Ten months were in the books in 2022 and not a soul was talking about Alex Pereira as a potential MMA Fighter of the Year. It's just like after four rounds in his middleweight title fight against ...

Awards are always tough to parse in MMA. Every card has its own highlight reel, big finishes and title-picture implications. In MMA, there’s no such thing as a Wizards-Pacers game in mid-February.

As 2022 winds down, Sports Illustrated is looking back at the themes and teams, storylines and throughlines that shaped the year. The competition for best fighter in the world was fierce in 2022. Alex ...

There are many different elements that typically combine to make for a strong fight of the year selection in MMA, including everything from sustained two-way action to the combination of technical ...

As 2022 winds down, Sports Illustrated is looking back at the themes and teams, storylines and throughlines that shaped the year. Before we put a bow on 2022, it is time to crown the winners (and ...

It’s time to take a moment to acknowledge Jonathan Pearce’s 2022 before the page is turned and the new schedule of fights for 2023 gets underway. The UFC featherweight didn’t win a championship belt, ...