UFC News

Curtis Calhoun - February 18, 2026

The brewing feud between UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn took a bizarre turn this week. Dana White’s venture into boxing has only lasted a few months, and he’s already made a fitting rival in Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

Curtis Calhoun - February 18, 2026

Influencer Deen The Great made the unfortunate decision to trash-talk former UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn with grave consequences. As social media continues to evolve and grow, influencers are becoming prominent in today’s society. Streamers like Adin Ross and others have made a living by creating content, with loyal fanbases behind them.

Curtis Calhoun - February 18, 2026

Tensions are rising between top middleweights Anthony Hernandez and Sean Strickland ahead of their UFC Houston main event. In one of the most important fights of 2026, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will look to stop Anthony Hernandez’s meteoric rise at UFC Houston this weekend. Strickland returns to the Octagon for the first time since a UFC 312 loss to Dricus du Plessis last year, followed by a lengthy suspension due to an incident outside of the Octagon.

Curtis Calhoun - February 18, 2026

NBA superstar Jaylen Brown is the latest basketball standout to tease potentially becoming an MMA fighter once his current career concludes. The UFC Octagon has showcased some of the most versatile athletes in the world. From former professional football players like Greg Hardy and Brock Lesnar, to former Olympians like Henry Cejudo, the Octagon has shown many different elements of athleticism.

BJ Penn Staff - February 18, 2026

Ronda Rousey has issued a friendly challenge to the UFC ahead of her hotly anticipated clash with fellow MMA legend Gina Carano. Rousey and Carano will collide on Netflix on May 16. It will be a professional MMA bout promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. The May 16 date puts the fight just one month ahead of the anticipated UFC White House card (June 14), which UFC brass hope will break MMA viewership records.

Cole Shelton - February 18, 2026

Sean Strickland expects to make a statement at UFC Houston. Strickland is set to headline UFC Houston on Saturday against Anthony Hernandez in a pivotal fight at middleweight. Heading into the fight, Strickland is a +230 underdog on FanDuel, but he expects to hand him the upset at UFC Houston.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2026

Sean Strickland believes forces outside of UFC will lead to Khamzat Chimaev eventually defending the middleweight gold. Strickland is known for being outspoken, and his stance on Chimaev’s inactivity is no exception. Chimaev was last seen inside the Octagon when he turned in a brilliant grappling display against Dricus du Plessis. After nearly 22 minutes of control time, Chimaev won the UFC Middleweight Championship via unanimous decision.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2026

To many, Conor McGregor and Jon Jones being showcased on the UFC White House card would be a slam dunk, but Chael Sonnen doesn’t think it’s a good long-term move. UFC appears to be drawing closer to announcing the White House card. Dana White revealed to reporters that the card has been finalized, but he isn’t ready to share details. McGregor quickly deleted a social media post claiming he has accepted a bout, which sparked speculation.

Harry Kettle - February 18, 2026

In a since-deleted tweet, Conor McGregor has claimed that he’s been offered both a date and an opponent for his UFC return. For the longest time now, fight fans have been waiting to see what’s next for Conor McGregor. While he hasn’t competed in mixed martial arts for nearly five years, the Irishman is still considered to be one of the biggest stars of the sport.

Harry Kettle - February 18, 2026

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained why he believes Alex Pereira will be part of the UFC White House card. As we know, Alex Pereira is easily one of the biggest stars in all of mixed martial arts – and perhaps in the entirety of combat sports. His run since arriving in the UFC has been nothing short of remarkable, and even at this point in his career, he still seems to have a bright future ahead of him.

Curtis Calhoun - February 17, 2026

Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg didn’t take long to roast Ronda Rousey after news broke of her MMA comeback. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey will make her first MMA appearance in 10 years against fellow women’s MMA pioneer, Gina Carano, on May 16th in Los Angeles. This will mark Rousey’s first MMA fight since a loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

Dylan Bowker - February 17, 2026

UFC Ottawa is looming, and one of Canadian MMA’s most promising, surging fighters foresees a big win over a former Alex Pereira opponent, vaulting him toward that April UFC card in Canada. The UFC is coming back to Canada once again and is back in the capital city this time out. On the grassroots scene in the great fight north, Bobby Poulter will clash with former ‘Poatan’ kickboxing opponent and kickboxing legend Simon Marcus in a clash for the Unified MMA welterweight title at Unified MMA 66 on Friday, February 20th, in Toronto.