Ankalaev started 2025 by running his unbeaten streak to 14 fights while dethroning one of MMA's biggest stars, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Things were looking up for Ankalaev -- until October, when Pereira won the rematch with a knockout in 80 seconds. Can Ankalaev piece things together in 2026? -- Wagenheim

Merry Christmas everyone! As the year winds down and the UFC layoff continues, it’s a perfect time to look back over the most eventful moments of 2025. Specifically, we’ll be talking about the fighters who defined 2025. The criteria here are obvious ...

St-Pierre is one example of a retired UFC star who appears to be thriving post-MMA, so much so that Rogan sees him as the “best-case scenario” for fighters. “Guys in the gym that I used to train with…I was seeing brain damage in these guys,” Rogan said. “I was seeing them slurring their words, forgetting what they were saying, repeating themselves.

Nominees for the latest ESPY Awards were announced this past week, and once again MMA will be part of the ceremony. Starting in 2007, ESPN’s annual awards show gave out a Best Fighter award, and MMA fighters were grouped with boxers to compete for the prize.

The UFC’s welterweight division has long been home to some of the most iconic and dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. With the UFC showcasing elite fighters at 170-pounds over the last couple of decades, here’s a look at the greatest ...

Some sick scraps happened in 2025, but MMA Junkie's Fight of the Year nod went to a flyweight war that set records.

The year of 2026 is still young, but January's Fight of the Month winner might hold up in the year-end discussion.

Undefeated ONE flyweight kickboxing contender Hyu of Japan believes he’s ready for marquee matchups against the home of martial arts’ biggest stars.

Anthony Smith exits retirement to fight Chase Sherman in the 16-man Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA tournament alongside Romanov, Cappelozza, and Usman.