The time for overreacting is here! Check out the first episode of “Overreaction Time” as host Simon Samano and MMA Junkie reporter Farah Hannoun debate these “overreactions” on the following topics in mixed martial arts: Make no mistake: Francis Ngannou is the No. 1 heavyweight in the world. Because the UFC can’t say no to
Day: October 22, 2024
Arguably the most stacked UFC offering of 2024 takes place Saturday with UFC 308, which goes down at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi with a main card on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews/ESPN+. One of the most anticipated title fights of the year caps off the card. Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (15-0
It looks like almost the entire UFC featherweight title picture is in Abu Dhabi, and it was just a matter of time until paths were crossed during UFC 308 fight week. Champion Ilia Topuria and former champ Max Holloway clash this Saturday in the main event of UFC 308 in a highly anticipated bout. And
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Francis Ngannou had a sport’s icon in his locker room ahead of his MMA return. Ngannou (18-3) claimed the inaugural superfight heavyweight title by knocking out Renan Ferreira (13-4) in the first round of Saturday’s PFL: Battle of the Giants main event. Prior to making the walk, Ngannou had Cristiano Ronaldo
LAS VEGAS – Joselyne Edwards beat Tamires Vidal with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Edwards, who has won four of her past six fights – but has missed weight in her past three wins.
Brandon Royval is willing to fight Henry Cejudo if he drops back down to flyweight. Royval (17-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) re-entered the title picture when he handed Tatsuro Taira (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) his first-career loss less than two weeks ago in the UFC Fight Night 244 main event. Royval, who’s coming off back-to-back wins
LAS VEGAS – Elise Reed beat Jessica Penne with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Reed, who got back in the win column – and has alternated wins and losses for nine fights. Elise
Francis Ngannou left no doubt that he’s still one of the best heavyweights in the world. The question is what will he do for his next act? After a resounding knockout of Renan Ferreira in the PFL Battle of the Giants main event, Ngannou appears to have numerous options ahead of him once again, with
LAS VEGAS – Melissa Martinez beat Alice Ardelean with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Martinez, who returned after more than two years away to pick up her first UFC win. Melissa Martinez def.
LAS VEGAS – Asu Almabayev beat Matheus Nicolau with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 245 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Almabayev, who won for the 17th straight time. Asu Almabayev def. Matheus Nicolau Asu Almabayev Result: Asu
Francis Ngannou reminded the MMA world he’s still a dangerous man. After more than two years away from the sport, the former UFC heavyweight champion returned to the cage this past Saturday in the main event of PFL: Battle of the Giants, where he stopped Renan Ferreira in the first round of their contest. Remember,
(This story was updated to add new information.) Not so fast? After it was reported that the UFC’s year-end pay-per-view event took a hit with the removal of Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba, Suarez has spoken out. X user MMA Melotto reported Monday that Suarez suffered an injury to force her out of the UFC