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Jorge Masvidal praises 'Hall of Famer' Sean Strickland after UFC 328 win over Khamzat Chimaev: "An all-time great"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 12, 2026
Jorge Masvidal believes Sean Strickland has elevated himself into legendary status following UFC 328. Strickland challenged Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday. Strickland was a sizable underdog, just as he was before defeating Israel Adesanya back in 2023. Once again, Strickland pulled off a massive upset by dethroning Chimaev via split decision.
Dana White gives his thoughts on Josh Hokit's UFC Freedom 250 press conference antics
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026
UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on the recent press conference antics of the always unpredictable Josh Hokit. Ever since his electric win over Curtis Blaydes, Josh Hokit has been talked about as one of the most interesting rising stars in heavyweight mixed martial arts. He made such an impression, in fact, that Dana White immediately booked him a fight against Derrick Lewis at the UFC Freedom 250 card next month.
Nate Diaz reveals interest in eventual trilogy fight against rival Conor McGregor
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026
MMA veteran Nate Diaz has confirmed his interest in running back his iconic rivalry with Conor McGregor in the future. When you talk about fan favorites in the world of mixed martial arts, Nate Diaz is certainly up there with the best of them. He has achieved some great things throughout the course of his career, and this weekend, he will attempt to add further to his legacy when he squares off with Mike Perry in a fascinating contest as part of the first ever MVP MMA event.
Ronda Rousey goes off on UFC's Hunter Campbell ahead of her return to MMA
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2026
MMA veteran Ronda Rousey has given her unfiltered thoughts on UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell. This weekend, Ronda Rousey will make her long-awaited return to mixed martial arts when she goes head to head with Gina Carano. While they will be competing under the MVP MMA umbrella, the original plan, seemingly, was for the Ultimate Fighting Championship to put on this bout.
"UFC is hemorrhaging money", per WWE hall of famer who posits that's the reason for recent WWE cuts
Dylan Bowker - May 11, 2026
Some big claims regarding the financial situation of the UFC have recently been put out there from a multi-time WWE Hall of Famer who fired off shots at multiple TKO-helmed properties. During a recent episode of Kliq This Podcast, former WWE and WCW champion Kevin Nash was discussing his friend and prominent WWE figurehead Paul Levesque, AKA Triple H, and how the WWE creative direction has been compromised due to TKO intervention in recent times. Delving into his WWE-related frustrations while also putting out his own reports regarding UFC’s supposedly declining business, Nash said [via Fightful],
Nate Diaz calls out 'f****** puppets' Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland for squashing UFC 328 beef
Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026
UFC legend Nate Diaz had a lot to say about Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland after their feud turned 180 degrees at UFC 328. Sean Strickland handed then-UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev his first-career defeat in an instant classic last Saturday at UFC 328. After months of bad blood boiling between Chimaev and Strickland, the two middleweights were cordial on fight night, despite being just hours removed from hurling personal insults at each other at the pre-fight press conference.
Anatoly Malykhin out to reclaim what he lost against Oumar Kane at The Inner Circle on May 15
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 11, 2026
He drifted from his wrestling. He lost the belt on a split decision. Now Anatoly Malykhin has returned to the system that made him a three-division world champion, and he is not leaving Bangkok without the heavyweight title. Malykhin challenges ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane in a rematch at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 15.
Tatsuro Taira breaks social media silence after UFC 328: 'Far from over!'
Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026
UFC flyweight contender Tatsuro Taira issued a lengthy statement after being on the wrong end of an instant classic at UFC 328. UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van and rising star Tatsuro Taira might’ve been the co-main event at UFC 328, but they both performed as if everything was on the line inside the Octagon.
Cris Cyborg suggests detailed strategy for Gina Carano ahead of Ronda Rousey showdown
Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026
It’s safe to say that Cris Cyborg wants to do everything she can to help former rival Gina Carano defeat Ronda Rousey in their upcoming fight. We’re just days away from UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey’s return to the cage after a 10-year hiatus against Gina Carano in a Most Valuable Promotions headliner. Rousey hasn’t fought since suffering back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in the UFC, and seemed destined to never appear in Mixed Martial Arts again.
