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  • “Building Lore for Bantamweight” – Ailin Perez Extends Win Streak

    “Building Lore for Bantamweight” – Ailin Perez Extends Win Streak

    In a top-10 women’s bantamweight contenders’ battle, Ailin Perez extended her win streak by scoring a victory over Macy Chiasson at UFC Mexico.

    Perez scored a takedown in the fight’s opening minute, but Chiasson controlled the action on the mat, looking to lock up a leg lock and a choke while maintaining top position. Perez would get another takedown before the round’s end but didn’t have enough time to do major damage.

    Perez scored another takedown during round two and fared better on top. The referee, however, elected a controversial stand up, which would result in Chiasson gaining control with her strikes in the clinch. Perez answered back with another pair of takedowns in the later stage of the round.

    Perez worked over Chiasson well with her grappling again in the third round, going on to score the decision.

    Ailin Perez Scores Decision Over Macy Chiasson At UFC Mexico

    Perez, who entered this fight ranked No. 7, has now won six in a row since dropping her UFC debut. Only Natalia Silva and Maycee Barber have bigger active win streaks among UFC female athletes.

    Chiasson has now lost three straight.

  • “Chaos!” – Javier Reyes Scores Buzzer-Beater TKO At UFC Mexico

    “Chaos!” – Javier Reyes Scores Buzzer-Beater TKO At UFC Mexico

    In a chaotic back-and-forth brawl, Javier Reyes survived early danger to score a dramatic late stoppage over Douglas Silva de Andrade at UFC Mexico.

    Silva de Andrade hurt Reyes first with some crushing hooks, nearly finishing the fight there. But Reyes roared back and connected with a right hand to score a knockdown and change the fight’s trajectory.

    Reyes landed some crushing ground-and-pound during the final minute of round one, and that offense went unanswered from Silva de Andrade. Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight with a second remaining in the first round in Reyes’ favor.

    Javier Reyes Comes Back To Stop Douglas Silva de Andrade At UFC Mexico

    This marked the UFC debut of Reyes following his finish of Justice Torres on Dana White’s Contender Series. Reyes has now won three in a row.

    This is now Silva de Andrade’s third loss in his last four fights.

  • “A Washing” – Francis Marshall Runs Through Erik Silva

    “A Washing” – Francis Marshall Runs Through Erik Silva

    Francis Marshall impressed in his latest UFC outing and hopes it’s the start of consistent upward momentum, as he quickly put away Erik Silva at UFC Mexico.

    Things looked scary for Marshall early, as a wheel kick from Silva in the fight’s opening minute saw him barely get his guard up. Marshall, however, put his grappling into motion and took over the fight’s control from there.

    Marshall scored a takedown, but Silva threatened a guillotine. Marshall, however, easily got out of it and worked his way into full mount. From there, Marshall got to Silva’s back and locked in a rear-naked choke to score the submission in just half a round.

    Francis Marshall Submits Erik Silva at UFC Mexico

    Marshall is 3-3 in the Octagon since winning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022. He came into this fight off a highly controversial split decision loss to Mairon Santos at UFC 313.

    Silva falls to 9-4 overall, and he is now 0-3 in the Octagon since his own DWCS win in 2022.

  • Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates Set for UFC Perth

    Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates Set for UFC Perth

    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.

    Prates (23-7) has been openly campaigning for this matchup since his second-round knockout of Leon Edwards on the UFC 322 undercard. The Brazilian publicly called out Della Maddalena and specifically requested the fight take place in Australia.

    Both Fighters Are Ready

    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.

  • “Damian Pinas is a Problem” – Pinas Quickly Puts Away Wes Schultz

    “Damian Pinas is a Problem” – Pinas Quickly Puts Away Wes Schultz

    Some felt that Damian Pinas would prove to be dominant in his UFC debut, and that proved to be true with a first-round finish of Wes Schultz that kicked off the UFC Mexico card.

    Pinas came out firing from the opening minute, punishing Schultz with a series of leg kicks and working him over well with his boxing. After stuffing an early takedown attempt from Schultz, Pinas dropped him with a right hand, following up with some brutal ground-and-pound.

