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UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
(aka UFC Fight Night 282)

July 25, 2026

Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Main Card:

Light Heavyweight
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov
205 lbs
Magomed Ankalaev def. Bogdan Guskov via TKO (ground and pound), round 4 (2:41)

Flyweight
Steve Erceg vs. Ramazan Temirov
125 lbs
Ramazan Temirov def. Steve Erceg by KO (punches), round 1 (4:21)

Lightweight
Magomed Zaynukov vs. Damian Rzepecki
155 lbs
Magomed Zaynukov def. Damian Rzepecki by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Heavyweight
Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune
265 lbs
Rizvan Kuniev def. Tyrell Fortune by TKO (knees), round 3 (1:12)

Welterweight
Abubakar Vagaev vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev
170 lbs
Abubaker Vagaev def. Saygid Izagakhmaev by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Prelims:

Heavyweight
Valter Walker vs. Thomas Petersen
265 lbs
Valter Walker def. Thomas Petersen by submission (calf slicer), round 1 (1:32)

Light Heavyweight
Dustin Jacoby vs. Muhammad Saidov
205 lbs
Mohammad Saidov def. Dustin Jacoby by TKO (punches), round 2 (4:49)

Welterweight
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Sam Patterson
170 lbs
Sam Patterson def. Santiago Ponznibbio by TKO (punches), round 2 (3:06)

Lightweight
Ismael Bonfim vs. Axel Sola
155 lbs
Axel Sola def. Ismael Bonfim by submission (D’arce choke), round 1 (4:44)

Light Heavyweight
Magomed Tuchalov vs. Brendson Ribeiro
205 lbs
Magomed Tuchalov def. Brendson Ribeiro by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight
Nurullo Aliev vs. Mike Davis
155 lbs
Nurullo Aliev def. Mike Davis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight
Cody Gibson vs. Abdul Hussein
135 lbs
Abdul Hussein def. Cody Gibson by submission (head and arm choke), round 3 (3:07)

Bonuses:
$100K each FOTN (Fight Of The Night)
Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune

$100K each POTN (Performance Of The Night) Ramazan Temirov, Valter Walker

$25K each to the other fighters that got the finish: Abdul Hussein, Axel Sola, Sam Patterson, Muhammad Said, Magomed Ankalaev

Videos

UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs Guskov - July 25th | Fight Promo
https://youtube.com/watch?v=IR19SSHENew

UFC Abu Dhabi: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://youtube.com/watch?v=v7w1Iwu9lMA

UFC Abu Dhabi: Fighter Face-offs
https://youtube.com/watch?v=oFHvogq6mPo

Ankalaev vs Guskov Weigh-Ins | UFC Abu Dhabi
https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Jf2YEQDe3s

Every Islam Makhachev Fight
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xNJ_7WFSsHQ

Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry | Full Fight Marathon
https://youtube.com/watch?v=6-ymJvp_Lag

"He's a Moron!" | UFC Abu Dhabi Media Day
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cJTRhLPry6o

Listen to Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov answer questions from the press ahead of their matchup at UFC Abu Dhabi. (Credit: UFC)

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Rizvan Kuniev TKOs Tyrell Fortune with Brutal Knees at UFC Abu Dhabi

The 34-year-old Russian heavyweight dominated with relentless pressure, securing his first Octagon stoppage at 3:54 of Round 3 during UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena. Kuniev improved to 2-1 in the UFC, now boasting six career knockouts after weathering Fortune's early power shots. Fortune, a tough 36-year-old veteran, absorbed punishment but couldn't fend off the onslaught, dropping to 18-4. Fans and analysts hailed Kuniev's athleticism and clinch work, marking him as a rising threat in the stacked heavyweight division. (Media Man Peg-On): Kuniev continues to rise. Who will step up to him next? Becoming a real attraction, hence the extra news on him!

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Axel Sola Submits Ismael Bonfim in UFC Abu Dhabi Thriller

France's Axel Sola improved to 12-1-1 with a D'arce choke submission at 4:44 of Round 1 over Brazil's Ismael Bonfim (now 20-7) in a UFC Fight Night prelim at Etihad Arena. Sola snapped his one-fight skid by punishing Bonfim with elbows and hammerfists from top control before locking in the sub, his first since his pro debut. Bonfim suffered his third straight loss, dropping to 2-4 in the UFC after early flashes of boxing and grappling crumbled under Sola's ground dominance. The 28-year-old Sola, now 2-1 in the Octagon, stole the show on a card headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov. (Media Man Peg-On). France gets a new rising UFC star. Much respect to all who step in the Octagon.

