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  • Topuria vs. Gaethje Possible For International Fight Week

    Topuria vs. Gaethje Possible For International Fight Week

    After a reported plan to be the main event of the UFC White House card fell through, Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the undisputed UFC lightweight championship could still get a big stage.

    Per a report from Álvaro Colmenero, a UFC analyst for Eurosport and a Team Topuria insider, there is a growing possibility that the bout between the undisputed and interim 155-pound champions of the UFC may take place at this year’s UFC International Fight Week.

    This report comes hours after Ariel Helwani reported that a heavyweight title fight — vacant or interim to be determined — between Alex Pereira and either Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane could headline the UFC White House card.

    Colmenero took to social media to suggest this was part of the reason Topuria vs. Gaethje fell through for that June 14 special event in Washington, D.C.

    Earlier this week, Colmenero reported (report via Yahoo!) that there have been concerns that Topuria vs. Gaethje might not be selected for the UFC White House card based on the theory that the fight wouldn’t be considered “American” enough for such a special occasion.

    In a stream with Adin Ross (video courtesy of Red Corner MMA), Topuria seemed to dismiss Colmenero’s initial report. Topuria claimed he “hasn’t received the call” for a UFC White House card due to the logistical challenges the UFC has of putting on such a complex spectacle of an event.

    The idea of Pereira competing in the main event of the White House card, however, gained more fuel when the UFC announced that he was vacating the light heavyweight championship. Pereira has entertained the idea of moving up to heavyweight. As mentioned, Pereira’s heavyweight debut in a heavyweight title fight could play a role, Colmenero said, as to why Topuria vs. Gaethje might not happen in June.

    In addition, Helwani’s reporting claimed that there could be a better chance that Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC return could take place at International Fight Week instead of UFC White House. If Topuria vs. Gaethje headlines International Fight Week, however, it leaves the scheduling of a potential return fight for McGregor in the air once again.

  • “Said This Kid Would…” – Lone’er Kavanagh Upsets Brandon Moreno

    “Said This Kid Would…” – Lone’er Kavanagh Upsets Brandon Moreno

    Flyweight division, beware: Lone’er Kavanagh is now in the mix of the flyweight title picture following his upset victory over Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC Mexico.

    The two looked to get on a quick start at the beginning of the fight, with Kavanagh looking to bring speed and volume in his striking, including his jabs and leg kicks. Moreno reached on a number of his strikes, resulting in Kavanagh tagging him with counterstrikes.

    Kavanagh landed a combination late in the second round that wobbled Moreno. Kavanagh stayed patient but kept pressure, and while Moreno fought back and survived, Kavanagh solidified himself as firmly in control.

    Moreno started to swing with the left hook, attempting to take momentum from a tired Kavanagh. About halfway through the third round, Moreno got a hold of Kavanagh, controlling him throughout the remainder of the round — a strategy that continued in the fourth. Moreno landed small shots inside the clinch, attempting to drain Kavanagh more.

    Lone’er Kavanagh Gets Decision Over Brandon Moreno At UFC Mexico

    Kavanagh, however, was remaining in the fight, stopping all six of Moreno’s takedown attempts through the first 20 minutes. He continued to fight smartly, with his leg kicks doing damage. Moreno was noticeably limping during the fourth round.

    Moreno continued to try and continue to clinch up and control the pace in the fifth round, but it wasn’t enough, as Kavanagh took the decision.

    Kavanagh, who took this fight with just under a month’s notice, rebounds from his loss to Charles Johnson at UFC Shanghai in August — the first loss of his professional MMA career. Prior to that, Kavanagh earned a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series and scored wins over Jose Ochoa and Felipe dos Santos.

    Moreno has now lost four of his last six since dropping the UFC flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290. He entered this fight off getting finished for the first time in his career when he lost to Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323.

  • Nate Diaz Insults, Calls Out Ilia Topuria on Social Media

    Nate Diaz Insults, Calls Out Ilia Topuria on Social Media

    Nate Diaz can be a man of few words and one of many insults — and his latest targeted Ilia Topuria.

    In a post on social media, Diaz had a few simple words, yet fighting words, to say about the current UFC lightweight champion.

    “Topuria’s a dumba**,” Diaz said on his X (formerly Twitter) page.

