Max Holloway, current BMF titleholder, is designing custom UFC gloves for the launch of the UFC’s ’Gloves for Good’ program on March 7, 2026, at UFC 326. The event will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The program aims to raise funds for underprivileged youth in Hawaii.
Holloway will defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. The former featherweight champion’s custom gloves, designed with artist Ant Kai, will be the program’s debut piece. Fans can donate between $10 and $500 through AllTroo for a chance to win the gloves and an all-expenses-paid trip to Holloway’s next fight.
“It’s an honor to be the first UFC athlete to design a pair of custom gloves as part of the Gloves for Good program,” Holloway said in a press release obtained by MMA News. “The funds raised from this campaign will help underprivileged youth in Hawaii via my new foundation.”
Jorge Pederson, a 30-year-old rising MMA fighter from Glenwood, Minnesota who was weeks away from his professional debut, was killed in a mass shooting at an Austin, Texas bar early Sunday morning. He was one of three victims.
According to CBS News, Pederson had relocated to Texas just two weeks prior. A graduate of North Dakota State University, he co-owned a moving company called Metro Movers and frequently recruited fellow fighters to work alongside him.
He joined Academy Martial Arts Gym in 2020 and quickly distinguished himself as a dedicated and fearless competitor. His family said he was “passionate about Muay Thai and MMA” and had been scheduled to turn pro in May 2026.
“Competing, learning from those competitions, taking on whatever person was in front of him. He didn’t pick and choose,” said Greg Nelson, owner of the Academy.
Friends and training partners remembered Pederson for his humor, generosity, and work ethic. “He had a super dry sense of humor, and he was always trying to make people laugh,” said Andy Grahn, who first met Pederson at a grappling tournament when Pederson was 15.
“Jorge accomplished in a short amount of time what a lot of people don’t get to do. He always chased his dreams and never let anything stop it,” said Joshua Fleck, an employee at Pederson’s moving company.
Conor McGregor has confirmed he is in active negotiations with the UFC for a summer return, telling fans on Instagram that a deal is in the works — though the exact venue remains up in the air.
“I am in negotiations with the UFC about the bout, either the White House or thereabouts,” McGregor said in a short interview on his LITT drink brand’s Instagram account. “Sometime in the summer, McGregor will return.”
Despite McGregor previously insisting his return at UFC’s June 14 White House event was a “done deal, signed, delivered,” Uncrowned’s Ariel Helwani has reported that McGregor is not expected to appear on that card.
The UFC White House event carries no gate revenue for the promotion — with UFC projecting losses of up to $60 million on the invite-only show — making it a poor financial match for a fighter of McGregor’s earning power.
International Fight Week the Target
UFC’s International Fight Week card on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has emerged as the most likely landing spot for McGregor’s comeback, per Helwani. The annual marquee week is among the most lucrative on the UFC calendar and would give the promotion the blockbuster gate and PPV numbers a McGregor fight demands.
Contract Dispute Still a Factor
A significant hurdle remains in finalizing the deal. McGregor has argued that the UFC’s new $7.7 billion Paramount+ broadcast agreement voids his existing contract, which was built around a PPV revenue-sharing structure. UFC President Dana White has not confirmed any agreement is imminent, stating bluntly: “If it was done and he accepted it, I would announce it.”
Opponent TBD
No opponent has been confirmed or officially targeted. McGregor recently said he would accept a “no-name” opponent to simply get back into competition, posting “Day 15 of ‘I accept, send the contract’” on social media.
Max Holloway has publicly expressed interest in a rematch, while Colby Covington has also lobbied for the fight, though White has shot down that pairing.
McGregor’s last official bout ended in a doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Poirier after he snapped his tibia in the first round. He has not competed since.
Stay tuned to MMA News for updates as McGregor’s return negotiations develop.
Here is everything you need to know about UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2, going down this Saturday night.
Event Details
UFC 326 takes place this Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET, with prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET and early prelims at 5 p.m. ET.
How to Watch
The entire event streams live on Paramount+ (plans start at $8.99/month) with no pay-per-view cost. CBS will simulcast a two-hour window from 8–10 p.m. ET, covering the final hour of prelims and the first hour of the main card — making it accessible without a cable subscription or streaming plan. Early prelims also stream on UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Main Event Preview
This is a rematch over a decade in the making. Holloway and Oliveira first met in August 2015 at UFC Fight Night, where Holloway won via first-round TKO after Oliveira suffered a neck/shoulder injury on a takedown attempt. Now, Holloway puts his symbolic BMF championship on the line against “Do Bronx” in a lightweight contest that is one of the most anticipated rematches in recent UFC history.
Co-Main Event: Borralho vs. de Ridder
Caio Borralho, a former UFC Middleweight title challenger, squares off against Dutch striker Reinier de Ridder in a high-stakes middleweight bout. Both men are ranked in the top of the division, making this a potential title eliminator fight.
Notable Fight: Font vs. Rosas Jr.
The Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. bantamweight bout was originally scheduled for UFC Fight Night in September 2025 but was delayed after Rosas Jr. suffered a rib injury. It’s one of the more intriguing matchups on the card, pitting the crafty veteran Font against the young prospect Rosas Jr.
Full Fight Card
Main Card (Paramount+ / CBS)
Bout
Weight Class
Notes
Max Holloway (c) vs. Charles Oliveira
Lightweight
BMF Title on the line
Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder
Middleweight
Co-main event
Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
Bantamweight
Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson
Lightweight
Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira
Middleweight
Prelims (Paramount+ / CBS)
Bout
Weight Class
Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long
Bantamweight
Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage
Middleweight
Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes
Featherweight
Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
Flyweight
Early Prelims (Paramount+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Bout
Weight Class
Su Mudaerji vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar
Flyweight
Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay
Light Heavyweight
Lee Jeong-yeong vs. Gaston Bolaños
Featherweight
Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato
Light Heavyweight
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BMF stands for “Baddest Motherf***er” — and if that sounds less like a championship and more like a barroom dare, that’s kind of the point.
