McGregor says his next fight will be his last, vowing record-breaking sendoff
The former two-division champion's retirement plan shapes the UFC's biggest remaining commercial draw and its booking strategy.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Jake Paul to fight kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve
The bout adds another high-profile crossover event to Paul's boxing slate and follows Darren Till's claim he was passed over for the date.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
UFC pushes major Qatar fight card back several weeks to UFC 335 in Las Vegas
The schedule change shifts a marquee Middle East event to a Las Vegas date, altering the promotion's international calendar.
Sports Illustrated · +2 outlets
Ilia Topuria teases UFC comeback five months after Gaethje loss
The former champion's anticipated return is a key piece of the UFC's featherweight and lightweight booking plans.
Sherdog · +14 outlets
Dan Miragliotta's controversial stand-up in Moicano vs. Nolan draws wide criticism
Fighters, officials and analysts questioned the referee's stoppage decision, renewing scrutiny of UFC officiating standards.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Carlos Prates rips Islam Makhachev for declining January UFC title fight
Public barbs between welterweights highlight ongoing uncertainty over the division's title picture and Makhachev's future.
Sherdog · +13 outlets
Netflix reportedly developing Dana White documentary set for early 2027 release
The project deepens Netflix's ties to UFC programming as the promotion expands its streaming footprint.
Sportsnaut · +10 outlets
Renato Moicano to retire after three more UFC fights, citing pay and crowd reaction
The lightweight's stated timeline and pay commentary add to ongoing fighter discussion of UFC compensation.
Sherdog · +8 outlets
Usyk eyes cruiserweight return to challenge David Benavidez
The heavyweight champion's floated move down in weight would create a high-profile crossover bout.
Fight Freaks Unite · +14 outlets
UFC targets another January 2027 event with major first fight news
The promotion continues filling out early-2027 cards as it reshuffles dates originally set for international markets.
Sports Illustrated · +8 outlets
Deontay Wilder targets Murat Gassiev bout, vows to revive heavyweight boxing
The former champion's pursuit of a Gassiev fight signals his plans for another heavyweight run.
IBA · +5 outlets
61-year-old former heavyweight champion's return branded 'immoral' ahead of comeback
The aged fighter's planned return draws criticism from a Hall of Fame promoter over safety concerns.
Bloody Elbow · +1 outlets
UFC Fight Night 293 set: Cortes-Acosta vs. Walker headlines with Hall of Fame broadcast team
The short-notice main event and broadcast lineup define the promotion's next Fight Night card.
Central Oregon Daily · +6 outlets
Darren Till calls Jake Paul a 'fraud' after losing out on Christmas Eve fight
The former UFC welterweight's comments add to public friction over Paul's crossover boxing bookings.
Sherdog · +4 outlets
Robert Whittaker says many declined UFC Sydney fight before Bogdan Guskov accepted
The matchup's formation highlights matchmaking difficulty for the promotion's Sydney card.
MMA Junkie · +8 outlets
UFC has little reason to protect Conor McGregor anymore, per analysis
The commentary reflects the promotion's shifting leverage with its biggest star.
Sports Illustrated · +1 outlets
Johnny Walker took nine-day call-up for UFC main event, would not fight brother Valter
Walker's short-notice acceptance and family-fight refusal frame the upcoming headliner's storyline.
MMA Fighting · +1 outlets
Tom Nolan enters UFC top 10 as rankings update drops Moicano, Smith cracks top 15
The post-event rankings shuffle reflects fallout from UFC Vegas 123 results.
MMA Mania · +1 outlets