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Past articles by Nolan:

On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with March wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves. → Read More

Harry Goularte waives right to speedy trial as date setting delayed one month

The man accused of molesting the son of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez went before the court (virtually) Monday. → Read More

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (March 6-12)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week. → Read More

Alexander Volkov wants revenge vs. Ciryl Gane after UFC Fight Night 221 victory

After his UFC Fight Night 221 victory, Alexander Volkov turned his focus toward a past foe he would like to double as a future foe. → Read More

Nikita Krylov interested in a few months off, then Jan Blachowicz after UFC Fight Night 221 win

Having already fought the who’s who of the UFC light heavyweight division, Nikita Krylov wants to run it back against Jan Blachowicz. → Read More

UFC Fight Night 221 results: Merab Dvalishvili shuts out Petr Yan with smothering cardio display

From bell to bell at UFC Fight Night 221, Merab Dvalishvili smothered Petr Yan, broke the UFC takedown attempt record and won a shutout. → Read More

UFC Fight Night 221 results: Alexander Volkov pounds out Alexandr Romanov for TKO

The UFC Fight Night 221 co-main event ended quickly as Alexander Volkov was a man on a mission. → Read More

UFC Fight Night 221 results: Nikita Krylov traps Ryan Spann for triangle submission

After a two-week delay, Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann finally took place – and it was fun viewing while it lasted. → Read More

UFC Fight Night 221 video: Josh Fremd spoils Sedriques Dumas' debut with guillotine choke

Josh Fremd was the underdog when he entered his UFC Fight Night 221 bout vs. Sedriques Dumas, but he exited the winner. → Read More

UFC Fight Night 221 video: Bruno Silva punts Tyson Nam in jaw, then chokes out remaining consciousness

In one of the most beautifully violent finishes of the year, Bruno Silva put Tyson Nam to sleep with a kick and rear-naked choke. → Read More

Usman Nurmagomedov def. Benson Henderson at Bellator 292: Best photos

Check out these photos from the Bellator 292 main event, in which Usman Nurmagomedov retired former UFC champion Benson Henderson. → Read More

Jon Jones takes exception with Francis Ngannou, Daniel Cormier during UFC 285 reflection

After a few days of relative inactivity on social media since UFC 285, Jon Jones took jabs at Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier. → Read More

PFL announces three shows in Atlanta for second half of 2023 season

The 2023 PFL regular season schedule is complete as the promotion will head to Atlanta for the second straight year. → Read More

Merab Dvalishvili goes off on Petr Yan ahead of UFC Fight Night 221: 'He's not a great human'

Usually respectful on the mic, Merab Dvalishvili brought a list of grievances against Petr Yan to the UFC Fight Night 221 news conference. → Read More

'I don't give a f*ck': Ryan Spann only focused on what he can control ahead of UFC Fight Night 221

Originally devastated by the cancellation, Ryan Spann is as focused as ever with his UFC rebooking vs. Nikita Krylov. → Read More

Fresh Ink: Meet the 3 fighters the UFC signed in February 2023

Find out who joined the UFC in February and learn more about them here. → Read More

Kron Gracie vs. Charles Jourdain among officially announced UFC 288 fights in Newark

UFC 288 has an official location and venue as the fight card fills out. → Read More

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Feb. 27-March 5)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week. → Read More

Jon Jones warns Stipe Miocic after UFC 285: 'My whole world is going to be focused on him'

Following UFC 285, Jon Jones weighed in on his first heavyweight title defense, which seemingly will be against Stipe Miocic. → Read More

Disappointed Ciryl Gane reacts to UFC 285 defeat to Jon Jones: 'This is the first real loss I have'

Following UFC 285, a bummed-out Ciryl Gane explained why he considers his UFC 285 fight vs. Jon Jones the first real loss of his career. → Read More