UFC News

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2026

UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev has hit back at those questioning his inactivity ahead of his return to action. At UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Sean Strickland. Given the larger than life personality of his American challenger, this is likely to be one of the spiciest build-ups to a bout that Khamzat has had in his career thus far.

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has issued a prediction for his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje. When you talk about the scariest fighters in all of mixed martial arts, Ilia Topuria has to feature in the conversation – and that much goes without saying. He has achieved some truly incredible things throughout the course of his time in the sport, with the biggest highlight being that he is already a two-weight world champion in the UFC.

Harry Kettle - April 8, 2026

UFC veteran Dominick Reyes has made it crystal clear that he wants to make another push for a world title shot. When you talk about all-action fighters in the higher weight classes, Dominick Reyes is certainly someone who comes to mind. He has previously fought for a world championship at 205 pounds, he has a string of great knockouts to his name, and he’s someone who has had to overcome adversity time and time again.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

UFC light heavyweight fan favorite Johnny Walker’s days at 205 could be numbered ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 327. At a time of significant change in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, fan favorite Johnny Walker has the chance to get back into the title mix quickly with an impressive performance this weekend. Walker’s latest path to a potential title shot continues against former title challenger Dominick Reyes at UFC 327 this weekend, after a stunning TKO win over Zhang Mingyang at UFC Shanghai last year.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

Before former UFC superstar Nate Diaz agreed to fight Mike Perry at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, a former rival was offered as an opponent. One of the most intriguing fan-friendly fights of the year will take place on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano undercard next month in Los Angeles. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz will make his long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts against fellow UFC alum, Mike Perry, in what figures to be an instant classic bout.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

UFC light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg might enter the Octagon with an unorthodox gameplan against Jiri Prochazka. One of the biggest fights of the year is days away as former UFC light heavyweight champ Jiri Prochazka looks to reclaim the belt against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. After Alex Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title to make the move to heavyweight, Prochazka vs. Ulberg was promptly booked to bring continuity to the division’s title picture.

Cole Shelton - April 7, 2026

Jiri Prochazka believes Alex Pereira will do well at heavyweight. Pereira vacated his light heavyweight title to move up to heavyweight to fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Heading into the bout, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka, who has fought Periera twice, believes the Brazilian will get the better of Gane to win a title in his third weight class.

Curtis Calhoun - April 7, 2026

Ian Machado Garry continues to question Islam Makhachev’s alleged hand injury after an online back-and-forth with Ilia Topuria. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev and lightweight titleholder Ilia Topuria continue to go back and forth on why a superfight wasn’t finalized for the promotion’s upcoming White House card. Topuria will headline the event opposite Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout, but Makhachev was the rumored opponent for Topuria for months.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 7, 2026

Jiri Prochazka has found success with his unpredictable fighting style, but is the bubble about to burst? Prochazka has a chance to become a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion on Saturday. He’ll meet Carlos Ulberg for the vacant gold in the main event of UFC 327. Some are wondering if Prochazka’s unpredictability will be enough to halt the streaking Ulberg.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 7, 2026

Mike Perry has responded to BKFC founder David Feldman’s reaction to the Nate Diaz fight. Perry has been widely viewed as the face of BKFC, but he’s had his share of issues with the promotion. Conor McGregor, who has ownership stake in the company, once threatened to fire “Platinum” for taking a boxing match with Jake Paul and getting in business with his own Dirty Boxing Championship promotion.

Cole Shelton - April 7, 2026

The UFC is in Miami, Florida, for a solid UFC 327 card that sees the vacant light heavyweight title on the line. In the main event, former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka takes on Carlos Ulberg. Heading into the bout, Prochazka is a -125 favorite while the Kiwi is a -102 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC 327, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the light heavyweight title fight. The majority of pros believe Jiri Prochazka will get the win, and likely will do so by knockout.

Harry Kettle - April 7, 2026

UFC veteran Renato Moicano has given his thoughts on the promotion booking him against Chris Duncan. Last weekend, Renato Moicano was able to get himself back in the win column with a nice victory over former training partner Chris Duncan. It served as a reminder to the masses that the Brazilian is still a real player in the lightweight division, and he’s still more than happy to call out just about anyone as he attempts to climb back into contention at 155 pounds.