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MMA Mania Opens Monday Thread On Music Picks
MMA Mania's Tim Edwards kicked off Monday's open thread asking readers to share songs they wish everyone would listen to, while sharing his own reaction video favorites.
Shalom On Sheeraz Needing Big Domestic Fight
Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom says Hamzah Sheeraz is ready for a big domestic showdown and believes Callum Simpson is the ideal opponent to fill an arena.
Patchy Mix Misses Weight By 6.3 Pounds At RIZIN 54
Former Bellator champion Patchy Mix came in 6.3 pounds over the bantamweight limit for his RIZIN 54 fight with Shoko Sato and cannot win under promotion rules.
McMillen Faces Rahiki In Toughest UFC Test Yet
Tommy McMillen meets unbeaten Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC on Sept. 12 in Glendale, just weeks after his record-setting finish in Oklahoma City.
Three UFC Vegas 120 Fighters Hospitalized After Violent Finishes
Billy Goff, Gigi Canuto and Carol Foro were transported to hospital for precautionary CT scans after sustaining heavy damage at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday night.
Bisping On Cardio Training Methods
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping shared his current conditioning regimen in a new video. MMA Mania featured the content alongside community discussion.
Why Gervonta Davis Would Need Two Years to Compete in MMA
Tank's power won't translate overnight. A deep dive into the technical gaps, training roadmap, and realistic timeline that would separate a boxing exhibition from actual MMA competitiveness.
Why Michael Chandler Keeps Getting Big Fights After Losses
Chandler is 2-5 in the UFC since 2021, yet remains a betting favorite for Conor McGregor's rumored farewell bout. The paradox reveals how the promotion values entertainment currency over win streaks.
Navajo Stirling Is One Win Away From a Middleweight Title Shot
The Blachowicz knockout wasn't a fluke. Stirling's power, timing, and game planning put him in position to challenge for UFC gold with one more ranked scalp.
Why Cris Cyborg Can't Land the Claressa Shields Fight She Wants
Cyborg has the money and the name recognition, but Shields keeps saying no. The roadblock isn't purse size—it's the structural mismatch between a proven MMA champion chasing legacy and a boxer testing new waters.
Hearn Eyes Ennis vs. Kelly Unification
Jaron Ennis wants to become a three-belt super welterweight champion, and Josh Kelly may be the most straightforward way to get there.
Thurman Eyes December Welterweight Return
Keith Thurman says he wants to get back to welterweight, and he has already identified his first target.
Makhachev Reflects On Maddalena Win Ahead of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev has reflected on his dominant welterweight title win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last November.
Battle Calls Out Paul But Doubts Acceptance
Bryan Battle says he would fight Jake Paul in MMA but doesn't think the YouTuber-boxer will take the matchup after his PFL Charlotte win over Dalton Rosta.
Joshua Posts Career Montage
Anthony Joshua posted a 95-second montage of his career this week — and made a deliberate choice to include the hard nights alongside the good ones.
Catterall Says He Accepted Haney Fight
Jack Catterall revealed he agreed a fight with Devin Haney, but has "heard nothing since" — and if Team Haney is having second thoughts, the reasoning is not hard to follow.
UFC 332 Confirms October Return To Utah
The UFC announced it will return to Salt Lake City's Delta Center on Oct. 3 for UFC 332, the promotion's first card in Utah since Alex Pereira defended his title there in 2024.
Topuria's Manager Fires Back At Abdelaziz Over Roster Claims
Malki Kawa responded to Ali Abdelaziz's podcast comments about Usman Nurmagomedov dominating the UFC lightweight division, defending his client after the June loss to Justin Gaethje.
Makhachev Faces Upset Threat At UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, with three pound-for-pound greats already fallen in 2026.
Four UFC Rookies Graded After Vegas 120 Debuts
Jose Montanha earned top marks with a first-round submission, while Gigi Canuto and three others made their Octagon debuts at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday.