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Sergio Pettis on "much deserved" Demetrious Johnson UFC Hall of Fame induction: "One of the GOATs"
Dylan Bowker - April 10, 2026
Demetrious Johnson was recently announced as being part of the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame class, and a former Bellator MMA champ has weighed in on the UFC HOF induction for ‘Mighty Mouse’. This was stated by Sergio Pettis ahead of his main event fight with the unbeaten Mitch McKee at PFL Chicago on April 11th. Pettis had an Instagram post with Demetrious Johnson circa December, where the two posed together inside the cage as part of a show that the former’s older brother Anthony was promoting. When asked for his thoughts on DJ finally becoming interwoven into the UFC Hall of Fame, Pettis said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Jim Miller set to extend all-time UFC record vs. fellow vet at UFC 328
Curtis Calhoun - April 10, 2026
UFC legend Jim Miller will fight for the record 46th time against a fellow lightweight veteran on the UFC 328 undercard. Potential future UFC Hall of Famer Jim Miller will extend one of his records when he makes his return to the Octagon next month on one of the biggest cards of the year.
Jon Jones makes definitive statement on UFC comeback after Dana White fallout
Curtis Calhoun - April 10, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones made possibly his most revealing statement yet about his fighting future. After months of lobbying for a spot on the upcoming White House card, UFC legend Jon Jones was left off the event entirely, after repeatedly being publicly shut down by UFC CEO Dana White. Jones’ recent admission that he suffers from severe hip arthritis seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for the UFC’s plans for Jones.
UFC 327 weigh-ins: Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg make weight easily, prelim fighter misses target
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 10, 2026
The main event title fight set for UFC 327 is now official after the headliners successfully made weight. Early Friday morning, the weigh-ins took place and both Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg were able to tip the scales with relative ease. Prochazka tipped the scales at 203 pounds, while Ulberg’s clocked in at 204 pounds. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout is now set barring an unforeseen circumstance at the last minute.
UFC bantamweight slams Josh Hokit for ‘racism and hate speech’
BJ Penn Staff - April 10, 2026
Josh Hokit has been making a lot of noise ahead of his next UFC fight. Not everyone likes what they’re hearing. Hokit, an undefeated heavyweight, is set to take on Curtis Blaydes on the main card of this Saturday’s UFC 327 event in Miami. Heading into the fight, he has delivered some very unusual soundbites, some of which have been deemed insensitive and even downright racist by fans and pundits.
UFC partners with nicotine pouch company because they 'share the same values'
BJ Penn Staff - April 10, 2026
UFC parent company TKO has entered into a partnership with FRE Nicotine pouches. The partnership, which will apply to the UFC, as well as other TKO properties like Zuffa Boxing, UFC BJJ, and PBR (Professional Bull Riding), was announced in an April 9 news release. The deal will “deliver exclusive fan activations, custom content, and on-site experiences for adult nicotine users,” the release said.
Dana White confirms 'the big guy' Donald Trump will attend UFC 327
BJ Penn Staff - April 10, 2026
United States President Donald Trump will be in the building for this Saturday’s UFC 327 card in Miami, according to company CEO Dana White. News of Trump’s attendance was one of a multitude of topics White discussed during an appearance on a stream with Adin Ross earlier this week.
Khamzat Chimaev questions Arman Tsarukyan's non-UFC contests
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2026
UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev has questioned the nature of Arman Tsarukyan’s side quests outside of the promotion. Right now, Arman Tsarukyan is on the outside of the lightweight title picture looking in. After not getting the call to compete for the interim title at the start of the year, he has been left to sit and wait to see what’s going to happen between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
Terrance McKinney questions his lack of UFC performance bonuses
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026
UFC star Terrance McKinney has given his thoughts on never receiving a Performance of the Night bonus from the promotion. For the longest time now, Terrance McKinney has been easily one of the most entertaining action fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He goes out there to put on a show, with a live by the sword, die by the sword kind of mentality that you rarely see these days.
