The UFC confirmed on Monday that undefeated featherweight contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will headline UFC Fight Night 270 on March 21 at The O2 Arena in London. The winner of this matchup is expected to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight championship later this year. Movsar Evloev vs Lerone Murphy Officially Announced as […]
Alexander Volkanovski is preparing to make history at UFC 325 this Saturday in Sydney, where the Australian featherweight champion will defend his title against Diego Lopes in a highly anticipated rematch. At the pre-fight press conference, Volkanovski sent a clear message about his intentions, signaling a shift in approach that could define the next phase […]
Dan Hooker is treating his upcoming co-main event slot at UFC 325 like a hometown fight without the pressure that typically comes with it. The New Zealand lightweight faces Benoit Saint Denis at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on February 1, and he's leaning into the regional support that bridges Australia and New Zealand. "When […]
New Zealand flyweight Aaron Tau found himself at the center of a weigh-in controversy on Friday at UFC 325 in Sydney when officials caught him attempting to manipulate the scales. Aaron Tau's Weigh-In Cheat Attempt Cancels UFC 325 Bout The 32-year-old fighter was the first to step on the scales during the official weigh-ins at […]
Paramount+ saw a major boost after its first UFC event went to air, marking a significant milestone for the streaming platform's sports strategy. Nearly one million new subscribers joined Paramount+ on the day UFC 324 took place, making it the second-biggest sign-up day in the platform's history. Nearly 1 Million Join Paramount+ for UFC 324 […]
Dan Hooker entered UFC 325 fight week with an unusual problem, he couldn't manufacture any animosity toward his opponent. In a candid interview with MMA Junkie, the New Zealand lightweight explained why his typically combative pre-fight demeanor fell flat against Benoit Saint Denis, a French fighter who accepted a quick turnaround and cross-continental travel to […]
Alexander Volkanovski prepares to defend his featherweight title at UFC 325 this Saturday in Sydney, but the 37-year-old champion has admitted the rematch against Diego Lopes might not move the needle on his legacy. Volkanovski faces Lopes in the UFC 325 main event at Qudos Bank Arena on February 1, marking his first title defense […]
Mackenzie Dern wasted little time assessing the financial landscape after the UFC unveiled its revamped bonus structure. Just three days after the promotion doubled its performance payouts, the newly crowned strawweight champion spoke with MMA Junkie about how the changes could reshape her trajectory toward a milestone few fighters have reached. Mackenzie Dern Eyes Charles […]
Dan Hooker made headlines during UFC 325 media day in Sydney on January 27, 2026, when he revealed an alleged confrontation between Conor McGregor…
Arman Tsarukyan revealed how a Dagestani family provided shelter during his childhood, a moment he credits with helping his family survive. The UFC lightweight contender shared this story during a recent interview with Daniel Cormier, offering context for his deep connection to the region. Tsarukyan was born in Akhalkalaki, Georgia, in 1996 to Armenian parents. […]
Arman Tsarukyan has taken a different approach in his quest to secure a UFC lightweight title shot. The top-ranked contender issued a public apology to UFC CEO Dana White and Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell during an appearance on Daniel Cormier's show, promising to reform his behavior in exchange for a championship opportunity. "Dana and […]
Dan Hooker has made it clear there's no coming back from what Paddy Pimblett said. The New Zealand lightweight delivered a pointed warning in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, confirming that the feud between the two fighters has crossed into deeply personal territory. The rivalry began as standard fighter banter. Both men exchanged jabs […]
Michael Chandler remains determined to compete at the UFC's historic White House event on June 14, even if his long-awaited bout with Conor McGregor fails to materialize. Speaking to MMA Junkie at the UFC 324 red carpet in Las Vegas on January 25, the former Bellator lightweight champion made clear his intentions to headline the […]
The UFC's inaugural numbered event on Paramount+ drew immediate backlash from viewers, but Dana White moved quickly to defend the streaming platform's decision to air commercials during UFC 324, citing the economics of the network's $7.7 billion media rights deal. Fans took to social media immediately after Saturday's event in Las Vegas, complaining that advertisements […]
Natalia Silva made it clear she expects the UFC to honor its promise following her unanimous decision win over Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Brazilian flyweight extended her undefeated UFC record to 8-0 with a 29-28 victory across all three judges' scorecards, positioning herself for […]
Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, defeating Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision in Las Vegas, yet the 37-year-old remains baffled by his continued status as a betting underdog. Gaethje entered the T-Mobile Arena bout listed at +195 on some sportsbooks, while the undefeated Pimblett sat as a -230 […]
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria wasted no time addressing Paddy Pimblett's defeat at UFC 324, posting a scathing message just hours after Justin Gaethje handed the Liverpudlian his first UFC loss on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Ilia Topuria Mocks Paddy Pimblett: 'You Just Lost Everything Topuria took to X within two hours of the […]
The UFC marked the start of its new broadcast partnership with Paramount by announcing a complete overhaul of its performance bonus system. President and CEO Dana White confirmed the changes ahead of UFC 324 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, doubling Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards to […]
In fight week for UFC 324, Justin Gaethje has spent as much time fielding questions about a mark on his neck as about Paddy Pimblett and the interim lightweight belt. After weeks of online speculation that he might be dealing with a staph infection, Gaethje grew visibly irritated when the subject came up again during […]
Justin Gaethje made his intentions clear at the UFC 324 pre-fight press conference on Thursday, promising to dominate Paddy Pimblett after the Liverpool fighter criticized Dustin Poirier's retirement bout performance. Justin Gaethje Looks to Dog Walk Paddy Pimblett a UFC 324 The 37-year-old American took exception to Pimblett's recent comments about Poirier looking like "dog […]
