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VIDEO | Jon Jones, Rampage Jackson have hilarious reunion at Rousey vs. Carano
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
Former UFC rivals Jon Jones and Rampage Jackson had a hilarious interaction backstage at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. After Jon Jones became the youngest fighter to win a UFC championship title, his first light heavyweight title defense came against a Mixed Martial Arts legend.
Nate Diaz suspended for six months due to injury suffered in Mike Perry loss
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s potential future trilogy against Conor McGregor hit a roadblock after he suffered an injury against Mike Perry. UFC legend Nate Diaz’s first mixed martial arts appearance in years didn’t go according to plan, as Diaz dominantly lost to Mike Perry last Saturday in Los Angeles. The Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card’s co-main event was exciting for as long as it lasted, before referee Mike Beltran deemed Diaz unfit to continue competing in between rounds due to several facial lacerations.
Herb Dean defends controversial stoppage at Rousey vs. Carano after fighter's team files appeal
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
Herb Dean doesn’t regret his controversial stoppage of Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta on the Rousey vs. Carano undercard. Before UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in just 17 seconds, one of MMA’s biggest controversies of 2026 took place on the undercard.
Melquizael Costa breaks silence after 'brutal' loss to Arnold Allen at UFC Vegas 117
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
UFC featherweight star Melquizael Costa issued his first public remarks since his six-fight win streak was snapped at UFC Vegas 117. Melquizael Costa’s first taste of headlining a UFC card fell short of the mark, as Arnold Allen snapped his six-fight win streak last Saturday at UFC Vegas 117.
Report: Colby Covington cut from UFC in latest roster purge
BJ Penn Staff - May 18, 2026
Colby Covington has seemingly parted ways with the UFC. On Monday afternoon, the automated X account UFC Roster Watch announced that Covington had been removed from the promotion. Given the account’s record of accuracy, we can trust that this is most likely true.
Conor McGregor mocks Nate Diaz after Mike Perry loss: 'Here's to when I get my hands on you'
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor didn’t hold back after watching Nate Diaz’s lopsided defeat to Mike Perry. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts didn’t live up to the immense hype last weekend at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. In the card’s co-main event, Diaz took some of the most serious damage he’s suffered in his career, as Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry earned a dominant stoppage win after opening up a nasty cut on Diaz’s face.
Alex Pereira brushes off Josh Hokit's antics at UFC Freedom 250 presser: "Maybe he doesn't even get along with his family"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026
Alex Pereira appears to be unfazed by Josh Hokit’s shenanigans. Hokit was sitting across from Pereira during a recent UFC Freedom 250 press conference, and he fired some verbal shots at “Poatan.” One of the more infamous lines Hokit delivered was when he told Pereira he’d “Chama on your momma.” The antics drew the ire of UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, who tossed an object at Hokit.
Jon Jones thinks MVP MMA one-upped UFC with Rousey vs. Carano event: "I've never been in such a promotion"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026
Jon Jones believes Most Valuable Promotions did a better job with their inaugural MMA event than UFC has done as of late. MVP MMA 1 emanated from the Intuit Dome this past Saturday, and Jones was a special guest. The UFC legend joined the analyst desk to give his reaction to the card. During the broadcast, he expressed hope that he can get out of his UFC contract to fight Francis Ngannou, who knocked out Philipe Lins during the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano event.
Gina Carano explains feeling a sense of victory despite defeat to Ronda Rousey
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026
MMA legend Gina Carano has explained feeling a sense of victory despite her quick defeat to Ronda Rousey last weekend. For the first time in 17 years, Gina Carano competed in a professional mixed martial arts fight on Saturday night. She went head to head with Ronda Rousey, and while she would have been hoping to put forward a good showing, she instead fell to a very quick submission loss inside the first few seconds of the contest.
Ronda Rousey responds to UFC announcing Conor McGregor's return during MVP MMA 1: "They see us as a real rival"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey believes UFC’s decision to reveal Conor McGregor’s return fight during Francis Ngannou’s walkout speaks volumes about how the promotion feels about MVP MMA. Most Valuable Promotions held its first MMA event this past Saturday inside the Intuit Dome. Rousey headlined the card against Gina Carano in a comeback bout for both women’s MMA pioneers. “Rowdy” took Carano down quickly and secured a 17-second armbar finish. It’s Rousey’s first pro MMA win since 2015.
MVP MMA boss doubts Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou will happen: "I don't think it's very realistic"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is the one heavyweight fight fans have been clamoring for, but the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions isn’t holding his breath. Jones was featured on the MVP MMA 1 broadcast this past Saturday. He witnessed Ngannou deliver a first-round knockout victory over Philipe Lins inside the Intuit Dome. During his post-fight interview, “The Predator” called for a clash with Jones.
Jake Paul laughs off UFC's timing of Conor McGregor return announcement: "It's not going to work, buddy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Jake Paul is taking aim at UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during the MVP MMA 1 event. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian held their first MMA event this past Saturday. The show featured the likes of Mike Perry, who scored a big TKO finish over Stockton legend Nate Diaz. The headliner saw Ronda Rousey earn a 17-second submission victory in her comeback fight against Gina Carano.