    Back on the feet, Schultz continued to have no answer for Pinas. A solid one-two dropped Schultz and put the fight away.

    Damian Pinas Quickly Stops Wes Schultz At UFC Mexico

    “The Baby Yaga” improves to 9-1. This marked his UFC debut after a similar quick finish over Vitor Costa on Dana White’s Contender Series this past fall.

    Schultz also made his UFC debut in this fight. He, too, earned a contract on DWCS last season, submitting Mario Mingaj with the rare Suloev Stretch.

  • Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones “Being Discussed” For UFC White House

    Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones “Being Discussed” For UFC White House

    It appears that Alex Pereira’s next step will be seeking UFC gold at heavyweight, and that could come true in his next fight, which could be in the main event of the UFC White House card.

    In a new video regarding Pereira vacating the light heavyweight title, Ariel Helwani claims, as many have assumed, the reason for Pereira vacating the championship is that he is being allowed to move up to heavyweight.

    In addition, according to Helwani, there have been discussions about having Pereira vs. Jon Jones taking place as the featured bout of the UFC White House card — either for a would-be vacant heavyweight championship or an interim one.

    Helwani says that this fight is not a guarantee, and there’s not a lot of positive momentum about this fight taking place. It has, however, at least been talked about as a potential idea.

    “Alex Pereira is no longer the light heavyweight champion, and I can tell you right here and now that there have been some talks of him fighting Jon Jones,” Helwani said. “And there have been talks of him fighting Jon Jones on the White House card.

    “Jon Jones on the White House card is not dead, but I could tell you I don’t feel as of right now a ton of positive momentum in that direction. But I’m not here to tell you that it’s dead. There have been talks of this.”

    Helwani adds that if Pereira vs. Jones doesn’t get done, then there are discussions of Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, for what Helwani assumes would be an interim heavyweight championship.

    Whether Pereira’s heavyweight debut features an undisputed or interim heavyweight title at stake will also depend on the status of champion Tom Aspinall. Aspinall has been sidelined with eye issues since he and Gane’s no-contest at UFC 321 in October.

    Jones has publicly hoped at the possibility of competing in front of U.S. President Donald Trump on the UFC White House card. Jones, in fact, ended his retirement after just two weeks when the opportunity first opened up.

    UFC CEO and President Dana White, however, has previously stated apprehension about Jones being involved in such a card.

    White has also stated he preferred Pereira to stay at light heavyweight, but his stance on that seems to have softened over time.

    Pereira is a former middleweight and light heavyweight champion. He regained the 205-pound title in his last fight, knocking out Magomed Ankalaev in just over a minute at UFC 320.

    A heavyweight title win would make Pereira the first UFC fighter ever to win championships in three different weight classes.

    Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka will fight for the vacated light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 327, which takes place on April 11 in Miami.

  • Conor McGregor Unlikely To Compete at UFC White House

    Conor McGregor Unlikely To Compete at UFC White House

    After all the rumors and speculation, it does not seem like Conor McGregor’s UFC return will take place on the UFC White House card.

    This news comes courtesy of Ariel Helwani, who provided an update on plans for the June 14 event in the U.S. national capital, held as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration.

    In a video discussing the aftermath of the Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg light heavyweight title fight announcement, Helwani dropped that the chances that McGregor competes in Washington, D.C are not positive.

    That doesn’t mean, Helwani says, that McGregor won’t fight at all in 2026. In fact, Helwani speculates there’s a better chance McGregor competes in the main event of UFC’s International Fight Week event — which he revealed will be on July 11 in Las Vegas.

    “It doesn’t look like it’s going to be Conor on the White House card,” Helwani said. “They have an International Fight Week card scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. There’s a greater chance of him fighting on that card than on the White House card.”

    Could Conor McGregor Fight At International Fight Week in 2026?

    Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s first tease of a UFC event on the White House lawn last summer, several fighters have campaigned to be featured at the event. McGregor, in fact, was one of the very first names.

