Natalie Salcedo’s rise in MMA isn’t solely due to her intense training program. It’s also built on a meticulous diet strategy ...

There’s ample evidence this week that female participation in mixed-martial arts – “ultimate fighting” – is on the rise. For one thing, the 20th season of “The Ultimate Fighter” on Fox Sports 1 ...

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Silva, who's on a 13-fight overall winning streak and hasn't lost since 2017, announced herself as a serious threat at 125 ...

It's kind of hard to believe, but Valentina Shevchenko has never been MMA Junkie's Female Fighter of the Year – until now. For a dominant UFC champion who racked up seven women's flyweight title ...

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.