Aaron Pico's KO loss "going to play with his head" in Patricio Pitbull UFC 327 bout, per ex-Bellator champ
Dylan Bowker - April 9, 2026
UFC 327 goes down this weekend, and Patricio Pitbull takes on Aaron Pico, with a prior adversary of Pitbull’s weighing in on the bout. The combatant in question is Sergio Pettis, who also does battle this Saturday. The former Bellator MMA champion takes on PFL debutant Mitch McKee in the headliner of PFL Chicago on April 11th. During Pettis’ Bellator MMA championship reign at 135 pounds, he got a win over Patricio Pitbull in the latter’s attempt to become a three-division champ within the promotion. When asked for his thoughts on Pitbull’s fight on Saturday with Aaron Pico at UFC 327, another prominent Bellator MMA alum as well, Pettis said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Israel Adesanya's 'hunger' questioned by two-time rival after latest setback at UFC Seattle
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026
One of Israel Adesanya’s biggest rivals believes the former UFC middleweight champ needs to reignite his passion for fighting. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s lone losing streak of his MMA career continued earlier this year at UFC Seattle. Adesanya lost to Dana White’s Contender Series alum Joe Pyfer by second-round TKO in the UFC Seattle headliner to mark his second consecutive TKO defeat and fourth-straight loss overall.
Jiri Prochazka details why he loves Carlos Ulberg matchup at UFC 327: 'This is the opponent that I really need'
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2026
Jiri Prochazka believes Carlos Ulberg is the perfect matchup for him. Prochazka is set to take on Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title on Saturday in what should be a very fun fight. Going into the fight, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka is oozing with confidence as he believes Ulberg is a great matchup for him due to how the Kiwi fights.
Patricio Pitbull shares harsh criticism of UFC 327 opponent Aaron Pico: 'He usually doesn't defend sh*t'
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2026
Patricio Pitbull doesn’t think too highly of Aaron Pico. Pitbull is set to take on Pico at UFC 327 in what is a highly anticipated bout. This fight could have happened years ago for Pitbull’s Bellator title, but the two will throw down in the UFC, and Pitbull is excited for the matchup.
Ilia Topuria accuses Islam Makhachev of 'running away' following claims he asked for too much money for UFC White House super fight
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria responded to Islam Makhachev’s claim that he ‘asked for too much money’ to fight him at the White House. UFC lightweight champ Ilia Topuria will headline another massive event as he prepares to fight Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn this summer at UFC Freedom 250. Topuria vs. Gaethje is a lightweight title unification bout, after Topuria’s recent hiatus and Gaethje’s interim title win over Paddy Pimblett.
Chael Sonnen slams UFC 327's marketability ahead of Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg: 'Doesn't draw flies!'
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes the UFC has a significant marketing problem surrounding Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg. UFC 327 is hours away as former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jiri Prochazka and streaking contender Carlos Ulberg fight for the vacant light heavyweight championship in the main event. Prochazka’s recent wins over Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jamahal Hill catapulted him back into the title mix, while Ulberg’s impressive win streak earned the talented New Zealander a shot at the belt.
VIDEO | Jon Jones calls Daniel Cormier a 'crybaby b----' after declining wrestling match in latest ALF Reality 3 footage
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026
Jon Jones wasn’t happy when Daniel Cormier turned down an impromptu wrestling match in heated footage from ALF Reality 3. UFC legends Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are a part of Mixed Martial Arts history after their two fights inside the Octagon. Jones and Cormier were arguably the greatest rivals in combat sports during their primes, as both fighters went on to enter the UFC Hall of Fame and win multiple titles.
UFC 327 headliner Carlos Ulberg admits preparing for 'unpredictable' Jiri Prochazka is tricky
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2026
Carlos Ulberg believes he’s left no stone unturned ahead of his UFC 327 title fight, but he knows how crafty Jiri Prochazka can be. Ulberg and Prochazka will take center stage in the main event of UFC 327 on Saturday in Miami. The two will collide for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. It’s a short notice fight for both men with Alex Pereira vacating the 205-pound gold in an attempt to capture the interim heavyweight title on June 14.
Cub Swanson was convinced to fight at UFC 327 by late Duke Roufus: 'It was the perfect time'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 9, 2026
Cub Swanson will ride off into the sunset at UFC 327, and the late Duke Roufus convinced him to enter the Octagon one more time. Swanson had been considering retirement after his third-round knockout win over Billy Quarantillo at UFC Tampa back in late 2024. Before making his final decision, Swanson sought out the opinions of two renowned coaches. One was Roufus, and the other was Ray Longo, Swanson revealed to MMAFighting.