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Betting Odds

Current Moneyline Odds (approximate, subject to change)

Odds vary slightly by sportsbook and have moved a bit leading up to the event:

Magomed Ankalaev

-500 to -575

Most common around -535 to -550 (DraftKings reports of -535/-550).
Some books as high as -600.

Bogdan Guskov
+340 to +425
Most common around +400 to +410. Best available sometimes near +410–+475.
Ankalaev -550 / Guskov +410 (or -535 / +400 in some reports).

Earlier lines opened closer to Ankalaev -500 / Guskov +340
Ankalaev (former title challenger, highly ranked) faces Guskov (ranked contender stepping in on relatively short notice after an injury withdrawal).

Both made weight at 205.5 lbs. The event streams on Paramount+, with the main card starting around 12:00–12:45 p.m. ET.

Media Man: Much respect to all who enter the Octagon!

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The Lead Up (For educational, reference and historical purposes)

UFC Baku aka UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres aka UFC 280

National Gymnastics Arena

Baku, Azerbaijan

Results:

155 lbs
Rafael Fiziev def Manuel Torres by KO (spinning wheel kick and punches), round 2 (0:15)
Shara Magomedov def Michel Pereira by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

155 lbs
Matheus Camilo def Nazim Sadykhov by TKO (punches), round 1 (1:31)

125 lbs
Asu Almabayev def Charles Johnson by submission (Suloev’s stretch), round 3 (3:33)

185 lbs
Ikram Aliskerov def Brunno Ferreira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

185 lbs
Abus Magomedov def Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (guillotine), round 1 (3:25)

155 lbs
Farman Hasanov def Eric Nolan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

205 lbs
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev def Julius Walker by TKO (punches), round 1 (0:08)

185 lbs
Nursulton Ruziboev def Andrey Pulyaev by technical submission (rear naked choke), round 1 (3:58)

145 lbs
Kaan Ofli def Javier Reyes by submission (arm triangle), round 1 (4:16)

170 lbs
Daniil Donchenko def Theodor Berggren by TKO (head kick and punches), round 2 (1:35)

135 lbs
Jean Matsumoto def. Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

170 lbs
Tahir Abdullayev def. Jefferson Nascimento by TKO (ground and pound), round 3 (4:28)

UFC Baku Bonuses:
$100K each FOTN: N/A!

$100K each POTN: Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, Daniil Donchenko
$25K each to other fighters that went to a finish: Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli, Tahir Abdullayev

Videos

Every Knockout and Submission From UFC Baku | UFC Highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=snNMXQ3MfRs&t=211s

Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres | UFC Baku
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FNjNSzcEe44

UFC Baku: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-QgPsq7yzwY

UFC Baku: Ceremonial Weigh-In
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dY7Jxsc8lOQ

Media Man: Sold thumbs up. Much respect.

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June 27, 2026

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McGregor Relaxes at Laguna Beach Before UFC Return
Two weeks before his UFC 329 welterweight rematch with Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, McGregor posted beach selfies from Laguna Beach, California, calling it an 'active rest day.' Fans mobbed him for photos, and he reposted footage of the heartwarming kid exchange, writing 'I know a champ when I see one!' While supporters praised his sharp physique and recovery approach, critics questioned his training focus and dredged up past issues. It's his first fight since a 2021 leg injury against Dustin Poirier. (Media Man Peg-On): The UFC news cycle and hype machine has commenced for the upcoming super fight! That's Showbiz. Team McGregor! For The Win! .. It was not to be!

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UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi (aka UFC Fight Night 279/UFC Vegas 119)

June 20, 2026

Meta Apex

Enterprise, Nevada

Results:

125 lbs
Manel Kape def. Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO (punches), round 3 (2:42)

205 lbs
Navajo Stirling def. Ion Cutelaba by TKO (punches), round 2 (3:23)

145 lbs
Christian Rodriguez def. Hyder Amil by technical submission (guillotine), round 1 (3:43)

145 lbs
Murtazeli Magomedov def. Melsik Baghdasaryan by submission (twister), round 1 (1:17)

145 lbs
Vinicius Oliveira def. Andre Fili by TKO (punches, knees and elbows), round 2 (4:56)

125 lbs
Kevin Borjas def. Andre Lima by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

135 lbs
Bia Mesquita def. Melissa Mullins by submission (armbar), round 1 (3:16)

125 lbs
Mitch Raposo def. Allan NAscimento by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

145 lbs
Gaston Bolanos def. Michael Aswell Jr. by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

170 lbs
Levan Chokheli def. Leon Shahbazyan by TKO (punches), round 1 (0:23)

135 lbs
Luana Santos def. Karol Rosa by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

