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The Latest Breaking News from MMA

MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for April: Israel Adesanya exacts revenge on Alex Pereira

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2023

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 24-30)

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2023

Alex Pereira declares he is better than Israel Adesanya despite vicious KO loss

Adesanya finally got a win against Pereira at UFC 287 earlier this month and the Brazilian has reminded his bitter rival about the results of the previous fights

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023

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Meet the six Brits hoping to become MMA superstars under new academy programme

The Brits have been training in San Diego for the past eight weeks as part of a new MMA development programme that is giving fighters a clear path to compete for a major promotion

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023

Inside MMA Fight Academy, the project building the sport’s next ‘super-team’

Nearly 700 trialists were whittled down to 20 in San Diego, where Graham Boylan and Mola intend to create a new breed of MMA stars

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

BKFC strikes hot with banner night, but how can it capitalize? | Opinion

BKFC 41 was the focal point of the combat sports world on Saturday, and now it faces the challenge of trying to repeat that success.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2023

UFC Fight Night 223 post-event facts: Song Yadong climbs KO list at 135 pounds

Check out the numbers to come out UFC Fight Night 223, where Song Yadong climbed the bantamweight knockout list with a main event finish.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2023

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Cody Garbrandt vs. Mario Bautista targeted for Aug. 19 UFC event

A bantamweight bout pitting ex-UFC bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt against Mario Bautista is being targeted for Aug. 19.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2023

Francis Ngannou warned he would struggle in Tyson Fury boxing fight

UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has been pushing for a big money boxing fight with his ring counterpart Fury, but many fear he would struggle to transfer his skills

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Kamaru Usman was introduced to MMA at house party with UFC legend Jon Jones

Former UFC welterweight champion Usman is one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, but hadn't even seen the sport until he was a freshman wrestler in college

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Nate Diaz surrenders after brawl; lawyer says self-defense

Mixed martial arts fighter Nate Diaz has turned himself in to police in New Orleans to face a battery charge arising from a weekend street brawl

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Conor McGregor earns staggering amount of money per sponsored Instagram post

McGregor is the top earner in MMA and takes home a massive amount per Instagram post.

Irish Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Francis Ngannou to hold talks with major MMA promotion after UFC exit

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou was keen on competing in boxing for his next fight but 'The Predator' will hold talks with ONE Championship on Saturday

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather announces next exhibition fight against ex-MMA star

Floyd Mayweather will take on MMA fighter John Gotti III, grandson of organised crime gang leader Gambino, in his latest money-spinning exhibition fight in Florida

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2023

UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action April 27-30

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2023

Representative: Nate Diaz ‘acted entirely in self-defense,’ lawyer in contact with police about arrest warrant

Zach Rosenfield, who represents Nate Diaz, released a statement Tuesday to MMA Junkie about the warrant issued for his client's arrest.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2023

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 17-23)

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Paddy Pimblett admits he almost quit MMA after being paid £500 per fight

UFC rising star Paddy Pimblett has revealed he earned around £500 a fight when fighting under the Cage Warriors banner in the early stages of his career, which saw him consider his MMA future aged just 18

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Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Nate Diaz challenged to fight by Netflix star who was disqualified from bout

Ex-UFC veteran Nate Diaz attended the latest instalment of Misfits Boxing to cheer on teammate Chris Avila, and was involved in a brawl with Too Hot To Handle star Chase Demoor who has now called him out for a boxing fight

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2023

5 biggest takeaways from busy UFC, Bellator and boxing weekend: Would Sergei Pavlovich beat Jon Jones?

Recap the most notable storylines to come out of a busy combat weekend that included UFC, two Bellator cards and a major boxing event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2023

Raufeon Stots: Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Freire ‘makes the bantamweight division that much more spotlighted’

"I have a chance to fight somebody who's going to be the Bellator GOAT. One of the best in MMA."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2023

Threats, racism, calls for suicide: Joselyne Edwards flooded by online attacks after controversial UFC win

Joselyne Edwards has been experiencing the ugly side of the MMA fanbase after her controversial win over Lucie Pudilova at UFC on ESPN 44.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023

UFC Fight Night 222 breakdown: Will Curtis Blaydes’ wrestling nullify Sergei Pavlovich’s power?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC Fight Night 222 main event, a heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich.

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Nate Diaz teammate involved in ugly brawl as boiling water thrown towards rival

Chris Avila, who faces former Tommy Fury rival Paul Bamba on Saturday night, was reportedly part of a brawl that saw a DAZN cameraperson injured by boiling water

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2023

On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with April wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves.

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