MMA world power index: Russia climbs to No. 1 spot
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MMA midyear grades: An exceptional six months for lightweight, men’s flyweight
[ad_1] Brett OkamotoJul 1, 2026, 10:45 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has…
MMA best of 2026 midyear: Gaethje’s title victory earns three awards
[ad_1] It has been a high-profile year so far for mixed martial arts. In May, two pioneers of the sport, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano,…
Ciryl Gane used to treat MMA like a sport — now he knows better
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Who is the best undefeated fighter in MMA?
[ad_1] Brett OkamotoJun 5, 2026, 07:40 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has…
Johnny Manziel dominates in MMA debut, says he won’t fight again
[ad_1] May 24, 2026, 03:59 AM ET More than 10 years after his last NFL game, former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel flashed a victory…
‘They can’t touch me’: Jake Paul, MVP MMA vow to compete with UFC
[ad_1] Andreas HaleMay 18, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling.…
MVP MMA 1 takeaways: Rousey gets her storybook moment, Diaz wants more
[ad_1] Brett OkamotoMay 17, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has…
Conor McGregor is back — and MMA summer just got interesting
[ad_1] Andreas Hale Close Andreas Hale ESPN Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’…
MVP MMA 1: Results and analysis for Rousey vs. Carano
[ad_1] Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano make their return to the cage Saturday in the first mixed martial arts event promoted by Jake Paul’s Most…