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Joshua Van discusses joy over the growth of Asian MMA ahead of UFC 328
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2026
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van has expressed his joy over the growth of Asian mixed martial arts ahead of UFC 328. While he may have won the title as a result of an injury, Joshua Van is still widely considered to be one of the best flyweights on the planet right now. On Saturday night, he will defend the UFC flyweight championship for the very first time against top challenger Tatsuro Taira in the co-main event of UFC 328.
Dustin Poirier reveals fight that would entice him to come out of retirement
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2026
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has revealed the fight that could entice him to break his mixed martial arts retirement. As we know, Dustin Poirier is easily one of the most beloved fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. While he never became an undisputed world champion in the UFC, he stood toe to toe with some of the best to ever do it at both featherweight and lightweight, earning the respect of the masses in the process.
UFC 328 star Waldo Cortes-Acosta shares details of recent altercation with 'f------ idiot' Josh Hokit at the UFC Apex
Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026
UFC heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta got into it with polarizing star Josh Hokit ahead of his fight at UFC 328. Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Alexander Volkov will clash in a heavyweight title eliminator bout this weekend at UFC 328. Just weeks before Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane clash for the interim UFC heavyweight title, Cortes-Acosta has the chance to make a strong case for a shot at the title with a win over a proven vet.
Sean Strickland makes bizarre claim longtime coach Eric Nicksick 'doesn't understand' fighting ahead of UFC 328
Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland admitted his relationship with coach Eric Nicksick is ‘mixed’ ahead of UFC 328. Sean Strickland is days away from potentially reclaiming the UFC middleweight throne against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. After months of bad blood brewing between Strickland and Chimaev, they’ll finally get the chance to settle their beef inside the Octagon in a high-stakes matchup.
Islam Makhachev pushes UFC KO artist to fight at UFC Serbia in classy voice message
Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev made a direct plea to one light heavyweight contender to fight at UFC Serbia. The UFC is looking at moving into new markets later in 2026 and beyond. It’s been reported by multiple outlets recently that the UFC is finalizing an upcoming Fight Night event in Serbia, marking the first time the promotion will host an event in the country.
Khamzat Chimaev hits back at Conor McGregor staking a claim in middleweight belt ahead of UFC 328
Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev didn’t hold back on former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s recent claims to the middleweight belt. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland will clash in a UFC middleweight title grudge match this weekend at UFC 328, and Conor McGregor is keeping a keen eye on the action.
Khamzat Chimaev shares cold-blooded reaction to former rival Gilbert Burns' retirement
Curtis Calhoun - May 6, 2026
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev didn’t exactly strike a sentimental tone in his reaction to Gilbert Burns’ retirement. Khamzat Chimaev is days away from his first UFC middleweight title defense, and he has a former rival on his mind.
Tatsuro Taira shares bold prediction for UFC 328 title fight against Joshua Van
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2026
Tatsuro Taira is looking to make a statement at UFC 328 to become the new flyweight champion. Taira is set to take on Joshua Van in the co-main event on Saturday in Newark for the flyweight title. Although Taira is the challenger, he is the betting favorite, and he has full confidence that he won’t just beat Van but will finish him.
Khamzat Chimaev admits he overestimated Dricus du Plessis in dominant UFC title win: "He was just surviving there"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 6, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev feels he may have misjudged how strong Dricus du Plessis was going to be in their lopsided UFC title fight. Back in Aug. 2025, Chimaev challenged du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship. While some felt du Plessis had a chance to make things interesting, he was outclassed in the grappling department. Chimaev scored 12 takedowns on 17 attempts. He also had 21 minutes and 40 seconds of total control time.
Tristan Hamm details reason for donating entire purse, promoting boxing event in Dubai
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2026
Influencer-turned-boxer Tristan Hamm wants to use his promotion to help others. Hamm is a Canadian influencer who got into boxing a couple of years ago and is being trained by BJ Flores. He’s been competing under the Misfits brand, but also recently launched Hamm Promotions. He held an event on April 14 and returned to the win column with a first-round knockout win.
Josh Hokit fires back at Sean Strickland over gimmick criticism: "You're just mad my WWE skit has better ratings"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 6, 2026
Josh Hokit has a response amid Sean Strickland’s recent criticism. Strickland is known for having an erratic personality, but he insists it’s all authentic. Hokit knows he plays a character and feels MMA has been lacking big personalities. Strickland had a critique for Hokit during his UFC 328 media day session. The former UFC Middleweight Champion isn’t a fan of the shtick (h/t MMAFighting).
Islam Makhachev reflects on Jack Della Maddalena's UFC Perth defeat
Harry Kettle - May 6, 2026
UFC champion Islam Makhachev has given his thoughts on Jack Della Maddalena’s recent defeat at UFC Perth. Last weekend in the main event of UFC Perth, Jack Della Maddalena suffered his second straight defeat as he was knocked out by Carlos Prates. It wasn’t exactly a particularly close fight, either, with Prates really growing in confidence as it went on before managing to secure the finish.