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MMA Mania Hosts Saturday Open Thread For Fans
MMA Mania ran its daily open thread on Saturday, inviting readers to share what they're currently reading alongside off-topic chatter and fight day conversation.
Benn Says September 12 Will Be His Final Welterweight Fight
Conor Benn is making the welterweight cut one more time, and he has already decided it will be the last.
Post-Surgery McGregor Focused On 2027 Return
Conor McGregor is out of surgery and already talking about coming back.
Yamakita Submits Tanoue With First-Round Choke
Keito Yamakita did not need long to make his statement at ONE Samurai.
Dina Thorslund Becomes Undisputed Bantamweight Champion
Dina Thorslund is the undisputed bantamweight champion of the world, beating Cherneka Johnson in a unanimous decision: 100-90, 100-90, 100-90.
Thibeault Unifies Middleweight Division
Tammara Thibeault arrived in Orlando as a four-fight professional, and left as a unified middleweight world champion.
Why Anthony Joshua's Patient Rebuild Makes Him More Dangerous
After back-to-back losses to Usyk, Joshua scrapped the cerebral approach and returned to basics. His measured march back up the rankings—four wins in two years against handpicked opposition—reflects a fighter relearning how to be a wrecking ball, not a technician.
Paddy Pimblett's Ground Game Is Wasted on Safe UFC Matchmaking
The Liverpool submission artist has proven he belongs among the lightweight elite, but the UFC's cautious booking strategy is preventing fans from seeing what Pimblett can truly do against top-tier grapplers.
The Bilal Fawaz Win That Proved He Belonged at Title Level
Before the British title reigns and passport battles, Fawaz needed a signature victory to announce himself. His 2019 decision over Jordan Reynolds delivered exactly that—and set the stage for everything that followed.
Dumas Returns Against Gall After UFC Cut Reversal
Sedriques Dumas will face Mickey Gall at UFC Vegas 121 in September despite being released from the promotion last month, per multiple reports.
McGregor Battles Drone For Mac Energy After Surgery
Conor McGregor struggled to grab a can of his Mac Energy drink from a drone while on crutches this week, days after ACL surgery following his UFC 329 loss.
Battle Splits Rosta, Offers To Welcome Jake Paul To MMA
Bryan Battle defeated Dalton Rosta via split decision at PFL Charlotte and immediately called for a fight with Jake Paul, the promotion's new co-owner.
Women's Boxing Champions Across All Major Titles
A comprehensive look at the current female world champions holding belts across the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO in every weight class from strawweight to heavyweight.
Dina Thorslund beats Cherneka Johnson by UD at MVP 05
Dina Thorslund defeated Cherneka Johnson by UD at MVP 05. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Miller Calls Out WBA After Mandatory Status Stripped
Jarrell Miller says the WBA told him his win over Lenroy Thomas was a final eliminator. Days later, the sanctioning body called his mandatory listing an error.
Garcia On Silencing Critics Against Benn
Ryan Garcia faces Connor Benn on September 12th in Las Vegas, looking to prove his win over Mario Barrios was no fluke after a turbulent two years.
Soldic Announces Free Agency After ONE Deal Expires
Roberto Soldic confirmed his ONE Championship contract has expired after three fights with the promotion. The former KSW two-division champion is now exploring options.
UFC Unveils Renovated Meta Apex Ahead Of Vegas 120
The UFC returns to its Las Vegas facility Aug. 8 after six weeks of renovations that added seating, gathering areas, and upgraded ambiance ahead of Gamrot vs. Salkilld.
Saraiva Drops Hands And Suffers Vicious Knockout
Reimison Saraiva invited Jan Cieplowski to punch him during their DWM 10 bout. Six unanswered haymakers later, the Brazilian was unconscious on the canvas.
PFL CEO Blasts ESPN After Charlotte Broadcast Failure
PFL chief John Martin doubled down on criticism of ESPN after Friday's stream cut out during fight walkouts, leaving Josh Fremd's TKO finish unwatched.