The UFC’s BMF title is unlike any other belt in the promotion. It has no weight class. It doesn’t follow the traditional rankings system. You can’t earn a shot at it by winning three straight fights and climbing a divisional ladder. The BMF belt exists in a category of one: it’s awarded to the fighter who best embodies raw toughness, aggression, and the kind of reckless confidence that makes fans lose their minds.
How the BMF Belt Was Created
The title was born in 2019, dreamed up in real time around one of the most electric matchups the UFC had seen in years.
Nate Diaz had just come off a long absence and was itching for a big fight. Jorge Masvidal had just knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds — the fastest finish in UFC history — and was riding the kind of momentum that doesn’t come around often. The two were friends-turned-rivals, both with massive fanbases and a mutual willingness to fight anyone, anywhere.
Dana White decided the moment was too big for a regular main event. He created the BMF title on the spot for UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden, and to make it official, had Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson present the belt in person.
Masvidal won by third-round TKO when a doctor stopped the fight due to cuts on Diaz’s face — a controversial but definitive result. The first BMF champion had been crowned.
BMF Title History
The belt has only changed hands a handful of times, and each transition has come with its own memorable moment:
Jorge Masvidal — First champion, won at UFC 244 (November 2019) via doctor’s stoppage over Nate Diaz
Justin Gaethje — Won the vacated title at UFC 291 (July 2023) after Masvidal retired, defeating Dustin Poirier
Max Holloway — Became champion at UFC 300 (April 2024) with one of the most jaw-dropping finishes in recent memory, knocking out Gaethje in the final seconds of the fifth round
Max Holloway (def.) — Successfully defended against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 (2025) via unanimous decision
Holloway’s knockout of Gaethje may be the defining moment in BMF history so far. Down on the scorecards, he waved Gaethje forward in the closing seconds and then dropped him with a right hand at the buzzer. It was the kind of moment the belt was literally invented to reward.
What Makes the BMF Belt Different
UFC’s BMF Championship Belt (Rendering)
The BMF title fills a gap that the traditional UFC belt structure can’t. A fighter can be a great champion — technically sound, smart, efficient — without ever being the kind of guy who makes 20,000 people in an arena collectively hold their breath. The BMF belt is for the guys who do.
It’s also worth noting what the belt is not: it doesn’t guarantee a divisional title shot, it doesn’t affect the official rankings, and holding it doesn’t make you the top contender at any weight class. It’s purely symbolic — which, in its own way, makes it mean more. Nobody fights for the BMF title for positioning. They fight for it because they want to be called the baddest.
Who Holds the BMF Belt Now
Max Holloway is the current BMF champion and has a defense coming up at UFC 326 this Saturday, March 7, against former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira. Check out our full UFC 326 preview for everything you need to know about fight night.
Just days after their heated encounter at RAF 6, Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas are set to run it back. The rematch has been officially announced for Hype FC’s event on March 11 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The two will meet in a 10-minute, submission-only grappling match — a format that raises the stakes considerably from their decision-based wrestling bout earlier this week.
Tsarukyan defeated Poullas by decision at RAF 6 on February 28 at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. The match ended in chaos, however, when Tsarukyan tackled Poullas after the final buzzer, igniting a backstage brawl that had to be broken up by security and both fighters’ teams. Poullas later claimed he was jumped “by like 12 Armenians” in the aftermath.
The Hype FC Brazil card is shaping up to be a major event. Jorge Masvidal is also set to make his return on the same night, and Jean Silva is additionally booked for a submission-only match on the card, though his opponent has yet to be announced.
Despite the post-match fireworks, Tsarukyan remains in good standing with UFC brass. The Armenian lightweight has reportedly had encouraging conversations with UFC executive Hunter Campbell, with a potential lightweight title shot — or a matchup against the winner of the Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira BMF bout — possibly on the horizon in 2026.
Here is the confirmed UFC Rankings Report for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following UFC Fight Night 268: Moreno vs. Kavanagh this past weekend from Arena CDMX, Mexico City.
Flyweight
Lone’er Kavanagh enters at No. 6. The 26-year-old Englishman entered the fight unranked and on short notice — replacing Asu Almabayev (hand injury) — and defeated former two-time champion Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) over five rounds. Kavanagh battered Moreno’s lead calf and bloodied his face, controlling distance with clean counters throughout.
Brandon Moreno holds at No. 6. Despite the loss, Moreno retains his ranking position. He is now 23–10–2 and has lost three of his last five fights.
Bantamweight
David Martínez rises to No. 9. The undefeated UFC prospect (3–0 in the promotion) defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29–28 across all three cards) in the co-main event. Martínez previously sat at No. 10 entering the fight and moved up one spot following the win over a ranked opponen.
Marlon “Chito” Vera drops from No. 8. The one-time title challenger now sits on a career-worst four-fight losing streak and loses ground in the 135 lb rankings.
Lightweight
King Green earns a ranking bump after knocking out Daniel Zellhuber in Round 2 at UFC Fight Night 268. Green’s finish of the ranked Mexican prospect consolidates his position in the 155 lb division.
Flyweight (Prelim Movers)
Imanol Rodríguez enters the rankings after a TKO finish of Kevin Borjas in his UFC debut on the prelims, earning a Performance of the Night bonus. Rodríguez’s finish was enough for the panel to slot him into the flyweight top 15.
Visit UFC.com to see the full rankings for every division.
UFC Fight Night 268 drew an announced attendance of 16,454 at Arena CDMX on Saturday, February 28, making it the first UFC event held in Mexico in three years to fail to sell out. Roughly 3,500 seats were left empty, and the UFC declined to announce a live gate figure — an unusual omission that further underscored the shortfall.
Chilean MMA reporter Rodrigo Del Campo González was among the first to report the streak’s end, noting that previous UFC Mexico events had sold out consistently since at least 2023.