    The post comes not long after King Green, a fellow UFC veteran, used part of his UFC Mexico post-fight interview to encourage the promotion to re-sign Diaz — so that he can fight him.

    “Hey Dana, bring my boy Nate Diaz back to the UFC and let him retire where he belongs,” Green said following his win over Daniel Zellhuber.

    Who Could Face Nate Diaz In A Potential UFC Return?

    For several months now, ideas about Diaz returning to MMA have been floated, with the talks intensifying over the last couple of weeks.

    Specifically, Diaz has teased challenging the winner of the BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, which takes place at UFC 326 next week. He also recently made call-outs of Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Mike Perry to face him at the UFC White House card.

    McGregor has long advocated to be on the UFC White House card; however, recent reports have implied that such an occurrence would be unlikely. A McGregor vs. Diaz trilogy bout, however, was an early prediction for what could headline the event.

    Diaz vs. Poirier was notably scheduled to take place at UFC 230, but the fight ultimately fell through. Perry and Diaz have each had call-outs with one another for a bare-knuckle boxing bout.

    Diaz last fought in the UFC at UFC 279, submitting Tony Ferguson. Since then, he’s competed in a pair of boxing matches, losing to Jake Paul in 2023 and defeating Jorge Masvidal in 2024.

  • “No Sense of Urgency” – Marlon Vera’s Skid Continues At UFC Mexico

    “No Sense of Urgency” – Marlon Vera’s Skid Continues At UFC Mexico

    David Martinez has made a statement that he is a true bantamweight contender, and the future of Marlon “Chito” Vera might be uncertain, as Martinez scored the win in their UFC Mexico co-main event bout.

    Martinez got off to a strong start, working over Vera with his striking on the front foot and making Vera miss. Vera brought the fight to the ground, but Martinez stayed in control of the fight.

    Vera looked to build momentum again early in the second round, but Martinez kept distance and used his speed to land and cut Vera off. Martinez landed a pair of solid punches midway through the round, and while Martinez ate a head kick from “Chito,” he stayed on his feet and scored a sweep to control the action on the ground again.

    Vera looked to land power in the third round, but Martinez’s speed proved to be the difference again. Vera landed a pair of strong left hands in the closing seconds, but it wasn’t enough.

    David Martinez Defeats Marlon Vera At UFC Mexico

    Martinez extends his win streak to 10 and is now 3-0 in the UFC since coming in from Dana White’s Contender Series. Martinez entered tonight’s bout with a finish of Saimon Oliveira and a decision win over Rob Font.

    Vera has now lost four straight and five of his last six, with defeats to the likes of Sean O’Malley, Deiveson Figueiredo, Cory Sandhagen, and Aiemann Zahabi.

  • “Wanted To See A Dead Body” – Ref Under Fire In King Green Win

    “Wanted To See A Dead Body” – Ref Under Fire In King Green Win

    Herb Dean has irked ire from many MMA fans for decisions and stoppages over the last several years, and another such controversy — a late stoppage — occurred during King Green’s victory over Daniel Zellhuber at UFC Mexico.

    Green showed slick movement for a fighter of his age, 39, as he slipped away from Zellhuber’s striking, pelting him with jabs and counterpunches. Zellhuber looked to steal momentum back with a tight buggy choke attempt in the second round, but Green survived and worked his way out of it.

    Late in round two, Green clocked Zellhuber with a combination, continuing to throw a barrage of shots as Zellhuber collapsed to the mat, seemingly unconscious.

    Referee Herb Dean, however, gave what has universally been considered excessive attempts, making Zellhuber take unnecessary damage before the stoppage.

    Herb Dean Takes Heat For Late Stoppage As King Green Defeats Daniel Zellhuber At UFC Mexico City

    The 39-year-old Green has now won three of his last five. He entered tonight off a split decision win over Lance Gibson Jr. Green’s losses in this span came against notable names Paddy Pimblett and Mauricio Ruffy.

    Zellhuber has now lost three straight, coming in off losses to Michael Johnson and Esteban Ribovics.

