MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for April: An iconic heavyweight brawl
MMA Junkie awarded its Fight of the Month for April 2026 to a standout heavyweight bout following a month of intense matchups. The honor came after fan and editorial evaluation of five nominated fights across UFC events. Several bouts featured dramatic knockdowns, controversial results, and fighter injuries, highlighting the division's competitive nature.
- ▪The Fight of the Month winner was selected from five nominees across UFC 327 and UFC Fight Night events in April 2026.
- ▪MarQuel Mederos vs. Chris Padilla was initially ruled a majority decision win for Padilla but was overturned to a majority draw due to a misread scorecard.
- ▪Charles Jourdain earned another Fight of the Night bonus with a unanimous decision win over Kyler Phillips in a fast-paced bantamweight bout.
- ▪Davey Grant endured a bloody battle against Adriano Luna Martinetti, winning by unanimous decision and nearly requiring hospitalization afterward.
- ▪Jai Herbert defeated Manel Nallo via TKO in just over two minutes, with both fighters being knocked down during the opening minute of their bout.
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