UFC News

BJ Penn Staff - April 9, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan may not be getting a UFC title shot anytime soon, but he’s definitely not short on cash. Tsarukyan is one of the top contenders in the UFC lightweight division division, thanks to recent wins over Dan Hooker and Charles Oliveira. Despite his status in the division, a title shot has eluded him, as he seems to have fallen out of favor with UFC brass.

BJ Penn Staff - April 9, 2026

Pedro Munhoz is ready to move on from the UFC. The Brazilian bantamweight has been signed with the UFC since 2014. He has made over 20 walks to the Octagon since then, battling some of the best fighters in his division’s history in that time. He is grateful for his experiences on the UFC roster. However, he believes it’s time to take his career in a new direction.

Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026

Carlos Ulberg has revealed his desire to try and lure Alex Pereira back to the light heavyweight division with a win at UFC 327. For a good few years now, Carlos Ulberg has been slowly but surely building himself up to the championship level at light heavyweight. On Saturday night, he will finally get his chance to hold the gold when he goes head to head with Jiri Prochazka for the vacant belt.

Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026

UFC newcomer Aaron Pico has explained his embarrassment over his debut defeat to Lerone Murphy last summer. At UFC 327 this weekend, Aaron Pico will attempt to pick up his first win under the Ultimate Fighting Championship umbrella when he takes on fellow Bellator alumni Patricio Pitbull.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Valentina Shevchenko didn’t hold back on Jake Paul after his recent fiery remarks about the current state of MMA. Jake Paul’s ongoing feud with UFC CEO Dana White reignited earlier this week when the polarizing influencer/boxer claimed that the promotion, and Mixed Martial Arts as a whole, ‘is dying’. Paul pointed to what he perceives as a lackluster UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House as a major symptom of a larger issue.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White had a hilarious reaction to Jiri Prochazka’s viral altercation with Josh Hokit at UFC 327 media day. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will look to become a two-time titleholder when he fights the streaking Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 this Saturday in Miami. After Alex Pereira vacated the light heavyweight title earlier this year, Prochazka vs. Ulberg was booked to keep the division moving.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Dana White responded to welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev’s recent remarks about why he wasn’t booked to fight Ilia Topuria. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will return to the Octagon on one of the biggest cards of the year at UFC Freedom 250 against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje. Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines an intriguing card on the White House lawn, and fireworks are expected to play out in the main event.

Cole Shelton - April 8, 2026

Paulo Costa believes he can get close to earning a light heavyweight title shot at UFC 327. Costa is set to move up to light heavyweight to face the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov in the co-main event of UFC 327 on Saturday in Miami. It’s a highly anticipated fight, and although Costa is moving up in weight, he said he is still open to fighting at middleweight. But he views UFC 327 as a chance to enter the light heavyweight title picture.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White clarified that his relationship with Arman Tsarukyan remains strong despite labeling him a ‘maniac’. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has done just about everything imaginable to earn a lightweight title shot, despite a last-second pullout from his first title opportunity at UFC 311 last year. Since the events of UFC 311, Tsarukyan has impressively defeated Dan Hooker to retain his spot in the lightweight title picture.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan spends a lucrative figure every month as he preps for fights ahead of a potential UFC lightweight title shot. Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan continues to wait for another title shot after defeating Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar last year. After the UFC announced Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for UFC Freedom 250, Tsarukyan continues to wait on the sidelines for clarity on his next bout, but has claimed that good news is on the way in the upcoming weeks.

Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2026

Not everyone is sold on Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson becoming an elite fighter in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Top heavyweight MMA prospect Gable Steveson could potentially be on his way to the UFC, as recent rumors point to the Olympic gold medalist attending UFC 327 this weekend to speak with UFC executives. Steveson has been acknowledged by Joe Rogan, Dana White, and others as a future star in the UFC’s heavyweight division.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Jorge Masvidal isn’t entertained when he watches Khamzat Chimaev in action. Chimaev is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion. He took the 185-pound gold thanks to his grappling dominance over Dricus du Plessis back in Aug. 2025. “Borz” almost had 22 minutes of control time on his way to a one-sided unanimous decision win.