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Jon Jones thinks MVP MMA one-upped UFC with Rousey vs. Carano event: "I've never been in such a promotion"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026
Jon Jones believes Most Valuable Promotions did a better job with their inaugural MMA event than UFC has done as of late. MVP MMA 1 emanated from the Intuit Dome this past Saturday, and Jones was a special guest. The UFC legend joined the analyst desk to give his reaction to the card. During the broadcast, he expressed hope that he can get out of his UFC contract to fight Francis Ngannou, who knocked out Philipe Lins during the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event.
Mike Perry reflects on decisive win over Nate Diaz at MVP MMA event
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026
Combat sports star Mike Perry has taken the time to reflect on his emphatic win over Nate Diaz last weekend. On Saturday night, Mike Perry went head to head with Nate Diaz in what was the real people’s main event at the first ever MVP MMA event. Mike was considered to be the favorite by many, but everyone knew that if the fight got into the later rounds, Nate had a real chance at springing an upset.
Gina Carano explains feeling a sense of victory despite defeat to Ronda Rousey
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026
MMA legend Gina Carano has explained feeling a sense of victory despite her quick defeat to Ronda Rousey last weekend. For the first time in 17 years, Gina Carano competed in a professional mixed martial arts fight on Saturday night. She went head to head with Ronda Rousey, and while she would have been hoping to put forward a good showing, she instead fell to a very quick submission loss inside the first few seconds of the contest.
Ronda Rousey responds to UFC announcing Conor McGregor's return during MVP MMA 1: "They see us as a real rival"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey believes UFC’s decision to reveal Conor McGregor’s return fight during Francis Ngannou’s walkout speaks volumes about how the promotion feels about MVP MMA. Most Valuable Promotions held its first MMA event this past Saturday inside the Intuit Dome. Rousey headlined the card against Gina Carano in a comeback bout for both women’s MMA pioneers. “Rowdy” took Carano down quickly and secured a 17-second armbar finish. It’s Rousey’s first pro MMA win since 2015.
Jake Paul laughs off UFC's timing of Conor McGregor return announcement: "It's not going to work, buddy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Jake Paul is taking aim at UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during the MVP MMA 1 event. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian held their first MMA event this past Saturday. The show featured the likes of Mike Perry, who scored a big TKO finish over Stockton legend Nate Diaz. The headliner saw Ronda Rousey earn a 17-second submission victory in her comeback fight against Gina Carano.
Chris Weidman on MVP MMA Anderson Silva trilogy offer: "We've got to talk serious numbers"
Dylan Bowker - May 16, 2026
Chris Weidman taking on Anderson Silva in a trilogy bout under mixed martial arts rules is something that MVP MMA was reportedly pursuing for their Netflix card this weekend, per the former. Weidman touched upon this ahead of his looming contest with Colby Covington at RAF 9 on May 30th. With MVP MMA’s inaugural card set for a Netflix broadcast tonight with massive names like Ngannou, Perry, Diaz, Rousey, and Carano, a couple of more massive names were explored for the card with deep history underpinned between them. Discussing his side of the MVP MMA team reaching out to him about doing the Anderson Silva trilogy on their card tonight, Weidman said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Khamzat Chimaev nearly withdrew from UFC 328 due to horrific weight cut per Arman Tsarukyan
Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev barely made it to the scale at the UFC 328 official weigh-in and nearly withdrew. Before Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event, he nearly lost the battle to the scales at last Friday’s official weigh-in.
PFL star Dakota Ditcheva scorches Ronda Rousey after brutal Khamzat Chimaev rant: 'Disgraceful'
Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026
PFL star Dakota Ditcheva isn’t a Ronda Rousey supporter anymore after her controversial comments about Khamzat Chimaev. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is just hours away from her return to Mixed Martial Arts for the first time since losing to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. Rousey and fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano headline a stacked card on Saturday in Los Angeles, put together by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
VIDEO | Derrick Lewis shares Dana White call about late notice UFC White House fight
Curtis Calhoun - May 15, 2026
UFC heavyweight fan favorite Derrick Lewis shared footage of his live reaction to Dana White’s White House fight pitch. The UFC’s historic card on the White House lawn is weeks away as Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline a stacked event. After U.S. President Donald Trump requested UFC head Dana White to organize an event at the White House, White made it come to fruition with seven intriguing matchups.
