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UFC Monthly Report May 2026: Haddon, Ardelean, Asakura Win Top Awards
Cody Haddon earned Breakout Performance for his bantamweight win over Aoriqileng at UFC Macau, while Alice Ardelean delivered the first capsule lock submission in UFC history.
O'Shaquie Foster says sparring sessions with Shakur Stevenson were one-sided
O'Shaquie Foster insists his sparring sessions with Shakur Stevenson were one-sided, saying the unified champion knows exactly what happened in the gym.
Eddie Hearn calls on Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says he'll drop Conor Benn legal action if UFC releases heavyweight Tom Aspinall, promising triple his current pay.
Azim claims fitter gas tank than Claggett ahead of clash
Adam Azim says his gas tank is better than Steven Claggett's and calls himself the fittest fighter in boxing ahead of their light welterweight fight.
Jack Massey targets Chris Billam-Smith rematch under Zuffa
Jack Massey says he wants to rematch Chris Billam-Smith as a pro, pointing to the Zuffa structure to make the fight happen. Billam-Smith faces Ryan Rozicki first.
Islam Makhachev FaceTimes fan battling cancer
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev connected with a cancer patient via video call in a moment shared widely on social media.
Abdul Khan credits Amir Khan with inspiring boxing journey
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan lit the fire for South Asian boxers. Speaking to BBC Sport, he credited the former champion with inspiring his own journey into the ring.
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane (Recap Pending)
Alex Pereira (13-3-0) faces Ciryl Gane (13-2-0 (1 NC)) on Monday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje (Recap Pending)
Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) faces Justin Gaethje (27-5-0) on Monday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Josh Padley vs Aqib Fiaz (Recap Pending)
Josh Padley (19-1-0) faces Aqib Fiaz (27-7-0) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Rozicki warns Billam-Smith he'll be 'switched off' in clash
Ryan Rozicki warns Chris Billam-Smith that any defensive lapse will prove costly in their upcoming cruiserweight clash. Speaking to Sky Sports.
Billam-Smith warns Rozicki fight will turn brutal
Chris Billam-Smith expects his cruiserweight fight with Ryan Rozicki to become a brutal war when technical boxing breaks down between the pair.
Teraji eyes 115-pound titles if Rodriguez vacates for Inoue
Former two-division champion Kenshiro Teraji plans to move up to junior bantamweight and target vacant titles if Bam Rodriguez leaves the division to face Naoya Inoue.
Canelo Reveals Why Benavidez Fight Never Happened
Canelo Alvarez has finally addressed the question that followed him through his entire undisputed super middleweight reign — why he never fought David Benavidez.
Holm Left Frustrated After Majority Decision Loss To Han
Holly Holm has spoken out after being denied a boxing world title in controversial circumstances against Stephanie Han, with a majority decision going the way of the hometown fighter in El Paso.
Makhachev Responds To McGregor's Return
Islam Makhachev has welcomed Conor McGregor's comeback while making clear where he thinks the result against Max Holloway will go on July 11.
Trump Predicts Freedom 250 Could Be Highest-Rated Sporting Event Ever
Donald Trump has made his boldest prediction yet about UFC Freedom 250, suggesting the June 14 White House card could break all-time sporting viewership records and describing it as an event that will never be replicated.
Beterbiev-Bivol III Could Head to Russia
A third fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is being discussed, with Russia emerging as a potential host — a development that carries significant implications for David Benavidez, whose team has been targeting Bivol as their primary objective for the remainder of the year.
Robert Garcia: Benavidez would beat Usyk at heavyweight
Trainer Robert Garcia says David Benavidez would defeat Oleksandr Usyk if the cruiserweight champion moves up, citing the Ukrainian's struggles against Rico Verhoeven.
Jade Jones on boxing switch: 'I have to pull myself back'
Jade Jones says she must pull herself back from becoming too single-minded in boxing, reminding herself she made the switch to enjoy a new challenge.