UFC News
Carlos Prates believes Islam Makhachev would rather fight him than Ian Machado Garry: "Maybe he thinks it's going to be easy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 27, 2026
Rising UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates thinks Islam Makhachev would fight him next if he could. Makhachev is the current 170-pound champion. He won the gold back in N0v. 2025 with a dominant unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena, who Prates recently stopped in the third round. With Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales waiting in the wings, Makhachev’s first welterweight title defense hasn’t been made official.
Ilia Topuria doesn't believe that Islam Makhachev is ducking him
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria does not believe that welterweight king Islam Makhachev is ducking a fight against him. At UFC Freedom 250, Ilia Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight championship against Justin Gaethje. The overwhelming expectation is that he will secure yet another vicious knockout win and keep his incredible run going, but of course, looking past someone like Gaethje is a very risky thing to do.
Movsar Evloev teases UFC featherweight title fight by end of summer 2026
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
UFC featherweight Movsar Evloev has suggested that he will finally receive a world title shot by the end of the summer. For the longest time now, Movsar Evloev has been pushing to get a shot at the UFC featherweight championship. Courtesy of his win over Lerone Murphy, it now seems as if the time has come for him to go one on one with Alexander Volkanovski. Alas, this is the UFC we’re talking about, and you can never be 100% sure what direction they are going to go in.
Robert Whittaker isn't concerned about being on UFC 329 prelims
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on being part of the prelim card for UFC 329. After much deliberation, Robert Whittaker will finally be making his debut in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 329. He will go up against veteran Nikita Krylov, and if he can put on an impressive performance, there is every chance that he will vault himself right towards the top of the rankings.
Conor McGregor's manager assures UFC 329 isn't a 'one-and-done', teases active future
Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is plotting a quick turnaround, win or lose, after his UFC 329 comeback fight. Conor McGregor will make his first walk to the UFC Octagon in five years when he clashes with former BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329. After a failed comeback attempt due to injury ahead of UFC 303, McGregor appears rejuvenated and motivated to make a statement after a long absence from fighting.
Nate Diaz issues first statement following TKO loss to Mike Perry: 'Hunting season'
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2026
Nate Diaz has issued his first statement following his TKO loss to Mike Perry in his return to MMA. Diaz suffered a stoppage loss to Perry at MVP MMA earlier this month. Diaz struggled from the get-go, as Perry was able to land the more damaging shots, and due to the damage on his face, the fight was stopped after the second round.
Josh Hokit's style could sabotage UFC title hopes according to Jon Jones' former rival
Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026
A top UFC analyst is concerned that heavyweight star Josh Hokit’s recklessness could prevent him from fighting for a title. UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit will look to continue his meteoric rise when he clashes against fan favorite Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 next month. Hokit vs. Lewis is part of a seven-fight card on the White House lawn headlined by two massive title fights.
UFC boss Dana White doesn't shy away from CTE risks in MMA: "You have grown adults who choose to do this for a living"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
Head trauma has always been a big talking point in combat sports, and there’s more attention on the topic than ever with CTE diagnoses. For decades, fans of boxing have seen prizefighters suffer devastating head injuries and some have even turned fatal. While the world of MMA has seen fewer horror stories of fight-related head trauma, UFC CEO Dana White is well aware that the sport is not immune to the real risks involved.
Conor McGregor will retire if he fails to make UFC 329 date, predicts former KO artist: "It's a lot of pressure on his side"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
Conor McGregor’s comeback fight is set for UFC 329, but if he ultimately doesn’t enter the Octagon on July 11, will that mark the end of the “Notorious” one? UFC announced McGregor’s return bout will be a rematch against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor last fought Holloway all the way back in 2013. Despite tearing his ACL, McGregor won the fight via unanimous decision.
Justin Gaethje plans on changing Ilia Topuria's face in UFC Freedom 250 main event
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has big plans for his upcoming clash with Ilia Topuria. As we know, Justin Gaethje will battle Ilia Topuria for the undisputed UFC lightweight championship next month at UFC Freedom 250. Topuria is widely considered to be the favorite to walk away with the gold, but as we know, Justin has made a career out of proving people wrong.
Conor McGregor expresses satisfaction with his new UFC deal
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026
UFC star Conor McGregor has given fans an insight into the new deal that he seems to have signed with the promotion. At UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the cage when he goes head to head with Max Holloway in a welterweight clash for the ages. The expectation from many is that Max’s experience will help him get the better of the Irishman, but when it comes to Conor, you truly never know what you are going to get.
Michael Bisping voices concern over Alex Pereira's recent sparring footage
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Alex Pereira’s recent sparring footage with Tallison Teixeira. As we know, Alex Pereira will make his move up to the heavyweight division at the UFC Freedom 250 event. He will go head to head with Ciryl Gane for the UFC interim heavyweight championship, attempting to become the first fighter to win gold in three weight classes.