The non-sellout came despite the card being headlined by Mexico’s own Brandon Moreno, a two-time UFC Flyweight Champion fighting in front of his home crowd. Moreno’s original opponent, top-ranked contender Asu Almabayev, withdrew with an injury weeks before the event, forcing the UFC to slot in unranked Englishman Lone’er Kavanagh as a late replacement.
Kavanagh ultimately delivered one of the night’s biggest storylines, defeating Moreno via unanimous decision in the five-round main event and claiming the biggest win of his career, per the BBC. Moreno falls to 23-10-2 with the loss.
A contributin factors to the attendance dip could be the civil unrest in Mexico in the days preceding the event, stemming from cartel-related violence in the Jalisco region following the death of cartel leader El Mencho.
Belgium’s undefeated welterweight star Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (8-0) will return to his home country for a massive main event showdown against former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson on May 23 at PFL Brussels. He officially announced the news on Monday’s Helwani Show.
Breaking: Belgium’s own Patrick Habirora (8-0) puts his undefeated record on the line in the PFL Brussels main event against former UFC champion Benson Henderson on May 23. pic.twitter.com/XFfWPgcR28
Habirora has established himself as one of PFL Europe’s most exciting prospects, going a perfect 4-0 inside the PFL SmartCage. The 24-year-old Belgian has five of his victories coming by way of KO/TKO, powered by a devastating striking skillset that has made him a fan favorite. In his most recent outing, Habirora headlined PFL Europe Brussels in July 2025, delivering a spectacular first-round head kick knockout of UFC veteran Danny Roberts at the 4:32 mark.
Henderson’s Credentials
Benson Henderson is a decorated MMA veteran and former UFC lightweight champion who has remained active in combat sports since departing Bellator. Henderson has competed across multiple organizations since his MMA career wound down, including Karate Combat, Misfits Boxing, and grappling competitions, making him a seasoned and dangerous opponent for any prospect.
What’s at Stake
This fight represents a significant step up in competition for Habirora, who already proved himself on home soil in 2025 by knocking out another UFC veteran in Roberts. A win over Henderson would dramatically elevate Habirora’s profile and signal his readiness for elite-level competition.
PFL Brussels has become a signature event for Belgian MMA, with Habirora serving as the face of that movement.
RAF 06 delivered a wild night of action from Mullett Arena at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday, highlighted by Henry Cejudo’s dominant shutout of Urijah Faber and a post-match brawl between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Quick Results
Henry Cejudo def. Urijah Faber via Tech Fall (11-0), 3rd Period
Arman Tsarukyan def. Georgio Poullas via Points (6-4) — post-match brawl
Aljamain Sterling def. Benson Henderson via Pin, 3rd Period
David Carr (c) def. Bubba Jenkins via Tech Fall (13-2), 2nd Period — RAF Welterweight Championship
Andrew Alirez def. Bryce Meredith via Tech Fall (13-2)
Givi Matcharashvili def. Stephen Buchanan via Criteria (3-3)
Lucia Yepez def. Everest Leydecker via Points (10-3)
Tajmuraz Salkazanov def. Keegan O’Toole via Points (9-0)
Evan Wick def. Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov via Tech Fall (13-2), 3rd Period
Zahid Valencia def. Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie via Tech Fall (10-0), 1st Period
Jordan Oliver def. Beau Bartlett via Points (5-3)
Keelon Jimison def. Clay Guida via Tech Fall (14-3), 2nd Period
Henry Cejudo def. Urijah Faber via Tech Fall (11-0), 3rd Period
The Olympic gold medalist proved he’s still elite on the mat. Cejudo, competing in his home state of Arizona, controlled the match from the opening whistle against the 46-year-old UFC Hall of Famer. Cejudo’s speed to the heel was the story of the match, as Faber had no answer for the repeated ankle picks that allowed “Triple C” to rack up points at will.
Cejudo built a 3-0 lead in the first period through a combination of shot clock points and takedowns. He extended that to 7-0 by the end of the second, with Faber unable to score a single point despite a spirited late drive. In the third period, Cejudo pushed the margin to 11-0 to secure the technical fall and a shutout victory in his RAF 06 main event debut.
Immediately after the win, Cejudo grabbed the microphone and called out former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who recently signed with RAF. “Merab! You are next!” Cejudo screamed. Dvalishvili, who defeated Cejudo by unanimous decision at UFC 298 in 2024, accepted on the spot. The two are now expected to headline RAF 08 on April 18 in Philadelphia.
Arman Tsarukyan def. Georgio Poullas via Points (6-4) — Brawl Erupts
The co-main event between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas was competitive and tense throughout — and it spilled over after the final whistle in dramatic fashion.
Tsarukyan and Poullas engaged in a physical, back-and-forth battle that featured plenty of hand fighting and aggressive exchanges. Poullas appeared to employ dirty tactics during the match, with footage showing him slapping the back of Tsarukyan’s head and throwing punches. Tsarukyan’s corner could be heard yelling in protest over the illegal actions. In the third period, Tsarukyan powered Poullas out of bounds with a late push to secure the 6-4 win on points.
The incident adds to Tsarukyan’s growing list of controversies. He was suspended following an altercation with a fan at UFC 300, got physical with Dan Hooker during UFC Qatar weigh-ins, and withdrew from a scheduled title fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 just one day before the event.
Aljamain Sterling def. Benson Henderson via Pin, 3rd Period
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling stepped in on short notice after Chad Mendes suffered an injury and delivered an impressive performance against fellow former UFC champion Benson Henderson. Sterling secured the pin in the third period, capping off a grappling showcase between two accomplished combat sports veterans.
