BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » from-the-sport

Rose Namajunas searching for ‘purpose and reason’ in fighting again

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:45:19 +0000

Former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas suffered an eye injury that required surgery following her last fight. The injury was a result of eye pokes during her UFC 324 loss to Natalia Silva in January

More here:

Rose Namajunas searching for ‘purpose and reason’ in fighting again – MMA Weekly

Kayla Harrison takes swipe at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:29:53 +0000

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and former titleholder Ronda Rousey have known each other for nearly two decades.

See the original post:

Kayla Harrison takes swipe at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight – MMA Weekly

MMA great wants Israel Adesanya to retire

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:29:51 +0000

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya suffered his fourth consecutive loss last weekend. “The Last Stylebender” faced Joe Pyfer in the UFC Seattle main event and was finished in the second round. Adesanya will turn 37 in July.

MMA great wants Israel Adesanya to retire – MMA Weekly

Terence Crawford rejects $100 million payday for boxing return, committed to retirement

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:07:11 +0000

Terence Crawford has rejected a boxing return worth $100 million, cementing his retirement as final.

Continue reading here:

Terence Crawford rejects $100 million payday for boxing return, committed to retirement – MMA Weekly

Terence Crawford doubts Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis legitimacy

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:59:46 +0000

Shortly after announcing his premature retirement from the sport, news surfaced of Gervonta Davis welcoming the gimmick of taking on Jake Paul . ‘Tank’ was regarded by many as one of the greatest and most entertaining boxers of his generation, but that’s no longer the case as he is now taking the exhibition route in the ring

Continue reading here:

Terence Crawford doubts Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis legitimacy – MMA Weekly

Terence Crawford doubts Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis legitimacy

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:59:46 +0000

Shortly after announcing his premature retirement from the sport, news surfaced of Gervonta Davis welcoming the gimmick of taking on Jake Paul .

Read the original post:

Terence Crawford doubts Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis legitimacy – MMA Weekly

Daniel Cormier claps back at ‘insecure’ Jon Jones: ‘He just really is not the smartest person’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Daniel Cormier is clearing the air in regards to Jon Jones . During a segment on the UFC 318 Weigh-In Show, Cormier was asked about where he would like to fight his “enemy” if he could, and the former two-division champ said that he’d like to do it at his house because “I kind of want the ability to kill him.” Jones, in a pair of deleted tweets, responded by saying he’s “buried” Cormier in the octagon twice, owns a “mansion” in Cormier’s head, and that the Jones “ass whoopings” to Cormier in their two fights were the most “painful things to happen” in his rival’s life

Read this article:

Daniel Cormier claps back at ‘insecure’ Jon Jones: ‘He just really is not the smartest person’ – MMA Fighting

Petr Yan reacts to Dustin Poirier’s ‘great, amazing career’ after UFC 318 battle with Max Holloway

BAD MMA News — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Petr Yan has built a reputation among UFC fans as a must-see fighter, but this past Saturday at UFC 318 , the sport lost one of the other athletes on that list. Following the main event of the UFC’s most recent pay-per-view card in New Orleans, where Max Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier to retain the “BMF” title, Poirier officially laid the gloves down in the center of the octagon and announced his retirement from the sport. Yan is set to return to action this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi when he faces surging bantamweight Marcus McGhee

View post:

Petr Yan reacts to Dustin Poirier’s ‘great, amazing career’ after UFC 318 battle with Max Holloway – MMA Fighting

Jon Jones faces new charges relating to February car accident

BAD MMA News — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:11:13 +0000

Adding to his existing legal troubles, Jon Jones has been charged with another offense in connection with his rumored car crash and subsequent getaway earlier this year. ‘Bones’ has consistently found himself in the news of late, with several legal problems hanging over his head. Alongside his behavior outside of MMA, the 37-year-old has teased a return to the octagon just weeks after his initial retirement, but that could become complicated if his difficulties away from the sport remain.

Originally posted here:

Jon Jones faces new charges relating to February car accident – MMA Weekly

Jon Jones says he’s ‘not really retired’ days after relinquishing UFC title

BAD MMA News — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:57:04 +0000

Jon Jones shocked the world just last week after hanging up the gloves and bringing an end to a brilliant career, but that retirement could be short-lived. While his resume in the sport will forever be considered one of the greatest, ‘Bones’s legacy took a hit after he refused to compete against the rightful number one contender, Tom Aspinall

Follow this link:

Jon Jones says he’s ‘not really retired’ days after relinquishing UFC title – MMA Weekly