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Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison title fight booked for UFC 316 in New Jersey
Kayla Harrison's long-awaited chance to fight for UFC gold is now set. Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Harrison (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will challenge Julianna Peña (11-5 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC's Esteban Ribovics 'a bit bitter' over Nasrat Haqparast loss, sees future rematch
Esteban Ribovics is not too happy with how things went down in his last UFC fight, but feels he'll get an opportunity to redeem himself in the near future. Ribovics (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) came up ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Sean O'Malley says he's cut out social media, masturbation and marijuana before UFC 316
Sean O'Malley claims to be a new man with a clearer mind and enhanced focus going into his UFC 316 rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has kept a relatively low profile ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Britain’s next UFC champion? Lerone Murphy takes crucial step in Josh Emmett clash
Interview: The Manchester featherweight eyes a dream title fight on home soil, but first up is Emmett in Vegas, after UFC London proved elusiveYahoo Sports - 31m -
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC on ESPN 65 main event
Josh Emmett will look to halt the momentum of another rising contender at UFC on ESPN 65. Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy preview After back-to-back losses to Yair Rodriguez for the interim ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Loopy Godinez 'living the dream,' entered UFC on ESPN 64 with full confidence despite two-fight skid
MEXICO CITY – Loopy Godinez entered UFC on ESPN 64 with confidence that she would not only have the full support of the crowd, but also get her hand raised. On the prelims of the event at Arena ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dan Hardy: No shortage of 2025 PFL fighters who could hang in UFC right now
Dan Hardy is confident many of the PFL's top stars would succeed in the UFC. The PFL analyst specifically referred to Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov's (19-0) successful title ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez reveals weight cut-related hospitalization after UFC on ESPN 64 loss
Rolando Rodriguez didn't have an easy time making it to UFC on ESPN 64 in his home country of Mexico, and the fallout has been even worse. In the aftermath of his upset loss to Kevin Borjas (10-3 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC on ESPN 65: Make your predictions for Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy
We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC on ESPN 65. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we'll use the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC news: Ian Machado Garry returns to face Carlos Prates in new Kansas City headliner
The UFC Fight Night event set for Kansas City, Mo., now has a new headliner. On April 26 at T-Mobile Center, Ian Machado Garry returns to action to face the surging Carlos Prates in an exciting ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ex-UFC title challenger Jessica Eye signs with BKFC; Conor McGregor has 'high hopes for her'
Former UFC title challenger Jessica Eye is back, but this time she's taking her gloves off. Eye, who retired from MMA in 2022, has opted to come out of retirement and sign with BKFC, she announced ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
UFC on ESPN 65 headliner Josh Emmett plans 'rude awakening' for undefeated Lerone Murphy
LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett took some time to himself in order to be his best version in competition. Now well rested and refreshed, leading into UFC on ESPN 65, he intends to put a blemish on his ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Ilia Topuria confirms UFC promise and fires back at Charles Oliveira
Topuria vacated the featherweight title in February, with the aim of challenging for the lightweight belt nextYahoo Sports - 2d -
The Thrill and Agony: UFC on ESPN 64 winner and loser social media reactions
Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhapsYahoo Sports - 2d -
Michael Bisping: 'We would all sign off on' Justin Gaethje vs. Islam Makhachev
Michael Bisping sees a world where Justin Gaethje is next in line for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) returned to the win column after defeating Rafael Fiziev ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ian Machado Garry reacts to short-notice Carlos Prates headliner with excitement
Ian Machado Garry relishes the opportunity to save UFC on ESPN 66. After the original headliner between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree was scrapped due to a Hill injury, the UFC needed a big ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Michael Bisping shares 'disrespectful' take on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall
Michael Bisping has full confidence that Tom Aspinall will be the one to solve the Jon Jones puzzle – and quite easily. Interim UFC heavyweight champion Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) is edging ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Urijah Faber 'wasn't really looking for a fight,' but GFL is paying 'big dollars'
UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber is getting an unexpected chance at redemption against his old foe Renan Barao in the GFL.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Steve Erceg’s coaches get creative after Brandon Moreno figures out UFC Mexico City gameplan
Erceg fell to a decision defeat against former champ Moreno but made impressive adjustments with his teamYahoo Sports - 2d -
Bellator champ Ryan Bader opens up on leaving PFL, says retiring in the UFC 'would be a cool scenario'
Bellator champion Ryan Bader explained why he opted to part ways with PFL. Bader (31-8-1) is now a free agent after PFL failed to provide him clarity on his fighting future. He departed with one ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Spinning Back Clique LIVE: UFC Mexico results, Cain Velasquez sentencing, Conor McGregor done fighting?
Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Nolan King ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
GFL unveils full 31-fight lineup for kickoff double-header events, including 42 UFC veterans
The Global Fight League's ambitious first season is beginning to take shape.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (March 24-30)
MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jamall Emmers didn't plan to do anything except snipe at UFC Mexico, wants Melquizael Costa next
MEXICO CITY – Jamall Emmers keeps it simple. He isn't looking for wars or to implement fancy in-depth gameplans – no. His lone purpose on fight night is to be a sniper, and that's exactly what ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC on ESPN 64 winner MarQuel Mederos says 'f*ck it' and calls out lightweight veteran
MEXICO CITY – MarQuel Mederos wasn't totally thrilled with his performance, so a callout wasn't the first thing on his mind. But just as he was going to officially decline a namedrop once and for ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jorge Masvidal eyes Leon Edwards fight for UFC comeback: ‘I’ll do it in the parking lot’
Masvidal and Edwards were linked after an infamous backstage incident in 2019 but never shared the cageYahoo Sports - 1d -
Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili 2 tops UFC 316 with women’s title fight in co-main event
Kayla Harrison will challenge Julianna Pena for the women’s bantamweight belt in the chief support boutYahoo Sports - 23h -
Chael Sonnen advises Alex Pereira against Magomed Ankalaev rematch
Chael Sonnen thinks Alex Pereira immediately rematching Magomed Ankalaev is a bad idea. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mailbag: The intricacies of the calf kick, as explained by an expert in MMA strategy
Answers to reader questions on everything from calf kicks in MMA to Sean O'Malley's chances in his upcoming UFC title rematch against Merab Dvalishvili.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
UFC 316 fight card: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2, Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison set for June
The pair of title fights will headline the promotion's return to New JerseyCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump says he'll meet with Bill Maher and Kid Rock: 'It might be fun'
President Trump and talk show host Bill Maher are set to have an "interesting" dinner, despite their past differences, with comedian Kid Rock and UFC CEO Dana White also joining them.The Hill - 2d -
Jorge Masvidal all-in on Leon Edwards comeback fight, pleads for Jon Jones to face Tom Aspinall
Jorge Masvidal has two things on his mind: Finally getting his long-awaited grudge match with Leon Edwards, and the UFC doing everything it can to make Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 1: Brandon Moreno climbs to No. 2
UFC on ESPN 64 took place this past Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, producing a key move in the men's flyweight division. In the main event, former 125-pound champ Brandon Moreno finally ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Henry Cejudo suggests Khabib Nurmagomedov could prevent Makhachev vs. Topuria from happening
Henry Cejudo believes UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov could get in the way of Islam Makhachev defending his lightweight title against Ilia Topuria. In a chat with Cejudo this past December, ...Yahoo Sports - 15h
