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Josiah Harrell will make his long-awaited UFC debut against Jacobe Smith at UFC Houston, marking one of the most remarkable comeback stories in UFC history. The welterweight prospect, who underwent brain surgery after being diagnosed with a rare brain disease in 2023, has earned his shot at the octagon following an impressive 4-0 record since […]

Ali Abdelaziz, the man behind both Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje, took to X on Thursday to make a declaration that has set the record straight for those having questions surrounding the lightweight and welterweight title fights. Justin Gaethje’s Path to Undisputed Gold Abdelaziz left no room for interpretation when it came to “The Highlight’s” […]

The UFC has officially parted ways with heavyweight Mohammed Usman after the fighter was suspended for 30 months for a failed drug test, according to reports from MMA Fighting on Friday. 🚨 Mohammed Usman has been removed from the UFC roster following his 30 month suspension from a failed drug test. (via @mmafighting) pic.twitter.com/iVmLvAeCTv — […]

The MMA community was thrown into chaos this week when baseless rumors about UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall allegedly vacating his title and being “exiled” from the promotion spread across social media — and a former UFC fighter bought it hook, line, and sinker. The drama began when X user Rueben Carter (@realruebenking) posted an […]

Sean Strickland never backs down from bold claims, and his latest statement might be his most controversial yet. The former UFC middleweight champion has declared himself the sole fighter in the 185-pound division capable of defeating the surging Khamzat Chimaev. Sean Strickland says he is the only fighter at middleweight who could beat Khamzat 😳 […]

Nate Diaz is back on social media and making waves, teasing a highly anticipated return to the UFC while reminding the MMA world of his impact on the sport. The Stockton native took to social media this week with a series of explosive posts, claiming he’s the one who started the BMF division and has […]

The UFC continues building out its early 2026 fight calendar with an intriguing feather clash, as Ricky Turcio moves up in weight to challenge Alberto Montes at UFC 326 on March 7th. The bout represents an important opportunity for both fighters to make their mark in the stacked 145-pound division. Alberto Montes will fight Ricky […]

The UFC continues building its April fight schedule with the addition of a compelling matchup between Robert Ruchała and Jose Delano, set for UFC Vegas 115 on April 4th at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The bout adds further depth to what promises to be an action-packed evening of fights. Robert Ruchała will fight […]

The UFC’s middleweight division is set to receive a jolt of action this spring, as promotion officials have booked a compelling matchup between knockout artist Edmen Shahbazyan and the relentless JunYong Park. The bout is scheduled for UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The matchmaking news was […]

The age-old debate between boxing and MMA has erupted into a full-blown war of words, with UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley at the center of a heated exchange involving boxing champions Shakur Stevenson and Terence Crawford. The controversy began when Stevenson and Crawford appeared on Adin Ross’s live stream earlier this week, where the two […]

The UFC has released heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida following his heavily criticized showing at UFC Vegas 113 last week, bringing an abrupt end to the Brazilian’s promotional tenure despite recently signing a new contract extension. The UFC has parted ways with previously No. 6 ranked Jailton Almeida after his highly criticized performance at #UFCVegas113. Almeida […]

The UFC continues to build its April fight slate as bantamweight contender John Castaneda has been booked to face Mark Vologdin at UFC Vegas 116 on April 18th, according to a report first broken by Frontkick Online. The matchup adds another intriguing bantamweight bout to the UFC Apex card in Las Vegas. John Castañeda will […]

The UFC continues to build its 2026 fight calendar with an exciting lightweight matchup heading to the Pacific Northwest. Terrance “T.Wrecks” McKinney will square off against Kyle Nelson at UFC Seattle on March 28th at the Climate Pledge Arena, adding another intriguing bout to the promotion’s spring lineup. Terrance McKinney will fight Kyle Nelson at […]

The UFC’s stacked 2026 schedule continues to take shape as the promotion has confirmed an intriguing welterweight matchup between Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland and Randy “Rude Boy” Brown for UFC 327 on April 11th, first reported by “Krazy Kev”. The bout represents a crucial crossroads fight for both competitors as they look to climb the rankings […]

Social media has been buzzing with speculation after Javid Basharat’s status on the official UFC website changed from “Active” to “Not Fighting,” raising questions about the bantamweight prospect’s future with the promotion. It appears Javid Basharat has been removed from the UFC roster. His status on the UFC website is listed as “Not Fighting” rather […]

In the next few months, on Jun. 14, 2026, UFC is set to host the first-ever UFC White House event on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, which also happens to be on the same date as Donald Trump’s birthday. A major event, the UFC […]

Jailton Almeida is heading back to light heavyweight following consecutive losses in the UFC’s heavyweight division, his management team has confirmed. 🚨 Jailton Almeida’s manager confirms he’s dropping back down to light heavyweight following two straight losses at heavyweight (via @laertevianamma) pic.twitter.com/rDofwviFuu — Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 9, 2026 The Brazilian submission specialist, who earned […]

The UFC continues its ambitious 2026 schedule with UFC Vegas 115 set for April 4th at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. The latest addition to the card features an intriguing lightweight matchup between Tofiq Musayev and Samuel Sanches, first reported by MMA journalist Leo Guimarães. Tofiq Musayev will take on Samuel Sanches at #UFCVegas115 […]

The UFC is preparing for one of the most unique events in combat sports history, as CEO Ari Emanuel revealed plans for an unprecedented fight card to be held on the South Lawn of the White House. The intimate affair will feature approximately 6 to 7 fights for a select crowd of 3,000 to 4,000 […]

