It’s become a given that if fighters have to train over the holidays, they’re of a particularly unfortunate lot. This time of season typically is rife with extra parties and celebrations and gatherings, and that means temptations at the buffet table, for starters. And while just about everyone else gets a chance for a few … Read more
Even though he’s made the UFC walk nearly 50 times, Jim Miller still struggles with something that may come as a surprise. Sometimes, the 41-year-old lightweight said, he doesn’t think he should be making the kinds of demands about his fighting career that get made by scores of other fighters with far less experience, cache … Read more
Jasmine Jasudavicius may not have hit her peak yet, but she’s looking to get to the top as soon as possible. Although she’s only seven fights into her UFC career with a total of 14 pro bouts, Jasudavicius (11-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is 35 and knows she can’t fight forever. A few stumbles could set … Read more
UFC flyweight contender Amir Albazi has been frustrated sitting on the sidelines but is nearing his return. Albazi (17-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) hasn’t competed since edging out Kai Kara-France in his first UFC main event last June. The win positioned him into title contention, but the 30-year-old has been forced to take a step back … Read more
The Bellator Era of Scott Coker’s career officially is in the rearview mirror, but the MMA pioneer is looking back on his run there with pride. Coker took the reins at Bellator in 2014 just after his Strikeforce deal ended. That deal was in place after he sold the promotion he founded and it was … Read more
UFC 299 takes place Saturday headlined by a bantamweight title fight rematch, and MMA Junkie Radio’s “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” will host a live-streamed watch-along right here, which kicks off at 8 p.m. ET. In the main event, bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) makes his first title defense against Marlon Vera (21-8-1 … Read more
