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Aspinall Undergoes Second Eye Surgery
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall underwent surgery on his second eye, as he battles the lasting effects of his injury-marred title defense at UFC 321. Aspinall’s defense against Ciryl Gane resulted in a no-contest after an accidental double-eye poke from the Frenchman meant he could not continue after the first round. Despite retaining his belt, […]
Makhachev Says Joshua Can Be A ‘Good MMA' Fighter
Islam Makhachev has stated that Anthony Joshua could cut it in MMA if he moved to Dagestan to train in MMA. The two met each other at PFL Dubai, as Islam was there to support Usman Nurmagomedov who defeated Alfie Davis to retain his lightweight title. Joshua, who was in the Middle East to support […]
Adesanya On His Future – ‘I Can't See Past 2027'
Israel Adesanya is being transparent about his future as he prepares for his headline return on March 28 against Joe Pyfer. Adesanya finds himself at a crossroads, looking to rebuild momentum after the first three-fight losing streak of his life. Adesanya is looking to erase the memory of consecutive losses to Sean Strickland, Dricus Du […]
Pereira Vs. Magomedov Grappling Match Teased
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira appears to be in talks with Shara Magomedov over a grappling match. Rizvan Magomedov, Shara Magomedov’s manager, says active negotiations are currently underway for agrappling match. Pereira’s future is uncertain following his title defense at UFC 320 in October 2025, where he avenged his loss by stopping Magomed Ankalaev […]
Is Jon Jones Done With Fighting?
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones may have reached its final chapter. In an assessment of his future, Jones admitted that the toll of elite competition, combined with long-term health concerns, may have pushed him towards walking away from the Octagon for good. The shift in Jones’ perspective follows the leak of a private conversation […]
Bautista Submits Oliveira With Second-Round Choke
Mario Bautista secured a second-round finish over Vinicius Oliveira in their bantamweight clash at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The main event began as a tactical battle before Bautista overpowered his man. The fighters traded kicks early, but the momentum shifted when Bautista secured a timed double-leg takedown. Although Oliveira stayed active from his […]
UFC White House Expectations
The UFC White House event is set for June 14, but it won’t be the massive stadium spectacle some expected. TKO CEO Ari Emanuel has clarified that the card will only feature six to seven fights in total. Emanuel also addressed claims from President Trump, who previously teased a 100,000-seat stadium on the lawn. Emanuel […]
What Is Volkanovski's Next Move?
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has cast doubt on Jean Silva fighting him next after the latter called him out. Following his second victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 to retain his belt, Volkanovski made it clear that the “line-cutters” will have to wait. This was after the exchange had turned personal. Before UFC […]
Nick Diaz Wants UFC World Title – ‘People Are Going To See'
Nick Diaz confirmed he is not only sober but planning a return to the Octagon, with a view to becoming a world champion. The 42-year-old, who spent much of 2025 in a recovery program in Mexico, made the comments after multiple fight cancellations in 2024. Diaz was meant to fight Vicente Luque at UFC Abu […]
UFC Releases Aaron Tau After Weigh-In Scandal
The UFC has parted ways with flyweight Aaron Tau following a controversial weigh-in scandal at UFC 325. The trouble began when Tau arrived for his scheduled bout against Namsrai Batbayar at the weigh-in. Tau initially requested the “hoop” (a curtain used for fighters who need to strip naked to make weight). Behind the curtain, he […]
Is McGregor A Victim Of His Own Success?
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor is a victim of his own success, meaning it is difficult to see him return to the Octagon. Conor hasn’t fought since his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Conor suffered a broken leg, while his comeback plans for a Michael Chandler fight at […]
Ilia Topuria Back In Training, Is Gaethje Next?
After a hiatus that left the lightweight division under some uncertainty, Ilia Topuria looks close to coming back. Topuria is back in the gym, signaling that his recent troubles are behind him. The primary reason for Topuria’s absence was alegal battle with his ex-wife, Giorgina Uzcategui. That meant he had not had a fight since […]
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Predictions
Bantamweight Mario Bautista headlines against Vinicius Oliveira on February 7, as fans picked their winner. Bautista’s last outing at UFC 321 in October 2025 saw an eight-fight win streak end by Umar Nurmagomedov. Despite the unanimous decision loss, Bautista pushed Nurmagomedov, even dropping him briefly in the second round. Before the Nurmagomedov loss, Bautista had […]
UFC Fight Night – Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The bantamweight matchup between Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira is the main event for the first UFC Fight Night on Paramount. Bautista (16-3) enters the fight as one of the more quietly consistent performers at bantamweight. He doesn’t generate hype with flashy knockouts or viral moments, but what he does bring is […]
Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites "Severe Arthritis"
Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement. Similar to former UFC’s Ben Askren, Jones is now weighing the necessity of […]
Michael Page's Return Announced
Michael Page will return to the welterweight division to face Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21. The bout will feature on the featherweight title eliminator between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Page secured back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Shara Magomedov and Jared Cannonier in 2025 (UFC 319). While MVP proved he could compete […]
UFC Fight Night – Michel Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Sportsnet The middleweight clash between Michel Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault is a matchup that promises violence on this upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Oleksiejczuk (21-9, 1NC) enters the fight as a powerful, aggressive striker who thrives on forward movement and clean, damaging shots. Known for his heavy hands and willingness to engage, Oleksiejczuk […]
UFC Fight Night – Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/2000306169664201146 The flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi is a fascinating contest on the UFC Fight Night main card. Albazi (17-2) enters this contest as one of the UFC’s most relentless and mentally tough flyweights. He has built his reputation on pressure, durability, and an ability to find ways to win […]
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Preview
Mario Bautista faces Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight clash on February 7, as we preview this upcoming fight. Bautista enters the Octagon with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. While the defeat ended an eight-fight win streak, Bautista’s stock remained high due to his performance. Before the loss to Nurmagomedov, Bautista secured a string […]
Gaethje Responds To A Poirier Trilogy
Justin Gaethje has responded to the prospect of a third fight with Dustin Poirier by stating he is open to making it happen. Fresh off his interim lightweight title victory at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett, Justin is ready to put an end to their rivalry. Their head-to-head stands at 1-1, with Gaethje winning their […]