On this day in 2020, we were introduced to current UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka as he secured his first Octagon finish via second-round knockout over opponent Volkan Oezdemir in the featured prelim bout at UFC 251. Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJp Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the
Day: February 27, 2023
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MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or
LAS VEGAS – Dana White was very impressed by Erin Blanchfield’s performance at UFC Fight Night 219. Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) emerged as a top flyweight contender when she submitted former champion Jessica Andrade in the second round earlier this month and earned a Performance of the Night bonus. White was especially impressed by Blanchfield’s
Jon Jones thinks Ciryl Gane is being overhyped. Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) faces Gane (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) for the vacant heavyweight title in Saturday’s UFC 285 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Gane is being dubbed as one of Jones’
We all wondered if it might happen. Could we possibly hear former foe, Daniel Cormier call a Jon Jones fight? Yes, yes we will. According to MMA Junkie, Cormier, Jon Anik and Joe Rogan will be cage side to call the fights on Saturday for UFC 285. Jones himself spoke of the potential moment and
Jake Paul won’t make too many excuses after suffering his first career boxing loss, but said he knows he can do better. Paul (6-1) dropped a split decision to Tommy Fury (9-0) Sunday. The event took place at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, and the main card aired on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Although he thought he
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 and Dan Tom will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate: Jake Paul
LAS VEGAS – Brendan Allen wants to fight just about everyone. The UFC middleweight is amped after he extended his winning streak to four Saturday. Allen (21-5 MMA, 9-2 UFC) submitted jiu-jitsu specialist Andre Muniz (23-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 220 main event in Las Vegas. It arguably was the biggest
LAS VEGAS – Tatiana Suarez is set on a move back to strawweight, despite having a successful return at 125 pounds. Suarez made her long-awaited return to competition Saturday on the main card of UFC Fight Night 220. Suarez (9-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who hadn’t competed in nearly four years due to a series of
Jake Paul releases video statement after loss to Tommy Fury Jake Paul suffered the fight loss in his boxing career to heated rival Tommy Fury at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia by split decision. Following the loss, Paul posted a video to his Instagram account promising to be back and calling boxing the best
Dustin Poirier previews his UFC 269 lightweight tile fight with Charles Oliveira on Dec. 11 during a UFC Hall of Fame red carpet appearance. Visit us on the web: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com Be sure to subscribe to our channel to get the latest MMA news and videos. Connect with MMA
It doesn’t appear that Nate Diaz was impressed by the comments Logan Paul made during his brother Jake’s boxing match with Tommy Fury. One of the most significant combat sports events of the weekend was the long-awaited meeting between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. The pair of undefeated boxers had two previously scheduled fights fall
Brendan Allen turned some heads Saturday when he took advantage of his impromptu main event opportunity UFC Fight Night 220. After his fight with Andre Muniz was promoted to the headlining spot after Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann was canceled, Allen (21-5 MMA, 9-2 UFC) not only delivered a fourth straight win, but he became
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UFC fighters reacts to Jake Paul suffering first professional loss Jake Paul finally fought a legitimate boxer (if you are on the team that Tommy Fury is a legitimate boxer) and he didn’t hold up the test. The fight went 8 rounds with each round fairly close, but Fury edged Paul clearly in all but
Tommy Fury promised to take away Jake Paul’s undefeated boxing record on Sunday, and he did just that against his heated rival in Saudi Arabia. After two previously failed attempts to book the fight, Fury (9-0) and Paul (6-1) finally got in the ring, and it was the younger brother of heavyweight boxing champ Tyson
Jake Paul thinks the judges got it wrong in his split decision loss to Tommy Fury. Paul (6-1) suffered his first boxing loss Sunday in Saudi Arabia when he came out on the wrong end of 74-75, 76-73 and 76-73 scorecards against his rival Fury (9-0). It was a competitive fight, but heavy referee involvement