Welcome to another week of "JMMA Monday." Today, we're reacting to the recent RIZIN "LANDMARK" card and previewing the upcoming DEEP Jewels flyweight tournament. Let's begin. Previewing DEEP Jewels 36 With Charlie Jewett On Saturday night, DEEP Jewels will kick off an eight-woman flyweight tournament. The bracket includes a wide variety of names. There are … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Previewing DEEP Jewels 36 With Charlie Jewett + More!
Chihiro Suzuki Keeps Ren Hiramoto Winless In MMA At RIZIN ‘LANDMARK Vol. 2’
Chihiro Suzuki spoiled the return of former K-1 Japan kickboxer Ren Hiramoto on Sunday night, defeating him via unanimous decision in the main event of RIZIN "LANDMARK Vol. 2." The three-round fight kept Hiramoto winless through two appearances in MMA. Suzuki's victory came by getting the best of a hectic start to the battle and … Continue reading Chihiro Suzuki Keeps Ren Hiramoto Winless In MMA At RIZIN ‘LANDMARK Vol. 2’
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Live Coverage
A welterweight grudge match will be the main focus of the MMA world on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will face off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. A preview of the card … Continue reading UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Live Coverage
RIZIN LANDMARK Vol. 2 Preview
RIZIN will present its second "LANDMARK" event on Sunday evening, showcasing five matchups between MMA and kickboxing rulesets. In the main event, former K-1 Japan kickboxer Ren Hiramoto will search for his first MMA win when facing Chihiro Suzuki. Here's a full preview of the event. Main Card (5:00AM EST / 7:00PM JST) (RIZIN Live … Continue reading RIZIN LANDMARK Vol. 2 Preview
Report: Six More Fighters Depart UFC Roster
UFC's roster has lost six more fighters as of late. Collin Anglin, Dakota Bush, Andre Ewell, Sean Soriano, Jordan Williams and David Zawada have all exited the promotion, per a report from Nolan King of MMA Junkie. The report also highlighted nine names whose departure from the UFC roster has already been reported by Knockdown … Continue reading Report: Six More Fighters Depart UFC Roster
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview
UFC pay-per-view events are usually focused on high-profile title fights in the promotion, but that won't be the case on Saturday night. Instead, UFC 272 will look at a grudge match in the promotion's welterweight division. The top bout on the card sees Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal compete. The event is being billed as … Continue reading UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview
Kyle Driscoll Uses Grappling For Decision Win Over Joshua Jones In Return
Kyle Driscoll had a successful return to competition on Friday night, securing a unanimous decision win over Joshua Jones. This fight headlined Cage Warriors 133, which took place at the Del Mar Arena in San Diego, California, USA. A smothering grappling performance from Driscoll earned him the decision nod. He took Jones down in every … Continue reading Kyle Driscoll Uses Grappling For Decision Win Over Joshua Jones In Return
Ryan Kuse Stops Short-Notice Opponent Jamal Johnson To Keep Undefeated Record Alive At Titan FC 74
Ryan Kuse kept his undefeated record intact on Friday night, stopping Jamal Johnson in the first round of a main event bout. Kuse's win headlined Titan FC 74 from the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Florida, USA. Kuse scored a takedown in the first round and took the back of Johnson, leading to the end … Continue reading Ryan Kuse Stops Short-Notice Opponent Jamal Johnson To Keep Undefeated Record Alive At Titan FC 74
Martina Jindrova Earns PFL Lightweight Contract on ‘Challenger Series’
Martina Jindrova secured a PFL 2022 regular-season contract at the promotion's third "Challenger Series" on Friday night. Jindrova's contract win saw her beat fellow finalist Jeslen Mishelle, along with other winners Jackie Cataline and Michelle Montague. Jindrova's contract opportunity came after being the only fighter to go to a decision on the episode. Jindrova Goes … Continue reading Martina Jindrova Earns PFL Lightweight Contract on ‘Challenger Series’
Diego Silva Earns CES Bantamweight Belt Against Retiring Andre Soukhamthath
Diego Silva cruised to a dominant win in a title fight against Andre Soukhamthath, defeating him via unanimous decision after five rounds of action. The fight headlined CES 66, which took place at the Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort in Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA. Silva dominated the first four rounds of the fight, taking … Continue reading Diego Silva Earns CES Bantamweight Belt Against Retiring Andre Soukhamthath