UFC News

Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026

UFC veteran Dan Hooker has explained why he was frustrated by his defeat to Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 325. As we know, Dan Hooker is one of the most entertaining fighters that the lightweight division has seen in years – both in and out of the cage. However, in recent times, he’s fallen to a few harsh defeats against Arman Tsarukyan and Benoit Saint Denis.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Valentina Shevchenko didn’t hold back on Jake Paul after his recent fiery remarks about the current state of MMA. Jake Paul’s ongoing feud with UFC CEO Dana White reignited earlier this week when the polarizing influencer/boxer claimed that the promotion, and Mixed Martial Arts as a whole, ‘is dying’. Paul pointed to what he perceives as a lackluster UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House as a major symptom of a larger issue.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White had a hilarious reaction to Jiri Prochazka’s viral altercation with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 media day. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will look to become a two-time titleholder when he fights the streaking Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 this Saturday in Miami. After Alex Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title earlier this year, Prochazka vs. Ulberg was booked to keep the division moving.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Dana White responded to welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev’s recent remarks about why he wasn’t booked to fight Ilia Topuria. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will return to the Octagon on one of the biggest cards of the year at UFC Freedom 250 against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje. Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines an intriguing card on the White House lawn, and fireworks are expected to play out in the main event.

Dylan Bowker - April 8, 2026

Cody Garbrandt was able to get back to the win column after a foul-sustaining effort against Xiao Long, and someone who was previously slated to fight ‘No Love’ thinks that the latter would have won if point deductions had not transpired at UFC 326. The fighter in question is Julio Arce, who previously had a fight booked with Garbrandt that ultimately didn’t come to fruition because of an injury at UFC 285. Julio Arce touched upon Garbrandt’s recent victory ahead of his own fight on March 28th as Arce competed with Alexei Pergande at PFL Pittsburgh. When asked for his thoughts on Garbrandt’s relatively recent UFC 326 win, snapping a two-fight skid he had prior to beating Long, Arce said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White clarified that his relationship with Arman Tsarukyan remains strong despite labeling him a ‘maniac’. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has done just about everything imaginable to earn a lightweight title shot, despite a last-second pullout from his first title opportunity at UFC 311 last year. Since the events of UFC 311, Tsarukyan has impressively defeated Dan Hooker to retain his spot in the lightweight title picture.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan spends a lucrative figure every month as he preps for fights ahead of a potential UFC lightweight title shot. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan continues to wait for another title shot after defeating Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar last year. After the UFC announced Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for UFC Freedom 250, Tsarukyan continues to wait on the sidelines for clarity on his next bout, but has claimed that good news is on the way in the upcoming weeks.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Not everyone is sold on Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson becoming an elite fighter in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Top heavyweight MMA prospect Gable Steveson could potentially be on his way to the UFC, as recent rumors point to the Olympic gold medalist attending UFC 327 this weekend to speak with UFC executives. Steveson has been acknowledged by Joe Rogan, Dana White, and others as a future star in the UFC’s heavyweight division.

Dylan Bowker - April 8, 2026

Mike Perry is undoubtedly the biggest name in the world of gloveless combat but a former title challenger in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship had some choice wording about ‘Platinum’ using the promotion for his own gain.  The combatant in question is Doug Coltrane and the former BKFC middleweight title contender clashes with ex-UFC vet Maki Pitolo at BKFC Honolulu in the headlining bout on April 11th. As he was discussing a former BKFC foe of his in Blake LaCaze preparing to fight for Perry’s promotion Dirty Boxing Championship later this week, Coltrane said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Belal Muhammad believes Kamaru Usman is being protected from sharing the Octagon with him. Muhammad and Usman have had beef stemming from an unaired edition of the “Pound 4 Pound” podcast. Muhammad and Usman allegedly got into a scuffle and “Remember The Name” claims he got the better of “The Nigerian Nightmare.” Usman has dismissed a potential clash with Muhammad under the UFC banner unless high stakes are involved.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Jiri Prochazka is none too pleased with the antics of Josh Hokit. Hokit was in attendance for Wednesday’s UFC 327 media day session, and he was in full character. The undefeated heavyweight referred to himself as a “vato.” When Hokit ran into Prochazka, who is scheduled to headline UFC 327 in a light heavyweight title fight against Carlos Ulberg, things got testy.

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2026

UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev has hit back at those questioning his inactivity ahead of his return to action. At UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Sean Strickland. Given the larger than life personality of his American challenger, this is likely to be one of the spiciest build-ups to a bout that Khamzat has had in his career thus far.

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2026

UFC veteran Dominick Reyes has made it crystal clear that he wants to make another push for a world title shot. When you talk about all-action fighters in the higher weight classes, Dominick Reyes is certainly someone who comes to mind. He has previously fought for a world championship at 205 pounds, he has a string of great knockouts to his name, and he’s someone who has had to overcome adversity time and time again.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

UFC light heavyweight fan favorite Johnny Walker’s days at 205 could be numbered ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 327. At a time of significant change in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, fan favorite Johnny Walker has the chance to get back into the title mix quickly with an impressive performance this weekend. Walker’s latest path to a potential title shot continues against former title challenger Dominick Reyes at UFC 327 this weekend, after a stunning TKO win over Zhang Mingyang at UFC Shanghai last year.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

A former UFC heavyweight and current coach, Josh Barnett, accused Bryce Mitchell of sabotaging a fight announcement. It’s been almost a full year since polarizing UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell defeated Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi in his bantamweight debut. Mitchell bounced back impressively following a brutal loss to Jean Silva at UFC 314, along with being the subject of serious controversy outside of the Octagon.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

Before former UFC superstar Nate Diaz agreed to fight Mike Perry at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, a former rival was offered as an opponent. One of the most intriguing fan-friendly fights of the year will take place on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano undercard next month in Los Angeles. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts against fellow UFC alum, Mike Perry, in what figures to be an instant classic bout.

Cole Shelton - April 7, 2026

Jiri Prochazka believes Alex Pereira will do well at heavyweight. Pereira vacated his light heavyweight title to move up to heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Heading into the bout, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka, who has fought Periera twice, believes the Brazilian will get the better of Gane to win a title in his third weight class.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

Ian Machado Garry continues to question Islam Makhachev’s alleged hand injury after an online back-and-forth with Ilia Topuria. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev and lightweight titleholder Ilia Topuria continue to go back and forth on why a superfight wasn’t finalized for the promotion’s upcoming White House card. Topuria will headline the event opposite Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout, but Makhachev was the rumored opponent for Topuria for months.