    McGregor has gone through the process of “unretiring,” and it’s recently been revealed that he has been drug tested three times in the first two months of 2026.

    Helwani, however, explains the UFC probably prefers McGregor compete on a numbered card for the chance to increase profit, attendance figures, and viewership numbers for a card that won’t have the White House’s unique appeal, citing financials.

    “As I’ve told you, there’s no money to be made [from the White House event],” Helwani said. “In fact, they keep touting the fact that there’s money to be lost from the White House event. No one’s crying for them. I think they made like $850 million last year, according to what was released.”

    UFC CEO and President Dana White recently announced he will announce the White House card and its main event in the coming days.

    Michael Chandler has previously advocated for a long-awaited fight with McGregor to take place at UFC White House, but White shot that down in January.

    McGregor and Chandler, after coaching season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, were scheduled to face off at UFC 303 before McGregor withdrew weeks before the event.

    McGregor has been open about fighting even “a no name” to return to the UFC.

    McGregor, who has two fights left on his UFC contract, hasn’t fought since losing his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.

    Since then, he’s had an unsuccessful bid for the Irish presidency and has had sexual assault allegations against him, including being found liable for the rape of Nikita Hand in 2018.

  • UFC Mexico: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Results & Highlights

    UFC Mexico: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Results & Highlights

    UFC Mexico results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The UFC returns to the arena for an annual visit a year after its last touchdown. The main event will feature a flyweight battle between former two-time champion Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh – Flyweight Main Event

    Moreno enters this fight off a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 in December, a fight that marked Moreno getting finished for the first time in his career. Moreno has hit a bit of a rough skid since dropping the flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja, going 2-3 since. The span has seen him earn decision wins over Steve Erceg and Amir Albazi but drop a split decision to Brandon Royval, in addition to his losses to Pantoja and Taira.

    Kavanagh took this fight on short notice earlier this month, filling in for an injured Asu Almabayev. Kavanagh earned a UFC contract with a knockout of An Tuan Ho on Dana White’s Contender Series. He started his UFC run with wins over Jose Ochoa and Felipe dos Santos but was knocked out by Charles Johnson at UFC Shanghai in August, marking the first loss of Kavanagh’s career.

    The co-main event will see Marlon “Chito” Vera taking on David Martinez. Vera enters on a three-fight losing streak and losses in four of his last five, most recently dropping a decision to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Vancouver in October. Martinez is 13-1 and on a nine-fight win streak. After a 2024 appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series, Martinez’s 2025 saw him finish Saimon Oliveira and score a decision over Rob Font.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC Mexico!

    How to Watch UFC Mexico

    • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
    • Venue: Arena CMDX, Mexico City, Mexico
    • Streaming: Paramount+ (exclusive)
    • Prelims: 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT
    • Main Card: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

    UFC Mexico Quick Results

    • Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh — Lone’er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47 x2)
    • Co-Main Event: Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez — David Martinez def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green — King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:55)
    • Edgar Chaírez vs. Felipe Bunes — Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
    • Imanol Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas — Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:21)
    • Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco — Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    UFC Mexico Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 PM ET)

    Middleweight: Damian Pinas vs. Wes Schultz

    Result: Damian Pinas def. Wes Schultz via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:30)

    Featherweight: Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall

    Result: Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) (Rd. 1, 2:29)

    Women’s Catchweight (130 lbs.): Regina Tarin vs. Ernesta Kareckaite

    Result: Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Featherweight: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes

    Result: Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via TKO (Rd. 1, 4:59)

    Bantamweight: Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho

    Result: Cristian Quinonez def. Kris Moutinho via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Women’s Bantamweight: Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez

    Result: Ailin Perez def. Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Middleweight: Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina

    Result: Ryan Gandra def. Jose Daniel Medina via TKO (Rd. 1, 0:41)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 8 PM ET)

    Bantamweight: Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco

    Result: Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Flyweight: Imanol Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas

    Result: Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:21)

    Flyweight: Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes

    Result: Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

    Lightweight: Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green

    Result: King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber via TKO (Rd. 2, 4:55)

    Bantamweight: Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez

    Result: David Martinez def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Flyweight: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh

    Result: Lone’er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47 x2)

  • UFC 327 Full Card Announced: Prochazka vs. Ulberg for Vacant LHW Title

    UFC 327 Full Card Announced: Prochazka vs. Ulberg for Vacant LHW Title

    UFC 327 Main Event

    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.

