The Latest Breaking News from MMA

Controversial ex-UFC referee insists Dana White was "too rash" on him

Mario Yamasaki spent almost two decades refereeing in the UFC but lost his job in 2018 after refusing to stop a fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Priscila Cachoeira

Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 9-15)

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 · Jan 16, 2023

Ciryl Gane explains why Jon Jones can expect tougher fight than Francis Ngannou

The French heavyweight is primed to battle Jones for the vacant belt at UFC 285 in March after Francis Ngannou’s split with the promotional company

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

MMA Coach Worked As Middleman for Offshore Sportsbook, per Report

James Krause remains under investigation after a Nov. 5 fight involving one of his fighters was flagged for suspicious betting activity.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13, 2023

Report: Suspended coach James Krause allegedly worked for offshore online sportsbook

According to an ESPN report, UFC fighter Jeff Molina once wrote, 'In stocks this is called insider trading in MMA betting it's called James Krause.'

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2023

Scots MMA fighter Chris Duncan gears up for dream UFC debut with London showdown

A Tullibody martial artist will fulfil his dreams when he makes his UFC debut later this year. Chris Duncan, originally from Strathyre, will step into the iconic octagon to make his debut for the world’s most famous fight promotion at the O2 Arena,

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

Jake Paul told he has no chance of winning title in "s*** hard" MMA division

YouTube star Paul announced that he has signed a long-term deal with MMA promotion Professional Fighters League with a view to making his cage debut under their guidance in 2024

Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023

Vladimir Putin awards armed robber with 'courage' honour for fighting in Ukraine

Hayk Gasparyan, 31, was freed from his maximum security jail under a scheme allowing hardened prisoners to serve in pro-Kremlin forces illegally invading Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023

UFC featherweight Leah Letson announces MMA retirement: ‘I simply don’t love fighting the way I used to’

UFC fighter Leah Letson walks away from MMA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2023

California senators urge Endeavor to remove Dana White as UFC president: ‘Your continued silence speaks volumes’

Pressure has mounted well beyond the MMA community for UFC parent company Endeavor to take action against Dana White after he slapped his wife in public.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 10, 2023