MMA Junkie
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Providing UFC, Bellator and other MMA news and event coverage from across the globe since 2006. Part of @USATODAYSports. https://t.co/O2IXiPDfjC
Joined March 2009
#BREAKING: Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been freed on bail after a judge's ruling Tuesday in San Jose, Calif. Pre-trial hearing updates:
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Jeff Molina goes *off* about the negative comments he received for wearing UFC's pride month shorts. "I just thought in 2022 people would be a little more open-minded and not pieces of sh*t. But I guess I was wrong.". #UFCVegas56 | Full video:
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Dana White says he's DONE raising bonuses from $50,000 after #UFC304. "You can thank everyone on this card for that. Nobody fought any harder. There was no sense of urgency. 'Holy sh*t, I want the $100,000.' . Seven straight f*cking decisions."
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Tom Aspinall proposes a one-night heavyweight tournament at #UFC309 on Nov. 9 in NYC. ⁃ Aspinall vs. Alex Pereira.⁃ Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Winners face off. Two fights in one night. 😳
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"You know what the f*ck I'll do to that little dude, bro. I'll f*ck that little guy up, man. He's a f*cking midget." . @GamebredFighter says it’d simply be cruel to put him in the octagon with @TheNotoriousMMA. 👀 #UFC244
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Here's three minutes of Dana White losing his mind over Max Holloway's $600,000 knockout of Justin Gaethje at #UFC300. 🤯
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Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya share an incredible backstage moment after #UFC305 and embrace each other families. ❤️
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"You ask me some stupid sh*t like that? Go f*ck yourself.". Sean Strickland went off on a reporter who pressed him on past comments about the LGBTQ community at #UFC297 media day.
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Dana White responds to Jake Paul's claims with a challenge. ❄️💉🙈. Full story:
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Sorry, Tom Aspinall: Jon Jones says it's Alex Pereira or retirement after #UFC309. "One of the really good things about negotiating is being willing to walk away from a deal, and that's the deal that I want. If that's not what the fans want, I guess I'll say sayonara."
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This young fan got much more than his autograph wish from Merab Dvalishvili when he tangled with the champ at the #UFC308 Q&A :raised_hands:
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The woman battling cancer, whom Jiri Prochazka shaved his head in support of, was in the building to witness his triumph over Jamahal Hill. Prochazka dedicated his victory to her. 🥹#UFC311
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Dana White confirms the UFC flag ban is OVER. "If any flags hurt your feelings, too f*cking bad.". Full video:
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Dana White shares his first comments on Cain Velasquez’s arrest. Full story:
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Khabib Nurmagomedov gives his cousin Umar encouragement after his first career loss at #UFC311
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Dustin Poirier embraces his daughter and family after falling short of gold in his potential #UFC302 retirement bout. He also shares a moment with Justin Gaethje. 💎
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What. A. Career. "The King of Rio" Jose Aldo has informed the #UFC of his retirement. 👑 🇧🇷 . Full story:
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Jon Jones wants "f**k you money" to unify titles with Tom Aspinall after #UFC309. "I want to be compensated to the point where if I won or if I lost, then it really wouldn't matter."
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UFC champ Jamahal Hill's response to Jiri Prochazka's callout is perfect. 👀🥶😂
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Cheyanne Buys breaks down after learning of her "life-changing" $50,000 bonus. "I am negative in my account right now. I've been so broke my whole life because of this sport.". #UFCVegas33 | Full video:
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Jiri Prochazka doubles down on his claim Alex Pereira uses spiritual forces to win fights, and will ask him not to do it in their #UFC303 rematch. "Everyone can feel what's around him and what's going on, and I think Alex can't fight without that."
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Khabib puzzled by Cain Velasquez's imprisonment. 😔 . More:
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"The only way for Israel Adesanya to avoid a fight with me is to retire.". Shara Magomedov calls out the former champ after #UFC308.
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🔥 MICHAEL CHANDLER VS. TONY FERGUSON 🔥. Two of the most exciting lightweights of all-time have agreed to clash at #UFC274 in May. Full story:
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"I had it 2-2 going into the last round, and I thought Strickland won the last round.". UFC CEO Dana White thought Sean Strickland beat Dricus Du Plessis at #UFC297.