Nassourdine Imavov hits back at Sean Strickland's 'racism' teases after UFC 328
Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026
Top UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov doesn’t plan on squashing any beef with Sean Strickland if the champ makes it personal. Sean Strickland reclaimed the UFC middleweight throne with a stunning win over Khamzat Chimaev last weekend at UFC 328. After five rounds of back-and-forth action, Strickland got the split decision nod on the judges’ scorecards to hand Chimaev his first-career defeat inside the Octagon.
UFC 328 star Sean Brady slams Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland after squashing pre-fight beef
Curtis Calhoun - May 11, 2026
UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady was left befuddled by Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland’s sportsmanship at UFC 328 after their beef. The UFC 328 grudge match between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland didn’t disappoint last Saturday in Newark. In a five-round war, Strickland earned a narrow split decision win to reclaim the middleweight throne and hand Chimaev his first-career loss in Mixed Martial Arts.
Tang Kai enters ONE Fight Night 43 with a point to prove and a title that has never been more contested
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 11, 2026
Tang Kai makes his second ONE Featherweight MMA World Title defense against Dagestani submission specialist Shamil “The Cobra” Gasanov in the main event of ONE Fight Night 43: Tang vs. Gasanov on Prime Video, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 15. The 30-year-old Sunkin International Fight Club representative holds a 19-3 professional record with 15 knockouts and has reigned as ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion since August 2022, when he defeated Thanh Le by unanimous decision to become China’s first male MMA World Champion. He unified the belts against Le in a third-round TKO rematch at ONE 166 in March 2024 and has not competed since.
Sean Brady suggests clash with Carlos Prates following UFC 328 win: "I've asked for that fight before"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 11, 2026
Sean Brady is throwing his name in the hat as a potential opponent for Carlos Prates. Both Brady and Prates are coming off big wins. Brady earned a dominant unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley at UFC 328 this past Saturday. Prates stopped former UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC Perth headliner.
Nassourdine Imavov admits he didn't expect Sean Strickland to defeat Khamzat Chimaev: "I will shut him down"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 11, 2026
Nassourdine Imavov didn’t expect Sean Strickland to pull off the upset over Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland entered the Prudential Center in Newark this past Saturday in hopes of becoming a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. He achieved his goal thanks to his solid takedown defense and relentless pace in the standup. While Chimaev also kept up with Strickland throughout the fight, two of the three judges saw the fight in favor of the challenger. Strickland captured the 185-pound gold via split decision.
GSP's coach offers to help Khamzat Chimaev following his defeat at UFC 328
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2026
Famous MMA coach Firas Zahabi wants to help train Khamzat Chimaev following his first pro defeat at UFC 328. Last weekend, Khamzat Chimaev lost for the first time in his professional mixed martial arts career. He fell to a split decision defeat at the hands of Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328, and in the process, he lost the UFC middleweight championship.
Jim Miller reiterates his desire to reach 50 UFC fights after another big win
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2026
UFC veteran Jim Miller is eyeing up 50 fights with the promotion after a big victory over Jared Gordon at UFC 328. On Saturday night, Jim Miller once again proved why he is a living legend in the world of mixed martial arts – and especially in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In his 47th appearance for the promotion, he was able to pick up an absolutely huge first round submission win as his iconic run goes on.
Joshua Van has a message for Alexandre Pantoja after his UFC 328 victory
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2026
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van has a message for Alexandre Pantoja in the wake of his big win at UFC 328. Last Saturday night, Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight championship for the first time. He did so by defeating Tatsuro Taira in a fight that will likely go down in history as one of the greatest flyweight title fights in the history of the UFC, and perhaps in all of mixed martial arts.
Alexander Volkov opens up on his fear of fighting for UFC world title after UFC 328
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2026
UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov has given his thoughts on possibly fighting for a UFC world title after UFC 328. Last weekend at UFC 328, Alexander Volkov picked up a big win in the heavyweight division. He was able to overcome the challenge of Waldo Cortes-Acosta, a man who has done a pretty good job of tearing through his competition as of late in the UFC.