RAF Welterweight Championship: David Carr (c) def. Bubba Jenkins via Tech Fall (13-2), 2nd Period
Two-time NCAA Division I national champion David Carr made quick work of his title defense, running through Bellator and PFL veteran Bubba Jenkins with a dominant 13-2 tech fall in the second period. Jenkins, a 2011 NCAA national champion himself, had no answer for the younger Carr’s pace and technique. Carr retains the RAF welterweight championship and continues to look like one of the premier talents on the RAF roster.
Undercard Highlights
Andrew Alirez made a statement with a 13-2 tech fall over Bryce Meredith in a featherweight matchup. At unlimited weight, Givi Matcharashvili edged Stephen Buchanan via criteria after the match ended 3-3, with a possible injury to Buchanan playing a factor. Lucia Yepez handled Everest Leydecker with a comfortable 10-3 points victory at 120 lbs.
Tajmuraz Salkazanov posted a shutout of his own, blanking Keegan O’Toole 9-0. Evan Wick scored a third-period tech fall over Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov, and Zahid Valencia was dominant with a first-period 10-0 tech fall over Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie. Jordan Oliver edged Beau Bartlett 5-3 in a competitive featherweight bout, and Keelon Jimison opened the card with a 14-3 tech fall over UFC veteran Clay Guida, who recently departed the promotion after 19 years.
What’s Next
The Cejudo vs. Dvalishvili matchup gives RAF 08 a blockbuster headliner on April 18 from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. It’s a rematch of their UFC 298 bout that Dvalishvili won by unanimous decision — only this time on the wrestling mat, where Cejudo’s Olympic pedigree could give him the edge.
Before that, RAF 07 takes place on March 28 from Yuengling Center in Tampa, headlined by Dake vs. Keckeisen. Real American Freestyle continues to build momentum with its blend of elite wrestlers and MMA crossover stars, and the Tsarukyan brawl only added to the promotion’s buzz heading into the spring.
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates is set for UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia on May 2, per ESPN Brazil’s Higor Ciconello. The bout will take place at RAC Arena, marking Della Maddalena’s first octagon appearance since losing the welterweight title.
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Della Maddalena (18-3) captured the UFC Welterweight Championship with a stunning upset over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 last May, only to drop the belt in his first defense at UFC 322 in November 2025. Islam Makhachev earned a dominant unanimous decision that night, ending JDM’s reign. The Perth native now returns home looking to fight his way back into title contention.
Della Maddalena wasted no time accepting the challenge. During a livestream with internet personality N3on, the Australian said he was fully on board and made a bold prediction: “I’m in. He’s got pretty good striking. I reckon I’d finish him. It has to be a five-rounder for sure.”
Prates, currently ranked in the top six of the welterweight division, has made no secret of his intentions. He views a win over the former champion as his direct path to a title shot against Makhachev. With Michael Morales and Ian Machado Garry also jockeying for position at 170 pounds, a victory over Della Maddalena would make Prates nearly impossible to overlook.
Striker vs. Striker in Perth
On paper, this is one of the most compelling welterweight matchups the UFC could make. Della Maddalena is a crisp, technical boxer who has finished opponents at every level. Prates is a dangerous, unpredictable kickboxer who has finished all six of his UFC wins — with his only loss in the promotion coming via decision to Ian Machado Garry.
Both men have history in Perth. Della Maddalena last fought in Perth in 2023, submitting Randy Brown in the first round. Prates fought at UFC 305 in the city in 2024, knocking out Li Jingliang in the second. The RAC Arena crowd will be heavily in JDM’s corner.
UFC Fight Night: Perth is scheduled for May 2, 2026. The UFC has not yet made an official announcement.
RAF 06: Cejudo vs. Faber takes place tonight, Saturday, February 28, from Mullett Arena at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Doors open at 5:30 PM MT, with the event beginning at 7:00 PM MT (9:00 PM ET). The card streams exclusively on FOX Nation.
This is widely considered one of the deepest Real American Freestyle cards to date, mixing elite freestyle wrestlers with high-profile MMA crossover names throughout the lineup.
Cejudo vs. Faber Headlines RAF 06
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo steps onto the freestyle wrestling mat just weeks after retiring from the UFC to headline against Urijah Faber at lightweight (155 lbs). Faber, a UFC Hall of Famer and fellow former bantamweight champion, makes for a compelling MMA-to-wrestling crossover matchup.
The co-main event features Arman Tsarukyan taking on Georgio Poullas at middleweight (175 lbs), adding another elite UFC-caliber name to the card.
Sterling vs. Henderson Added After Card Shakeup
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterlingstepped in on short notice for the injured Chad Mendes and will face MMA legend Benson Henderson at 175 lbs. It’s another marquee MMA crossover bout on an already stacked card.
Also of note, RAF Middleweight Champion David Carr (c) defends against Bubba Jenkins at 165 lbs, and former UFC veteran Clay Guida — who recently departed the UFC after 19 years — competes at 165 lbs.
RAF 06 Full Card
155 lbs (Main Event): Henry Cejudo vs. Urijah Faber
175 lbs (Co-Main): Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas
175 lbs: Aljamain Sterling vs. Benson Henderson
190 lbs: Mahmoud Fawzy vs. Zahid Valencia
165 lbs: David Carr (c) vs. Bubba Jenkins
175 lbs: Tajmuraz Salkazanov vs. Keegan O’Toole
175 lbs: Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau vs. Evan Wick
145 lbs: Andrew Alirez vs. Bryce Meredith
145 lbs: Beau Bartlett vs. Jordan Oliver
165 lbs: Clay Guida vs. TBD
Unlimited: Stephen Buchanan vs. Givi Matcharashvili
120 lbs: TBD vs. Everest Leycker
How to Watch RAF 06
RAF 06: Cejudo vs. Faber streams exclusively on FOX Nation beginning at 9:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM MT tonight.
Dana White has officially announced the full fight card for UFC 327, which takes place on April 11, 2026, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The event is headlined by Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, with a stacked card featuring two title fights and 13 bouts in total.
