UFC News

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s potential future trilogy against Conor McGregor hit a roadblock after he suffered an injury against Mike Perry. UFC legend Nate Diaz’s first mixed martial arts appearance in years didn’t go according to plan, as Diaz dominantly lost to Mike Perry last Saturday in Los Angeles. The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card’s co-main event was exciting for as long as it lasted, before referee Mike Beltran deemed Diaz unfit to continue competing in between rounds due to several facial lacerations.

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

Herb Dean doesn’t regret his controversial stoppage of Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta on the Rousey vs. Carano undercard. Before UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in just 17 seconds, one of MMA’s biggest controversies of 2026 took place on the undercard.

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

UFC featherweight star Melquizael Costa issued his first public remarks since his six-fight win streak was snapped at UFC Vegas 117. Melquizael Costa’s first taste of headlining a UFC card fell short of the mark, as Arnold Allen snapped his six-fight win streak last Saturday at UFC Vegas 117.

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria was prepared to fight Josh Hokit on stage at the recent UFC White House press conference. Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, and other top names will clash on the upcoming UFC White House card next month. Topuria and Gaethje headline a stacked seven-fight card at UFC Freedom 250, marking the first major sporting event to take place on the White House lawn.

Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor didn’t hold back after watching Nate Diaz’s lopsided defeat to Mike Perry. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts didn’t live up to the immense hype last weekend at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. In the card’s co-main event, Diaz took some of the most serious damage he’s suffered in his career, as Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry earned a dominant stoppage win after opening up a nasty cut on Diaz’s face.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026

Alex Pereira appears to be unfazed by Josh Hokit’s shenanigans. Hokit was sitting across from Pereira during a recent UFC Freedom 250 press conference, and he fired some verbal shots at “Poatan.” One of the more infamous lines Hokit delivered was when he told Pereira he’d “Chama on your momma.” The antics drew the ire of UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, who tossed an object at Hokit.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026

Jon Jones believes Most Valuable Promotions did a better job with their inaugural MMA event than UFC has done as of late. MVP MMA 1 emanated from the Intuit Dome this past Saturday, and Jones was a special guest. The UFC legend joined the analyst desk to give his reaction to the card. During the broadcast, he expressed hope that he can get out of his UFC contract to fight Francis Ngannou, who knocked out Philipe Lins during the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event.

Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026

Combat sports star Mike Perry has taken the time to reflect on his emphatic win over Nate Diaz last weekend. On Saturday night, Mike Perry went head to head with Nate Diaz in what was the real people’s main event at the first ever MVP MMA event. Mike was considered to be the favorite by many, but everyone knew that if the fight got into the later rounds, Nate had a real chance at springing an upset.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

Ronda Rousey believes UFC’s decision to reveal Conor McGregor’s return fight during Francis Ngannou’s walkout speaks volumes about how the promotion feels about MVP MMA. Most Valuable Promotions held its first MMA event this past Saturday inside the Intuit Dome. Rousey headlined the card against Gina Carano in a comeback bout for both women’s MMA pioneers. “Rowdy” took Carano down quickly and secured a 17-second armbar finish. It’s Rousey’s first pro MMA win since 2015.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is the one heavyweight fight fans have been clamoring for, but the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions isn’t holding his breath. Jones was featured on the MVP MMA 1 broadcast this past Saturday. He witnessed Ngannou deliver a first-round knockout victory over Philipe Lins inside the Intuit Dome. During his post-fight interview, “The Predator” called for a clash with Jones.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026

Jake Paul is taking aim at UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during the MVP MMA 1 event. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian held their first MMA event this past Saturday. The show featured the likes of Mike Perry, who scored a big TKO finish over Stockton legend Nate Diaz. The headliner saw Ronda Rousey earn a 17-second submission victory in her comeback fight against Gina Carano.

Dylan Bowker - May 16, 2026

Chris Weidman taking on Anderson Silva in a trilogy bout under mixed martial arts rules is something that MVP MMA was reportedly pursuing for their Netflix card this weekend, per the former. Weidman touched upon this ahead of his looming contest with Colby Covington at RAF 9 on May 30th. With MVP MMA’s inaugural card set for a Netflix broadcast tonight with massive names like Ngannou, Perry, Diaz, Rousey, and Carano, a couple of more massive names were explored for the card with deep history underpinned between them. Discussing his side of the MVP MMA team reaching out to him about doing the Anderson Silva trilogy on their card tonight, Weidman said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],