MMA: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Anthony Hernandez thanks former rival in statement after withdrawing from title eliminator to face Khamzat Chimaev

Anthony Hernandez spoke after missing out on the biggest fight of his career to date. We still don’t know who will be the first middleweight to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the title.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Cain Velasquez had one eye on Brock Lesnar when he knocked out a legend at UFC’s Australia debut

Cain Velasquez was preparing for his fight against Brock Lesnar, even when he was training to face another UFC Heavyweight legend. The two-time UFC Heavyweight champion took on Brock Lesnar in one of the great fights in UFC history back in October 2010.

Jean Silva News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

Jean Silva’s Emotional Breakdown: Fighting Nerds’ Undefeated Streak Comes Crashing Down at Noche UFC

Well, well, well. Look who’s eating humble pie after all that trash talk. Jean Silva, the once-cocky featherweight who seemed unstoppable, just got a reality check courtesy of Diego Lopes at Noche UFC.

Carlos Ulberg News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Who is Carlos Ulberg? Meet the Kiwi fighter headlining UFC Perth

Carlos Ulberg could be the next UFC Light Heavyweight champion if he continues his impressive streak at 205 lbs. The New Zealand-born fighter is on an eight-fight winning streak, impressive in his career so far, with some huge knockout wins.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Top 5 Australian MMA fighters ranked including Alexander Volkanovski and the UFC Welterweight champion

As the UFC returns to Perth, a number of fighters will be hoping to etch their name in the history of Australian MMA. The country down under has regularly punched above its weight class, producing some of the most impressive UFC Champions in history.

Aljamain Sterling News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Coach says Aljamain Sterling ‘one million percent’ deserves UFC title shot: ‘Basically hasn’t lost’

Aljamain Sterling has a case for UFC gold. Very few UFC fighters have been able to crack the top 5 of two different divisions and Aljamain Sterling is one of them.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 15

Aljamain Sterling Calls for Diego Lopes Clash, Eyes Featherweight Title Shot

Former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling has set his sights on one of the UFC featherweight division’s hottest names. After watching Diego Lopes stop Jean Silva in spectacular fashion at Noche UFC, Sterling said he wants Lopes next with the winner advancing to a title shot.

Reinier de Ridder News / Empire Sports Media / September 15

UFC Vancouver gets new main event as Brendan Allen steps in to face Reinier De Ridder

UFC Vancouver goes down on October 18th and today, we learned that there will be a new main event. The promotion announced that Brendan Allen (25-7) would be stepping in to face Reinier De Ridder (21-2) in the main event.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 15

Fighting Nerds Suffer Triple Setback, but Promise To Bounce Back

The Fighting Nerds have built their reputation on playful charisma, rapid success, and a new-wave Brazilian energy that endeared them to fans worldwide.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Alex Pereira highlights key issue in Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 320

Nobody knows more about Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. than Alex Pereira. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion returns on the same card as his former foes, in the main event of UFC 320 against current titleholder Magomed Ankalaev.

Alexander Volkanovski News / MMA on SI / September 15

Alex Volkanovski lays out UFC return plan as he reveals four names on his radar

Alexander Volkanovski's return timeline could see him step in the Octagon this December. Four names sit on the tongue of 'The Great' as he looks to make a first title defense in his second reign as featherweight king.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Jon Jones’ Jiu-Jitsu champion training partner makes bold claim about steroid use in MMA

Jon Jones’ champion training partner, Gordon Ryan, has claimed that all top MMA athletes are bending the rules of the sport. Throughout his dazzling career in the UFC, Jon Jones‘ issues with performance enhancing drugs are well documented and many fans believe that is the reason why he can’t go down as the greatest of all time.

MMA News / HITC / September 15

Joe Rogan calls on Dana White for drastic UFC regulation change

Joe Rogan thinks Dana White needs to make a big change to the UFC. The podcast host is a huge fan of the top MMA promotion, but that does not stop him from speaking out about what he thinks could be improved.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Jean Silva reveals brutal aftermath of Diego Lopes clash and clears air on loss

A brutalized Jean Silva took to Instagram on Sunday, where he showcased is brutal injuries following his two round war with Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Conor McGregor teases UFC return fight on White House card

A potentially five-year hiatus could be coming to an end if former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor actually decides to return to the promotion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Dana White gives grim update on possible UFC White House fight for Jon Jones

UFC CEO Dana White has had about a month to digest his latest comments regarding former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and whether he will fight on the promotion's White House event next summer: the odds don't look great.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Conor McGregor rumored to coach on Russian The Ultimate Fighter with Ilia Topuria targeted as opposing coach

Ahead of his potential return to the UFC, Conor McGregor has been rumored to take part in the Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter. After over four years out of action, Conor McGregor is gearing up to make his return to the UFC in 2026 after the announcement of a one-of-a-kind event at the White House.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva after bout

Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva has concluded, and the UFC matchmakers will be considering who the fighters on the card will take on next. Here are the matchups that make sense for the main event fighters, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

MMA News / HITC / September 14

Daniel Cormier explains his doubts about interviewing Kelvin Gastelum at Noche UFC

Kelvin Gastelum returned to the win column at Noche UFC, but not everyone was convinced it was a step forward for his career. He missed weight by five pounds ahead of his middleweight bout against Dustin Stoltzfus, which led many to call for the UFC to cut him.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Pereira Not Interested In A Third Ankalaev Fight

Alex Pereira has made it clear that he does not expect another fight with Magomed Ankalaev after their upcoming UFC 320 rematch. Pereira lost his light heavyweight belt at UFC 313 via a unanimous decision in March, his first defeat at the weight class: 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 13

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

Featherweight Diego Lopes caught Jean Silva with a spinning back elbow, followed by strikes to TKO Silva in Round 2 to cap off the main event of Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 13

Tatiana Suarez decisions Amanda Lemos at Noche UFC

Women's stawweight contenders Tatiana Suarez and Amanda Lemos met on the Noche UFC 3 preliminary fight card on Saturday. Lemos entered the fight ranked No.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 13

Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev Fire Verbal Shots Ahead of UFC 320 Title Rematch

The UFC’s next pay-per-view blockbuster arrives this October with UFC 320, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Demetrious Johnson And Merab Dvalishvili’s Sparring

Demetrious Johnson and Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a sparring session, sparking a lot of discussion in the MMA community. Johnson walked away from MMA in May 2023.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 12

UFC Noche 3: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

UFC Noche three goes down this weekend, and the UFC is offering fans a superb night of fights, with featherweight contenders Diego Lopes and Jean Silva duking it out with possible title implications on the line.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Ranking the Next Four UFC Fight Nights

UFC Fight Nights, much like pay-per-view events from the No. 1 promotion in the world, are hit and miss. While some shows may look attractive on paper on a given Saturday night, when the cage door actually shuts and the fight happens, it could potentially be a long evening devoid of highlights.