UFC News
Eddie Hearn dares Dana White to release Tom Aspinall from UFC deal: "It's disgusting what they're paying him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2026
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has a proposal for Dana White to get Tom Aspinall out of his UFC contract. Aspinall is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, but there has been some friction with the promotion he’s called home since 2020. Aspinall was none too pleased with how White responded to his eye injury that put an early halt to his UFC 321 bout against Ciryl Gane.
Sean Strickland dismisses Dricus du Plessis trilogy for now: "I don’t think sitting out on the sidelines gets you a title shot"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 29, 2026
Sean Strickland doesn’t believe the first title defense in his second reign as the UFC Middleweight Champion will be against Dricus du Plessis. Strickland and du Plessis have shared the Octagon twice. “Stillknocks” defeated Strickland via split decision back in Jan. 2024 to capture the 185-pound gold. Their title rematch was far more one-sided with du Plessis earning a unanimous decision victory.
Cain Velasquez gives an honest opinion on potentially fighting again
Harry Kettle - May 29, 2026
UFC heavyweight legend Cain Velasquez has given his thoughts on potentially fighting again at some point in the future. As we know, Cain Velasquez is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights to ever compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a multiple-time world champion, and he has picked up some huge wins throughout the course of his illustrious career.
Ilia Topuria believes he will embarrass Arman Tsarukyan in potential fight
Harry Kettle - May 29, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria believes he would embarrass Arman Tsarukyan if the two ever fought one another. Ilia Topuria has his sights set on greatness in the world of mixed martial arts and in his next outing, he will attempt to successfully defend his UFC lightweight championship when he puts it on the line against veteran Justin Gaethje.
Nassourdine Imavov reacts to Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev rematch talks after Dana White's admission
Curtis Calhoun - May 28, 2026
Top UFC middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov’s long-awaited middleweight title shot might hit another speed bump. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland shocked the world once again when he handed Khamzat Chimaev his first loss in the cage earlier this month at UFC 328. After months of bad blood between Strickland and Chimaev, the two middleweights went back-and-forth in one of the best fights of the year, with Strickland earning the split decision nod.
Islam Makhachev admits Justin Gaethje has a real chance to beat Ilia Topuria at UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - May 28, 2026
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Justin Gaethje can shock the world against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will look to remain unbeaten in his professional MMA career when he faces Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 next month at the White House. Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines a stacked seven-fight card, featuring an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.
Joe Rogan reacts to 'robbery' narrative of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven controversy
Curtis Calhoun - May 28, 2026
Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes officials got it wrong in the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven super fight. Former GLORY Kickboxing heavyweight champ Rico Verhoeven was minutes away from shocking the world and handing WBC heavyweight boxing titleholder Oleksandr Usyk a stunning loss in the ring last weekend. Verhoeven looked poised and crisp through the first 10 rounds of the fight, with many believing he won most of the early action.
Song Yadong explains why he's so confident ahead of UFC Macau main event against Deiveson Figueiredo
Cole Shelton - May 28, 2026
Song Yadong is oozing with confidence ahead of his UFC Macau main event fight against Deiveson Figueiredo. Yadong is set to headline the card on Saturday against the former flyweight champ in a pivotal bantamweight scrap. Heading into the fight, Yadong is a -600 favorite, and he believes that’s because he’s better everywhere and will be able to finish the Brazilian to send a statement to the entire division.
Dana White won't commit to Sean Strickland vs. Khamzat Chimaev rematch yet: "We don't know what we're going to do"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 28, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White isn’t sure whether or not a rematch between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev will be the next middleweight title fight. Strickland pulled off another big upset at the conclusion of UFC 328 in Newark on May 9. Chimaev was the sizable betting favorite, but he was forced to stand with Strickland after the opening frame. Strickland made it a dog fight and he earned the split decision victory to become a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion.
Deiveson Figueiredo still believes he can win another UFC world title
Harry Kettle - May 28, 2026
Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo believes he still has what it takes to win a world championship in the promotion. Many mixed martial arts fans will fondly remember the days when Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno battled it out on four separate occasions for the flyweight title. Nowadays, though, the Brazilian sensation is part of the bantamweight division, and with three losses in his last four, many are wondering what the future holds for him.
Colby Covington believes his resume is worthy of him being in UFC Hall of Fame
Harry Kettle - May 28, 2026
Former UFC star Colby Covington believes his resume is worthy of him eventually being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. As we know, Colby Covington recently informed the Ultimate Fighting Championship of his desire to retire. He will be walking away from the sport as a former UFC interim welterweight champion, but despite having three attempts at the undisputed gold, he was never quite able to get to that next level.
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Conor McGregor's big return at UFC 329
Harry Kettle - May 28, 2026
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s upcoming return to the cage. In the main event of UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his first appearance in the Octagon since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier back in 2021. Of course, given the time away and the injury, there are plenty of questions surrounding what he’s going to look like when he gets back in there.
Khamzat Chimaev 'vomited green bile, almost died' during harrowing UFC 328 weight cut
Curtis Calhoun - May 27, 2026
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw shared horrific details of Khamzat Chimaev’s weight cut after a conversation with his team. The previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev’s first UFC middleweight title defense ended in him losing the belt to Sean Strickland in their UFC 328 grudge match. After a back-and-forth five rounds, Strickland earned a split decision nod on the scorecards to reclaim the middleweight throne.
Colby Covington admits '50-50' chance in UFC return despite shock retirement
Curtis Calhoun - May 27, 2026
Three-time UFC title challenger Colby Covington isn’t shutting the door on reversing his MMA retirement amidst his latest endeavors. Colby Covington raised eyebrows when he reportedly approached the UFC brass to inform them of his decision to retire from Mixed Martial Arts. After a long layoff stemming from a December 2024 loss to Joaquin Buckley and his exclusion from the upcoming White House card, Covington opted to hang up the gloves.
Carlos Prates believes Islam Makhachev would rather fight him than Ian Machado Garry: "Maybe he thinks it's going to be easy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 27, 2026
Rising UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates thinks Islam Makhachev would fight him next if he could. Makhachev is the current 170-pound champion. He won the gold back in N0v. 2025 with a dominant unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena, who Prates recently stopped in the third round. With Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales waiting in the wings, Makhachev’s first welterweight title defense hasn’t been made official.
Ilia Topuria doesn't believe that Islam Makhachev is ducking him
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria does not believe that welterweight king Islam Makhachev is ducking a fight against him. At UFC Freedom 250, Ilia Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight championship against Justin Gaethje. The overwhelming expectation is that he will secure yet another vicious knockout win and keep his incredible run going, but of course, looking past someone like Gaethje is a very risky thing to do.
Movsar Evloev teases UFC featherweight title fight by end of summer 2026
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
Robert Whittaker isn't concerned about being on UFC 329 prelims
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on being part of the prelim card for UFC 329. After much deliberation, Robert Whittaker will finally be making his debut in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 329. He will go up against veteran Nikita Krylov, and if he can put on an impressive performance, there is every chance that he will vault himself right towards the top of the rankings.
Rapper Ray J hospitalized with heart, head issues 3 days after Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery card KO
Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026
Rapper Ray J has been in a hospital bed for three days and counting after a brutal knockout at the UFC Apex last weekend. Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., is suffering from serious health issues three days removed from a brutal knockout loss on the Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery MMA card last weekend at the UFC Apex.