Category: UFC / MMA

Chael Sonnen believes Khamzat Chimaev will serve as the backup fighter for UFC 312. Dricus Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) defends his middleweight title against Sean Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) in a rematch, which headlines Saturday's event at Qudos Bank Arena…

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 reporter Nolan King debate these "overreactions" on the following topics in mixed martial arts: After UFC Saudia Arabia,

Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya still has some fight left in him after UFC Fight Night 250. Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) suffered his third consecutive loss when he was knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in Saturday's main event at ANB A

The GFL has notified its athletes of new details pertaining to operations and its upcoming schedule. On Monday, fighters and teams received a memo, which MMA Junkie acquired from multiple recipients who asked to remain anonymous. The memo, signed by GFL founder Darren…

Muhammad Naimov beat Kaan Ofli with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Naimov, who got back in the win column after the first loss of his UFC…

Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes went toe-to-toe in what many consider to be the best fight in PFL history. The two met in the main event of PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. After 25 minutes, Nurmagomedov (19-0) got his hand raised

Bogdan Grad beat Lucas Alexander with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Grad, a two-time fighter on Dana White’s Contender Series who won his official UFC debut. B

Sergei Pavlovich beat Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Pavlovich, who snapped a two-fight skid that came on the heels of a six-fight winning…

Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a legacy. Soon after defeating short-notice opponent Renato Moicano in th

Shamil Gaziev beat Thomas Petersen with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Gaziev, who has back-to-back wins after the first loss of his career 11 months…

Michael Bisping thinks Michael Page is better suited for middleweight after UFC Fight Night 250. Page handed Shara Magomedov his first-career loss in a unanimous decision win Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. "MVP" told MMA Junkie prior

Another Bellator champion wants to be free of the PFL. On Monday, bantamweight titleholder Patchy Mix let the world know he wants out of his PFL contract, frustrated with his lack of activity. Mix (20-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) is widely considered one of the best bantamweights in…

A video has surfaced of UFC star Conor McGregor spitting in a man's face in a Las Vegas casino. The source of the original video is unclear, as is the timeline, though McGregor is seen outside Caffe Al Teatro in Wynn Las Vegas and Encore heavily surrounded by security…

Legacy Fighting Alliance stayed Stateside to get winter rolling at a pair of events at regular stomping grounds. The longtime UFC feeder promotion had events in California and Minnesota and turned out a reasonably insane 20 stoppages in 26 fights…

Michael Bisping faced Israel Adesanya with a harsh reality check after UFC Fight Night 250. Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) suffered his third-straight loss when he was knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in Saturday's main event at ANB Arena in Riy