The light heavyweight title became vacant after Alex Pereira vacated the belt to pursue a move to heavyweight, where he is reportedly set to fight Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight title at UFC 328. With Pereira out of the picture at 205 pounds, the UFC wasted no time booking a title fight between the division’s top two contenders.
Prochazka vs. Ulberg Headlines a Double Title Fight Card
Prochazka, ranked #2, is a former light heavyweight champion who knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 to re-establish himself as one of the division’s most dangerous fighters. The Czech star originally won the belt at UFC 275 before losing it to Pereira.
The co-main event features flyweight champion Joshua Van (c) making his first title defense against #3-ranked Tatsuro Taira. Van won the flyweight title at UFC 323 after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a broken arm in one of the most shocking title changes in UFC history.
Full UFC 327 Main Card (9 PM ET, Paramount+)
Jiri Prochazka (#2) vs. Carlos Ulberg (#3) — Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira (#3) — UFC Flyweight Championship
Curtis Blaydes (#4) vs. Josh Hokit — Heavyweight
Beneil Dariush (#12) vs. Manuel Torres (#14) — Lightweight
Dominick Reyes (#10) vs. Johnny Walker (#12) — Light Heavyweight
Full UFC 327 Prelims (7 PM ET, Paramount+)
Azamat Murzakanov (#6) vs. Paulo Costa — Light Heavyweight
Patricio Pitbull (#12) vs. Aaron Pico — Featherweight
Mateusz Gamrot (#7) vs. Esteban Ribovics — Lightweight
Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr — Featherweight
Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown — Welterweight
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque — Middleweight
Tatiana Suarez (#2) vs. Loopy Godinez (#6) — Women’s Strawweight
Christopher Alvidrez vs. Francisco Prado — Welterweight
Notable Matchups on the Undercard
The prelims are loaded with compelling fights. Paulo Costa makes his light heavyweight debut against the #6-ranked Azamat Murzakanov in a bout that could establish Costa as a legitimate player at 205 pounds.
Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico is a matchup years in the making between two former Bellator stars. The two were previously scheduled to fight in Bellator before the bout fell through, and Pitbull has been publicly calling out Pico since his UFC signing.
Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics is a rematch of their closely contested first fight, with Gamrot looking to bounce back after a submission loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.
UFC 327 airs live on Paramount+ on Saturday, April 11, with prelims starting at 7 PM ET and the main card at 9 PM ET.
Conor McGregor is back to complying with drug tests on demand, so much so that he’s already the UFC’s most-tested athlete through the first two months of 2026.
McGregor is currently serving an 18-month suspension for three whereabouts failures under the UFC Anti-Doping Program (CSAD). His suspension began retroactively on September 20, 2024, and expires on March 20, 2026 — meaning he’s just weeks away from being cleared to compete.
The former champ-champ is eyeing a return at the UFC White House card on June 14, 2026, and reacted to a tweet listing the UFC fighters with the most anti-doping tests this year with his trademark nonchalance. “Well no surprise there. As always, the most tested,” he wrote.
McGregor hasn’t set foot in the octagon since suffering a gruesome leg fracture at UFC 264 in July 2021.
With UFC’s biggest box office draw on the verge of eligibility, a McGregor return at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is looking like a very real possibility.
UFC Fight Night 268 (Moreno vs. Kavanagh) had a perfect weigh-in session on Friday, February 27, with all 26 fighters successfully making weight ahead of Saturday’s event at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Main Card (Paramount+, 8 PM ET)
Brandon Moreno (125.5) vs. Lone’er Kavanagh (125) — Flyweight main event; Moreno uses the 1-lb non-title allowance
Marlon Vera (136) vs. David Martinez (135) — Bantamweight co-main event
Bobby Green (155) vs. Daniel Zellhuber (155) — Lightweight
Felipe Bunes (125) vs. Edgar Chairez (125) — Flyweight
Kevin Borjas (126) vs. Imanol Rodriguez (125) — Flyweight
Santiago Luna (136) vs. Angel Pacheco (135) — Bantamweight
Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 PM ET)
Ryan Gandra (185) vs. Jose Medina (186)
Macy Chiasson (135) vs. Ailin Perez (136)
Kris Moutinho (136) vs. Cristian Quinonez (136)
Douglas Silva de Andrade (146) vs. Javier Reyes (145)
Ernesta Kareckaite (129.5) vs. Regina Tarin (130) — Catchweight bout
Francis Marshall (145) vs. Erik Silva (146)
Damian Pinas (186) vs. Wesley Schultz (186)
This marks the second consecutive week with a flawless UFC weigh-in, following a stretch of early 2026 incidents that included Cameron Smotherman collapsing after stepping off the scale at UFC 324.
Kavanagh stepped in on short notice to replace the injured Asu Almabayev for the main event, making this his first-ever UFC headliner.
Nora Cornolle has revealed the extent of the injury she suffered during last weekend’s UFC Houston event, disclosing via Instagram that she broke her collarbone during her bantamweight bout against Joselyne Edwards.
The French fighter shared the update with fans on social media, confirming she has already undergone surgery to address the injury and is currently on the road to recovery.
Edwards defeated Cornolle via rear-naked choke submission in the second round at UFC Houston, with the finish coming after a slam that left Cornolle visibly hurt. It’s now clear Cornolle was dealing with a significant injury in the aftermath of that sequence.
There is no timetable yet for Cornolle’s return to competition. A broken collarbone typically requires several months of recovery before a fighter can return to full training.
Alexander Volkanovski has signed a new UFC contract following his featherweight title defense at UFC 325 in Sydney on February 1, 2026, it has been revealed.
The news came via Demetrious Johnson’s YouTube podcast, where Volkanovski confirmed he had re-signed with the promotion after defeating Diego Lopes in their rematch. The win was the first defense of his second reign and his eighth title defense overall, tying José Aldo‘s all-time UFC featherweight record.
