UFC News

BJ Penn Staff - April 15, 2026

Former UFC champ Ronda Rousey is set to make an unlikely return to the cage on May 16. Her opponent will be fellow women’s MMA trailblazer Gina Carano. Given Rousey’s status as one of the best female fighters ever, and one of the most important figures in the sport’s history, her comeback a very big deal. It’s also headlining the first MMA card ever to air on Netflix, which is another feather in her cap.

BJ Penn Staff - April 15, 2026

UFC welterweight contender Daniel Rodriguez has leaked the details around the plans for his next fight. Rodriguez, 39, is the No. 14-ranked contender in the UFC welterweight division. He is riding three straight wins, having recently beaten Alex Morono, Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Kevin Holland. Despite that streak, his momentum has somewhat stalled, as he just spent eight months in a Mexican prison for trying to get cannabis over the border.

Harry Kettle - April 15, 2026

MMA star Jorge Masvidal has provided a fresh update on his potential return to active competition in the UFC. While he may have been retired from mixed martial arts for a few years now, Masvidal is still a prominent figure in the sport. He may not exactly be in his prime given that he is 41 years of age, but the former UFC title challenger and BMF title holder is determined to prove that he has something left in the tank.

Harry Kettle - April 15, 2026

UFC veteran Curtis Blaydes has praised Josh Hokit in the wake of their absolute battle at UFC 327 last weekend. Last Saturday night, Curtis Blaydes slugged it out with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 in a clash for the ages. Nobody really knew heading into the fight whether or not Hokit would be able to compete with someone on Blaydes’ level, but as it turns out, he went in there and absolutely thrived, proving he is a top five heavyweight.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

Most Valuable Promotions will have to replace a fight on the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card just weeks before the mega event. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will make her highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts when she squares off against fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano on May 16th. Rousey vs. Carano headlines a stacked Most Valuable Promotions card, which will be broadcast live on Netflix.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn took another jab at UFC CEO Dana White over White’s notable absence from Conor Benn’s recent bout. Recent Zuffa Boxing signee Conor Benn defeated Regis Prograis by unanimous decision last Saturday in London. It continued what’s been a stellar last six months for Benn, including a rematch win over Chris Eubank Jr. and signing a $15 million deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

UFC 327 star Paulo Costa says he went ballistic after missing out on a $100k post-fight bonus following his KO over Azamat Murzakanov. Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa was one of the biggest stars at UFC 327 last weekend in Miami. The former middleweight standout made the full-time transition to light heavyweight earlier this year, and his first full-time appearance at 205 lbs couldn’t have gone much better.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

One of Jon Jones’ biggest rivals didn’t hold back on the former two-division UFC champion’s latest retirement promises. After missing out on the upcoming UFC White House card, Jon Jones publicly called for his release from the promotion amidst an ongoing feud with CEO Dana White. According to Jones, White and the matchmakers ‘lowballed’ him in contract negotiations to fight at UFC Freedom 250, and he was asking for more than $15 million to fight the likes of Alex Pereira or Tom Aspinall.

Curtis Calhoun - April 14, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has a great idea in mind for Paulo Costa’s next light heavyweight opponent after a shocking KO at UFC 327. Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa began his full-time move to the light heavyweight division in style at UFC 327 last weekend in Miami. Facing one of the division’s top contenders, Costa earned a highlight-reel knockout that catapulted him into the light heavyweight title mix.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2026

Chael Sonnen has no issue with UFC CEO Dana White leaving Jon Jones off the Freedom 250 card. Jones had been pounding the table to be featured at the historic White House event. At the same time, “Bones” continued flirting with permanent retirement and a comeback. There’s also Jones’ past legal issues, which left White wary of booking perhaps the greatest MMA fighter of all time for such a show.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2026

Dana White told reporters that he was in talks with Nate Diaz before he accepted an offer he couldn’t refuse to fight on Netflix, and one UFC veteran believes it. Diaz will be featured on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on May 16. The Stockton native will collide with Mike Perry in a five-round MMA clash. The bout will be contested at welterweight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 14, 2026

Dustin Poirier believes Josh Hokit’s ability to walk the walk at UFC 327 has made him a star. Much was made about Hokit’s antics before his memorable scrap with Curtis Blaydes this past Saturday. During the pre-fight media day session, Hokit dressed as a Mexican gangster and tried agitating UFC 327 headliners Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.