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Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson has declared for 2026 NFL Draft. He made his statement via his social media account, letting Cornhuskers fans know how grateful he is for their support over his time in Lincoln.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 3

UFC 324 adds two more top-ranked fighters to kick off new Paramount deal

Perennial top-ranked fighter Alex Perez is set to make a quick turnaround and face fellow flyweight contender Charles Johnson at UFC 324. With only two

'Remember My Name!' Charles 'InnerG' Johnson's UFC Shanghai KO Saved His Career and His Bank Account

UFC Shanghai: Walker vs. Mingyang was a night of underdog triumphs. The main event saw perennial light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker silence his critics with an impressive technical knockout victory over the surging divisional prospect, Zhang Mingyang.

Formerly-undefeated UFC star apologizes after violent knockout loss at UFC Shanghai

It only took a few hours for a formerly-undefeated UFC prospect to share an update with fans after suffering a devastating first MMA loss. Headlined by

$50,000 bonus winner had no money in the bank before show-stealing knockout at UFC Shanghai

This UFC Shanghai winner was in desperate need of his result at Saturday’s event. The promotion’s latest UFC Fight Night took place in China and featured a number of notable performances, including Johnny Walker’s win over Zhang Mingyang in the main event and Aljamain Sterling’s one-sided victory over Brian Ortega.

UFC Shanghai star breaks silence to say sorry for ‘stupid mistakes’ that got him badly KO’d in first career loss

Lone’er Kavanagh has issued a statement after suffering the first loss of his MMA career. The 26-year-old boasted a 9-0 record heading into the biggest fight of his career at UFC Shanghai.

UFC veteran silences favored prospect with shocking prelim knockout

UFC Shanghai is the night of the underdog, as a fighting veteran once again knocks back an undefeated young buck on the night's prelims. The China-based Fight Night kicked off with an incredible knockout by Kyle Daukaus over Michel Pereira, and the action continued in one of the most hyped fights of the night.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 22

UFC Shanghai Weigh-Ins: Featherweight Contest Shifted to Catchweight Friday Morning

UFC Shanghai, the final show on the promotion’s August schedule, is almost here. Thursday night (USA time), while PFL Hollywood took place, fighters booked to appear on Saturday’s edition of UFC Fight Night took to the scales.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 20

UFC Shanghai’s Must-See Prelims Worth Pulling All-Nighter for Saturday Morning

UFC Shanghai fight week is well underway. The final edition of UFC Fight Night on the promotion’s August schedule finds Dana White’s promotion leaving the United States for the first of two consecutive international cards.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 6

UFC 317: Interesting Post-Fight Facts Fans Should Know

Standing as arguably the best pay-per-view show of the year, so far, UFC 317 brought another entertaining International Fight Week to a rip-roaring conclusion.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 2

UFC Vegas 103 Results: March Slate Kicks Off at Apex

UFC Vegas 103 is here! Tonight, the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, NV serves as the setting for the first Fight Night in March. Live coverage kicks off this afternoon at 4:30 pm ET/ 1:30 pm PT, a little bit later than initially anticipated, with the prelims on ESPN+ (inside the United States).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 28

UFC Vegas 103 Weigh-in Results: Two Fights PPD and Another Contestant Misses Weight

On the eve of UFC Vegas 103, one final pre-fight exercise needed to be completed. Friday morning, the official weigh-ins were held for the card. Saturday’s schedule for the show is as follows: Prelims begin the evening at 4:30 pm ET/ 1:30 pm PT on ESPN+ (inside the United States) before moving onto the main card at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 25

Charles Johnson won four fights in 2024 to completely turnaround his UFC career

‘InnerG’ was on the cusp of equalling a UFC record after producing the best year of his career to date. With the likes of Muhammad Mokaev departing the promotion whilst several contenders hold their top spots, the UFC’s flyweight division is in need of fresh challengers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / February 12

Former Panthers icon threatens Cam Newton over controversial comments on 2011 team

Cam Newton has gone viral for his comments on the 2011 Carolina Panthers. He referred to the team he joined as "losers" after they had a 2-14 season the year prior and he heard several players discussing vacation plans before the season was over.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 3

Surging Contender Charles Johnson to Face Unranked Flyweight at March UFC Fight Night

Top flyweight Charles Johnson will put his win streak on the line against a UFC newcomer following an incredible run in 2024. A former LFA flyweight champion, Johnson dropped his promotional debut against former top flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev in 2022 and ended up going 2-4 across his first six outings with the UFC.

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UFC’s Most Active Fighter Charles Johnson Eyes 5th Bout in 2024

If the UFC Flyweight division had an employee of the month, it'd probably be Charles Johnson. Few UFC stars can say they've fought three times this year, namely Alex Pereira and Diego Lopes, but only one fighter on the roster has made four trips to the Octagon - 33-year-old Johnson, who's won in every single appearance this year.