Sean Strickland could've been more dominant against Khamzat Chimaev, says Daniel Cormier: "He really could've made Khamzat struggle"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2026
Daniel Cormier believes Sean Strickland could’ve had a more definitive win over Khamzat Chimaev with one change. Strickland secured his second UFC title when he earned a split nod over Chimaev on May 9. The two collided in the UFC 328 headliner. “Borz” put the middleweight title at stake inside the Prudential Center in Newark. Chimaev had early success with his grappling, but Strickland was able to thwart that area of his game throughout the fight.
Joe Rogan shares key aspect that makes Sean Strickland a nightmare opponent: "Captain of the deep water"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 15, 2026
Joe Rogan has shared one element of Sean Strickland’s game that he feels makes him one of the toughest opponents to overcome. Strickland became a two-time UFC Middleweight Champion when he defeated Khamzat Chimaev in Newark on May 9. The UFC 328 headliner went the distance, and Strickland was awarded the split decision victory. He has now handed Chimaev the first loss of his pro MMA career.
Ciryl Gane tries to explain his controversial double eye poke against Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2026
UFC heavyweight Ciryl Gane has tried to explain his controversial double eye poke that led to Tom Aspinall requiring surgery. As we know, Ciryl Gane is set to compete for the interim UFC heavyweight championship at UFC Freedom 250. He will be going up against Alex Pereira, and the fight comes in the wake of his controversial no contest against Tom Aspinall, which happened as a result of the Frenchman committing a nasty double eye poke on Tom that left him unable to continue.
Ronda Rousey destroys former UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev after recent comments
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2026
MMA legend Ronda Rousey has given her thoughts on recent remarks made by former UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev. Tomorrow night, Ronda Rousey will compete in mixed martial arts for the first time in almost 10 years when she squares off with Gina Carano. There’s been a lot of talk about the fight and the implications of it, mainly related to the emergence of MVP MMA and what that could mean for the future of the sport.
Daniel Cormier claims UFC rival Jon Jones is gay
BJ Penn Staff - May 15, 2026
Daniel Cormier claims his chief UFC rival Jon Jones is gay. Cormier and Jones, both of whom have held the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight titles, once shared one of the fiercest rivalries in MMA history. Today, both men are retired, but their rivalry has been rekindled as they serve as rival coaches on a Russian reality TV show akin to The Ultimate Fighter.
Francis Ngannou on UFC departure: "That was the moment I was like, ‘I’m getting out of this contract’"
Dylan Bowker - May 14, 2026
Francis Ngannou looks to show out at the MVP MMA 1 card on May 16th, and the lineal MMA heavyweight champion took time to briefly touch on his UFC departure. Ngannou clashes with Philipe Lins this Saturday, with a global broadcast set for Netflix in the industry leader’s inaugural foray into the MMA live event universe. During a pre-fight interview with Daniel Cormier on DC’s personal YouTube channel, with a specific clip shared to the platform formerly known as Twitter by X user @FREAKMMA1, ‘The Predator’ covered several subjects ahead of returning from his nearly two-year absence from mixed martial arts competition. When asked by the former two-division UFC champion if Ngannou’s infamous UFC departure was just about money or if he felt disrespected by the promotion, Ngannou said,
Joe Rogan expresses concern for Khamzat Chimaev's RAF debut just weeks after UFC 328
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2026
Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan believes Khamzat Chimaev might be making a mistake in competing at RAF 10 so soon after UFC 328. Khamzat Chimaev suffered the first defeat of his otherwise stellar MMA career last Saturday at UFC 328.
Nate Diaz blasts 'cocky' Ilia Topuria in latest rant against UFC stars
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2026
Arnold Allen plans to have a 'career-best performance' against Melquizael Costa at UFC Vegas 117
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2026
Arnold Allen is looking to make a statement at UFC Vegas 117. Allen is set to headline the UFC event on Saturday against Melquizael Costa in a pivotal featherweight fight. The winner of the bout will be closing in on a title shot, and entering the fight, Allen is a -154 favorite while Costa is a +120 underdog on FanDuel.
Justin Gaethje rival isn't counting him out against Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC Freedom 250: "This could go either way"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 14, 2026
A former foe of Justin Gaethje thinks “The Highlight” is very much a live underdog against Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje and Topuria are scheduled to clash for the undisputed distinction in the lightweight division on June 14. Topuria is the main 155-pound champion, but an interim title was made after he went on a brief hiatus. Gaethje scored a unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett back in January to win the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.