UFC News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2026

Paddy Pimblett doesn’t think Ilia Topuria has the size to continue competing at 155 pounds. Topuria lost the UFC Lightweight Championship in a title unification bout against Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn back in June. “El Matador” didn’t get off his stool for the final round after having his face battered to the point where he suffered a broken orbital. It’s the first loss of Topuria’s pro MMA career.

Harry Kettle - July 3, 2026

Ian Machado Garry has used Sean Strickland’s win over Khamzat Chimaev as an example of big upsets being possible ahead of UFC 330. In the main event of UFC 330, Ian Machado Garry has the chance to make history as he attempts to become the new UFC welterweight champion. He will challenge Islam Makhachev which, as we know, isn’t the easiest of tasks for anyone to face.

Harry Kettle - July 3, 2026

UFC veteran Jon Jones has explained why he felt humbled in the wake of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. When you talk about controversial figures in the world of mixed martial arts, Jon Jones has to feature towards the top of that list. He has been involved in many incidents away from the cage, as well as a few inside of it.

Harry Kettle - July 3, 2026

UFC star Tracy Cortez has explained why she made the decision to relocate to Mexico City as she prepares to return to the cage. At UFC 329, Tracy Cortez will make the walk once again as she prepares to go head to head with Wang Cong. It comes off the back of two defeats in her last three, but at the age of 32, there’s still belief there from many that she can put together a nice run.

Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2026

Rising UFC lightweight star Quillan Salkilld will face the toughest test of his career in the UFC Vegas 120 main event. Amid a recent major change at the top of the UFC lightweight division, rising star Quillan Salkilld is knocking on the door of a potential title shot after an unbeaten five-fight run in the Octagon. Salkilld, one of Australia’s top fighters, has surged into the lightweight Top 15 after earning a UFC spot via Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024.

Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2026

Boxing superstar Terence Crawford says Conor McGregor’s claims about an alleged two-fight offer were fabricated. Conor McGregor will make his highly anticipated return to the UFC Octagon later this month against Max Holloway at UFC 329. It’ll mark McGregor’s first MMA appearance since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier in their UFC 264 trilogy.

Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2026

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shared his side to the story of why his targeted fight with Islam Makhachev never happened. Kamaru Usman will return to the middleweight division for a showdown with former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis in the UFC Oklahoma City main event later this month. Usman, who hasn’t fought since defeating Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta last year, has the chance to potentially earn a middleweight title shot with a win over Du Plessis.

Cole Shelton - July 2, 2026

UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer is honored to have had the chance to be involved in the promotion’s event at the White House. Buffer was the Octagon announcer for the event, and he felt like the event was memorable and historical. He was also thrilled with how the UFC made it about the military and first responders and highlighted them throughout the event.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 2, 2026

Daniel Cormier isn’t so sure that Ian Machado Garry is approaching his first UFC title fight the right way. Garry recently spoke on challenging Islam Makhachev for the welterweight gold at UFC 330 on Aug. 15. “The Future” told Matchroom that he would rather defeat Makhachev in the later rounds than score an early finish because it would prove that he is the superior fighter. This mindset has left Cormier puzzled.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 2, 2026

Henry Cejudo is the latest fighter to lash out at Herb Dean for his questionable officiating, and he’s calling for action. Dean’s work as a referee has been looked at under a microscope recently due to his failure to deduct points for fouls. Alex Pereira was infuriated with the veteran official for failing to recognize Ciryl Gane hitting him in the back of the head during the UFC Freedom 250 co-headliner. While Dean defended himself in a video, he ended up coming under fire for his performance at UFC Baku.

Dylan Bowker - July 2, 2026

Dustin Poirier recently found himself in trouble with the law when he was drunkenly arrested at an airport, but a longtime compatriot at American Top Team has come out to offer compassion. The referenced ATT fighter is Johnny Eblen, who clashes with Impa Kasanganay in a rematch for interim middleweight gold at PFL Austin on July 18th. Poirier has publically put over Eblen, highly touting his skills on programs like the Joe Rogan Experience and the two ATT products clearly have a close rapport as well as mutual respect. When asked if he had talked to Dustin since the airport incident, Eblen said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Harry Kettle - July 2, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has said that he never lost hope about one day becoming the undisputed champ in the promotion. At UFC Freedom 250, Justin Gaethje finally reached the top of the mountain. He was able to overcome Ilia Topuria and claim the undisputed UFC lightweight championship, and following two runs as the interim champion. While many are focused on what’s next, the man himself has rightfully been enjoying his victory tour.

Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov could potentially earn another title shot at UFC Shanghai. Bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov is searching for another shot at the belt after a surprising loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311. But Nurmagomedov has done his job since his first career defeat, earning wins over the likes of Mario Bautista and former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.

Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones draws many parallels between his multiple comebacks and Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 return. Conor McGregor will fight former BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event next weekend in Las Vegas. Five years since his last fight in the Octagon, McGregor will look to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in combat sports history and secure his first win since January 2020.

Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2026

Boxing legend Terence Crawford doubled down on mocking former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria’s loss at the White House. Ilia Topuria’s unbeaten run came to a shocking end at UFC Freedom 250 earlier this month. In an instant classic against Justin Gaethje, Topuria lost by TKO (corner stoppage) in one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.

Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2026

UFC welterweight Neil Magny will create some distance between himself and the rest of the pack by extending an impressive record. One of the most highly anticipated fights of the year features the return of UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev against rising contender Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Despite the hype surrounding Makhachev vs. Garry, another welterweight bout is making headlines for the extension of one of the division’s most impressive records.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 1, 2026

Diego Lopes might be seeking new challenges at 155 pounds given his failed bids to become the UFC featherweight titleholder. Lopes is one of the top 145-pound competitors in MMA, but he appears to have hit a brick wall. He has fought Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight gold twice and was unsuccessful in both attempts. Lopes has gone 7-2 in his last nine outings, and it’s clear that he has emerged as the No. 2 featherweight in the world, but perhaps a change of scenery is due.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 1, 2026

Gillian Robertson is feeling underestimated going into the biggest fight of her career at UFC 330. Robertson is scheduled to challenge for the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship on July 11. Mackenzie Dern is the reigning titleholder having captured the gold by defeating Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 back in Oct. 2025. “The Savage” earned her opportunity against Dern by amassing a five-fight winning streak with victories over the likes of Amanda Lemos and Marina Rodriguez.