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MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for March: Mauricio Ruffy crowns King Green with all-time spinning kick
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from March 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order,Yahoo Sports - 3d -
MMA Junkie's Submission of the Month for March: Sean Brady forces Leon Edwards to tap for first time
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best submissions from March 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological ordeYahoo Sports - 2d -
MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for March: Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev claim award – again
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from March 2025: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, anYahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
2025 PFL 1: Make your predictions for Jason Jackson vs. Andrey Koreshkov (Updated)
(This story was updated to add new information.) We want your predictions for Thursday's 2025 PFL 1 event in Orlando, Fla. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 live and official results
PFL returns to action Thursday with 2025 PFL World Tournament 1, and MMA Junkie has you covered with live and official results throughout the event beginning at 8 p.m. ET. 2025 PFL World Tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Manel Kape vs. Brandon Royval booked for UFC 317
There's movement at the top of the UFC flyweight division. Title contenders Manel Kape and Brandon Royval have been booked to meet at UFC 317 on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. MMA Junkie ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy prediction, pick: Will an undefeated record come to an end?
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC on ESPN 65 main event between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy. Josh ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Mike Perry claims MMA fight against Dillon Danis in the works, close to finalizing Robbie Lawler in BKFC
Mike Perry could have an unexpected new opportunity to return to MMA.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 1d -
MMA: Holm gets her opponent for her GFL debut in May
Mar. 31—Albuquerque's Holly Holm is matched against fellow MMA veteran Julia Budd on the scheduled May 24 debut of the new Global Fight League in Los Angeles, it was announced Monday. Fellow ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 video: Thad Jean scores vicious knockout, hollers at Dakota Ditcheva
Thad Jean's post-fight callout was an unconventional one, to say the least. Jean (9-0), who came through the PFL challenger series in 2023, picked up a nasty finish at Thursday's 2025 PFL World ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Ex-UFC welterweight, new dad Jared Gooden announces MMA retirement
After more than 30 professional fights, including seven in the UFC, welterweight Jared Gooden said it's time for him to hang up the gloves. Gooden (23-11) announced his retirement in a social media ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action April 3-6
This week, the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas. UFC on ESPN 65 takes place at the UFC Apex.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
As the 2025 PFL season kicks off, is it make or break time for MMA’s co-leaders?
PFL's latest season kicks off Thursday night to zero buzz or fanfare. After a less-than-ideal year, the big question now appears to be: Does anyone care?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
GFL says Fabricio Werdum out, wishes ex-UFC champ well 'on his post-MMA journey'
Fabricio Werdum's time in the Global Fight League apparently is over. The promotion posted on social media Thursday that Werdum (24-10-1) is out of the GFL's first season due to an injury. But ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Saracens disrespecting Champions Cup, says Harlequins’ Danny Wilson
Danny Wilson, Harlequins’ head coach, has taken aim at Saracens by claiming that his club would never disrespect the Investec Champions Cup by naming a second team in a knockout match.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Korda downs Kupcho to stay alive at LPGA Match Play
World number one and defending champion Nelly Korda beat Jennifer Kupcho 1-up on Thursday to keep alive her hopes of advancing to the knockout stage of the LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas, ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
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 - 3d -
Eddie Hall 'not too happy' with Mariusz Pudzianowski's 'massive advantage' for World's Strongest Man fight
Former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall is about to be part of one of the largest fights in MMA history — literally.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC Fight Night 257 Livestream: How to Watch Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy Online
Live from Las Vegas, the MMA featherweight bout livestreams on Saturday (April 5).Yahoo Sports - 13h -
UFC Fight Night expert picks, best bets: How Lerone Murphy remains unbeaten
Who prevails in this week's UFC Fight Night and PFL First Round? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.ESPN - 13h -
John McCarthy weighs in on Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober stoppage at UFC on ESPN 64
John McCarthy thinks Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober at UFC on ESPN 64 was stopped too late. Torres (16-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) dropped Dober (27-15 MMA, 13-11 UFC) with a straight right, followed by a series ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Patricio Freire picks Paddy Pimblett to beat ex-rival Michael Chandler at UFC 314
Patricio Freire is not backing his former rival to get his hand raised at UFC 314. Michael Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) meets Paddy Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a five-round co-main event April ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Bryce Mitchell 'unfazed by the pressure' heading into UFC 314 matchup vs. Jean Silva
It's been a whirlwind past month for Bryce Mitchell heading into UFC 314. Mitchell (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) meets rising featherweight contender Jean Silva (15-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) on April 12 at Kaseya ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Da'Mon Blackshear vs. Heili Alateng joins UFC on ESPN 66 lineup
A matchup between rising bantamweights has been added to UFC on ESPN 66. Da'Mon Blackshear(16-7-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) takes on Alatengheili (17-9-2 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) April 26 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Josh Emmett reacts to being the betting underdog at UFC on ESPN 65: 'Bet the house'
LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett has no issues with being an underdog at UFC on ESPN 65. Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns against unbeaten rising featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
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 - 3d -
Edgar Chairez dedicates UFC on ESPN 64 win to grandfather, aims for UFC 320 return
MEXICO CITY – Edgar Chairez created a moment at UFC on ESPN 64 that will live on his personal highlight reel forever. Chairez (12-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) couldn't hold in the emotions after submitting CJ ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'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 - 3d -
Dillon Danis vows to retire Tony Ferguson ahead of GFL matchup
Dillon Danis plans to put the nail in the coffin of Tony Ferguson's MMA career. Danis (2-0), who is a part of GFL's Team New York, takes on Team Los Angeles' Ferguson (25-11) in a lightweight main ...Yahoo 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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65's Gerald Meerschaert still has title ambitions, would settle with all-time submission record
LAS VEGAS – Gerald Meerschaert is still placing his goals at the highest echelon of the sport going into his 23rd octagon appearance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 65 Meerschaert (37-18 MMA, 12-10 UFC) ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
PFL's Jesus Pinedo excited to use elbows vs. Adam Borics: 'I will break him'
Jesus Pinedo is eager to finally step in the cage, especially because the circumstances are much different. Pinedo (23-6-1), who just a few years ago was one of the biggest stories in MMA, returns ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
