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Francis Ngannou walking away from UFC, Jon Jones fight is both a commendable and frightening risk | Opinion

Did Francis Ngannou make a game-changing move or horrific career misstep by turning down a Jon Jones fight and leaving the UFC?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

Twitter reacts to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight

The MMA community was left in disbelief after news of Francis Ngannou's UFC release and Jon Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for vacant gold.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023

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

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

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 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

MMA fighter helps put rival's mouthguard back in - then beats him up on ground

The fighter can be seen putting his opponent's mouthguard back in for him after it falls out during the fight - only to start beating him up with punches moments after

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

UFC Hall of Famer Rich Franklin Going Full Throttle on ONE's U.S. Expansion

Transitioning from the center of the octagon to behind the scenes, the promotion's vice president maintains his fiery fighter spirit.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 10, 2023

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 2-8)

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 9, 2023

Spinning Back Clique: Dana White controversy, Jake Paul to PFL, Khabib, more (noon ET)

Join us for this week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2023