UFC News

Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White didn’t expect Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn would become one of his biggest enemies in his new business venture. Dana White is riding high as Zuffa Boxing takes shape in its inaugural year as a promotion. White recently signed Conor Benn, one of the best boxers in the world, to a lucrative $15 million deal for an upcoming fight.

Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026

A former UFC middleweight champion says Khamzat Chimaev’s days as the division’s champion could be numbered due to a staggering gain. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev’s first title defense still hasn’t been finalized more than half a year after his championship victory. Chimaev dethroned Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319 last year, utilizing his elite wrestling to pitch a shutout inside the Octagon.

Cole Shelton - March 5, 2026

Diego Lopes has no regrets over his UFC 325 loss to Alexander Volkanovski. Lopes was rematching for Volkanovski at the end of January for a rematch for the featherweight belt. In the rematch, Lopes was outclassed again, as Volkanovski cruised to a lopsided win.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026

The current rivalry between Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn and Zuffa’s Dana White has gotten even more intriguing. Zuffa Boxing made a big splash by signing Conor Benn to one-fight deal worth $15 million. Benn had been a fighter under Hearn for a decade before Zuffa Boxing made the move. Hearn has made it clear in interviews that he’s disappointed that Benn would sign on with someone he’s in a war of words with.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026

Sean Strickland is getting some support from a former foe, who believes he’s got a shot at dethroning Khamzat Chimaev. While Nassourdine Imavov made a case to receive a UFC Middleweight Championship opportunity by extending his winning streak to five after defeating Caio Borralho, Strickland has regained momentum. In the main event of UFC Houston, Strickland crumbled Hernandez with a knee to the body and some follow-up punches to seal the second-round TKO finish.

Harry Kettle - March 5, 2026

UFC veteran Cody Garbrandt has spoken openly about how fighting has helped him to find peace in his life. We all know the story of Cody Garbrandt by this point. Almost ten years ago, he captured the UFC bantamweight championship and proceeded to have a pretty dramatic fall down the rankings in the bantamweight division. He also tested the waters at flyweight, but that didn’t exactly work out for him either.

Harry Kettle - March 5, 2026

Raul Rosas Jr is ready to try and prove that he’s ready for a spot in the top 15 in the UFC’s bantamweight division. Ever since he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Raul Rosas Jr has been tipped for great things. He wants to shoot to the top quicker than anyone ever has before, and while he’s had some setbacks, he still seems set on proving himself to the world over the course of the next few years.

Harry Kettle - March 5, 2026

UFC legend Charles Oliveira is eyeing up another push for the world title if he can pick up the win at UFC 326. On Saturday night, Charles Oliveira will challenge Max Holloway for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 326. If he manages to pick up the win, it will serve as his first championship victory since the early days of his reign as the UFC lightweight champion.

Cole Shelton - March 4, 2026

Max Holloway is looking to make a statement at UFC 326. Holloway is set to defend his BMF belt in the main event of UFC 326 in Las Vegas in a rematch against Charles Oliveira. Heading into the bout, many expect Holloway to want to keep it standing to avoid Oliveira’s jiu-jitsu skills.

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

UFC superstar Israel Adesanya is the latest big name to question Dana White on fighter pay after Conor Benn’s mega deal with Zuffa Boxing. UFC CEO Dana White made his first big splash as the head of Zuffa Boxing in signing superstar Conor Benn to a lucrative $15 million, one-fight deal. White got the latest laugh in his ongoing feud with Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn by signing one of Hearn’s longtime staples.

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

UFC featherweights Jean Silva and Bryce Mitchell will write the second chapter of their rivalry in an upcoming bout. In one of the most underrated feuds in UFC history, featherweights Jean Silva and Bryce Mitchell put on a show in the buildup to their fight at UFC 314. Just weeks after Mitchell made controversial remarks that led UFC CEO Dana White to blast him publicly, the matchmakers booked Mitchell against the surging Silva.

Cole Shelton - March 4, 2026

The UFC was in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday for the UFC Mexico City fight night card. In the main event, former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno took on Lone’er Kavanagh, who took the fight on short notice. Entering the bout, Moreno was coming off a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira back in December, which snapped his two-fight winning streak. Kavanagh, meanwhile, was coming off a KO loss to Charles Johnson, which was his first career loss.

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

A former two-division UFC champion believes Charles Oliveira will hinder his own path to victory against Max Holloway at UFC 326. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira’s first step towards another potential lightweight title shot begins this weekend at UFC 326. Oliveira will fight BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event this Saturday, in a rematch years in the making.

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira’s father is a major part of his final preparations for his BMF title fight at UFC 326. Charles Oliveira is looking to reclaim a UFC title, albeit the BMF belt, this weekend at UFC 326. The former UFC lightweight champion will fight in a rematch years in the making with reigning BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas.

Cole Shelton - March 4, 2026

Reinier de Ridder knows the stakes are high for his UFC 326 fight against Caio Borralho. de Ridder is coming off a stoppage loss to Brendan Allen in a fight that, had he won, he could have gotten a title shot. However, de Ridder believes that if he can pull off the upset against Borralho, he can re-enter the title talks.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 4, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan might be in the UFC doghouse, but Brendan Schaub thinks “Ahalkalakets” won’t be held back for much longer. The general consensus within the MMA community is that Tsarukyan is the true No. 1 contender for a shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship. He will have to wait, as Justin Gaethje captured the interim gold back in January. That means Gaethje is due a title unification bout against Ilia Topuria.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 4, 2026

Conor McGregor plans to make his UFC comeback, but it won’t be against Carlos Prates, who is hurling ducking accusations. When Prates was initially asked about his name being considered for a showdown with McGregor, “The Nightmare” brushed it off as a rumor. Prates will instead meet former UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena on May 2 in Perth.

Cole Shelton - March 4, 2026

The UFC is in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for a solid UFC 326 card. In the main event, BMF champion Max Holloway is defending his belt in a rematch against Charles Oliveira. Heading into the fight, Holloway is a -225 favorite while the Brazilian is a +168 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get the predictions for the BMF title fight at UFC 326. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Holloway will beat Oliveira again, as they believe his striking will be the difference.