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Firas Zahabi had very high praise for UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) is campaigning for a title-unification bout with heavyweight champ Jon Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC), but Tristar Gym head coach Zahabi doubts it happens. After

The time for overreacting is here! Check out the latest episode of "Overreaction Time" at noon ET/9 a.m. PT as host Simon Samano and MMA Junkie Radio host Brian "Goze" Garcia debate these "overreactions" on the following topics in mixed martial arts: Conor McGregor is a

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps

"The Korean Zombie" admits it. Like so many other fighters, he still has the itch. The difference, however, between Chan Sung Jung and so many of the fighters who have U-turned on their decision to retire is the additional avenues he's paved for himself to remain motivated…

After a nearly two-week trial, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was found liable for sexual assault in Ireland stemming from a 2018 incident. A jury ruled against McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) in a civil trail after he was accused of raping Nikita Ha

Conor McGregor on Monday expressed remorse in the wake of a jury determining that he raped a woman, although the UFC star didn't direct that sentiment at his alleged victim while maintaining his innoncence. McGregor's comments, wh

Brandon Gibson is confident in how Jon Jones matches up against Tom Aspinall. Gibson, UFC heavyweight champion Jones' (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) striking coach, has no doubt that his star student has the tools to beat interim champ Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC). Jones isn't s

We want your predictions for Friday's 2024 PFL Championship event in Saudi Arabia. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we'll use the official tallies that are registered by T

UFC star Conor McGregor has been removed from a popular video game series in the wake of an Irish jury's decision he was liable in a sexual assault lawsuit. McGregor was Friday found civilly liable after a near-two-week long trial in Dublin. The lawsuit was filed b

The PFL's season wraps up this week with new winners to be crowned. The 2024 PFL Championship features six $1 million season finals in Saudi Arabia. Here’s how to watch the 2024 PFL Championship, with lineups, fight info, preview videos and much more.…

Petr Yan showed he's still very much among the elite of the bantamweight division Saturday when he won every round of his UFC Fight Night 248 main event against Deiveson Figueiredo. After an ACL injury sidelined him for eight months, Yan (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) return

Jamahal Hill did not mince his words towards fellow 205-pound contender Magomed Ankalaev. Hill (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) hasn't competed since getting knocked out by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC 300 in April. He returns against Jiri Prochazka (30-5-1 MMA,…

Wang Cong won't be deterred after suffering her first-career loss at UFC Fight Night 248. Gabriella Fernandes(10-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was a whopping +750 underdog when she dropped and submitted Cong (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in the second round of Saturday's flyweight bout at

In the week since the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix, skeptics and conspiracy theorists have labeled the event as essentially a fixed fight. Paul's MVP Promotions, which put on the show at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium outside Dallas to massive Netflix…

Francis Ngannou thinks Jon Jones doesn't need to fight Tom Aspinall. UFC heavyweight champion Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) received plenty of criticism for not wanting to unify his belt with interim champ Aspinall. After finishing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, Jones said