UFC News

Harry Kettle - February 25, 2026

Sean Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick has given his thoughts on their potential gameplan for a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. As we know, Sean Strickland is riding high in the wake of his triumph over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston. In the eyes of many, this sets us up for a title fight between him and Khamzat Chimaev – but given the presence of Nassourdine Imavov as another possible contender, that may not end up being the case.

Harry Kettle - February 25, 2026

UFC legend Charles Oliveira has discussed wanting his father to put the belt around his waist if he wins at UFC 326. At UFC 326, Charles Oliveira will go head to head with Max Holloway in a huge clash for the BMF title. It will take place in the main event of the evening, and while both men have lost to Ilia Topuria recently, they will both be hoping to vault themselves back into world championship contention at lightweight with a win here.

Dylan Bowker - February 24, 2026

Joshua Van is sitting at the top of the heap in the UFC’s flyweight ranks, and a fighter with a win over Alexandre Pantoja would love a cross-promotional throwdown with the reigning UFC kingpin Van someday. The combatant in question is Hiromasa Ougikubo, who bested Yuki Motoya at RIZIN Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri to win the vacant RFF flyweight championship and the Rizin flyweight grand prix on December 30th. Ougikubo had mentioned heading into this recent fight that he wanted the public to see the Rizin flyweight Grand Prix champion as someone who could defeat the UFC champion. When contextualizing that with his prior win over ex-UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja from years ago on The Ultimate Fighter, Ougikubo said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Curtis Calhoun - February 24, 2026

UFC heavyweight fan favorite Josh Hokit will fight a top contender with three times his career fighting experience at UFC 327. Dana White’s Contender Series alum Josh Hokit earned one of the early contenders for ‘Knockout of the Year’ when he finished Denzel Freeman with one second left in Round 1 at UFC 324. Hokit moved to 8-0 with back-to-back knockouts to kick off his promotional tenure.

BJ Penn Staff - February 24, 2026

The UFC is pushing ahead with its planned event in Mexico, despite a surge of cartel violence in the country. The MMA promotion is set to touch down in the country’s capital, Mexico City, this Saturday. Just days ahead of the card, the Mexican military staged an operation in the nearby state of Jalisco, which led to the death of “El Mencho,” Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the mastermind behind the dangerous Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC).

Curtis Calhoun - February 24, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor believes the upcoming Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao mega rematch won’t be competitive. Boxing fans were treated to a mega announcement earlier this week when it was announced that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will run it back in the ring later this year at the Las Vegas Sphere. Both legends will resume their professional boxing careers in a rematch of one of the sport’s iconic rivalries.

Cole Shelton - February 24, 2026

Michael Page isn’t pleased with Conor Benn’s reported deal with Zuffa Boxing. Benn reportedly signed a one-fight deal worth $15 million in Dana White’s boxing promotion. It’s a hefty payday, and Page admits it’s frustrating to see White spend more money on boxers than the actual sport he’s been promoting for decades.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 24, 2026

Carlos Prates is aware that some fans have linked him to a showdown with Conor McGregor, and he has given a response. McGregor had the combat sports world buzzing when he claimed to have accepted a fight with an unnamed UFC star in a deleted X post.

Harry Kettle - February 24, 2026

Nassourdine Imavov has reiterated that the only fight he wants next is a meeting for the UFC middleweight championship. Right now, Nassourdine Imavov is one of the clear contenders for a shot at Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC middleweight title. However, following Sean Strickland’s win over Anthony Hernandez last weekend, the controversial American has also positioned himself brilliantly for another crack at the gold.

Harry Kettle - February 24, 2026

Ronda Rousey has given her thoughts on the MVP vs UFC aspect of her upcoming showdown against Gina Carano. As we know, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will square off in a mixed martial arts contest later this year. It serves as the first time that either woman has stepped foot into the cage in at least a decade for active competition, and nobody really knows what to expect when the door shuts behind them.

Harry Kettle - February 24, 2026

Sean Strickland has given his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev potentially making the move up to the light heavyweight division. As we know, Khamzat Chimaev is the current UFC middleweight champion. Many had been expecting him to become champion for years, but now that he is, there’s a real sense of fear in the air about how active he’s going to be with the gold around his waist.

Dylan Bowker - February 23, 2026

Dana White has been a staple in the MMA world for quite a while now, with the prominent promoter ringing in a quarter of a century as the figurehead of the UFC. On February 23rd, 2001, White debuted as the new face of the brand with the Fertitta brothers as financial backers of the promotion as UFC 30 transpired. That was an event that emanated from the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This was the first-ever UFC card to have taken place under the Zuffa banner, with that branding still existing to this day through Dana White’s pugilistic sidequest, Zuffa Boxing. Dana White was part of a historically significant kickoff card, which saw the first-ever 155-pound champion in the organization’s history cemented. Jens Pulver would earn this distinction when he bested Caol Uno by way of unanimous decision in the co-main event of the night.