With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from June 2026: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month award for June. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by […]
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There were plenty of familiar faces at UFC Freedom 250, and not just from the world of MMA. After the fights wrapped up, Joe Rogan didn’t hesitate to call June 14 the ‘greatest night in combat sports history’ while still processing everything that happened. The energy inside the White House was undeniable, especially after Justin […]
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Fighters in the octagon will be lit by an enormous, five-ton lighting rig that includes more than 175 square feet of LED lighting—a setup that White observed would be the perfect magnet for all sorts of flying insects. Beyond that, the bugs could cause a sticky problem between fighters. “In your nose, in your mouth […]
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So far, the guest list includes first lady Melania Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and his new wife Bettina Trump, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, and Eric and Lara Trump, according to insiders that spoke with the New York Post. Ringside seats for nonmilitary personnel are exclusively invite-only. The president has reportedly invited 1,000 […]
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The welterweight division saw a continued changing of the guard this past Saturday in Las Vegas. Former champion Belal Muhammad (24-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) really had very little to offer against Gabriel Bonfim (20-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) and was swept on the scorecards in the UFC Fight Night 278 main event. It was Muhammad’s third […]
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This week, the DOJ’s director of public affairs Emily Covington shared a superseding indictment with the media that was supposed to have fixed the errors. Instead, Covington made a grave error herself by publishing a draft version of the document and, in turn, potentially violating grand jury secrecy rules, national security journalist Marcy Wheeler wrote […]
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It’s not every day a cutman intervenes in a major fight and advises the referee to call off the bout. Jacob “Stitch” Duran understands the weight of such a decision. Nate Diaz trusts him so much so that Duran’s presence at Saturday’s event was solely to work the corners Team Diaz. Even as uncomfortable as […]
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Security will need to be alert during fight week, with UFC 328 only a month away. The Octagon will soon return to New Jersey for another major card, this time at the Prudential Center in Newark. Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland headlines UFC 328, with the American former champion looking to unseat the undefeated Chechen […]
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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 – perhaps most importantly – social-media platforms. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of X, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper […]
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Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,656, the guys welcome UFC, Bellator, PFL and Strikeforce veteran Lorenz Larkin to talk his matchup against Jason Jackson at the MVP MMA event on Netflix. The guys also discuss the latest Daniel Cormier-Nate Diaz drama, and preview UFC Fight […]
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Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,655, the guys welcome UFC featherweight Danny Silva, who is coming off a stellar knockout in London. The fellas also had a very busy weekend of combat sports action to cover from UFC Fight Night 271, PFL Pittsburgh, to RAF707, […]
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Victor Hugo showed why he was on the UFC level not long ago with a devastating knockout in his return to the regional scene on Saturday. Hugo (26-7), who went 1-1 in the UFC during a short-lived tenure in 2024, had lost consecutive fights since parting ways with the organization. He got back on track […]
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Conor McGregor’s drug testing activity is beginning to hint that his return to the Octagon could be close. There is a growing expectation that McGregor will make his comeback during International Fight Week, with the Nevada State Athletic Commission recently approving a UFC event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for July 11. Advertisement Advertisement […]
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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 – perhaps most importantly – social-media platforms. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of X, Facebook and Instagram, which helps outsiders get a deeper […]
Read MoreUFC legend insists he remains dangerous despite ongoing health issues Jon Jones has addressed growing concerns about his health, making it clear he still considers himself one of the most formidable fighters in the world. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The former two-division UFC champion recently revealed he is dealing with a severe case of arthritis and […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Fighting Championship returns on Saturday afternoon with UFC London, also known as UFC Fight Night 270, at The 02. A featherweight bout between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy headlines the event. In the co-main event, featherweights Michael Aswell and Luke Riley go toe-to-toe. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement MORE: Ranking top 10 UFC fighters ahead […]
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To say oddsmakers are heavily favoring Francis Ngannou in his MMA return, that would be an understatement. Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins preview Ngannou (18-3), a former UFC heavyweight champion, defended his belt just once against Ciryl Gane before parting ways with the promotion. However, upon signing with PFL in 2023, Ngannou competed just once […]
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Chaos erupted on ALF Reality 3, but what followed was even more surprising than the brawl itself. The third season of the Russian reality show, often compared to The Ultimate Fighter, brings together fighters under the leadership of long-time rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Their history has defined an era of […]
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The historic UFC White House event is coming to Washington D.C. in 2026 and Dana White revealed how many lucky MMA fans will be attending. UFC has billed the legendary fight card as one of the best in the company’s history, including a main event featuring Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Meanwhile, UFC fans curious […]
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. – By the time Gina Carano steps into the cage for her highly anticipated fight with Ronda Rousey, she will be 44, and it will have been almost 17 years since she last competed in MMA, so why even do this? The origins of this dream matchup go back to when Rousey was […]
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Dana White has dismissed rumours that Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev were set to fight at UFC Freedom 250 before the bout allegedly collapsed at the last minute. Speculation emerged online suggesting that ‘El Matador’ and Makhachev had been lined up for a blockbuster clash before the promotion announced the official White House card. Advertisement […]
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Charles Oliveira has shared why he believes he’s the greatest lightweight in UFC history. Khabib Nurmagomedov retired in 2020 with a perfect 29-0 record, widely considered the top 155lb fighter of his time. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Since then, Islam Makhachev has made a case of his own, setting a new UFC record for lightweight title […]
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Arman Tsarukyan is set to headline a main event less than two weeks after his controversial appearance at RAF Wrestling. The lightweight contender stirred things up when he lashed out at Georgio Poullas following a gritty 5-3 win at RAF06 in Arizona, sparking a scuffle between the two camps. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement He is now […]
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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, Dan Tom and Danny Segura will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following […]
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Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,646, the fellas welcome in a pair of guest fighters: Joselyne Edwards and Julian Erosa. The guys also discuss the upcoming card in Mexico City, UFC Fight Night 268, and also recap the latest news in the world of MMA. […]
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It’s been more than nine years since Ronda Rousey has competed in MMA and even longer for Gina Carano, almost 17 years, but Rousey expects an all-time fight to unfold between them. Rousey and Carano shocked the world last week when Most Valuable Promotions announced it’s hosting a Netflix live-streamed event headlined by the two […]
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Urijah Faber is looking forward to the return of two big names in women’s MMA. Ronda Rousey will make her comeback on May 16, marking her first fight in a decade. Her opponent, Gina Carano, has not competed since 2009. The fight is part of a Netflix event promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. […]
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UFC commentator Jon Anik has walked back his criticism of referee Kerry Hatley for the beating Josiah Harrell took at UFC Houston. The main event featured a match-up between middleweight contenders Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, but most of the headlines came from earlier in the night. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The prelims did not offer […]
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Dana White has shared his thoughts on what should be next for the UFC middleweight champion. Khamzat Chimaev, who took the 185lb belt from Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 last August, has not fought since then. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement He recently hinted at a move to light heavyweight, posting ‘205’ on X. White was […]
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Bruce Buffer became visibly emotional in the octagon after the UFC honored his 30-year tenure with the promotion during UFC Houston. The veteran announcer was recognized with a video package celebrating three decades with the organization, a milestone that began with his debut at UFC 8 in December 1996. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The tribute paused […]
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Former ONE Women’s Strawweight MMA World Title challenger Ayaka “Zombie” Miura doesn’t just survive inside the Circle. She drains the life out of everyone who tries to stop her. The Japanese submission specialist has built a reputation on nonstop pressure, an unbreakable will, and a ground game so suffocating that nine fighters have tapped to […]
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