145 lbs
Shane Collins def. Otari Tanzilovi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bonuses:
$100K each FOTN (Fight Of The Night)

Vinicius Oliveira vs. Andre Fili
$100K each POTN (Performance Of The Night)

Manel Kape, Murtazali Magomedov
$25K each to fighters who went to a finish

Video

ALL 7 FINISHES From UFC Vegas 119 | UFC Highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KI4JIY3qh8c

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Du Plessis vs. Usman Headlines UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City

UFC announced the July 18 main event at Paycom Center, marking the promotion's return to Oklahoma City since 2017. Du Plessis (23-3), fresh off a title loss to Khamzat Chimaev, faces Usman (21-4), who moves up after a recent welterweight win over Joaquin Buckley. Betting lines favor du Plessis at -340, but fans debate Usman's grappling smarts against the South African's knockout power in this legacy clash. Tickets are on sale now via http://UFC.com, airing live on Paramount+.

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Conor McGregor's UFC 329 Return Headlines Stacked Card

McGregor headlines UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, live on Paramount+ at 9 p.m. ET, marking his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. The card features a co-main between Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett, plus bouts like Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval vs. Lone'er Kavanagh, and Bobby Green vs. Terrance McKinney. Fans are hyped over the loaded lineup of potential bangers, with McGregor's comeback against Holloway—their 2013 featherweight rematch foe—front and center during UFC International Fight Week. (Media Man Peg-On): The Irish MMA legend Conor McGregor is back. Beware The MAC Attack, in and around the Octagon. God's on his side this time around! Exercise The Demon!

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The Lead Up

UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim (aka UFC Fight Night 278 / UFC Vegas 118)

June 6, 2026

Metro Apex

Enterprise, Nevada

Results

Mains:

Welterweight
Gabriel Bonfim def Belal Muhammad
Decision (unanimous)
(50–45, 50–45, 50–45)
R5 5:00

Middleweight
Brendan Allen def Edmen Shahbazyan
Decision (unanimous)
(30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Lightweight
Tom Nolan def Farès Ziam
Decision (unanimous)
(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Bantamweight
Bryce Mitchell def Santiago Luna
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
R3 4:52

Light Heavyweight
Iwo Baraniewski def Junior Tafa
TKO (leg kick and punches)
R1 1:25

Prelims:

Catchweight (130 lb)
Alessandro Costa def Matt Schnell
TKO (punches)
R1 2:32

Bantamweight
Marcus McGhee def John Yannis
Decision (unanimous)
(30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
R3
5:00

Flyweight
Édgar Cháirez def Bruno Gustavo da Silva
Submission (neck crank)
R1 4:13

Women's Bantamweight
Chelsea Chandler def Priscila Cachoeira
Submission (armbar)
R1 3:42

Featherweight
Joanderson Brito def Jordan Leavitt
Submission (ninja choke)
R1 4:19

Women's Flyweight
Jeisla Chaves def Yuneisy Duben
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Women's Strawweight
Ketlen Souza def Ariane Carnelossi
KO (punches and head kick)
R1 1:34

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UFC Vegas 118 Bonuses:
FOTN:
$100K each FOTN (Fight Of The Night):
Brendan Allen vs Edmen Shahbazyan
POTN:
$100K each

POTN (Performance Of The Night):

Iwo Baraniewski
Edgar Cháirez
Bonuses:
$25K each to other fighters that went to a finish:

Bryce Mitchell
Alessandro Costa
Chelsea Chandler
Joanderson Brito
Ketlen Souza

Videos

ALL 7 FINISHES From UFC Vegas 118 | UFC Highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=m4wvqzj72dc

Media Man: Strong thumbs up.

The Lead Up
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo (aka UFC Fight Night 277)

May 30, 2026

Galaxy Arena

Macau SAR, China

Video

Every FINISH From UFC Macau | UFC Highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=C3nKy3A5sJs

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Song Yadong Submits Figueiredo in Macau Main Event Masterclass

The Chinese bantamweight improved to 12-4-1 in the UFC with the hometown win over Figueiredo, who missed weight and has now dropped four of his last six. UFC Fight Night returned to Galaxy Arena for a thrilling 13-fight card packed with seven stoppages, including Kai Asakura's first UFC knockout victory and Sergei Pavlovich's 39-second heavyweight finish. Yadong and Asakura each earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses, capping a night of upsets and fireworks that fired up the pro-Chinese fans.

