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Former Strikeforce fighter convicted of second-degree murder
A former Strikeforce competitor has been found guilty of second-degree murder in Colorado, per multiple reports. Sentencing details have not yet been announced.

Alex Pereira Wins Forrest Griffin Award; Demetrious Johnson Enters UFC Hall of Fame
Former two-division champion Alex Pereira has been named the 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award recipient, while Demetrious Johnson joins the UFC Hall of Fame's Modern Wing.
Carlos Ulberg's next fight clouded by injury after UFC 327 win
New light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg may need an interim title fight if his knee injury from UFC 327 sidelines him long-term, per ESPN's Brett Okamoto.

Josh Hokit's heavyweight rise: substance or style?
Hokit beat Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327, but his WWE-style antics raise questions about whether he's a legitimate title threat or just cringe with a microphone.
McGregor Receives Perfect 100 Punch Power In EA Sports UFC 6
EA Sports UFC 6 has revealed its fighter ratings ahead of the game's June 19 release, and two names sit at the very top of the punch power rankings — Conor McGregor and Amanda Nunes, the only fighters in the game to receive a perfect 100 rating in that category.

Dana White Flags Gnat Problem Ahead Of UFC Freedom 250
Dana White has identified an unlikely threat to UFC Freedom 250.

Rousey Vs. Carano Tops Netflix Charts
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event hit the number one spot on Netflix in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Colby Covington's UFC Retirement
Colby Covington has revealed that he has retired from the UFC, closing out a twelve-year run with the promotion that included an interim welterweight title.

Jones' UFC Contract Complicates Potential Ngannou Fight
Jon Jones watched Francis Ngannou knock out Philipe Lins in the first round last weekend, but says it would be tough to fight Francis given the obstacles.

Nate Diaz Rules Out Retirement
Following his TKO loss to Mike Perry, the 41-year-old Nate Diaz has dismissed any suggestion that the defeat should prompt him to walk away from the sport.

Gable Steveson's UFC Debut
Gable Steveson is heading to the UFC, as he will make his Octagon debut at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, facing Elisha Ellison on a card already headlined by Conor McGregor.

McGregor vs Holloway Official
The UFC has officially confirmed that Conor McGregor is coming back on July 11, headlining UFC 329 against Max Holloway in a welterweight main event.

Ngannou Returns With First-Round Knockout of Lins
Francis Ngannou marked his return to MMA with a first-round knockout of Philipe Lins, finishing the fight at 4:31 of the opening round.

Mike Perry Makes Nate Diaz Quit
Mike Perry stopped Nate Diaz at the end of the second round, with Diaz's corner throwing in the towel after a doctor's check between rounds.

Rousey Submits Carano In 15 Seconds
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano with the armbar in 15 seconds — closing a chapter she had left open since Amanda Nunes stopped her in December 2016.

Mike Perry beats Nate Diaz by TKO in round 2 at MVP MMA 1
Mike Perry defeated Nate Diaz by TKO, round 2 at MVP MMA 1. Full result, reaction and what's next.

Ronda Rousey beats Gina Carano by SUB in round 1 at MVP MMA 1
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by SUB, round 1 at MVP MMA 1. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Benardo Sopaj beats Timmy Cuamba by SUB in round 2 on 16 May 2026
Benardo Sopaj defeated Timmy Cuamba by SUB, round 2 on 16 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Francis Ngannou beats Philipe Lins by KO in round 1 at MVP MMA 1
Francis Ngannou defeated Philipe Lins by KO, round 1 at MVP MMA 1. Full result, reaction and what's next.

Arnold Allen beats Melquizael Costa by UD on 16 May 2026
Arnold Allen defeated Melquizael Costa by UD on 16 May 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.