Vanessa Demopoulos will appeal her UFC Fight Night 242 on the basis of a missed foul, according to her representation. At Saturday’s event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Demopoulos (11-6 MMA, 5-3 UFC) was submitted by a Jaqueline Amorim (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) armbar. During the set-up sequence, Demopolous could be heard on
Day: September 9, 2024
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, PFL
Dana White admits the UFC is putting on such a unique show at Sphere that there’s uncertainty surrounding its success. UFC 306 (pay-per-view, ESPNews, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Sphere in Las Vegas and is headlined by a bantamweight title fight between champion Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and challenger Merab Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA,
LAS VEGAS – Nathan Fletcher beat Zygimantas Ramaska with a second-round submission Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Fletcher, whose UFC debut after Season 32 of “The Ultimate Fighter” was delayed two weeks – but likely
Bellator is back this week with a pair of women’s featherweights at the top of the bill in England. Here’s how to watch Bellator Champions Series: London, with a complete lineup and look at the card. Broadcast and streaming info Bellator Champions Series: London takes place Saturday at OVO Wembley. The card streams on the Max platform
LAS VEGAS – Steve Garcia is not looking to get in the cage anytime soon. After competing twice in 2024, with his most recent bout being at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 242, Garcia (17-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) wants to take off the remaining of the year and come back strong in 2025. However, there is
UFC CEO Dana White didn’t hesitate when asked if Demetrious Johnson has a future in the UFC Hall of Fame. Former longtime UFC flyweight champion Johnson announced his retirement from MMA competition Friday at ONE Championship 168 in Denver. After making his exit from the UFC following a long tenure in an unprecedented “trade” for
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Sean Brady after UFC Fight Night 242 win?) Gilbert Burns has hit uncharted territory in his career after falling short to Sean Brady in the UFC Fight Night 242 main event. Burns’ (22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC) struggles to maintain his position at the top of the welterweight
Demetrious Johnson has long cemented his place in the minds of MMA fans as one of the greatest of all time and the greatest flyweight the sport has ever seen. Many in the MMA community are celebrating and reflecting on Johnson’s performances and accomplishments in the sport after he announced his retirement at ONE Championship’s
LAS VEGAS – Jaqueline Amorim beat Vanessa Demopoulos with a first-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Amorim, who brushed off post-fight controversy over whether or not she grabbed Demopoulos’ glove to help secure an armbar.
LAS VEGAS – Isaac Dulgarian beat Brendon Marotte with a first-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Dulgarian, who rebounded after the first loss of his career – but also had to go outside the first
Jake Paul is shining a light on what he thinks has kept Conor McGregor out of the cage for so long despite the UFC superstar being healthy and ready to go since mid-2023. We’re still waiting for UFC to announce a new date for Conor McGregor’s return fight. Currently, it’s been penciled in for UFC
MIAMI – Brandon Moreno had to step away from the fight game. He wasn’t injured. He wasn’t looking to do something else or retire. He had enough and needed to take a break from what he loves most. Moreno, a former UFC flyweight champion, surprised many by announcing earlier this year that he was stepping