UFC News
Max Holloway calls to fight Conor McGregor at the White House after UFC 326
Cole Shelton - February 26, 2026
Max Holloway is hoping to run things back with Conor McGregor. Holloway is set to defend his BMF belt on March 7 against Charles Oliveira in an intriguing bout. Should Holloway win, he could be right in the mix for a title shot at lightweight. But he’s looking at another fight.
Kamaru Usman unsure if Islam Makhachev fight happens: "It's been a tumultuous back and forth"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 26, 2026
Kamaru Usman doesn’t know for sure if he’ll be fighting Islam Makhachev next, but perhaps the door is closing. Usman and Makhachev have expressed mutual interest in sharing the Octagon. Makhachev is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion, while “The Nigerian Nightmare” once ruled the 170-pound weight class.
Max Holloway isn't counting out Justin Gaethje ahead of title unification against Ilia Topuria
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 26, 2026
Max Holloway has weighed in on a future clash between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Gaethje secured a lightweight title unification bout when he defeated Paddy Pimblett to become the interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Topuria, who has been on hiatus, recently cleared up some personal matters and has said he’s back in fight mode.
Joe Rogan vouches for more UFC weight classes: "We'd have less extreme weight cutting"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 26, 2026
Joe Rogan thinks he knows a way to reduce bad weight cutting for UFC fighters. Fans suffered quite the scare when bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed after successfully making weight for a planned bout with Ricky Turcios. Smotherman was able to avoid disaster, but his fight with Turcios was cancelled. While Smotherman insisted that he didn’t cut a lot of weight, the scary moment left many debating about weight-cutting in MMA.
Michael Bisping believes BMF title winner could leapfrog Arman Tsarukyan
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2026
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes the BMF title winner at UFC 326 could leapfrog Arman Tsarukyan in the title picture. Right now, Arman Tsarukyan is on the outside looking in at the world title picture in the lightweight division. There’s no denying that he’s an exceptionally talented fighter, but with Justin Gaethje being the interim champion, he isn’t likely to receive a crack at the gold anytime soon.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje may not happen at UFC White House, says MMA reporter
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2026
An MMA reporter has suggested that Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje may not end up taking place at UFC White House. As we know, Ilia Topuria is the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. We also know that Justin Gaethje is the interim champion at 155 pounds in the wake of his triumph over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. As we look ahead to the future, it certainly feels like these two are on a collision course to unify the belts, perhaps at the White House, which has been heavily rumored.
UFC champion Joshua Van claims he's never watched Demetrious Johnson's fights
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2026
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van has claimed that he’s never properly watched Demetrious Johnson’s fights. As we know, Joshua Van is the current king of the UFC’s flyweight division. He won the belt as a result of an injury suffered by Alexandre Pantoja in their title fight and as a result, he will forever go down in history as one of the youngest world champions the promotion has ever seen. In his next outing, he will be defending the belt against Tatsuro Taira.
Yaroslav Amosov is "much better" than Islam Makhachev in a specific area, per TUF champ
Dylan Bowker - February 25, 2026
Yaroslav Amosov has a key edge over Islam Makhachev, according to someone who has gotten in some direct work with the former. This combatant in question is Daniil Donchenko, and he hones his skills with several championship-caliber people at Syndicate MMA. Merab Dvalishvili is certainly a standout name from the gym. But also Yaroslav Amosov hones hos skills there, and the latter was involved in Donchenko’s corner for his last fight in the UFC. When delving into some of the quality people he surrounds himself with and then also parsing through some of the bigger welterweight players in the UFC today, Donchenko said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Daniel Cormier endorses Khamzat Chimaev light heavyweight move, warns Alex Pereira about potential clash
Curtis Calhoun - February 25, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Khamzat Chimaev would fit like a glove in the UFC’s light heavyweight division if he makes the move. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev eyes a potential second world title before defending his current 185-pound belt.
Max Holloway hits back at 'crazy' callout from influencer who was brutally KO'd in viral clip
Curtis Calhoun - February 25, 2026
BMF champion Max Holloway believes influencer Deen The Great is biting off more than he can chew in calling out top UFC stars. Max Holloway is weeks away from returning to the Octagon to defend his BMF title against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. Holloway will make his second BMF title defense after defeating Dustin Poirier in an instant classic at UFC 318 last year.
Ronda Rousey explains why brain 'looks great' now ahead of Gina Carano comeback fight after concerning concussion admissions
Curtis Calhoun - February 25, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey pivoted on some of her past concerning admissions about her neurological health ahead of her MMA comeback. Ronda Rousey nearly broke the internet when it was announced she’ll make her first MMA appearance in 10 years against fellow fighting pioneer, Gina Carano, in an upcoming Most Valuable Promotions main event. Rousey will return to the cage for the first time since a loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.
Robert Whittaker explains decision to move up to light heavyweight, reveals target return date
Cole Shelton - February 25, 2026
Robert Whittaker believes a move to light heavyweight is long overdue. Whittaker announced his decision that his next fight will be at 205lbs and he’s hoping his debut happens in the summer. If Whittaker had his way, his goal is to make his light heavyweight debut in June.