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Volkanovski's Gaethje Pitch Called 'Dumbest Idea Ever'
Former UFC contender Chael Sonnen ripped Alexander Volkanovski's plan to fight Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title, saying the featherweight champ should vacate first.
O'Malley On Yan Rematch: 'It Just Is'
Sean O'Malley says there's no debate about his next fight — a rematch with new UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is happening, regardless of Song Yadong's Abu Dhabi spotlight.
Volkanovski Makes Big Jump In ESPN P4P Rankings
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski climbed ESPN's pound-for-pound list at 38, maintaining elite status years into his title reign.
Osbourne Faces Durden At UFC Vegas 123
Ode Osbourne and Cody Durden meet in a must-win flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 123 on Oct. 31, with both fighters looking to bounce back from recent setbacks.
Moicano Plans To Test Free Agency After Deal
Renato Moicano says he wants to fight out his remaining three UFC bouts before testing the open market. The lightweight headlines UFC Vegas 123 this Saturday.
Jake Hager Undergoes Second Eye Surgery After Power Slap TKO
Former Bellator fighter Jake Hager had retina surgery this week, two months after blood leaked from his eye during a September Power Slap loss.
Pimblett Says Evloev Quit In UFC 333 Title Loss
Paddy Pimblett believes Movsar Evloev gave up in his UFC 333 main event finish against Alexander Volkanovski, claiming the challenger rolled over with seconds left in the round.
Pereira Reveals When He'd Return To Light Heavyweight
Alex Pereira says a loss to Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 would send him back to light heavyweight, where he held the title before moving up in weight.
Kavanagh: McGregor Still Wants To Fight
Conor McGregor remains focused on a 2027 comeback, according to his longtime coach John Kavanagh.
Strickland-Imavov Rematch Targeted
The UFC is reportedly close to finalizing a February event in Florida headlined by middleweight champion Sean Strickland.
Islam Makhachev Doesn't Owe Carlos Prates a Title Shot
The UFC lightweight champion isn't ducking anyone by skipping an interim bout. Makhachev has earned the right to pick his spots, and demanding he face a surging welterweight on short notice ignores his track record of fighting the division's best.
Michael Venom Page's UFC Exit Proves He Never Needed Them
Page's departure from UFC isn't a failure—it's validation that his unorthodox career path was smarter than the conventional route. His name recognition and highlight reel were built elsewhere, and they'll outlast most UFC middleweights.
Why Alex Pereira's Heavyweight Gamble Redraws UFC's Power Map
Pereira's shift to heavyweight isn't just a weight-class experiment — it's a calculated bet that reshapes title pathways at 205 and 265. Here's how his dual-division threat changes matchmaking math for every contender at light heavyweight.
Moicano Blasts Ortega vs. Hooker Matchup
Renato Moicano called the newly announced lightweight bout between Brian Ortega and Dan Hooker the worst fight the UFC has made, questioning the matchmaking.
Prates Fires Back At Makhachev's Manager
Carlos Prates responded to Ali Abdelaziz's claim that no contender adds to Islam Makhachev's legacy, vowing to end it instead when they meet.
Prates' Coach Predicts Second-Round Finish Of Morales
Cristian Nogueira says Carlos Prates will stop Michael Morales before Round 3 at UFC 336 in Toronto, despite shifting camp focus from Islam Makhachev's wrestling.
Adesanya Reveals He Was Lost During UFC Skid
Israel Adesanya says fighting stopped being fun during his four-fight losing streak. The former middleweight champion signed a contract for his next bout, reportedly against Shara Magomedov in December.
Canelo Defends Against Mbilli In Saudi Arabia
Canelo Alvarez defends his WBC super middleweight title against Christian Mbilli on Oct. 31 in Riyadh, with the DAZN pay-per-view main card starting at 2 p.m. ET.
Salkilld Headlines UFC Sydney Against Saint-Denis
Quillan Salkilld will face Benoit Saint-Denis in the main event of UFC Sydney on Feb. 6, 2027, as the unbeaten Australian lightweight looks to extend his perfect Octagon record.
Dvalishvili Vows Return After UFC 333 Trilogy Loss
Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili broke his social media silence after losing the trilogy to Petr Yan at UFC 333, promising fans he'll be back in the cage soon.