Volkanovski Considered Retirement
In a candid admission, Volkanovski revealed he had contemplated stepping away from the sport if the Lopes rematch had inflicted significant damage on him. Given the knockout losses he suffered in prior fights, the Australian champion acknowledged his long-term health was a major factor in his decision-making.
“If I took a lot of damage, I might’ve retired,” Volkanovski said, per the podcast. The statement underscores a more measured approach to his career as he enters the later stages of his fighting life.
What’s Next for Volkanovski
With a new contract secured and his title retained, Volkanovski’s future at 145 pounds remains a hot topic. He has named both Movsar Evloev (19-0) and Lerone Murphy (17-0-1) as potential next challengers, with the two undefeated contenders set to meet in a title eliminator at UFC London on March 21.
Volkanovski has long been regarded as one of the greatest featherweights in UFC history, and his willingness to speak openly about retirement reflects the maturity of a champion who has nothing left to prove — but clearly still has the desire to compete.
Dana White isn’t losing sleep over the idea that UFC’s political associations might cost him fans.
In a teaser clip from an upcoming CBS Sunday Morning interview set to air this weekend, White was asked about the risk of alienating “half” of his audience by staging events like a UFC show at the White House.
“How about you be authentic and just be yourself? How about that?” White told interviewer Luke Burbank. “Just be authentic. You don’t have to agree with me and you don’t have to like it, and I don’t have to agree with you, but we can all still just get along. That’s how this is supposed to work.”
It’s a position White has held publicly for years: UFC’s brand is built on raw authenticity, not corporate image management.
Elsewhere in the interview, White revisited the UFC’s humble origins, recalling how he and the Fertitta brothers acquired the promotion for just $2 million — and walked away without UFC.com, merchandise rights, video game rights, or the content library.
“Not only did we not own UFC.com, we didn’t own the rights to the merchandise, the video games, or the library,” White said. “They’re probably laughing at us when we left.”
The full interview airs on CBS Sunday Morning this weekend.
Brandon Moreno made his position crystal clear Wednesday when asked whether he’d want to compete on the UFC’s upcoming White House fight card: he’s not interested. Not even a little.
During UFC Fight Night media day in Mexico City ahead of his Saturday, February 28 main event bout against Lone’er Kavanagh at Arena CDMX, the two-time flyweight champion was approached by a reporter about the highly anticipated UFC event slated for June 14 at the White House South Lawn.
Special Event? For Who?
The exchange was terse and pointed:
Reporter: “Are you interested in fighting at the White House event?”
Moreno: “Brother, I want you to tell me — why would I want to fight there?”
Reporter: “It’s very special.”
Moreno: “For who? For you?”
Reporter: “For the company.”
Moreno: “No. I’m not interested. Thank you.”
Brandon Moreno shut down a reporter who asked about the UFC White House event 👀
“I want you to tell me why I would want to fight there? For what? No. I’m not interested.” pic.twitter.com/jYTVAxAhOT
Moreno, a Tijuana native and one of Mexico’s most celebrated UFC stars, currently ranked No. 6 in the flyweight division, did not elaborate further on his reasoning, nor did he need to. The comments come amid a wider wave of professional athletes publicly pushing back against the Trump administration’s policies, particularly ICE immigration enforcement under the Department of Homeland Security.
Athlete Pushback in Broader Sports World
Moreno’s comments arrive in a week marked by notable instances of athletes distancing themselves from Trump administration events. The gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team declined an invitation to attend Tuesday’s State of the Union address, citing scheduling and previously committed academic and professional obligations following the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Team USA women’s captain Hilary Knight went further, publicly describing the White House invitation as a “distasteful joke.”
By contrast, the U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team — which also won gold, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime — visited the White House earlier that day before attending the State of the Union, where the team received a bipartisan standing ovation. Trump announced during the speech that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Five members of the men’s team did not attend.
Moreno’s Fight This Weekend
Moreno (23-9-2) headlines UFC Fight Night: Mexico City on Saturday, February 28, against short-notice replacement Lone’er Kavanagh (ranked No. 15 at flyweight), who stepped in after original opponent Asu Almabayev withdrew due to injury.
Moreno enters the bout looking to rebound from a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 in December 2025 — the first stoppage defeat of his career.
TKO released its full year and fourth quarter 2025 earnings today, revealing the full scope of how the sports entertainment conglomerate performed across its properties.
UFC’s 2025 Numbers
UFC revenue grew 7%, or $96 million, year-over-year. The increase was led by a $62.9 million jump in partnerships and marketing revenue to $314.3 million for the year, driven by new sponsors and fee increases on existing deals. Media rights revenue grew $28.3 million to $907.7 million, reflecting contractual escalations on the promotion’s existing broadcast agreements.
Live events and hospitality added another $12.5 million, reaching $232.9 million — a sign that UFC’s global touring schedule continues to command strong gate and site fee revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA grew 6% to $851.0 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 57% — one of the highest of any major sports property in the world. UFC has long been the margin leader within TKO, and that remained true in 2025 even as WWE closed the gap significantly.
WWE Overtook UFC for the First Time
The headline from today’s report: WWE outpaced UFC in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025. WWE generated $1.709 billion in revenue — $207 million more than UFC — and posted $896.5 million in Adjusted EBITDA, clearing UFC by roughly $45 million.
The reversal is largely attributable to WWE’s new media rights deals with Netflix (Monday Night Raw) and ESPN, which drove a $135 million increase in WWE’s media rights revenue in 2025. UFC’s media rights agreements, while extremely lucrative, didn’t see the same step-change in the same period.
UFC still holds the superior margin profile at 57% versus WWE’s 52%, but the absolute dollar gap has closed dramatically from where it stood when TKO was first formed.
Zuffa Boxing Launches as New Growth Driver
TKO’s new boxing venture, Zuffa Boxing, officially launched in January 2026 and is already being positioned as a meaningful long-term growth engine for the company. President and COO Mark Shapiro noted the launch “sets the table for even further long term value creation” as TKO diversifies its combat sports portfolio beyond MMA.
