One of the best names competing outside the UFC could be a free agent at the end of next year. The focus of the lightweight division at the start of 2026 will be Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, as the pair duke it out for an interim title in champion Ilia Topuria’s absence.
The UFC lightweight division experienced dramatic shifts in 2025, featuring a newly crowned champion and surging contenders. Fresh rivalries and unpredictable stylistic clashes have kept audiences invested throughout the year.
In recent times, there has been a lot of talk about how the UFC could sign a top fighter that isn’t on their roster. We’ve seen several former Bellator and PFL stars make the switch to compete inside the Octagon with mixed results.
Henry Cejudo is settling into truly retired life after finally ending his legendary career last Saturday in Las Vegas. The former two-weight UFC champion is one of the greatest combat athletes of all time, winning Olympic gold at the 2008 games before transitioning to MMA.
Paddy Pimblett predicts he will stop Justin Gaethje in their UFC Interim Lightweight Title fight in the main event at UFC 324 on January 24. Pimblett enters the fight with a 7-0 professional record, having shown an ability to secure finishes.
This year, Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. After vacating his lightweight title, he dominated welterweight
The top UFC lightweight contender will compete twice in two weeks. Arman Tsarukyan is in a period of uncertainty when it comes to his UFC career, but that won’t be stopping fans from seeing the Armenian star in action.
The heated saga between Francis Ngannou and Dana White shows no signs of ending. Just last month, UFC CEO grabbed headlines by calling the former heavyweight champion “not a good guy.” On the Flagrant podcast, White claimed that Ngannou once physically assaulted him in his office after the promotion withheld a bonus.
Justin Gaethje may be the most reliable bonus-hunter in UFC history, but ahead of UFC 324 he’s hinting at a twist that nobody saw coming. “The Highlight” returns on Jan.
UFC Vegas 112: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape continues on the main card with a fight between Cesar Almeida and Cezary Oleksiejczuk in the Middleweight Division on Saturday.
The UFC Vegas 112 Main Card continues to roll from the UFC Apex as we’ll see another tilt in the Heavyweight Division highlight our action. Nigeria’s Kennedy Nzechukwu will take on Brazil’s Marcus Buchecha in one of the more intriguing fights of the night.
The Featured Prelim bout of UFC Vegas 112 is here to cap-off the action as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this bout in the Women’s Strawweight (115) Division.
UFC Vegas 112: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape continues on the prelims with a fight between Joanderson Brito and Isaac Thomson in the Featherweight Division on Saturday.
UFC Vegas 112: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape continues on the prelims with a fight between Neil Magny and Yaroslav Amosov in the Welterweight Division on Saturday.
We’re set to make another betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 112 as the Heavyweight Division is in the spotlight once again. California’s Sean Sharaf will hit the octagon against Minnesota’s Steven Asplund in what should be an exciting bout on the Prelims.
Francis Ngannou could become an MMA free agent in 2026. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been under the PFL banner since 2022, having joined the promotion after a lengthy contractual dispute with Dana White’s organization concluded with the Cameroonian’s exit.
At UFC Qatar, Dan Hooker welcomed Arman Tsarukyan at the main event, breaking the Armenian’s year-long hiatus from the sport. Even though ‘Ahalkalakets’
Michael Bisping had no idea his son was about to step into the cage for his first amateur MMA fight last weekend. Throughout his UFC career, Bisping became known for his relentless drive and willingness to face any opponent.
Joe Rogan thinks Khamzat Chimaev could hold his own in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. The current middleweight champion began his career at welterweight before moving up to compete at 185 pounds.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski understands why many were surprised when the UFC announced that he would defend his title in a rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325 including the champion himself.
Brazilian superstar Charles Oliveira remains one of the most respected and admired fighters in the UFC, celebrated for both his humble personality and his finish-oriented style.
The UFC’s first international event of 2026 continues to take shape, with multiple high-profile lightweight matchups added to UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streaming globally on Paramount+.
UFC Middleweight Champion and Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev is not keen on facing Nassourdine Imavov as the latter’s Dagestani background would create ‘drama’.
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas will not only be the final fight card of the year; it is also the last event under the UFC's broadcast agreement with ESPN.