What is MMA Junkie?
MMA Junkie is the MMA newsroom of USA Today Sports — founded in 2006, acquired by Gannett in 2011, covering every major promotion daily with news, results, rankings and its long-running awards.[1]
Why does it matter?
Housed within a major national news organization, its coverage carries mainstream weight — event reports, verified news and fighter rankings that document the sport's week-to-week record.[1] [2]
References
- MMA Junkie — official site (USA Today Sports). Accessed August 2026.
- UFC — official site. Accessed August 2026.