    Ulberg, ranked #3, enters the bout riding a nine-fight winning streak. The New Zealand native has been vocal about wanting a title shot, and threw down the gauntlet after knocking out Dominick Reyes at UFC Perth late last year.

    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
    UFC 327 Main Card

    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
    UFC 327 Prelims

    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.

  • ‘No Surprise There’: McGregor Tops UFC Drug Testing List Ahead of Return

    ‘No Surprise There’: McGregor Tops UFC Drug Testing List Ahead of Return

    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 Mexico City Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight

    UFC Mexico City Weigh-In Results: All Fighters Make Weight

    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.

  • Colby Covington Calls Out Kamaru Usman For Trilogy Under Real American Freestyle Banner: ‘Come See Daddy’

    Colby Covington Calls Out Kamaru Usman For Trilogy Under Real American Freestyle Banner: ‘Come See Daddy’

    Colby Covington wants to settle his rivalry with Kamaru Usman — and he’s not waiting on the UFC to make it happen.

    The two UFC welterweight veterans have met twice in title fights, with Usman coming out on top both times, first with a fifth-round TKO at UFC 245 in December 2019 and then with a narrow unanimous decision victory in their rematch at UFC 268 in November 2021.

    Speaking to Bloody Elbow, Covington issued a direct challenge to “The Nigerian Nightmare” for a trilogy bout under the Real American Freestyle (RAF) grappling banner, framing it as the natural landing spot if Usman’s pursuit of a UFC title fight comes up short.

    “I’d like to see Usman in a Real American Freestyle. We need to do this. We need to settle the trilogy in Real American Freestyle,” Covington said. “So that’s what I’m proposing here today. If Usman doesn’t get the title fight, come see Daddy of Real American Freestyle and let’s do this trilogy.”

    As for whether Usman would accept, “Chaos” expressed genuine confidence. He cited the former UFC welterweight champion’s competitive nature and claimed his longtime rival has already gone on record wanting a third fight.

    “He’s a competitor. He likes to compete. He’s still got that fire and drive,” Covington said. “He’s said for a while that he wants to do a trilogy with me because we have unfinished business. I think it intrigues him. I think he wants to settle the score.”

    The former interim 170-pound titleholder also used the opportunity to relitigate the history between the two, disputing the finish of their first UFC bout.

    “The first fight was a scam. Complete scam. I kicked him in the liver. He called a nutshot, and then it was an early stoppage. I clearly stood up and protested right away.” He added that he believes the second fight — a unanimous decision loss at Madison Square Garden — was closer than the official result suggests, pointing out that “a lot of people had me winning that fight 3-to-2.”

    Covington made his RAF debut last month at RAF 5, earning a dominant technical fall victory over former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold.

    Meanwhile, the 38-year-old Californian has been away from the Octagon since his brutal third-round TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa in December 2024.

    On the other hand, “The Nigerian Nightmare” last fought at UFC Atlanta in June 2025, snapping a three-fight skid with a unanimous decision win over Buckley.

    Usman has since set his sights on a title shot against reigning welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, though that matchup appears unlikely in the near future.

  • Nora Cornolle Reveals Broken Collarbone from UFC Houston Loss

    Nora Cornolle Reveals Broken Collarbone from UFC Houston Loss

    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.

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    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 Signs New UFC Contract After UFC 325

    Alexander Volkanovski Signs New UFC Contract After UFC 325

    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 Shrugs Off Backlash to UFC Getting Political

    Dana White Shrugs Off Backlash to UFC Getting Political

    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.

    Much like his reaction to journalists who are offended by Sean Strickland, White’s response to the ‘politics’ issue was just as blunt.

