John Morgan
USA TODAY
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Kamaru Usman: Jorge Masvidal should thank me for gifting UFC 261 title rematch
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman thinks Jorge Masvidal should be grateful that he's getting another crack at the title. → Read More
Callout Collection: Who UFC on ESPN 22 winners want next – and how likely they'll get them
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was the one fighter with a specific name in mind for his next fight after UFC on ESPN 22. → Read More
UFC on ESPN 22 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas
Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they'll step into the octagon the first time – so how did the newcomers perform on Saturday? → Read More
Andrei Arlovski happy with UFC on ESPN 22 win, but 'my coaches gave me some some sh*t'
Andrei Arlovski survived a slow start at UFC on ESPN 22 en route to a decision win, but it's one he admits wasn't entirely satisfying. → Read More
UFC on ESPN 22 bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Kelvin Gastelum deliver 'Fight of the Night'
The UFC stuck with its traditional model of handing out four $50,000 post-fight bonuses at Saturday's UFC on ESPN 22 event. → Read More
Jeremy Stephens vs. Drakkar Klose off UFC on ESPN 22; Klose says shove caused withdrawal
The grudge match will have to wait, as Jeremey Stephens vs. Drakkar Klose was called off just before the start of UFC on ESPN 22. → Read More
UFC on ESPN 22 play-by-play and live results (7 p.m. ET)
Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC on ESPN 22 in Las Vegas, featuring Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum. → Read More
After disappointing debut, Jacob Malkoun focused on better performance at UFC on ESPN 22
As far as UFC debuts go, Jacob Malkoun admits his wasn't exactly what he expected, and he's hoping to have a better result at UFC on ESPN 22. → Read More
UFC on ESPN 22 weigh-in highlights, faceoffs and photo gallery
All the pre-fight activities are in the books for UFC on ESPN 22 following Friday’s official weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs. → Read More
Video: Jeremy Stephens shoves Drakkar Klose at UFC on ESPN 22 ceremonial faceoffs
A battle between two lightweight sluggers just got a little more heated. → Read More
Zarah Fairn vs. Josiane Nunes scrapped from UFC on ESPN 22 after 11-pound weight discrepancy
Zarah Fairn vs. Josiane Nunes is off UFC on ESPN 22 after the former missed weight by a margin that resulted in an 11-pound discrepancy. → Read More
Photos: UFC on ESPN 22 weigh-ins and faceoffs
Check out the fighters on the scale and faceoffs ahead of UFC on ESPN 22, which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. → Read More
Fighter who suffered severed finger has bout result overturned
Khetag Pliev, the fighter who had his finger almost completely severed earlier this month, now officially has one less loss on his record. → Read More
The MMA Road Show with John Morgan, No. 316: Nolan King helps preview Bellator 257
Episode No. 316 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan," featuring MMA Junkie's Nolan King, is now available for streaming and download. → Read More
Bill Algeo still open to fighting Giga Chikadze 'after Cub Swanson whoops that ass'
RBill Algeo is certainly frustrated that he lost a fight this weekend, but that doesn't change some longstanding plans of his. → Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Mamedov has signed with Bellator, targeting July debut
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is moving into the breaking news game. → Read More
MMA Junkie Radio #3149: Big weekend preview with UFC, Bellator, Triller Fight Club (noon ET)
Thursday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here, and you can join the live stream on SportsCastr. → Read More
Chase Sherman left fire department to go all in on second UFC run: 'There's no regrets'
Chase Sherman earned his way back to the UFC following a previous run, and "The Vanilla Gorilla" is going all in the second time around. → Read More
Alexander Munoz unfazed by first career loss: 'I'm just focused on the next win I'm going to get'
Victory is always the goal for any fighter, but as Alexander Munoz can attest, that’s especially true in a UFC debut. → Read More
Ali Abdelaziz: Middleweight title picture will be resolved after UFC on ESPN 22
Dominance MMA CEO Ali Abdelaziz says UFC on ESPN 22 needs to happen before any middleweight title shots are granted. → Read More