MMA Mania Launches Fantasy NFL Amid Sumo Season

MMA Mania beat writer Tim Edwards has entered his first fantasy football league, the outlet reported Thursday in its daily open thread.

Edwards, who covers UFC events and sumo wrestling for the site, told readers he signed up for the staff's fantasy NFL league despite having no prior experience. "No idea what I'm doing," he wrote in the September 11 post.

Sumo Coverage Returns Sunday

The announcement came as Edwards prepared for the aki basho, a two-week sumo tournament starting Sunday. He shared footage of an open scrimmage featuring top-ranked wrestlers and invited readers to ask questions about the sport in the comments.

MMA Mania also noted recent developments in combat sports, including Paulo Costa's reported desire to leave the UFC and MVP's signing of an undefeated prospect. Edwards directed readers to full coverage of those stories on the site.

The aki basho begins September 13 with live coverage planned throughout the tournament.

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• MMA Mania — Open Thread, September 11, 2026: Do you play fantasy sports?