{"product_id":"the-2026-mma-season-leonard-c-poynter-9798259252219","title":"The 2026 MMA Season: Second Half Showdowns : Schedules, Predictions, Title Races, Rising Fighters, and the Fights That Could Shape the Future of Mixed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second half of the MMA year is where everything gets serious. Champions defend their place. Contenders chase their moment. Rising fighters try to break through. One result can change a division, and one fight night can reshape the story of an entire season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 2026 MMA Season: Second Half Showdowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a clear and exciting \u003cb\u003e2026 MMA season guide\u003c\/b\u003e for fans who want to follow the biggest fights, title races, schedules, and storylines still ahead. Whether you are tracking the \u003cb\u003eMMA fight schedule 2026\u003c\/b\u003e, watching every major UFC card, following ONE Championship, or keeping an eye on PFL, this book gives you a simple and useful guide to the closing months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this \u003cb\u003emixed martial arts book\u003c\/b\u003e, Leonard C. Poynter breaks down the \u003cb\u003eUFC 2026 fan guide\u003c\/b\u003e in a way that is easy to understand. You will find coverage of major cards, important divisions, possible title paths, and the fights that could shape the rest of the season. This is not just another \u003cb\u003eMMA season preview\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a fan-focused look at what matters, why it matters, and what each result could mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is also built for readers who want smart but careful \u003cb\u003eMMA predictions 2026\u003c\/b\u003e. Fight predictions are not promises, and this guide makes that clear. It explains how styles, injuries, rankings, short-notice changes, and pressure can affect every matchup. If you enjoy \u003cb\u003eMMA fight analysis\u003c\/b\u003e, this book will help you read fights with sharper eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of the UFC will enjoy the focus on the \u003cb\u003eUFC fight night guide\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUFC fight card guide\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUFC main event guide\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eUFC schedule and predictions\u003c\/b\u003e. The book also looks at the bigger picture, including the \u003cb\u003eUFC title race 2026\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUFC champions guide\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUFC rising fighters\u003c\/b\u003e, and the names trying to climb toward the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the MMA season is bigger than one promotion. This guide also covers \u003cb\u003eUFC and ONE Championship\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eONE Championship guide\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003ePFL MMA guide\u003c\/b\u003e, and the wider \u003cb\u003eprofessional MMA guide\u003c\/b\u003e for fans who want to understand how the sport is moving across different promotions and regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith clear chapters on \u003cb\u003eMMA champions and contenders\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMMA contender rankings\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMMA title fights\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eMMA second half season\u003c\/b\u003e, this book gives readers a strong way to follow the road toward the year's final battles. It also serves as a helpful \u003cb\u003ecombat sports book\u003c\/b\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eultimate fighting championship book\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003emixed martial arts fan book\u003c\/b\u003e for anyone who wants more than headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard C. Poynter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798259252219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d","brand":"Leonard C. Poynter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743185088767,"sku":"9798259252219","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-2026-mma-season-leonard-c-poynter-9798259252219","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}