UFC News

Cole Shelton - June 24, 2026

Manuel Torres wants opponents to fear him when they sign the contract to fight him. Torres is set for his first UFC main event against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Baku on Saturday, in a fight that is a pick’em. Torres enters the fight coming off back-to-back knockout wins, and he eyes another stoppage win on Saturday.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 24, 2026

Charles Oliveira is hoping to get the call for a second clash with Justin Gaethje. The ending to UFC Freedom 250 marked the crowning of a new lightweight champion. Gaethje pulled off the fourth-round TKO finish over Ilia Topuria after “El Matador” failed to get off his stool for the final round. Gaethje handed Topuria his first pro MMA loss along with a broken orbital to capture the undisputed 155-pound UFC gold for the first time in his career.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 24, 2026

Could Ian Machado Garry present more problems to Islam Makhachev than most are anticipating? Garry is set to compete for UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career. He’s scheduled to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the UFC 330 main event on Aug. 15. That event will mark UFC’s return to Philadelphia, and the Xfinity Mobile Arena will play host.

Harry Kettle - June 24, 2026

UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev has praised Justin Gaethje’s incredible title victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. At UFC Freedom 250 earlier this month, Justin Gaethje shocked the world when he stopped Ilia Topuria on the stool to become the new undisputed UFC lightweight champion. It was the kind of win that sent shockwaves through the sport, especially given Topuria’s recent spell of dominance.

Harry Kettle - June 24, 2026

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has looked ahead to his upcoming clash with Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 next month. At UFC 329, Paddy Pimblett will attempt to prove that he has what it takes to become a genuine title contender once again in the lightweight division. He will go head to head with Benoit Saint Denis, who has put together a great run as of late to put himself on the brink, too.

Dylan Bowker - June 23, 2026

Paddy Pimblett will step back into the UFC’s octagon in July, and a training partner of his has weighed in on Pimblett’s return fight after falling short in capturing UFC interim gold in January. The referenced fighter is Alfie Davis, and the former PFL title challenger will throw down in a rematch with Alexander Shabliy at PFL San Diego on June 27th. Davis has a history of training with Paddy Pimblett, with Davis’ prior Bowks Talking Bouts appearance touching on his work with ‘The Baddy’ ahead of his aforementioned 155 pound title fight at UFC 324 vs. Justin Gaethje whereby Gaethje eventually unified the lightweight belt by beating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 earlier this month. When asking for his thoughts on Pimblett versus Benoit Saint-Denis fight coming up at UFC 329, Davis said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Curtis Calhoun - June 23, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier plans to get help for what he admits is an issue with alcohol abuse that runs in his family. Dustin Poirier is usually in the Mixed Martial Arts headlines for the right reasons, but this last Sunday was an exception.

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

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.

Cole Shelton - June 23, 2026

Rafael Fiziev is excited for his UFC Baku main event fight against Manuel Torres on Saturday. Fiziev is set to take on Torres in what should be a fan-friendly striking fight for as long as it lasts. Heading into the bout, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, as both lightweight contenders can end the fight with one punch.

Dylan Bowker - June 23, 2026

Cory Sandhagen is simply of a higher caliber than Mario Bautista, despite the latter improving since their first fight, according to a PFL San Diego bantamweight fighter. The combatant in question is Justin Wetzell, who will test skills with Sarvarjon Khamidov at PFL San Diego on June 27th. Both Wetzell and Sandhagen are elite bantamweights who have gotten in a bit of work together before their respective fights, per the PFL San Diego combatant, as both will compete for the two domestic giants within the MMA world this Summer. Weighing in on long-time training partner Sandhagen’s looming rematch with Mario Bautista coming up at UFC 329 on July 11th, Wetzell said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],