  • “Top-Notch Prospect” – Imanol Rodriguez Gets Comeback TKO

    “Top-Notch Prospect” – Imanol Rodriguez Gets Comeback TKO

    Imanol Rodriguez continued his finish streak as he made a statement in his UFC debut, earning a stoppage win over Kevin Borjas at UFC Mexico.

    Rodriguez tried to get things started with low kicks and working his left hand. But Borjas pulled off a stunner by landing a counter left that wobbled Rodriguez, putting him on the ropes and on the back foot. Borjas looked to finish the fight, landing a number of knees in close, but Rodriguez gained back some control with a takedown.

    After some chatter between the two to end round one, Rodriguez began to take over in the second round, overwhelming Borjas with his pressure. Rodriguez landed a left hand that seemed to wobble Borjas. Borjas attempted to fight back, but a right hook caused a delayed drop on Borjas, leading to a TKO win for Rodriguez.

    Imanol Rodriguez Finishes Kevin Borjas At UFC Mexico

    Rodriguez improves to 7-0. He competed on the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter, losing to Joseph Morales via a controversial decision in the flyweight semifinals. Rodriguez rebounded and earned a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, scoring a knockout of Roque Conceição.

    Borjas has now lost four of his last five, including a loss to current flyweight champion Joshua Van.

  • RAF 06 Results: Cejudo vs. Faber

    RAF 06 Results: Cejudo vs. Faber

    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.

    RAF commentator Chael Sonnen revealed during the broadcast that Cejudo signed a three-match deal with RAF and will compete throughout 2026. After going 0-4 in his final UFC run before retiring last December, the return to wrestling appears to have rejuvenated Cejudo.

    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.

    But the drama was far from over. Moments after the final bell, Tsarukyan shoved Poullas to the ground and unleashed punches in MMA-style ground and pound. The referee, officials, and both corners rushed in to separate them as dozens of people stormed the mat. Colby Covington — who appeared at the event and polled the crowd on future opponents — helped escort Poullas backstage during the chaos.

    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.

  • UFC White House To Partially Air On CBS

    UFC White House To Partially Air On CBS

    At least part, if not more, of the UFC White House card is expected to air on broadcast television via CBS and its local affiliates.

    Per a new report from Front Office Sports, there is an expectation that the UFC White House card will have some sort of airing on the main CBS network.

    How much of the card airs on CBS is unknown.

    This report comes just one week before UFC 326, which will air on CBS from 8-10pm ET. This means the final hour of the UFC 326 prelims and the first hour of its main card will air on the channel. The rest of UFC 326 will be exclusive to Paramount+.

    UFC cards on CBS were an expectation following the MMA promotion striking a seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount, parent company of CBS, this past summer.

    The deal officially began with January’s UFC 324. Reports indicate approximately five million people watched UFC 324, with the streaming service gaining approximately one million subscribers.

    UFC CEO and President Dana White is expected to announce fight information for the White House card in the coming days.

    Though Conor McGregor is unlikely to compete on the card and Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje negotiations have reportedly fallen through, there is a chance Alex Pereira makes his heavyweight debut, fighting for gold, as part of the event.

  • VIDEO: Ryan Gandra Runs Through Jose Medina At UFC Mexico

    VIDEO: Ryan Gandra Runs Through Jose Medina At UFC Mexico

    Another up-and-coming fighter earned a highlight performance in his UFC debut at UFC Mexico, as Ryan Gandra had an easy night at the office against Jose Medina.

    Gandra came out firing with strikes from the opening minute, using his pressure to back Medina up toward the fence.

    Gandra landed a flurry that did damage and brought Medina down forward, prompting a referee stoppage less than a minute into the bout.

    Ryan Gandra Blasts Jose Medina Into TKO At UFC Mexico

    Gandra improves to 9-1 and has won eight straight. He won a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series last season, scoring a first-round finish of Trent Miller.

    Medina has now lost five straight, including a loss to Magomed Gadzhiyasulov that saw White still give Medina a contract.

  • “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)

  • RAF 06: Cejudo vs. Faber Preview, Full Card, How to Watch

    RAF 06: Cejudo vs. Faber Preview, Full Card, How to Watch

    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.

    RAF 06 Poster

    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 Sterling stepped 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.

    Real American Freestyle recently secured a long-term extension with the platform following record subscriber growth driven by RAF 05.

  • 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.