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Curtis Calhoun - June 29, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev says Sean Strickland is stalling alleged talks for an immediate title rematch. Sean Strickland pulled off another legendary upset earlier this year when he defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at UFC 328 to reclaim the middleweight title. After entering UFC 328 as a significant underdog, Strickland handed Chimaev his first career loss in a clinical performance from the now-two-time champion.

Curtis Calhoun - June 26, 2026

UFC legend Joe Lauzon will return to fighting for the first time in seven years, this time in the bare-knuckle ring. Joe Lauzon’s arrival to the UFC, fresh off his performance on The Ultimate Fighter 5, came at a pivotal point in Mixed Martial Arts history. By the time Lauzon made his final UFC Octagon appearance in October 2019, the UFC had transformed into a global powerhouse in combat sports.

Curtis Calhoun - June 26, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones is recovering well from a serious hip injury and teased a potential MMA comeback. Jon Jones is known for flip-flopping on retirement, and his latest pivot came after training with one of the biggest stars of UFC 329.

Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026

Anthony Hernandez returns to the Octagon this summer for the first time since falling to UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland. UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez’s path to a title shot hit a speed bump when he was finished by Sean Strickland at UFC Houston earlier this year. After Strickland won the UFC middleweight title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev, Hernandez has the chance to potentially secure a rematch and a shot at revenge.

Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026

One of the greatest female fighters in Mixed Martial Arts history, Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino, will make her final walk to the cage. Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino’s resume and women’s MMA pioneership are unquestioned, as many believe she deserves consideration when discussing the all-time greats. Justino has earned wins over the likes of Holly Holm, Gina Carano, and many other women’s MMA legends during her career.

Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn continues to be a thorn in the UFC’s side after Sean O’Malley revealed his UFC Freedom 250 pay. Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley not only didn’t earn a post-fight bonus for his KO at UFC Freedom 250, but he reportedly made less money than some of his previous checks.

Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026

There remains no love between former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and current middleweight titleholder Sean Strickland. Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad are two of the UFC’s most polarizing athletes, although their careers have gone down different paths in recent months.

Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026

BMF titleholder Charles Oliveira says he was the originally planned opponent for Conor McGregor’s comeback at UFC 329 next month. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will return at UFC 329 in just a few weeks against former BMF champion Max Holloway. UFC 329 will mark McGregor’s first walk to the Octagon since UFC 264, when he injured his leg against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout.

Curtis Calhoun - June 23, 2026

Former UFC superstar Dustin Poirier threatened to fight security and local police in newly-released arrest footage. Less than a year removed from his ceremonious retirement at UFC 318, Dustin Poirier is in trouble with the law after he was arrested for ‘public intoxication’ on Sunday in Atlanta.

Curtis Calhoun - June 23, 2026

UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit doubled down on his claim that former first lady Michelle Obama is a biological man. Josh Hokit earned the biggest win of his heavyweight career earlier this month at UFC Freedom 250, but his actions after knocking out Derrick Lewis continue to be the main talking points.

Curtis Calhoun - June 23, 2026

Kamaru Usman’s two-time rival Jorge Masvidal believes the former champ will make it look easy against Dricus du Plessis. One of the most intriguing matchups of the summer will take place at UFC Oklahoma City when former titleholders Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman square off. Usman, the former UFC welterweight champion, will move up to middleweight in a potential No. 1 contender bout against the former middleweight titleholder Du Plessis.

Curtis Calhoun - June 23, 2026

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says more needs to be done to prevent back-of-the-head shots after Alex Pereira’s loss. Alex Pereira’s heavyweight debut fell short against Ciryl Gane earlier this month at UFC Freedom 250. Gane defeated Pereira by second-round TKO to win the interim heavyweight title and clinch a rematch against undisputed champ Tom Aspinall.

Curtis Calhoun - June 22, 2026

Tensions are ramping up between Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan ahead of a potential lightweight title clash. Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the greatest upsets in UFC history when he defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO (corner stoppage) earlier this month at UFC Freedom 250. After two previously failed attempts at winning undisputed gold, Gaethje added an undisputed title to his legendary resume and handed Topuria his first career loss.

Curtis Calhoun - June 22, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira is contemplating retirement after his shocking defeat at UFC Freedom 250. Alex Pereira’s pursuit of UFC history fell short at UFC Freedom 250 earlier this month. In his interim heavyweight title bout against Ciryl Gane, Pereira lost by second-round TKO to Gane in his highly anticipated heavyweight debut.

Curtis Calhoun - June 22, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre believes Conor McGregor needs to shake up his camp for his long-awaited Octagon return. After five years away from the Octagon, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will make the walk against Max Holloway at UFC 329 next month. McGregor hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier in their UFC 264 trilogy, and many questions remain regarding McGregor’s place in Mixed Martial Arts.

Curtis Calhoun - June 22, 2026

Future UFC Hall of Famer Dustin Poirier was arrested over the weekend for public intoxication in Atlanta and faces a misdemeanor charge. Less than a year after his UFC 318 retirement, Dustin Poirier ran into trouble with the law on Father’s Day.

Curtis Calhoun - June 19, 2026

One of referee Herb Dean’s biggest critics, Dan Hardy, is one of his biggest defenders from Alex Pereira’s criticism after UFC Freedom 250. Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira’s bid at history fell short as he lost to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250. In his highly anticipated heavyweight debut, Pereira lost the opportunity to become the UFC’s first three-division champ as Gane knocked him out in Round 2.

Curtis Calhoun - June 18, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones sent an ominous message to Alex Pereira and Dana White in a since-deleted tweet. Alex Pereira’s bid at making UFC history fell short at the White House on Sunday as he lost to Ciryl Gane in their interim heavyweight title bout. Pereira opted to make the full-time move to heavyweight and vacate the light heavyweight belt earlier this year, before losing to Gane by second-round TKO.