Islam Makhachev’s team has made their preferences clear for the welterweight champion’s first title defense, and they’re aiming for one of the biggest fights available in the division. According to manager Rizvan Magomedov, former welterweight king Kamaru Usman sits atop their wishlist as the Dagestani champion prepares for his next octagon appearance. Islam Makhachev’s manager […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby just dropped a bombshell. In an interview with CBS Sports HQ, the Pro Bowl pass rusher claimed that UFC President Dana White and Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell are “fully convinced” he’ll be the UFC heavyweight champion by 2030. Raiders Maxx Crosby on fighting in the UFC “Hunter […]

It’s time for our final betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 113 as fans will be treated to a headlining bout in the Bantamweight (135) Division. No. 9 Mario Bautista will take on No. 11 Vinicius Oliveira of Brazil in a high-stakes bout to determine rankings. Check our UFC odds series for the Bautista-Oliveira prediction and pick. Mario […]

We’re back to continue our betting coverage of the UFC Vegas 113 Main Card, turning our attention towards this next fight in the Heavyweight Division. No. 6-ranked Jailton Almeida of Brazil will take on Russia’s prospect Rizvan Kuniev in a high-stakes bout in the rankings. Check our UFC odds series for the Almeida-Kuniev prediction and pick. Jailton Almeida (22-4) is […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the UFC Vegas 113 Main Card with this next bout taking place in the Middleweight (185) Division. Poland’s Michal Oleksiejczuk will take on Canada’s Marc-Andre Barriault in a wild brawl you won’t want to miss! Check our UFC odds series for the Oleksiejczuk-Barriault prediction and pick. Michal Oleksiejczuk (21-9) has gone […]

The UFC Vegas 113 Main Card will get underway as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the opening bout in the Light Heavyweight (205) Division. Dustin Jacoby out of Colorado will take on Julius Walker out of Missouri in an exciting tilt. Check our UFC odds series for the Jacoby-Walker prediction and pick. Dustin Jacoby (21-9-1) […]

It’s time for another betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 113 as we take a look at this next bout in the Strawweight (115) Division. Fellow Brazilians will meet in the octagon as Bruna Brasil takes on Ketlen Souza in a close fight on the betting lines. Check our UFC odds series for the Brasil-Souza prediction and […]

UFC Vegas 114 has its first notable shake-up ahead of the March 14 date, with L. Kavanagh out of the bout and veteran flyweight Charles Johnson stepping in to face Bruno Silva. The update was first reported by Laerte Viana, and it adds a familiar name—and a very specific kind of pace—to a matchup that […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the main card with the co-main event between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi in the flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Albazi-Horiguchi prediction and pick. Amir Albazi (17-2) returns for the first time in 15 months after a competitive […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the main card with a bout between Farid Basharat and Jean Matsumoto in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Basharat-Matsumoto prediction and pick. Farid Basharat (14-0) stays perfect after back-to-back unanimous decisions over Chris Gutierrez and Victor Hugo, where […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Alex Morono and Daniil Donchenko in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Morono-Donchenko prediction and pick. Alex Morono (24-12) enters on a three-fight skid, coming off a brutal first-round knockout loss to Carlos […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Niko Price and Nikolay Veretennikov in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Price-Veretennikov prediction and pick. Niko Price (16–9, 2 NC), returns on five days’ notice riding a rough skid, having dropped back-to-back […]

Brandon Moreno has a new dance partner in Mexico City, with English flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh stepping in on short notice to headline UFC Fight Night on Feb. 28 at Arena CDMX. The change comes after original opponent Asu Almabayev withdrew, prompting the UFC to pivot quickly to keep Moreno atop the card in front of […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Said Nurmagomedov and Javid Basharat in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Nurmagomedov-Basharat prediction and pick. Said Nurmagomedov (18-5) enters this weekend trying to halt a two-fight skid after competitive decision losses […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Wang Cong and Eduarda Moura in the flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Cong-Moura prediction and pick. Wang Cong (8-1) is coming off composed unanimous decisions over Ariane Lipski and Bruna Brasil after […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 113 as the Prelims continue with this next Bantamweight (135) bout. Tajikistan’s Muin Gafurov will welcome Poland’s new prospect Jakub Wiklacz in what should be an exciting scrap. Check our UFC odds series for the Gafurov-Wiklacz prediction and pick. Muin Gafurov (20-6) has gone 2-2 inside the UFC since […]

Fight week is rarely without its casualties, and UFC Vegas 113 has taken a significant hit just days before the event. The bantamweight showcase between the dangerous striker Said Nurmagomedov and the technically proficient Javid Basharat has been scrapped. According to initial reports from Club De Las MMA, Nurmagomedov has been forced to withdraw from […]

The legal cloud hovering over the UFC Lightweight Champion has officially dissipated. In a major development for the division and the promotion at large, Ilia Topuria and his ex-wife, Giorgina Uzcategui, have reached a definitive agreement, resulting in the complete dismissal of their ongoing court case. 🚨 BREAKING: Ilia Topuria and his ex-wife Giorgina Uzcategui […]

The UFC is back in action for a third-straight week as another Las Vegas card kicks off with this upcoming bout in the Women’s Bantamweight (135) Division. Brazil’s veteran Priscila Cachoeira will take on Poland’s newest prospect Klaudia Sygula to open the night of fights. Check our UFC odds series for the Cachoeira-Sygula prediction and pick. Priscila Cachoeira (13-7) has […]

In a scenario that epitomizes the unpredictable nature of combat sports, Niko Price has stepped into the breach at UFC Vegas 113 with mere days to prepare. The veteran welterweight accepted a five-day notice opportunity to face Nikolay Veretennikov this Saturday, February 7th, replacing Jose Henrique Souza for what promises to be a survival match […]