    “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.

  • Dana White Debunks UFC White House Schedule Change Rumors: ‘Full of SH*T’

    Dana White Debunks UFC White House Schedule Change Rumors: ‘Full of SH*T’

    Dana White recently shot down speculation about a potential schedule change for the landmark UFC White House event, confirming it is still set for June 14, 2026.

    In collaboration with the U.S. government, the UFC has announced a historic, unprecedented event set for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and coincide with U.S. President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

    Dana White Fires Back At UFC White House Date Change Report

    Controversy erupted after Puck News reported that the UFC had moved its planned June 14 White House event to June 26, a claim quickly echoed by several major MMA outlets and gaining traction online.

    Within hours, Dana White responded on his Instagram Story, shutting down the speculation and confirming there had been no schedule change, with the event still targeted for Sunday, June 14.

    In the same post, the UFC CEO blasted the reports, writing that the “media is so full of sh*t.”

    The UFC head honcho is overseeing the event, which was originally scheduled for July 4th but rescheduled to June for logistical reasons.

    According to TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, the highly anticipated event is expected to feature 6-7 fights and will be simulcast on CBS and Paramount+.

    Attendance will be limited to 3,000-5,000 on the South Lawn due to security, with no public tickets available.

  • Charles Oliveira Hits Back At Doubters Ahead of UFC 326 Showdown: ‘The Lion Is Still Hungry’

    Charles Oliveira Hits Back At Doubters Ahead of UFC 326 Showdown: ‘The Lion Is Still Hungry’

    Charles Oliveira has a message for anyone who questions whether he still has the drive to compete at the highest level.

    Oliveira is set to challenge reigning BMF champion Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Heading into the matchup, a lingering narrative has followed Oliveira since his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June 2025. UFC legend Frankie Edgar and other pundits have questioned whether the former lightweight champion still has the same hunger that once drove him to title glory.

    In an interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn ahead of his UFC 326, “Do Bronxs” reflected on his comeback submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio last October.

    Oliveira insisted the performance was meant to answer his critics, proving he is still at the top of his game and carries the same fire that fueled his earlier success.

    “I sent a message to the division and to everyone: The lion is still hungry. That’s real. I’m ready for whatever comes. I’m ready. There are still a lot of things to happen. I’m still going to become champion again… Everything is 100%. I’m happy. I’m just living for the day.”

    The 36-year-old Sao Paulo native heads into the fight with a 36–11 record, holding the UFC records for most submission wins and post-fight bonuses. He has gone 3–3 in his last six outings but believes his career momentum is still moving forward.

    The BMF clash with Holloway is also a rematch. The two first met at UFC Saskatoon in August 2015, when “Blessed” scored a TKO at 1:39 of the opening round after Oliveira was unable to continue following a collapse. Reports later suggested the issue was a torn esophagus.

  • Carlos Prates Threatens Conor McGregor After Fight Rumors Flood Social Media: ‘I Would Knock Him Out’

    Carlos Prates Threatens Conor McGregor After Fight Rumors Flood Social Media: ‘I Would Knock Him Out’

    Carlos Prates recently fired shots at Conor McGregor and warned that the former two-division champion would not want the potential fight.

    Prates, the No. 5-ranked welterweight contender with a 6–1 UFC record, stated that he’s open to facing “The Notorious” after social media rumors claimed he had been offered the fight for the June 14 UFC White House card. However, he questioned the logic of the matchup given McGregor’s five-year absence from active competition.

    Despite rumors, “The Nightmare” stated he has not received official communication from the UFC regarding a McGregor fight. He also mentioned former 170-pound champion Jack Della Maddalena as a potential opponent, as he prioritizes fighting for a title shot.

    Carlos Prates Sends Chilling Warning To Conor McGregor

    Carlos Prates recently took to Instagram to address the rumored fight with Conor McGregor, saying the matchup does not make sense right now but warning the Irishman of what would happen if the fight were ever booked.

