Patricky Freire is back.
The former Bellator lightweight title challenger and brother of Bellator double champion Patricio, Freire (23-9 MMA, 14-7 BMMA) has been booked to return Oct. 15 at Bellator 249 against LFA welterweight champion Jaleel Willis, who is making his…
Ahead of Bellator 247, Kate Jackson spoke with reporters Monday during a virtual media day.
Jackson (11-4-1 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) discussed the “mental resilience” from her title fight loss to Ilima-Lei Macfarlane last December, the lessons she took away from that experience,…
ABU DHABI – Did Israel Adesanya go too far with his UFC 253 post-fight celebration?
After finishing Paulo Costa with strikes in Round 2, Adesanya (20-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) dry-humped his downed rival who laid face down on the canvas. Moments later,…
New UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz doesn’t appreciate Daniel Cormier’s assessment of him, and he let that be known.
During Monday’s episode of “DC and Helwani” on ESPN, Cormier was critical of Jon Jones for expressing interest in a return to…
With the UFC in its second Abu Dhabi residency of 2020, the Arab region’s MMA market continues to grow.
The UFC has landed on “Fight Island” for five events during this latest run, which started with UFC 253 on Sept. 26 and…
Spinning Back Clique: On Israel Adesanya’s brilliance, Masvidal vs. Covington, Pacquiao vs. McGregor
Welcome to “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week, MMA Junkie managing editor Simon Samano hosts with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze,” along with Nolan King. Lots to discuss,…
Thiago “Marreta” Santos knows there are big title implications in his upcoming fight, which could set him up with a familiar foe.
Santos (21-7 MMA, 13-6 UFC) faces Glover Teixeira (31-7 MMA, 14-5 UFC) in the main event of a UFC Fight…
Brandon Royval continues to impress since joining the UFC roster.
After upsetting former UFC flyweight title challenger Tim Elliott in a “Fight of the Night” effort in his promotional debut, Royval (12-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) engaged in another bonus-winning performance in his second…
Ahead of Bellator 247, Derek Anderson spoke with reporters Monday during a virtual media day.
Anderson (16-3 MMA, 7-3 BMMA) discussed his opponent in the main event, Paul Daley, what it means to be the first headliner in Bellator’s first show on…
William Knight glad he showed his cardio and durability at UFC 253