Danny Segura

Florida

Reporter at MMA Junkie

Reporter for @MMAJunkie, host of @HablemosMMA — by way of Colombia. 📷: https://t.co/62b3uDhGg7

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Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva set to headline Noche UFC in San Antonio

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura |Nolan King

Noche UFC just got one of the most exciting bookings of 2025. Brazilian brawlers Diego Lopes and Jean Silva have been scheduled to fight in the main event of the event celebrating Mexican Independence Day, which is set to go down on Sept. 13 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. AdvertisementUFC CEO Dana White officially announced the matchup Tuesday evening on Instagram. Lopes (27-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) both fought on the same card last month at UFC 314 in Miami.
Jesus Pinedo questions Movlid Khaybulaev's cardio ahead of PFL final, predicts stoppage

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura

Jesus Pinedo finds himself in another PFL tournament final, and just like the one before, he sees himself getting the job done without the judges' help. Pinedo (25-6-1), the 2023 PFL featherweight champion, punched his ticket to this year's final by stopping Gabriel Braga in vicious fashion last week in their co-main event, semifinal bout at 2025 PFL World Tournament 5.
Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov officially moved from UFC 317 to next month's UFC 318

4 days ago | mmajunkie.com | Danny Segura

UFC 317 loses Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov due to illness. UFC 317 has lost a notable bout. The middleweight clash between former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov has been moved to next month's UFC 318, which goes down on July 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. Costa won't be able to compete this Saturday in Las Vegas due to illness, thus postponing the bout for the next UFC pay-per-view. The UFC officially announced the news of the change on Monday.
'Reug Reug' vs. Anatoly Malykhin heavyweight title rematch booked for ONE 173

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura

They're running it back. Oumar Kane, better known as "Reug Reug," is set to defend his ONE Championship heavyweight title against the man from whom he won it, Anatoly Malykhin. The two are set to clash in the co-main event of ONE 173, which is set to go down on Nov. 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri, a ONE featherweight kickboxing title unification bout, will serve as the main event of the card.
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Jon Jones retires, UFC 317 preview, more

4 days ago | mmajunkie.com | Danny Segura

Our expert panel breaks down the biggest storylines in the world of MMA. Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Nolan King and Danny Segura will join host "Gorgeous" George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:Jon Jones has hung up the gloves. That's right.
Rafael Fiziev calls out Dan Hooker, questions his UFC ranking

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura

Rafael Fiziev already has his next opponent in mind, and it's one many fans would likely be in favor of. Fiziev called out fellow veteran Dan Hooker following his latest win in the octagon. Fiziev defeated Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 32-year-old liked the type of fight he got in with Bahamondes, being the shorter fighter, and would like to replicate that in his next one with Hooker.
Dana White: Tom Aspinall title fight was done, but Jon Jones 'changed his mind'

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura

Apparently, the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall came close to coming to fruition. UFC CEO Dana White revealed more details on the timeline in the failed negotiations of the UFC heavyweight title unification bout, which came to an end Saturday with Jones' retirement. White claims the fight "was done," however, something happened on Jones' side and the bout fell through. White isn't sure if Jones' latest legal troubles served as a catalyst for the situation. Advertisement"I saw (Jones' legal news Sunday).
Video: Reacting to Jon Jones' retirement, Tom Aspinall now undisputed champ

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura |Mike Bohn

Huge news for the MMA world: Jon Jones has officially retired. The former UFC light heavyweight king, and most recently heavyweight champion, has decided to hang up his gloves and put an end to a historic career – arguably the greatest seen in the sport. UFC CEO Dana White broke the news Saturday during the post-fight press conference for UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Khalil Rountree Jr. responds to Magomed Ankalaev's criticism of UFC on ABC 8 decision win

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Danny Segura

Khalil Rountree Jr. was annoyed by the reaction the UFC light heavyweight champion had to his latest win. Rountree (14-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC), who defeated Jamahal Hill by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC on ABC 8 on Saturday, drew a four-word response from Magomed Ankalaev: "I am falling asleep." That was what Ankalaev wrote on X during Rountree's dominant win in Baku, Azerbaijan. Advertisement"It's expected," Rountree said at the UFC on ABC 8 post-fight press conference.
Dana White: Jon Jones is retired, Tom Aspinall new UFC heavyweight champion

6 days ago | mmajunkie.com | Matt Erickson |Danny Segura

After months of 'ducking' allegations, and leaning into the narrative, White says Jones has called it quits instead of taking a fight with interim champ Tom Aspinall. The Jon Jones situation finally has come to a head: He no longer is the UFC's heavyweight champion. UFC CEO Dana White said Saturday at the UFC on ABC 8 post-fight news conference that Jones decided to retire.

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