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UFC champion backs Charles Oliveira to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 326
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2026
UFC champion Tom Aspinall has backed Charles Oliveira to defeat Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 tomorrow. At UFC 326, Max Holloway will put his BMF title on the line when he collides with old rival Charles Oliveira, whom he first fought over ten years ago. ‘Blessed’ picked up the win on that occasion, but of course, given that it’s been over a decade, we can expect to see a different version of both men in what is turning out to be a really high-stakes encounter.
Dana White admits he and Tom Aspinall 'need to talk' after tense UFC 321 fallout, weighs in on champ's uncertain future
Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White admitted his current relationship with heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall is currently strained after UFC 321. Tom Aspinall and UFC CEO Dana White haven’t spoken to each other since Aspinall’s first title defense at UFC 321 came to an abrupt halt.
Tom Aspinall details fighting future in first remarks since signing with Eddie Hearn
Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall plans to ‘maximize’ his potential after a shocking signing with Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn. Tom Aspinall’s first UFC heavyweight title defense ended in chaos as his fight against Ciryl Gane ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 last year. Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries suffered in a short-lived bout and recently underwent another surgery on both of his eyes impacted by accidental pokes.
Dana White blames Eddie Hearn for starting boxing promoter feud: 'Let's fight'
Curtis Calhoun - March 5, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White didn’t expect Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn would become one of his biggest enemies in his new business venture. Dana White is riding high as Zuffa Boxing takes shape in its inaugural year as a promotion. White recently signed Conor Benn, one of the best boxers in the world, to a lucrative $15 million deal for an upcoming fight.
Diego Lopes explains why he's at peace with UFC 325 loss to Alexander Volkanovski
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2026
Diego Lopes has no regrets over his UFC 325 loss to Alexander Volkanovski. Lopes was rematching for Volkanovski at the end of January for a rematch for the featherweight belt. In the rematch, Lopes was outclassed again, as Volkanovski cruised to a lopsided win.
UFC champion Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn's talent agency as Dana White feud gets spicier
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026
The current rivalry between Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn and Zuffa’s Dana White has gotten even more intriguing. Zuffa Boxing made a big splash by signing Conor Benn to one-fight deal worth $15 million. Benn had been a fighter under Hearn for a decade before Zuffa Boxing made the move. Hearn has made it clear in interviews that he’s disappointed that Benn would sign on with someone he’s in a war of words with.
Caio Borralho makes clear prediction for Fighting Nerds ahead of UFC 326: "Nobody is going to stop that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026
Caio Borralho thinks 2026 and beyond will be smooth sailing for The Fighting Nerds. Borralho will have a chance to help prove it when he meets Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 on Saturday. It’s a chance for Borralho to rebound after a unanimous decision loss to Nassourdine Imavov back in Sept. 2025. Borralho remains near the top of the middleweight rankings, and a win over de Ridder could put him closer to a top five spot.
Sean Strickland gets unexpected support from rival amid Khamzat Chimaev feud
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2026
Sean Strickland is getting some support from a former foe, who believes he’s got a shot at dethroning Khamzat Chimaev. While Nassourdine Imavov made a case to receive a UFC Middleweight Championship opportunity by extending his winning streak to five after defeating Caio Borralho, Strickland has regained momentum. In the main event of UFC Houston, Strickland crumbled Hernandez with a knee to the body and some follow-up punches to seal the second-round TKO finish.
Raul Rosas Jr. is eager to prove he's ready for top 15 in bantamweight division
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2026
Raul Rosas Jr is ready to try and prove that he’s ready for a spot in the top 15 in the UFC’s bantamweight division. Ever since he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Raul Rosas Jr has been tipped for great things. He wants to shoot to the top quicker than anyone ever has before, and while he’s had some setbacks, he still seems set on proving himself to the world over the course of the next few years.
Charles Oliveira eyes another UFC lightweight title push if he wins at UFC 326
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2026
UFC legend Charles Oliveira is eyeing up another push for the world title if he can pick up the win at UFC 326. On Saturday night, Charles Oliveira will challenge Max Holloway for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 326. If he manages to pick up the win, it will serve as his first championship victory since the early days of his reign as the UFC lightweight champion.
Paddy Pimblett’s "valor" in Justin Gaethje war at UFC 324: "He came to entertain", per ex-Pimblett foe
Dylan Bowker - March 4, 2026
Paddy Pimblett put on a polarizing performance at UFC 324 with a former foe weighing in on Pimblett’s effort in that interim lightweight title clash with Justin Gaethje. The combatant in question is Denis Frimpong who collides with Tomáš Cigánik at Oktagon 85: Severino vs. Kakhorov on March 7th. Frimpong is a bit known for the online bantering piece of the combat sports world and that all culminated in him taking on Pimblett in a viral gym fight. Frimpong chalks that video up to being something that got a lot more people being aware of what he is doing in MMA and people following his path despite Pimblett getting the best of him in the unregulated bout.
Max Holloway eyes 'BMF' moment by submitting Charles Oliveira at UFC 326: 'That would be pretty BMF'
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2026
Max Holloway is looking to make a statement at UFC 326. Holloway is set to defend his BMF belt in the main event of UFC 326 in Las Vegas in a rematch against Charles Oliveira. Heading into the bout, many expect Holloway to want to keep it standing to avoid Oliveira’s jiu-jitsu skills.