Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 headlines UFC 331 card
Flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend his title in a rematch against former champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, while Arman Tsarukyan faces Mauricio Ruffy in a five-round lightweight co-main event.
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Moses Itauma to fight Filip Hrgovic for vacant IBF heavyweight title in London
At age 21, Moses Itauma has the chance to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion in history when he faces Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London on August 29, 2026.
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Veteran Darren Elkins announces UFC Vegas 120 will be his retirement fight
Longtime UFC featherweight veteran Darren Elkins has confirmed that his upcoming featured bout against Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120 this weekend in Las Vegas will be the final fight of his career.
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Conor McGregor undergoes successful surgery for knee injury suffered at UFC 329
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in his recent fight. He is expected to be sidelined for a year, targeting a return in 2027.
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Mateusz Gamrot defeats Esteban Ribovics via submission
Mateusz Gamrot successfully bounced back from his previous submission defeat to Charles Oliveira by securing a submission victory over Esteban Ribovics in their lightweight matchup.
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Manager says UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will only return for massive fights
Following his lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje will not retire, according to his manager. He plans to return to the Octagon only for high-profile, massive matchups.
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MVP and PFL merge to challenge UFC following combat sports partnership
Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League have merged, aiming to challenge the UFC’s market dominance. UFC parent company TKO Group expressed confidence, welcoming the competition.
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Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson set for second UFC appearance
The UFC is reportedly taking a measured approach with 2020 Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson, matching him up against an opponent who currently holds a 0-2 record inside the Octagon.
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Darren Till criticizes Ian Machado Garry ahead of welterweight title fight
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till has publicly criticized Ian Machado Garry, calling him "fake" and expressing disapproval of the divisive welterweight’s public comments and persona.
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Manager Ali Abdelaziz advises Kamaru Usman to return to welterweight division
Following Kamaru Usman’s unanimous decision loss to middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, his manager Ali Abdelaziz stated he wants the former champion to return to the 170-pound division.
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Stamp Fairtex to face Selina Flores at ONE Fight Night 47 in Bangkok
Former three-sport champion Stamp Fairtex will continue her comeback trail against WBC Muay Thai champion Selina Flores in an atomweight clash at ONE Fight Night 47 on September 4 in Thailand.
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Quillan Salkilld explains decision to call out Mateusz Gamrot for main event
Australian lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld explained that he actively sought out a fight with Mateusz Gamrot, choosing one of the division’s toughest opponents instead of an easier path.
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Joe Rogan compares heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma to Mike Tyson
On his podcast, UFC commentator Joe Rogan highly praised 21-year-old heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma, calling him "dynamite" and comparing his speed and movement to a young Mike Tyson.
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Steven Asplund reveals how last defeat transformed his training approach
Heavyweight Steven Asplund shared that his last UFC loss motivated him to invest heavily in his home gym and preparation, promising a high-pace performance ahead of his fight at UFC Vegas 120.
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Juliana Miller confident ahead of UFC Vegas 120 return against Ravena Oliveira
The Ultimate Fighter Season 30 winner Juliana Miller returns to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 120, expressing confidence and calm ahead of her flyweight matchup against Ravena Oliveira.
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