Stories by Julian Murray
Julian Murray is an accomplished combat sports journalist and content creator specializing in MMA and the UFC. He covers live event analysis, fight breakdowns, and betting trends for publications like Combat Evolved, MMA Island, Sidekick Boxing, and Combat Sports UK. Widely recognized within the MMA social media community for his fight previews and insights under the handle @JMurrayMMA, he is frequently cited by major journalists such as Aaron Bronsteter. He also holds a (2-0) record as a professional cornerman.
Rico Verhoeven entered the boxing ring as a massive underdog against Oleksandr Usyk, but left many fans believing he deserved more. After a controversial late stoppage at the Pyramids of Giza, the debate continues over whether the GLORY champion has earned a rematch.
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May 24, 2026
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC 329, where he faces Max Holloway in a blockbuster rematch during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
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May 17, 2026
Netflix’s first live MMA event with MVP delivered a night of nostalgia and rapid finishes as Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in 17 seconds and Francis Ngannou returned with a knockout win.
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May 17, 2026
Arnold Allen looks to halt Melquizael Costa’s rise in the UFC Vegas 117 main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Full breakdown of the key tactical battles and what is at stake in the featherweight division.
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May 12, 2026
Sean Strickland reclaimed the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, while Joshua Van defended his flyweight crown with a fifth-round stoppage of Tatsuro Taira.
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May 10, 2026
Ariel Helwani reports that Conor McGregor's UFC return could be announced within the next 24 hours, with Max Holloway emerging as the leading opponent for one of the biggest fights of 2026.
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May 9, 2026
UFC 328 heads to Newark with Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland and Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira leading a stacked main card. Here is a full UFC 328 main card breakdown, including stylistic analysis and predictions for every featured fight.
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May 8, 2026
The Silence in Perth. Carlos Prates def. Jack Della Maddalena via TKO (Round 3, 3:17) at UFC Perth
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May 2, 2026
This Saturday at UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth, the stakes in the 170-pound division are as high as they’ve ever been.
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May 2, 2026
Youssef Zalal will look to achieve the biggest moment of his career this weekend when he takes on former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC Vegas 116.
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Apr 22, 2026
Chris Padilla has called for a change in attitude towards MMA scoring after his win was overturned in Miami at UFC 327.
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Apr 22, 2026
Gilbert Burns has retired from MMA following a loss to Mike Malott.
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Apr 20, 2026