UFC News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 18, 2026

Charles Oliveira isn’t letting the critics of his UFC 326 performance slide. Oliveira shared the Octagon with Max Holloway in a lightweight bout for the BMF Championship on March 7. While some fans anticipated back-and-forth action, what they got was a grappling clinic from Oliveira. It ended up being a unanimous decision win for “do Bronxs,” and some fans were critical of the bout given that the BMF distinction was at stake.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 18, 2026

Alex Pereira will be sticking around with UFC for many years to come, and Michael Bisping thinks “Poatan” made the right call for himself. During an appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” Pereira revealed that he recently inked a new eight-fight deal with UFC. The former light heavyweight and middleweight champion said it’ll likely be his final combat sports contract.

Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026

Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan believes Ronda Rousey’s critical remarks about the promotion’s pay structure could lead to major reform. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is at the center of one of the biggest nights in combat sports this year when she returns to the cage against Gina Carano in May. Rousey and Carano headline a stacked card promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, featuring Francis Ngannou’s comeback and Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry.

Cole Shelton - March 17, 2026

Austen Lane will be changing weight classes at UFC London on Saturday. Lane is set to drop down to light heavyweight after competing at heavyweight in his UFC tenure. He’s set to take on Iwo Baraniewski in an intriguing fight, and the thought process of dropping down to light heavyweight was something Lane thought of as he was rehabbing from surgery.

Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026

Former UFC rivals Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren were at the center of one of MMA’s ‘feel good’ stories of the year. Former UFC star Ben Askren overcame a lot of obstacles outside of combat sports last year. After a bout of Pneumonia combined with a Staph infection left him in a coma, Askren was able to make a miraculous recovery despite the initial odds.

Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026

UFC bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi found out about his upcoming fight vs. Sean O’Malley as fans and pundits did. One of the biggest fights of the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House features two of the bantamweight division’s top contenders: former champion Sean O’Malley and streaking star Aiemann Zahabi. The winner could potentially be in the mix for another bantamweight title shot against either Petr Yan or Merab Dvalishvili.

Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026

UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Ciryl Gane was on the verge of dethroning Tom Aspinall before the abrupt UFC 321 stoppage. One of the UFC’s most disappointing moments in 2025 was the abrupt stoppage of the UFC 321 headliner between undisputed heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall and former interim champ Ciryl Gane. Just minutes into the fight, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in both of his eyes, and Aspinall couldn’t continue fighting.

Curtis Calhoun - March 17, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones’ pursuit of a comeback fight might be back on track after recent help from Joe Rogan. Jon Jones announced his retirement from MMA last summer after long contract talks with the promotion to fight then-interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. After Jones quickly reversed his retirement following the UFC’s announced White House card set for this coming summer, Jones’ wishes to be featured at the event weren’t granted by UFC CEO Dana White.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2026

Alistair Overeem agrees with those who feel the UFC heavyweight division is experiencing a down period. Tom Aspinall is an exciting fighter who reigns at the top of the weight class, but he’s been recovering from double eye surgery. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira will be fighting Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 17, 2026

Jorge Masvidal believes Jon Jones deserves to get paid, but he also gets why the UFC brass may not trust him. Jones had been pounding the table for a spot on the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House. Ultimately, “Bones” didn’t get picked to compete on the special June 14 event. UFC CEO Dana White told reporters that while Jones may have had some conversations, he personally never planned to have “Bones” fight on the card.

Harry Kettle - March 17, 2026

UFC star Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on fighters, both past and present, criticizing the promotion recently. As we know, Sean O’Malley is easily one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts today. The former UFC bantamweight champion will make his return at the White House this summer against Aiemann Zahabi, with many believing he still has what it takes to go after the title one more time.

Cole Shelton - March 17, 2026

The 217th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC London. We’re joined by UFC light heavyweight Austen Lane to preview his UFC London main card fight against Iwo Baraniewski.

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry believes Islam Makhachev is intentionally delaying a potential title fight. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev was pitched as a potential headliner for the upcoming White House card, opposite the likes of Ilia Topuria or Kamaru Usman. But Makhachev continues to recover from a hand injury suffered shortly after his fight with Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last year.

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira has big plans for his future after signing a massive new contract with the promotion. Alex Pereira raised eyebrows when he vacated the UFC light heavyweight title earlier this month to pursue a full-time move to the heavyweight division. Pereira, who hasn’t fought since reclaiming the light heavyweight title at UFC 320, will fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250, the promotion’s upcoming card at the White House.

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz appeared to end his long-standing feud with one of MMA’s veteran referees, Keith Peterson. Dominick Cruz ended his illustrious UFC career abruptly ahead of his planned retirement fight at UFC Seattle last year. Cruz, who was supposed to fight Rob Font in the card’s co-main event, withdrew from the bout due to a significant shoulder injury that required surgery.

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington shared a clear stance on potentially fighting Bo Nickal inside the Octagon. UFC stars Colby Covington and Bo Nickal traded barbs at a pre-match press conference ahead of a Real American Freestyle wrestling event earlier this year. Since their beef kicked off, Covington and Nickal continue to be on each other’s nerves, especially after Nickal repeatedly called out Covington for a fight at the White House this summer.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 16, 2026

Ronda Rousey has put UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell on blast as more announcements are made for the undercard of her fight with Gina Carano. On Monday, Most Valuable Promotions announced the addition of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry to the May 16 event set to be headlined by Rousey vs. Carano. The card has been filling up, as a heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Philipe Lins had already been booked.

Harry Kettle - March 16, 2026

Michael Page, aka MVP, has opened up on some of his recent frustrations ahead of his return at UFC London this weekend. Michael Page is one of the most intriguing fighters in all of mixed martial arts but for whatever reason, he just can’t get booked consistently. Thankfully, we will get the chance to see MVP back in action on Saturday night at UFC London when he squares off against Sam Patterson.