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"All that muscle with a big-ass p*ssy": Jon Jones fired back at Francis Ngannou calling himself the heavyweight king after #UFC285. 😳. Full interview:
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Luke Rockhold just *went off* on UFC fighter pay, bonus structure and health care at #UFC278 media day. 🗣️. Full interview:
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#BREAKING: Derrick Lewis gets a hometown showdown with Tai Tuivasa in Houston. 🔥. News via @Farah_Hannoun . #UFC271 | Full story:
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HUGE fight at lightweight. Former champ Charles Oliveira takes on top contender Beneil Dariush at #UFC288. 👊. Full details:
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Nate Diaz admits he "gave up on preparing" for Khamzat Chimaev: "Whatever. Beat me.". #UFC279 | Full video:
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Ian Machado Garry doesn't think he lost to Shavkat Rakhmonov at #UFC310 and showed "he's f*cking human.". "There's nothing that man brought tonight. He won by opinion."
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"Feel like the guy didn’t even f*cking try. There were moments where he was throwing punches around like, 'Am I fighting a f*cking amateur?'". Sean Strickland reacts to his #UFC293 title upset of Israel Adesanya
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Alexander Volkanovski held back tears reflecting on his decision to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice at #UFC294 and why he felt he had to do it once he was offered. 😔. Full video:
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Usman Nurmagomedov got kicked out of the venue for jumping the barrier to celebrate with Islam Makhachev 😳 #UFC302
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Cain Velasquez signed “I Love You” to his family, as soon as he spotted them Tuesday at a plea hearing. 📸: @MMAjunkieMatt. Full story:
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Mexican champ Alexa Grasso has no interest in a special walkout at #UFC306. "I don't do that. I'm focused on my fight."
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UFC veteran and "TUF" winner Elias Theodorou is dead at 34 after a battle with cancer. 💔. Full details:
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Demetrious Johnson chokes Rodtang OUT COLD in the MMA round of their mixed rules bout. 🐭 . Live results:
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Dana White is unbothered by potential "racial undertones" in the build to an Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight. "Who gives a sh*t? I could care less. This is the fight business.". #UFC290 | Full video:
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Dana White breaks his silence on the Masvidal vs. Covington incident 🤷♂️. Full story:
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Dana White says Jake Paul sneaking in to #UFC306 was pointless. "Nobody is banned from the UFC. Jake Paul is welcome to come to UFC."
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The trilogy is ON! 🏆. Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway will run it back *again* during International Fight Week. #UFC276 | Full story:
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Dana White says UFC mistaking Terence Crawford for Kendrick Lamar was the lone error of the #UFC306 broadcast from Sphere. "That was pretty bad. He did kinda look like Kendrick Lamar, though."
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Tony Ferguson says he's been asked to coach "The Ultimate Fighter" opposite Conor McGregor. Do you want to see it? 🤔
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Islam Makhachev isn't feeling the promotional hype around his champ-vs-champ fight. #UFC284 | More:
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"How can the guy who was less active and have more damage win the fight?". Alexander Volkov is FURIOUS about his #UFC310 loss to Ciryl Gane.
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"I pray to God he keeps winning. I will gladly drag his carcass across South Africa.". Israel Adesanya had STRONG words for a UFC middleweight he wouldn't name. 😳. Full video:
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Joe Rogan wishes Cain Velasquez's alleged actions unfolded in a different manner. Full story:
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Chris Curtis says he would fight teammate Sean Strickland "in a heartbeat." 😬. "He tries to kill me for free, I might as well try to collect a big check for it."
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Kevin Holland rips "bums" on UFC roster who complain about fighter pay. "You don't even fight enough. You want to get paid for sh*t you don't do."
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Alexandre Pantoja reacts to Demetrious Johnson rejecting his #UFC310 callout. "It's not about money, brother. It's about seeing who is the best of the best."
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Khamzat Chimaev just got into a cageside scuffle after the main event and had to be restrained by security. 😳. #UFC280 | Results:
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Alex Pereira's third UFC fight will come against Sean Strickland in a bout with MASSIVE title stakes at 185 pounds. 😳. #UFC277 | Full story:
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Conor McGregor reacts to Michael Chandler taking a fight vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 and voices frustration booking his UFC return. "I'm out of the loop with it. I have two fights left on the contract and it's taking a minute."
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It was a long, slow walk out of the cage for Jamahal Hill, who fell short in a tough fight with Jiri Prochazka. #UFC311
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"Jake Paul couldn't do sh*t to him.". Dana White admits he was wrong about Mike Tyson returning to boxing.
