UFC News

Curtis Calhoun - February 24, 2026

UFC welterweight champ Islam Makhachev wants Usman Nurmagomedov to consider re-signing with the PFL before pondering a UFC move. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, the cousin of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, is set to become a free agent later this year with one more fight on his current contract. While the PFL is expected to make Nurmagomedov a lucrative offer to extend his deal, he could potentially be a top UFC target when his free agency officially kicks off.

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

Robert Whittaker is going to give light heavyweight a shot, and he doesn’t care if you have doubts. Whittaker is a former UFC Middleweight Champion who has become a fan favorite for his exciting fighting style and personality. “The Reaper” has shared the Octagon with the likes of Khamzat Chimaev, Israel Adesanya, Dricus du Plessis, and Yoel Romero to name a few.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - February 23, 2026

Coach Eric Nicksick weighed in on gym rumors surrounding Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev’s past sparring sessions. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is on the verge of potentially earning another title shot after defeating Anthony Hernandez last weekend.

Cole Shelton - February 23, 2026

The UFC was in Houston, Texas, on Saturday for a solid UFC Houston fight night card. In the main event, former middleweight champion Sean Strickland took on Anthony Hernandez in a pivotal fight at 185lbs. Entering the bout, Strickland was coming off a decision loss to Dricus du Plessis in the rematch for the belt. Hernandez, meanwhile, was riding an eight-fight winning streak and was looking to earn a title shot.

Cole Shelton - February 23, 2026

Michael Bisping believes Anthony Hernandez could make a drastic change after his UFC Houston loss to Sean Strickland. Hernandez suffered a third-round TKO loss to Strickland in a fight he entered as a sizable favorite. Many expected Hernandez to get the job done and enter the title conversation at middleweight, yet it was Strickland who got the job done. Strickland landed a big body shot that hurt Hernandez before swarming him with strikes to get the stoppage.

Curtis Calhoun - February 23, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has questions for Dana White after Conor Benn’s eight-figure deal with Zuffa Boxing. Dana White scored a massive win over his promotional rival Eddie Hearn in signing Conor Benn to a one-fight, $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing. Benn, a longtime fighter under Hearn’s umbrella, is expected to return to the ring later this year against a to-be-announced rival, potentially Chris Eubank Jr., for a trilogy bout.