    “Conor McGregor, to be honest, I think the fight is hard to make happen because Conor McGregor has been out for five years,” Prates said. “He’s been retired from MMA, and after five years away, he would not beg to fight against the most entertaining welterweight in the world. Nothing against him, but everybody knows, and I know he knows, that I would hurt him bad. I would knock him out. So I don’t think it’s the right way to make a comeback for a huge superstar like him.”

    “The Nightmare” recently achieved a stunning knockout victory against former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC 322 in November.

    Meanwhile, McGregor has been inactive since 2021, when he suffered a severe leg injury during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

    “The Notorious” was scheduled to return at UFC 303 in 2024 against Michael Chandler, but withdrew after breaking his toe in training. McGregor recently posted on X that he’s willing to fight a “no-name” opponent for his highly anticipated potential return at UFC White House and asked the promotion to send him a contract.

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  • Brandon Moreno Shuts Down Fighting at the White House

    Brandon Moreno Shuts Down Fighting at the White House

    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?

    Brandon Moreno White House reaction

    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.”

    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.

  • UFC’s Bonus King Charles Oliveira Reacts To New $100K Structure

    UFC’s Bonus King Charles Oliveira Reacts To New $100K Structure

    Charles Oliveira holds more post-fight bonuses than any fighter in UFC history — and the promotion just doubled them. His reaction was as relaxed as you’d expect from a man who has made a career of letting his performances do the talking.

    During a recent interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn ahead of his BMF title fight against Max Holloway at UFC 326, “Do Bronxs” was asked how he feels about the MMA promotion’s new bonus structure, which raised performance bonuses from $50,000 to $100,000 and added a $25,000 incentive for finishes.

    “I’m happy — but I don’t think about the bonus. The bonus looks for me, I don’t look for the bonus. The bonus is chasing me.”

    Charles Oliveira’s Record Speaks For Itself

    Charles Oliveira’s bonus total is the product of a career defined by spectacular finishes. The 36-year-old Brazilian also holds the UFC record for most submission victories (17) and has consistently delivered the kind of performances that earn Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night recognition.

    The former UFC lightweight champion owns the promotion’s all-time record for post-fight bonuses with 21, earning more than $1 million in extra payouts, including 14 Performance of the Night, four Fight of the Night, and three Submission of the Night honors.

    UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be Oliveira’s first fight under the revamped bonus system, a format that could reward his action-heavy style more than ever before.

    Given that “Do Bronxs” views finishing as an expression of who he is rather than a calculated strategy, the doubled payout is essentially a bonus on top of a bonus.

    Oliveira last competed at UFC Rio in October, securing a commanding second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot. He now owns a 36-11 professional record, highlighted by 22 submission wins and 10 knockouts.

    “Do Bronxs” faces BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event. The upcoming event is also being simulcast on CBS in prime time. A win would make Oliveira the fourth fighter ever to hold the BMF title.

  • UFC Revenue Hits $1.5 Billion in 2025 with 57% Profit Margin

    UFC Revenue Hits $1.5 Billion in 2025 with 57% Profit Margin

    UFC delivered another year of strong financial performance in 2025, posting $1.502 billion in revenue and $851 million in Adjusted EBITDA — but for the first time since TKO Group Holdings was formed, the MMA organization was outpaced by its sister promotion WWE in both total revenue and raw profitability.

    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.

  • Regina Tarin Debuts at UFC Fight Night This Saturday

    Regina Tarin Debuts at UFC Fight Night This Saturday

    Regina Tarin will make her long-awaited UFC debut this Saturday after stepping in on short notice to replace Sofia Montenegro at UFC Mexico City on February 28.

    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.

  • 6 Debuts at UFC Fight Night Mexico City

    6 Debuts at UFC Fight Night Mexico City

    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 a Simple Strategy for Avoiding Cauliflower Ear

    Sean O’Malley Has a Simple Strategy for Avoiding Cauliflower Ear

    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 Targets Summer UFC Return, Names Potential Opponents

    Paddy Pimblett Targets Summer UFC Return, Names Potential Opponents

    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.