Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

MMA: Demetrious Johnson announces MMA retirement

Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson announced on Friday that he is retiring after a stellar mixed martial arts career. Johnson, 39, who is the current ONE Championship flyweight champion,...

MMA: Francis Ngannou returning to MMA in October

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to mixed-martial arts this fall after nearly three years away...

MMA: Francis Ngannou named chairman of PFL expansion league in Africa

Former MMA champion Francis Ngannou will serve as chairman of PFL Africa, the Professional Fighters League's newest regional...

MMA: PFL releases former Bellator champ Gegard Mousasi

The PFL released Gegard Mousasi on Thursday, a day after the former Bellator middleweight champion criticized the promotion. "Bellator...

MMA: Saudi Public Investment Fund buys stake in PFL

Mixed martial arts promotion Professional Fighters League announced Wednesday that Saudi-backed SRJ Sports Investments has purchased a minority...
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MMA: Bellator fighter Cris Lencioni, 28, in ICU after cardiac arrest

Cris Lencioni, a fighter with Bellator, suffered cardiac arrest while training earlier this month and is currently in an intensive care unit, his family...

MMA: Bellator reveals 8 fighters for $1M lightweight World Grand Prix

Bellator announced its 2023 World Grand Prix will feature eight lightweight fighters in a $1 million competition that will begin at Bellator 292 on...

MMA: Jake Paul signs with PFL, challenges Nate Diaz to 2-bout match

Jake Paul is entering the mixed-martial arts scene, signing a multi-fight, multi-year contract with Professional Fighters League on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for...

MMA: MMA fighter Justin Thornton dead at 38

MMA fighter Justin Thornton died Monday at age 38. He sustained serious injuries in a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship bout in August in Mississippi. The...
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