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Dana White's wife Anna issued a statement on their New Year's Eve altercation in Mexico. Full story:
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Jon Jones spends nearly 4 minutes explaining why he wants Alex Pereira over Tom Aspinall and why he's not obligated to give Aspinall a shot in the same way "Shogun" Rua did for him.
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"I'm pretty banged up right now . But UFC 300 sounds amazing.". Dricus Du Plessis isn't ruling out a quick turnaround after #UFC297, and he thinks Israel Adesanya needs to be his first title defense.
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Tom Aspinall responds to Jon Jones' praise of his #UFC295 interim title win. "Just give me the opportunity, Jon. Give me my dream fight."
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Derrick Lewis wants a rematch with Daniel Cormier. "I told DC to his face, man. That guy's a piece of sh*t."
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#UFC303 headliner Alex Pereira responds to Jiri Prochazka's claim he uses spiritual forces to win fights. "If he did not found his or he does not believe, it's not my fault."
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So here's the thing, you guys: Sean Strickland is our 2023 Male Fighter of the Year. "Talent must be low this year," the UFC champ says in his acceptance speech. 😂
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Joe Rogan enters Intuit Dome floor for the first numbered UFC event of 2025. Let’s get this #UFC311 party started!
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Alex Pereira and Artem Vakhitov shared a backstage moment after #DWCS and discussed a potential trilogy bout in MMA for the UFC title. 👀
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Jim Miller hits the scale for his record-setting 45th UFC appearance, and has still never missed weight. #UFC309
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Dana White says the only punishment that will come from slapping his wife will be in the public eye. "This is how I'm labeled now.". Full interview:
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Dana White announces Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje for Oct. 24
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Jon Jones SNUBBED Stipe Miocic’s handshake request at their first-ever faceoff for #UFC309.
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Cain Velasquez's most storied UFC rival, Junior Dos Santos, stands up for him. More reactions:
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Kai Asakura was creeping on Alexandre Pantoja's #UFC310 media day scrum – and he got the champ's attention. 👀
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"I cannot fight with No. 10 and give some close fight or take some damage. That's why I'm the best fighter in the world, and I finished him first round.". Islam Makhachev says he handled business vs. Renato Moicano at #UFC311 exactly the way a GOAT should.
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Aljamain Sterling's third title defense is targeted for May 6 as he'll welcome Henry Cejudo back to the UFC. Full story:
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ONE Championship fighter Victoria Lee, the sibling of current titleholders Angela and Christian Lee, has died at 18. Full story:
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Kamaru Usman is prioritizing family over any talk about his next fight. "My daughter is 7 years old. She don't give a sh*t if daddy has $20 million stacked up. When she's 18, what she's going to say is, 'Where were you?'". #UFC268 | Full video:
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T.J. Dillashaw's criticism of Paddy Pimblett's eating and training habits didn't sit well with "The Baddy." 🍿. Full story:
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Deontay Wilder challenges Francis Ngannou to go back-to-back in boxing and MMA 😳. Full story:
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"Are these gloves f*cked up? Believe me, we were saying the same thing.". Dana White talks about the KO rate in the new UFC gloves after #UFC303. 😆
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"You got gifted a win. Take it.". Daniel Cormier calls Rinat Fakhretdinov a "moron" for complaining about commentary after his UFC 308 fight against Carlos Leal. 😬
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UFC champ Sean Strickland says he has no time for women's MMA. "I don't want to see two little cats fight. I want to see lions fight."
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"Now he's got to do the hard yards": Israel Adesanya has no intention of giving Alex Pereira an immediate trilogy bout. 👀. Full video:
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Alex Pereira says he received no joy in watching Jamahal Hill lose at UFC 311. "I have absolutely no problem with him.". (via @DannySeguraTV)
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Dan Ige reveals he "got double or triple" his usual pay to fight Diego Lopes at #UFC303 on four hours' notice. "In a way, it felt like I won. I won a lot of notoriety, I won fans, I got UFC favor, and it feels good.". (via @TheGoze, @MMAJunkieGeorge)
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Jiri Prochazka explains the viral video of him outside T-Mobile Arena the night before his #UFC300 win. "I'm not a psycho. That's my kind of meditation."
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Kevin Holland's "retirement" proves short lived as he returns vs. "Wonderboy" in #UFCOrlando's main event. Full story:
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