UFC News

Chris Taylor - April 25, 2026

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 116 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal. Sterling (25-5 MMA), the promotion‘s former bantamweight champion, will be returning to action for the first time since earning a unanimous decision victory over Brian Ortega this past August in Shanghai, China. Prior to that triumph, ‘Funk Master’ had dropped a decision loss to fellow 145lbs contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 310.

BJ Penn Staff - April 25, 2026

Joe Rogan has shared some interesting thoughts about the Greatest of All Time debate in the UFC heavyweight division. Rogan, who has spent years as a color commentator for the UFC, got into the topic during a conversation with rapper Action Bronson on his podcast.

BJ Penn Staff - April 25, 2026

UFC veteran Tim Means was arrested and charged with child abuse in New Mexico on Wednesday, according to the Albuquerque Journal. According to the police report, police were called to Means’ residence on Monday, Apr. 21. His 17-year-old daughter is reported to have made the call, after he allegedly head-butted and punched her during an argument about chores. She also alleges that grabbed her throat in a “strangulating manner.”

Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2026

UFC legend Jon Jones took issue with former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman siding with Brock Lesnar in a potential wrestling match. Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones remains at odds with Dana White and the matchmakers after he was excluded from a spot on the upcoming White House card. Despite announcing his retirement from MMA last summer, Jones quickly reversed course when U.S. President Donald Trump announced the UFC’s upcoming card on the White House lawn.

Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2026

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has a couple of intriguing potential opponents in the mix after dropping a big hint about his return. Paddy Pimblett’s unbeaten run in the UFC came to an end earlier this year at the hands of Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. In an interim lightweight title headliner, Gaethje outpointed Pimblett by unanimous decision to secure a showdown with Pimblett’s longtime rival Ilia Topuria.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 24, 2026

Most Valuable Promotions apparently gauged interest from Chris Weidman for a potential trilogy fight against Anderson Silva. MVP has been promoting its May 16 MMA card, which is set to air live on Netflix. Headlining that event will be Ronda Rousey taking on Gina Carano in a comeback fight for the two women’s MMA pioneers. There are some other notable names on the card, such as Nate Diaz, who will be facing fellow ex-UFC star Mike Perry. Former UFC heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou is set to do battle with Philipe Lins.

BJ Penn Staff - April 24, 2026

When the UFC made the jump from ESPN to Paramount at the start of 2026, it was announced that the promotion would be upgrading their post-fight bonus structure. Post-fight bonuses, it was revealed, would jump from $50,000 to $100,000. At the same time, the promotion also announced that it would be handing out $25,000 bonuses to any fighter who scored a finish in the Octagon. It was — and still is — good news for fighters. However, it’s not quite as good as initially believed.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 24, 2026

If Jean Silva gets the next UFC featherweight title shot over Movsar Evloev, don’t expect Michael Chiesa to be surprised. Some MMA fans and experts believe that Evloev shouldn’t gotten the 145-pound title opportunity after defeating Aljamain Sterling in late 2024. Evloev ended up missing all of 2025, but he returned in March to defeat Lerone Murphy via majority decision.

Dylan Bowker - April 24, 2026

Aiemann Zahabi is preparing to fight a former UFC champion at UFC Freedom 250 and one of the former’s peers at Tristar has given his thoughts on that matchup. Zahabi has been on a massive run in the UFC. The Canadian combatant is now fighting on that White House card against Sean O’Malley in June. When asked how he sees the Zahabi vs. O’Malley bout playing out, Mandel Nallo said [via MMA Canada],

Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2026

Jorge Masvidal and Chael Sonnen have reignited their long-standing feud over the former BMF champ’s planned comeback. It’s been more than three years since Jorge Masvidal announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts following a loss at UFC 287. After a legendary career that included his BMF title win over Nate Diaz, Masvidal turned his attention towards fight promotion.

Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2026

Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan believes former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa could take the light heavyweight throne. Earlier this month, UFC 327 featured plenty of highlight-reel finishes and wild fights. One of which was former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa’s shocking knockout of the previously unbeaten Azamat Murzakanov in the co-main event, after Costa made the full-time move to the light heavyweight division.

Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2026

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev didn’t hold back in response to Ronda Rousey’s recent harsh criticism of the promotion. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is weeks away from her highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts after a 10-year absence. Rousey and fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano headline a stacked card on Netflix next month, featuring the returns of Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, and former UFC heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou.