No explanation can save Ilia Topuria from scrutiny. For months, people wondered who Ilia Topuria would defend his title against. While Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje made their case for getting a title shot, Arman Tsarukiyan defeated Dan Hooker to earn the right.
The gap between expectations and timing has grown clearer in the UFC middleweight division, as the next championship bout for Khamzat Chimaev has been pushed well into 2026.
UFC 324 will feature a bout between ex-flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. The fight will be part of the UFC’s first card under their new Paramount+ deal, which is headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
The featherweight division remains one of the deepest in the UFC, with several contenders pushing toward championship contention. At the top sits Alexander Volkanovski, who continues to anchor the weight class.
Jon Jones continued his feud with Daniel Cormier after the latter criticized Jones for appearing to spend Thanks Giving without his family. This was after Cormier commented on a clip, which showed Jones spending time in Russia.
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In a week filled with blockbuster UFC fight announcements by Dana White, the biggest win for fans had nothing to do with a stacked fight card. But for many fans, it was the clock that caught their attention.
Alexander Volkanovski‘s featherweight rule has always been clear: the next man up is usually easy to see, there are clean ways to get a title shot, and the division never feels like it’s stuck.
Following the announcement of his interim lightweight title fight, Paddy Pimblett has outlined his one-year plan, culminating in an undisputed title defense against his rival.
One of the biggest and most anticipated matchups in the history of women’s MMA is officially set. UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Kayla Harrison will defend her bantamweight title against the returning GOAT, Amanda Nunes, in the co-main event of UFC 324 on Saturday, Jan.
Jon Jones has hit back at Daniel Cormier as the pair’s bitter feud drags on over eight years after they last fought. The former light-heavyweight champions used to do verbal battle on the regular when they were competing, and fought in the octagon twice.
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Two of the greatest welterweights in MMA history just had a conversation that could shape the final chapter of Kamaru Usman’s career. During a recent appearance on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, UFC legend Georges St-Pierre revealed a private discussion he had with Kamaru Usman, offering advice on how a champion should leave the sport.
The UFC has confirmed its headline fight for UFC 325, and along with it, the worst possible matchup for Alexander Volkanovski. Set to take on Diego Lopes for a rematch, Volkanovski is gearing up for a turn of events that could recreate Lopes’ iconic knockdown at UFC 314, only to turn out worse than last time.
Just a day removed from the big UFC 324 announcement, Justin Gaethje has given his thoughts following fan criticism. This past Thursday afternoon, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria dropped somewhat of a bombshell statement that he is going to be taking a considerable amount of time away from action to deal with personal matters.
The UFC 325 headlining fight is here, and it’s not something many would expect. Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski is preparing to conquer the stage against Diego Lopes.
Is Conor McGregor and his company, Forged Irish Stout, in trouble? That’s been the concern since the prominent media outlet, Irish Independent, reported that ‘The Notorious’ beverage venture had an accumulated loss of around $15 million overall, with over $10 million just this year.
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Dana White has revealed a divisive title fight in a division Conor McGregor once dominated. Dana White’s announcement, made during halftime of the Cowboys vs Chiefs game on CBS, has put the UFC’s new Paramount broadcast deal firmly in the spotlight.
The UFC will kick off its new partnership with Paramount+ with a bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship on Jan.
Ilia Topuria won’t be back in the octagon anytime soon, and it’s not because of injuries, negotiations or matchmaking dram. It’s life outside the cage.
Arman Tsarukyan showed why he's the top contender in the lightweight division in his one-sided win over Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event last weekend.
With Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov butting heads on social media, one of the most infamous feuds in MMA history has been reignited. The Irishman takes any opportunity to fire shots at a man many believe to be the biggest rival throughout his career.
UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.