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Cris Cyborg accuses Kayla Harrison of turning down PFL fight offer

It doesn't line up with the PFL's public plans, but Cris Cyborg says Kayla Harrison turned down an official fight offer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024

MMA Junkie’s 2023 Upset of the Year: Alexa Grasso def. Valentina Shevchenko

Alexa Grasso's submission win over Valentina Shevchenko was one few saw coming, making her MMA Junkie's 2023 Upset of the Year.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024

MMA Junkie’s 2023 Knockout of the Year: Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira

Here are the top four honorable mentions and winner of MMA Junkie’s "Knockout of the Year" award for 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024

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Ian Machado Garry fires back after Sean Strickland says there’s limits to trash talk: ‘How the tables have turned’

Ian Machado Garry had to say his peace after seeing Sean Strickland recent comments on trash talk in MMA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024

MMA Junkie’s 2023 Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year: Jonathan Martinez

Our Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year appears to be on a path toward the top of the UFC's bantamweight division.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

MMA Junkie’s 2023 Event of the Year: UFC 295, New York

In a year filled with memorable MMA events for the UFC, Bellator, PFL, ONE Championship and more, one stood out from all the rest.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Dec. 25-Dec. 31)

All the UFC fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 2, 2024

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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Newcomer of the Year: Diego Lopes

Diego Lopes had a stellar year in the UFC, making him MMA Junkie's 2023 Newcomer of the Year.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 1, 2024

UFC, MMA fighters and personalities ring in new year, reflect on 2023

See how the most notable names in MMA decided to ring in the new year in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 1, 2024

The combat sports power rankings 2024: Boxing and MMA’s 50 most influential figures

Fighters, promoters, managers and more – here are 50 of the most influential names in boxing, MMA and beyond...

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024

Leon Edwards says he has next title defense set for UFC 300 — then wants summer return, too

We don't know Leon Edwards' next dance partner yet, but the "Save the Date" card went out Saturday from Edwards himself.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023

Claressa Shields says PFL return targeted for Q1 of 2024, reveals MMA title aspirations

As Claressa Shields continues to do her thing as an undefeated boxing champion, MMA is still very much part of her combat sports plan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2023

Ex-NFL All-Pro Shawne Merriman: Jamahal Hill’s recovery from Achilles injury ‘easier’ in MMA than football

Shawne Merriman reveals advice he gave to former UFC champ Jamahal Hill on Achilles injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2023

The 10 best body-shot stoppages in MMA, ranked

Body shots don't get enough love because they don't provide the visuals of a head shot, but these finishes hurt just looking at them.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2023

Late gift guide for the MMA fan: Autographed book edition

Do you have MMA fans on your gift list this holiday, and need to get something in that isn't TOO late? We've got you covered.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2023

UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 29-31

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing in combat sports across the globe this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2023

Paige VanZant ‘definitely’ fighting in BKFC again, interested in PFL for potential MMA return

Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant gives an update on her fighting career.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 28, 2023

Paul Felder sounds off on UFC champs Islam Makhachev, Leon Edwards: ‘Stay in your freaking divisions’

Paul Felder doesn't like the UFC champ-champ craze. "How about you get a whole lot of title defenses first, then you go and step up?"

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 28, 2023

Cody Brundage aims to derail Bo Nickal’s ‘championship-level clout’ at UFC 300, shrugs off lopsided odds

Cody Brundage thinks Bo Nickal is worthy of all the hype and massive favorite status at UFC 300 but likes his chances at an upset.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2023

Defying the odds: The 10 biggest MMA betting upsets of 2023

Check out the top 10 MMA betting upsets of 2023, according to the oddsmakers, across Bellator, the UFC, PFL and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2023

MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for December: Josh Emmett flattens Bryce Mitchell

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from December 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2023

Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Dec. 18-24)

All the UFC fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2023

UFC, MMA fighters and personalities celebrate Christmas on social media

See how fighters and other personalities from the MMA industry celebrated Christmas and the holiday season to close out 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2023

Fighters Only president Rob Hewitt explains motivation for World MMA Awards

Rob Hewitt launched the World MMA Awards 15 years ago – and it's still going strong.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2023

Top 5 rematches in MMA history, ranked

From UFC classics to a PRIDE FC gem, these rematches provided some of the most memorable action in the history of the sport.

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