UFC News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 25, 2026

Jiri Prochazka believes there is a way to ensure more exciting outcomes in future UFC BMF title fights. A lot has been made about the recent BMF showdown between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway at UFC 326. The bout took place on March 7, and many fans expected fireworks. What they got was a one-sided grappling affair in favor of “do Bronxs.” Oliveira earned a unanimous decision victory.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 25, 2026

Islam Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has put the blame on Ilia Topuria for not agreeing to a super fight. Topuria’s manager Malki Kawa recently claimed that his fighter wasn’t satisfied with the money he was offered to fight Makhachev at UFC Freedom 250. UFC CEO Dana White responded by claiming Makhachev is dealing with a hand issue.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 25, 2026

Jon Anik admits he hasn’t exactly been moved by recent UFC shows. While the top MMA promotion is currently enjoying financial success, some fans have grown frustrated with the product. The critics believe that the UFC brass are getting by with the bare minimum due to its success with live gates, and more specifically, the Paramount+ deal.

Cole Shelton - March 25, 2026

In the main event of UFC Seattle, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya takes on Joe Pyfer in an intriguing fight. Heading into the bout, Adesanya is a -148 favorite while the American is a +124 underdog. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the middleweight fight at UFC Seattle. The pros believe Adesanya will turn back the clock and return to the win column and snap his three-fight losing streak.

Harry Kettle - March 25, 2026

Former UFC champion Alexa Grasso has explained why she’s excited to rematch Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle. On Saturday night, Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber will collide for the second time in their professional careers when they meet at UFC Seattle. The first time around, Alexa was able to pick up the win, going on to become a world champion in the promotion. Now, though, both are trying to fight their way into a title shot.

Harry Kettle - March 25, 2026

UFC star Israel Adesanya has spoken about the run he had as middleweight champion in the promotion. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will return to action and will try to get himself back in the win column after a poor run of form recently. He will collide with Joe Pyfer, and at the age of 36, he is looking to prove that he still has what it takes to be a legitimate player in the middleweight division.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira shared a powerful message for Israel Adesanya ahead of his rival’s comeback at UFC Seattle. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will look to earn his first victory in three years when he faces off with Joe Pyfer this Saturday at UFC Seattle. Adesanya has lost three consecutive fights and hasn’t appeared in the Octagon since a TKO defeat to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia in February 2025.

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2026

Julian Erosa is eager for the chance to fight close to home at UFC Seattle. Erosa got injured in his last fight and knew he needed to take some time off, yet this was a longer layoff than expected. However, it was due to the fact that the UFC was returning to Seattle, which Erosa wanted to be on as he’s from Washington state.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape will have to get revenge against a former RIZIN foe before earning a potential title shot. The UFC flyweight title picture is becoming clearer as newly-minted titleholder Joshua Van prepares to face Tatsuro Taira in his first defense at UFC 327 next month. Van won the belt after Alexandre Pantoja suffered an injury just minutes into their fight at UFC 323 in December.

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2026

Alexander Volkanovski admits he’s a bit annoyed Jean Silva is in the title conversation at featherweight. Volkanovski doesn’t have his next fight booked. But it is expected that Movsar Evloev will get the next title shot after he won at UFC London. However, Silva has been campaigning for a title shot, but Volkanovski doesn’t think he deserves it.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

Polarizing boxing star Jake Paul has his eyes set on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou for his next fight. Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions are weeks away from hosting arguably their biggest card when Ronda Rousey meets Gina Carano in the company’s first MMA main event booking. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will also make his long-awaited return to MMA by taking on Philipe Lins in a five-round co-main event bout.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

UFC featherweight contender Jean Silva believes a Movsar Evloev featherweight title reign would be devastating for the sport’s future. Top UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev retained his spot atop the rankings with a majority decision win over Lerone Murphy at UFC London last Saturday. Evloev, unbeaten in his professional career, earned the biggest win of his UFC career to earn a likely title shot against featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.