The buildup to UFC 328 has taken on a new dimension after former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis publicly backed Sean Strickland’s chances against reigning champion Khamzat Chimaev. Having faced both fighters inside the Octagon, Du Plessis offered a rare perspective on the stylistic clash set to headline the May 9 card in Newark, arguing…
A potential showdown between boxing’s biggest superstar and one of its most dangerous contenders has fueled debate for years. Yet the long-rumored clash between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez remains elusive. According to lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson, the explanation may be simpler than the speculation suggests: size. Speaking in a recent interview, Stevenson offered a…
Regina Tarin’s UFC debut will arrive sooner than expected — and under brighter lights than originally planned. The 21-year-old Mexican prospect has stepped in on short notice to face Lithuania’s Ernesta Kareckaite at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City on February 28, replacing Sofia Montenegro in a reshaped women’s flyweight prelim bout. The late change…
UFC closed 2025 with $1.502 billion in revenue and an $851 million adjusted EBITDA, maintaining one of the highest profit margins in global sports. Yet for the first time since TKO Group Holdings was formed, the mixed martial arts promotion was eclipsed by its corporate sibling WWE in both total revenue and absolute profitability —…
Israel Adesanya will headline UFC Fight Night Seattle against Joe Pyfer on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena, a matchup that places a former champion at a career crossroads opposite one of the division’s most aggressive finishers. The event streams live on Paramount+, with the middleweight bout positioned as a high-stakes pivot point for the…
Conor McGregor has made a career out of controlling the spotlight, but his latest declaration about returning to the Octagon has created more uncertainty than clarity. The former two-division champion recently claimed he is prepared to fight an unnamed opponent — someone he described bluntly as a “no name” — if that is what it…
Conor Benn’s decision to align with Dana White’s new boxing venture has sent shockwaves through the sport’s promotional landscape. What makes the move especially significant is not just the new partnership — it’s the abrupt end of a long-standing relationship many believed would continue shaping Benn’s career for years. This development is being viewed less…
In a sport that never slows down and always looks to crown a new king—or queen—Valentina Shevchenko reminded the world that her throne isn’t up for grabs just yet. On Saturday night in Montreal at UFC 315, Shevchenko proved she’s still the measuring stick at 125 pounds. Facing Manon Fiorot, a physically imposing and undefeated…
Aaron Pico’s long-anticipated move to the UFC is finally official. The 28-year-old featherweight and former Bellator star, known for his explosive style and relentless drive, has signed an exclusive contract with the UFC. His manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed the signing to ESPN on Tuesday. While the UFC hasn’t locked in a date for his debut…
The UFC has locked in a thrilling women’s flyweight matchup as Blanchfield vs Barber is set to headline the main event of a UFC Fight Night scheduled for May 31. The promotion made the official announcement on Wednesday, and it’s a fight fans have been hoping to see for months. With both fighters sitting near…
LONDON — The O2 Arena fell silent on Saturday night following the highly anticipated McCann vs Thainara bout, a stark contrast to its earlier roaring enthusiasm, as beloved English mixed martial artist Molly McCann stood in the Octagon for the last time. McCann, known affectionately as “Meatball” to legions of fans across Britain and beyond,…
This Saturday, Vettori vs Dolidze 2 takes center stage at UFC Fight Night, bringing fans an exciting rematch between middleweights Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event features two tough competitors with a lot to prove, and with the fight streaming live on ESPN+ (main card at…
UFC 313 is set to deliver a night of fireworks as Pereira vs Ankalaev takes center stage, with Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event. Taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, this is a fight fans have been eagerly anticipating. The main card starts at…
Manel Kape just made a loud statement to the UFC’s flyweight division. In an electrifying performance at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, Kape vs Almabayev turned into a one-sided showcase of dominance, as Kape overwhelmed Asu Almabayev and secured a third-round TKO victory. The fight ended at 2:16 of the final round after Almabayev,…
