following an open workout session. More...

UFC Fight Night 195's Jim Miller shuts down retirement rumors: 'It's not happening after Saturday'
October 14, 2021 (00:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Jim Miller is comfortable with the idea of retirement, but he's not hanging up the gloves "win or lose "at UFC Fight Night 195. More...

Corey Anderson: Ryan Bader 'can't defeat the fact that I'm better' at Bellator 268
October 14, 2021 (00:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Corey Anderson doesn't think Ryan Bader will be able to handle his grind in their Bellator 268 grand prix semifinal. More...

'I never hit my fiance': Jon Jones addresses events surrounding his domestic violence arrest
October 13, 2021 (23:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones denies recently striking his fiancee in a statement on social media. More...

Norma Dumont thought she already proved title shot-worthy, willing to do it again at UFC Fight Night 195
October 13, 2021 (23:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Norma Dumont discusses where she'll fit into the title picture should she win " in a division with only a few fighters. More...

Andrei Arlovski brushes off pre-fight banter: I'm going to give Carlos Felipe a lesson " or I might lose
October 13, 2021 (22:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Andrei Arlovski is quite aware of the challenges issued by Carlos Felipe, but you'll understand if none of it really mattered to him. More...

Aspen Ladd not done at bantamweight but doesn't see main event as reward: You think they called me first?
October 13, 2021 (21:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Aspen Ladd knows that not everyone supports her main event booking, but she thinks critics probably aren't considering the full picture. More...

Jon Jones: It 'really hurts' to lose Mike Winkeljohn's support after domestic violence arrest
October 13, 2021 (21:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Jon Jones might seriously believe he's a victim following his domestic violence arrest because he was kicked out of Jackson Wink MMA. More...

Dana White on signing Jake Hadley: Hopefully this kid doesnt make a d*ckhead out of me
October 13, 2021 (20:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Dana White didn't get a lot of support when he decided to offer Jake Hadley a UFC contract. More...

'When you die I celebrate': Conor McGregor, Ali Abdelaziz exchange heated words
October 13, 2021 (19:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Things got personal once again between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager Ali Abdelaziz. More...

Jon Jones banned from Jackson Wink MMA in wake of domestic violence arrest
October 13, 2021 (19:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Mike Winklejohn has had enough and informed Jon Jones that he is no longer allowed at the Albuquerque gym until changes are made. More...

'Spectacular fighter' Viacheslav Borshchev ready to thrill UFC fans after DWCS 43
October 13, 2021 (18:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
From his performance to post-fight celebration, Viacheslav Borshchev made quite the first impression on UFC fans. More...

DWCS winner Martin Buday wants to fight 'as soon as possible' after his nose heals
October 13, 2021 (18:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Martin Buday took quite a bit of damage to his face before scoring a finish at Dana White's Contender Series 43. More...

DWCS 43 winner Jake Hadley on issue with UFC staff: 'If I've upset anyone, I haven't meant it'
October 13, 2021 (17:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Jake Hadley was confused and thinks cultural differences are what led to the UFC staff being upset with his behavior. More...

It sounds like Paul Felder has the itch to make a UFC comeback: 'I've missed it tremendously'
October 13, 2021 (17:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Historically, MMA retirements haven't lasted long, and it appears Paul Felder just might be the next. More...

Dana White's Contender Series 43: Grading the winners
October 13, 2021 (16:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the performances of the DWCS 43 winners. More...

Video: Should Aspen Ladd receive a main event opportunity after recent troubles on the scale?
October 13, 2021 (15:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses Aspen Ladd stepping up on short notice against Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night 195. More...

Dana White: Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy was 'just exactly what boxing needed'
October 13, 2021 (14:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Like most fight fans, UFC president Dana White was blown away by Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's instant classic. More...

Bellator 268 pre-event facts: Inside the numbers on the 205-pound grand prix
October 13, 2021 (13:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out all the facts and figures about Bellator 268, which takes place Saturday with the light heavyweight grand prix semifinals. More...

Shinya Aoki renews call for fight with fellow legend Yoshihiro Akiyama: 'You don't have that much time left'
October 13, 2021 (13:00) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Never one to hold back on his feelings, Japanese submission ace Shinya Aoki has issued a challenge to Yoshihiro Akiyama: "Take the fight." More...

UFC Fight Night 195 pre-event facts: Jim Miller sets new benchmark for most fights
October 13, 2021 (12:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The best facts and figures about UFC Fight Night 195, which features an Aspen Ladd vs. Norma Dumont main event. More...

UFC terminates Luis Pena's contract after learning of 'disturbing allegations' surrounding domestic violence arrest
October 13, 2021 (03:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
The UFC has terminated Luis Pena's contract after details of alleged domestic violence arrest emerge. More...

Loopy Godinez gets record turnaround, replaces Sijara Eubanks at UFC Fight Night 195
October 13, 2021 (02:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Just days removed from her first UFC win, Lupita Godinez returns this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 195. More...

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 12: Marina Rodriguez inches way up list
October 13, 2021 (02:15) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Marina Rodriguez now owns back-to-back victories in UFC main events, and the Brazilian may soon find herself in a championship contest. More...

Belal Muhammad offers to fill in vs. 'piece of trash' Sean Strickland at UFC 268 sparking back-and-forth insults
October 13, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Belal Muhammad takes aim at middleweight contender Sean Strickland, sparking an expletive-filled exchange of insults on social media. More...

DWCS 43 video: Viacheslav Borshchev flattens Chris Duncan with vicious left hook knockout
October 13, 2021 (01:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Team Alpha Male product Viacheslav Borshchev scored an incredible knockout victory on Tuesday evening at the UFC Apex. More...

Dana White's Contender Series 43: Best photos from Las Vegas
October 13, 2021 (00:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out these photos from Tuesday's Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas. More...

Ali Abdelaziz: Kamaru Usman surpassed Georges St-Pierre as greatest welterweight of all time
October 13, 2021 (00:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Ahead of his fifth title defense, Kamaru Usman is already the greatest welterweight ever in Ali Abdelaziz's eyes. More...

James 'Mooka' Barnes vs. Pedro Falcao on tap for DWCS 44
October 12, 2021 (23:45) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Two featherweights with nearly two decades of combined pro MMA experience will compete for a potential UFC contract Oct. 19. More...

Video: How to handle the top of the UFC strawweight division
October 12, 2021 (23:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Marina Rodriguez's victory at UFC Fight Night 194 only adds to the intrigue of the strawweight title picture. More...

UFC Fight Night 194 medical suspensions: Mackenzie Dern faces potential six-month suspension
October 12, 2021 (22:30) [ Indexed from MMAjunkie ]
Check out the full list of the medical suspensions for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 194 in Las Vegas. More...