UFC 254’s Lauren Murphy: Jessica Andrade May Deserve Title Shot, But Not the Next...
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Lauren Murphy was supposed to be facing Cynthia Calvillo this weekend at UFC 254. Then came news that Calvillo was out of what had all the makings of a title eliminator. A replacement was found —...
UFC 254: Walt Harris Reflects on Takeaways from Overeem Loss, Upcoming Volkov Fight
Abu Dhabi, UAE — It's impossible to talk about Walt Harris' last performance without discussing the circumstances around it. The tragic death of his stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, which led to capital murder charges against a known felon, became national...
Ahead of Octagon Debut at UFC 254, Miranda Maverick Still Studying, Teaching Classes
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Ahead of the biggest fight of her career, Miranda Maverick continues to keep up on her homework and teach classes. Maverick (7-2) is not your average MMA fighter. While plenty of fighters have jobs, few are...
AEW Star Jake Hager Returns to the Cage at Bellator 250
Pro wrestling's Jake Hager (formerly Jack Swagger of WWE fame) will return to the Bellator cage later this month. Hager (2-0, 1NC), an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, will face Brandon Calton (2-0) at Bellator...
Angela Hill vs. Tecia Torres 2 Added to UFC 256
Strawweights Angela Hill and Tecia Torres will meet for the second time this December. On Monday, MMA Junkie was first to report that Hill (12-9) and Torres (11-5) would meet at UFC 256, in a rematch of their 2015 fight...
What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 6 Winners
The last Fight Island show before one of the biggest fights of the year certainly didn't disappoint. In addition to action, UFC Fight Island 6 provided plenty of interesting storylines and outcomes with real relevance to their divisions. Today,...
What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 6 Losers
UFC Fight Island 6 brought us a new contender in the UFC's featherweight division. After Brian Ortega defeated Chan Sung Jung, Dana White said that he wants to give Ortega the next title shot. Jessica Andrade won big as...
RIZIN 25 to Feature Mikuru Asakura vs. Yutaka Saito Title Fight
The newly announced RIZIN 25 card, set to go down on November 21 in Osaka, Japan, will feature the crowning of a new featherweight champion. In just the promotion's second visit to the the southern Honshu city, Mirkuru Asakura will...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Brainstem Hemorrhages, Bonuses, and Feeder Systems
A former Titan FC bantamweight champ is working toward a return following a brainstem hemorrhage last year, the UFC fight night bonus structure is dumb, and combat sports' feeder systems are in serious trouble. Huh? Finding the proper response to...
TUF 27 Winner Brad Katona On Why He Didn’t Sign With Bellator
Brad Katona will compete for the first time since his UFC release later this month, as he's set to face EMC bantamweight champion Stipe Brcic on October 31 in Germany. The Ultimate Fighter 27 winner hasn't fought since his loss...