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Bo Nickal "is going to beat [Kyle Daukaus] up" at UFC Freedom 250, per Johnny Eblen
Dylan Bowker - April 6, 2026
Bo Nickal fights at the White House, and a teammate of his sees Kyle Daukaus being in for a rough night. The combatant in question is Johnny Eblen, who trains at American Top Team with Nickal. Eblen articulated his thoughts on the Nickal vs. Daukaus bout ahead of his own recent victory against Bryan Battle. This was an emphatic finish that transpired at PFL Pittsburgh on March 28th. When asked how Nickal gets it done against Daukaus at the UFC Freedom 250 card coming up in June, Johnny Eblen said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Jiri Prochazka sends warning to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327: 'No opponent like me'
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2026
Jiri Prochazka believes Carlos Ulberg will be in a world of trouble at UFC 327. Prochazka is set to headline UFC 327 against Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title in an intriguing fight. Heading into the bout, Prochazka is a slight betting favorite, as oddsmakers have it near a pick’em. And, heading into the fight, Prochazka said he’s fine being a completely different fighter in this one, as he hinted at changing his style and wrestling Ulberg.
Patricio Pitbull knows UFC 327 opponent Aaron Pico is dangerous, but thinks he has a 'glass chin'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2026
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire believes that Aaron Pico has one-punch knockout power, but he can easily be sparked out. Freire and Pico are two Bellator veterans who will be sharing the Octagon at UFC 327 on Saturday. They will throw leather in Miami on a card headlined by a vacant light heavyweight title fight between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg.
UFC Freedom 250's Michael Chandler may not retire by choice, says Chael Sonnen
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2026
Michael Chandler may be on his way to retirement soon if Chael Sonnen’s hunch proves to be correct. Chandler is scheduled to compete on the UFC Freedom 250 card on June 14. He will be facing Mauricio Ruffy in a bout that many believe was made to enhance the Brazilian bruiser’s stock. Some believe that Chandler might hang up his gloves depending on the outcome of the fight.
Darren Till leaves Misfits Boxing with 'massive announcement' incoming
BJ Penn Staff - April 6, 2026
Former UFC contender Darren Till is moving on to the next phase of his career, and it sounds like it’s going to be pretty interesting. Till, from the United Kingdom, parted ways with the UFC in 2022. Following a near three-year break from competition, he then made a jump to boxing. His last three boxing matches all occurred under the Misfits Boxing banner, where he has beaten Anthony Taylor, Darren Stewart, and Luke Rockhold. The win over Rockhold earned him the Misfits bridgerweight belt, which seemed to imply he’d keep fighting for them. Apparently, that’s not the case.
UFC star Jon Jones speaks out on weekend road rage incident: 'Not allowing that kind of bullying'
BJ Penn Staff - April 5, 2026
Former UFC champion Jon Jones has spoken following a tense encounter with another driver in Albuquerque over the weekend. Early on Sunday morning, a man named Bryan Beltran spoke out on Instagram, accusing Jones of dangerous driving. He also shared video of a face-to-face conversation with Jones, which ended with him getting flipped off.
Eddie Hearn refuses to be kicked by Tom Aspinall in hilarious clip: "I've got a brain"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026
Do not expect Eddie Hearn to take leg kicks from elite MMA fighters anytime soon. UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall posted a new vlog on his YouTube channel where he proposed kicking Hearn’s leg for promotion. The Matchroom Boxing boss made a hard pass and instead had Callum Ruane, Matchroom’s global partnership lead, take the leg kick.
Dana White reveals why he removed himself from UFC fighter contracts: "I can just deal with the fun stuff"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White is no longer involved with fighter contracts, and he’s quite happy about it. While the public widely views White as the end-all and be-all of UFC, he isn’t nearly as hands-on with certain aspects as he once was. White insists it’s all by his choice, especially when it comes to the negotiating table with athletes.
Brendan Schaub scoffs at Nate Diaz entering UFC Hall of Fame: "He will never make it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub doubts Nate Diaz will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on his own merit. Diaz is one of MMA’s most beloved figures. The Stockton native has what most would call a warrior’s record, but his personality and big fight moments have endeared him to combat sports fans worldwide. His two classic battles with Conor McGregor put Diaz over the top in terms of mainstream popularity, and he has kept that momentum to this day.
Jon Jones flips off driver in Albuquerque road-rage incident: "Relax yourself, bro"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026
Jon Jones recently found himself in a road-rage encounter with another driver in Albuquerque. Bryan Beltran took to his Instagram account to accuse Jones of nearly hitting his vehicle with a truck three times. Beltran admitted that he flipped off “Bones” due to what transpired, which led to the former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight titleholder confronting him.
Renato Moicano has 'bad blood' with Brian Ortega following UFC Vegas 115 win: "We need to settle this thing"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 5, 2026
Renato Moicano wants to settle things with Brian Ortega following his UFC Vegas 115 victory. Moicano was in action this past Saturday in hopes of avoiding a three-fight skid. To do so, he needed to get past Chris Duncan, who was in search of his fourth straight victory. In the second stanza, Moicano locked in a rear-naked choke to secure the submission finish. It’s his first victory since 2024.
Ronda Rousey doubles down on UFC criticism by slamming 'crossroads' in MMA
Curtis Calhoun - April 3, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey doubled down on her fiery remarks about her former promotion ahead of her MMA comeback. Ronda Rousey is weeks away from her first Mixed Martial Arts fight in ten years, as she prepares to face women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano in a Most Valuable Promotions headliner. This will mark Rousey’s first fight since back-to-back losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in the UFC Octagon.