Boxing management and promotional fees are currently captured in TKO’s “Corporate and Other” segment, which saw revenue grow 17% to $199.1 million in 2025. That figure is expected to rise considerably as Zuffa Boxing matures and begins hosting major events.
TKO’s Full Picture and 2026 Guidance
On a consolidated basis, TKO generated $4.735 billion in revenue and $1.585 billion in Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 — a 47% EBITDA increase year-over-year. Free cash flow hit $1.159 billion. The company returned more than $1.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends during the year.
For 2026, TKO is guiding to $5.675–$5.775 billion in revenue and $2.240–$2.290 billion in Adjusted EBITDA — roughly 20% top-line growth. The company also announced plans to launch up to $1 billion in new share repurchases beginning in March.
CEO Ariel Emanuel cited long-term media rights agreements and operational strength as the foundation for TKO’s outlook. UFC remains one of the most profitable sports properties on the planet — but in 2025, it was WWE that grabbed the financial spotlight within the TKO portfolio.
According to MMA reporter Marcel Dorff, Montenegro has withdrawn from her scheduled women’s flyweight prelim bout against Ernesta Kareckaite for undisclosed reasons. Tarin, an undefeated 21-year-old Mexican prospect, has answered the call as her replacement.
Tarin Brings 7-0 Record and Major Hype to UFC Debut
Nicknamed “Kill Bill,” Tarin has compiled a perfect 7-0 professional record with finishes in six of seven bouts — four by knockout and two by submission. The lone decision came against Andrea Garcia in 2024.
The Mexico City native won the Budo Sento Championship women’s bantamweight title with a fourth-round TKO of Luisa Cifuentes and also competed on Combate Global, where she stopped Kaytlin Neil — a veteran of Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter. Three of her first four professional bouts ended in the opening round.
Due to the short-notice nature of the booking, the bout will be contested at a catchweight of 130 pounds rather than the standard 125-pound flyweight limit.
Kareckaite Returns From 13-Month Layoff
Kareckaite, a Lithuanian fighter who earned her UFC contract by beating Carli Judice via split decision on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, holds a 1-1 record in the Octagon. She dropped a unanimous decision to Dione Barbosa at UFC 301 before bouncing back with a split decision win over Nicolle Caliari in January 2025.
“Heavy-Handed” returns from more than a year away from competition when she welcomes Tarin to the UFC this weekend.
UFC Mexico City Card Reshaped by Late Changes
The Tarin-Kareckaite replacement is the second significant shake-up to hit the UFC Mexico City card this fight week. Brandon Moreno is also facing a replacement opponent in the main event after original foe Asu Almabayev withdrew due to a hand injury, with Lone’er Kavanagh stepping in.
Tarin’s debut carries extra narrative weight — she was originally booked for a DWCS appearance in 2025 before pulling out, with Montenegro filling her slot. Now the roles have reversed, and the undefeated prospect gets an even bigger stage for her promotional introduction on home soil. She is one of six DWCS Season 9 contract winners making their UFC debuts on the card this Saturday.
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh takes place at Arena CDMX on Saturday, February 28, streaming live on Paramount+ in the United States.
Six fighters who earned contracts on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 will make their UFC debuts this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night: Mexico City (February 28, 8 PM ET, Paramount+).
UFC Fight Night: Mexico City Debuts
The debuting fighters span three weight classes. Each of these competitors get a “second chance to make a first impression” and look to capitalize on their momentum. Making their first Octagon appearances are:
Flyweights
Imanol Rodriguez (Main card, fighting Kevin Borjas): Rodriguez is an undefeated 6-0 Mexican prospect who competed on The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 and then earned his UFC contract with a first-round TKO on DWCS Season 9. All six of his professional wins have come by stoppage, including five knockouts.
Regina Tarin (Prelims, fighting Ernesta Kareckaite, replaces Sofia Montenegro): The Undefeated Mexican fighter makes her UFC debut against Ernesta Kareckaite. Tarin steps in on late notice, replacing Sofia Montenegro, but the young prospect has shown she is ready to meet the moment.
Featherweight
Javier Reyes (Prelims, fighting Douglas Silva de Andrade: The 17-4 veteran from Mexico earned his contract with a first-round TKO on DWCS Season 9, finishing Justice Torres with knees and punches. The experienced Reyes will be the most seasoned debutant on the card record-wise.
Middleweights
Ryan Gandra (Prelims, fighting Jose Daniel Medina): The 30-year-old Brazilian (8-1) secured his contract with a first-round TKO on DWCS Season 9 and rides a seven-fight winning streak into his debut, boasting a 75% finishing rate. He enters as a heavy favorite at -625.
Damian Pinas (Prelims, fighting Wes Schultz): In a unique DWCS-vs-DWCS matchup, 23-year-old Surinamese prospect Pinas (8-1) — who earned his contract with a first-round TKO on DWCS — faces fellow debutant Schultz.
Wes Schultz: (Prelims, fighting Damian Pinas): The American (8-2) earned his UFC contract on DWCS Season 9 with a rare Suloev stretch submission finish over Mario Mingaj, showcasing creative grappling that impressed Dana White. He and Pinas are the only two fighters on the card where both men are making their UFC debut simultaneously.
UFC Fight Night: Mexico City airs Saturday, February 28 at 8 PM ET on Paramount+. Join us here at MMA News for our complete coverage and results.
Sean O’Malley has become one of the UFC’s most popular fighters, and his unconventional approach to keeping his ears looking good is a prime example of why he’s gained such a following.
O’Malley recently invited streamer N3on to his gym for a training session. As they were getting lunch together, N3on asked O’Malley how he was able to avoid getting cauliflower ear after a lengthy career that includes 16 UFC fights. The former Bantamweight joked that he avoids wrestling entirely in his fights.
“Do I look like I know how to wrestle? You get that from wrestling. I don’t wrestle. Not me. I never wrestled a day in my life.”
When an opponent gets on top of him, instead of fighting back, he just absorbs the damage until the end of the round.
“I lay there and get beat up until the end of the round. You don’t watch my fights?”
Sean O’Malley has faced several elite grapplers throughout his UFC career, most notably in back-to-back fights with Merab Dvalishvili that spanned a combined eight rounds. O’Malley dropped both bouts — a unanimous decision loss at UFC 306 in September 2024 when Dvalishvili stripped him of the bantamweight title, and a third-round submission defeat in the rematch at UFC 316 in June 2025.
Paddy Pimblett is aiming for a summer return to the UFC, expressing his willingness to face several high-profile opponents. The #6 ranked lightweight is eager to get back in action following his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Pimblett also voiced his frustration with Benoit Saint Denis moving ahead of him in the rankings.
Pimblett (9-1 in the UFC) lost to Justin Gaethje by unanimous decision at UFC 324 for the interim lightweight title. He is targeting a summer return to the Octagon and mentions Benoit Saint Denis, the loser of Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira, and Arman Tsarukyan as potential opponents.
Pimblett’s Opponent Wishlist
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Paddy Pimblett addressed his next steps.
“To be honest, I’ll be honest with you all, it pissed me off that Saint Denis has moved above me for beating that bum Dan Hooker,” Pimblett said.
Pimblett continued,
“I’ll fight anyone. I just know whatever name gets sent to me on a contract, I sign it and I fight them. But Saint Denis sounds like a good fight to me. Europe’s two best lightweights going at it against each other. Or, I won’t get the winner, but the loser of Max [Holloway]-Charles [Oliveira]. F*ck, I’ll fight Arman if you’s want me to. I don’t give a f*ck. I’ll fight anyone.”
Pimblett added that he has no injuries and plans to return sooner than expected, targeting summer.
Michael “Venom” Page isn’t holding back. Speaking on The Boys in the Back podcast on Tuesday, the British welterweight contender delivered a pointed critique of the UFC’s fighter pay structure.
With Zuffa Boxing, Dana White’s boxing venture under the TKO umbrella, reportedly handing Conor Benn a staggering $15 million for a single fight, Page and fellow UFC fighters are left wondering when some of that sun win will shine on the fighters who helped build the Zuffa empire.
The $15M Elephant in the Room
The Benn deal ignited immediate backlash within UFC circles. Longtime boxing journalist Dan Rafael reported that the British welterweight signed a one-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing worth $15 million — a number that would be exceptional even for established UFC stars, let alone a boxer whom Page himself described bluntly:
“I love Conor Benn, but he’s nowhere near the best in his field.”
Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings and the Saudi Arabia-based company Sela, with Dana White serving as its lead promoter.
Former UFC champion Sean O’Malley echoed Page’s disbelief yesterday, publicly stunned that a fighter he barely recognized could command that kind of money from an organization that regularly pays its own world champions a fraction of that figure.
Eddie Hearn, who lost Benn from Matchroom Boxing, summed up the broader sentiment: “They’re sick as a dog. There’s no loyalty.”
Page on the UFC’s Paramount “Bonus Bump”
Dana White had promised fighters would see the financial benefit in the Paramount+ era. What they got: post-fight bonuses were doubled from $50,000 to $100,000, with an additional $25,000 “finish bonus” introduced for fighters who secure a KO or submission but aren’t selected for Performance or Fight of the Night honors.
Page was not impressed. On the podcast, he made clear the bump doesn’t match the scale of what the company is now pulling in:
“This is why I wasn’t initially excited about it, because for me, it doesn’t do enough compared to the amount of money they’ve just brought in for themselves. To see how highly [Dana White] values people away from the sport that built his reputation, it’s just upsetting, to be fair. It’s disappointing more than anything. That’s all I’ll say on that.”
The math is hard to argue with. A $7.7 billion deal generates over $1.1 billion per year for TKO. Doubling a $50K bonus to $100K, handed out to only a handful of fighters per event, represents a rounding error in that context.
“Champions Shouldn’t Be Broke”
Page went further, tying the Benn conversation to a long-running grievance in the sport: elite fighters reaching the pinnacle of MMA and still struggling financially.
“I hate hearing stories of fighters getting to what is the pinnacle of our careers in terms of the UFC and still being broke. That just shouldn’t exist.”
He pointed directly to the widely discussed case of Francis Ngannou, who was UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World while reportedly borrowing money from former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman just to get by.
“This is something people have complained about. Francis Ngannou being the heavyweight champion of the world and broke, borrowing money from a friend of his, [Kamaru] Usman. Why was he even in that situation is the question for me.”
How the Sam Patterson Fight at UFC London Came Together
On a lighter note, Page also addressed how his upcoming bout against Sam Patterson at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy on March 21 at The O2 Arena in London came to be booked — and it wasn’t exactly the matchup he had in mind.
“I’ve been asking for a lot of different fighters and not really getting responses, and I wasn’t panicking, but I definitely felt more urgency when I was speaking to the UFC. I was like, ‘What’s going on? Who am I going to be fighting?
We had a few back-and-forths and ended up pushing a ton of names over that we hadn’t really considered before because they weren’t the high-level names. It’s an unusual one, but either way, I’m excited to be back in the cage. I’m glad I didn’t miss the opportunity to fight back in the UK.”
Page had previously told media that the booking “feels like I upset somebody” at the UFC, given that [despite an impressive four-fight first-round stoppage streak] Patterson is not the high-profile welterweight opponent Page was pursuing after back-to-back middleweight wins over Shara Magomedov and Jared Cannonier.
Patterson enters the fight at 6’4″ with serious knockout and submission power, and he has previously cited Page as an inspiration.sports.yahoo+1
The event streams live on Paramount+ on March 21, headlined by the featherweight title eliminator between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy.