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Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

All Eras, Cross Territories
UFC vs WWE

Song vs Nakamura (WWE)
Matthews vs Waller (WWE)
Luis Felipe Dias vs Sami Zayn
Brock Lesnar vs Milo Savage
Jon Jones vs Ken Shamrock
Steve Blackman vs El Matador
Volk vs Steve Austin
Giant Dutchmen vs Bam Bam
Merv vs Sami Zayn
Aussie Jack vs Grayson Waller
Mr White vs Mr Matchroom
Dan Severn vs Bruce Lee
Ali vs Oba Femi - Special Ref: Gorilla Monsoon

and

Jones (UFC) vs Aspinall (UFC) - Loser Leaves Town!

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Media Man: Much respect to all.

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Conor McGregor Returns to Headline UFC 329 Against Max Holloway

The welterweight clash caps International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena, pitting 37-year-old McGregor against former featherweight champ Max Holloway in his 170-pound debut. Trash talk flew fast, with McGregor vowing to 'son' Holloway and the Hawaiian promising to earn respect on July 11. Rumors of a heated undercard include Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett, and the event streams live on Paramount+ as MMA's summer highlight.

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Beneil Dariush reveals concerning injury just hours before UFC Perth co-headliner

UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush will enter his upcoming co-main event bout vs. Quillan Salkilld with a freak injury.

UFC lightweight veteran Beneil Dariush could potentially fight for the final time this weekend at UFC Perth. Dariush will square off with streaking prospect Quillan Salkilld in the UFC Perth main event just before the highly-anticipated Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates headliner.

Ahead of what could be his final fight before he hangs up the gloves, Dariush is highly motivated to stop Salkilld’s rise and add another victory to his highlight reel. He’s seeking his first win since outpointing Renato Moicano at UFC 317 last year.

As fighters go through the grind of a training camp, bumps and bruises are common, especially for those getting ready for five-rounders. But just hours ahead of his fight at UFC Perth, Dariush is suffering from an unusual injury that could impact his performance in the cage this weekend.

Beneil Dariush is set to enter UFC Perth with an eye injury that could impact fight outcome.

In a recent interview with Submission Radio, the interviewer noticed one of Dariush’s eyes was swollen, and pressed the lightweight on what happened.

“It keeps happening,” Dariush said of his eye injury.

“It happened, I think was Saturday. I don’t know if it was a bumped head or I got hit in the side of the eye, and I’ve been kind of stressing out about it, and then last night I’m training, and I get a fingernail right here to the side of it, and it swelled up.

“So, they’re minor things, not a big deal, but it is what it is. It just keeps happening.” (h/t Bloody Elbow)

If Salkilld lands a clean punch early in Round 1, Dariush could be at an immediate disadvantage at UFC Perth.

But Dariush seems game to prove his trademark toughness this weekend inside the Octagon. (Credit: BJ Penn, Submission Radio, with A.I News)

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UFC Perth: Betting Odds (For reference, data and educational purposes)

Notable trends: Betting odds suggest potential for multiple early finishes across the card (heavyweight bouts and Salkilld fight especially). Always compare lines across sportsbooks (e.g., DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM) for best value, and consider props like method of victory or rounds.

Welterweight Main Event: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates

Della Maddalena (-105 to -110) vs. Prates (-105 to -120) Near pick'em. Prates is a heavy striker on a KO streak; JDM is the durable former champ with home advantage. Many expect fireworks (Under 2.5 rounds favored in some spots).

Lightweight: Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld Dariush (+300 to +370) vs. Salkilld (-400 to -485) Salkilld (young, undefeated in recent fights) is a big favorite. High chance of early finish.

Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg Elliott (+145 to +225 / moved heavily due to sharp bets) vs. Erceg (-170 to -250)

Significant line movement toward Elliott (+155 favorite in some reports) after big money came in. Erceg remains favorite for many, but volatility here.

Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Pericic Gaziev (+110) vs. Pericic (-140) Striking-heavy matchup; early finish expected.

Heavyweight: Tai Tuivasa vs. Louie Sutherland Tuivasa (-175 to -184) vs. Sutherland (+142)

Tuivasa on a long losing streak but favored against a fellow striker.

Prelims (selected) Cam Rowston vs. Robert Bryczek Junior Tafa vs. Kevin Christian Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert (Malkoun heavy favorite ~ -1000) Colby Thicknesse vs. Vince Morales

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Ciryl Gane's Sharp Sparring Session Builds Hype for Pereira Clash

The video from MMA Factory Paris shows Gane's elite footwork and striking defense against undefeated Cuban pro Perez, who holds a 16-0 record with 14 KOs. Fans and Aljamain Sterling praise Gane's skills, noting his only UFC loss was a quick submission to Jon Jones, as he prepares for an interim heavyweight title fight against Alex Pereira on June 14 at UFC White House in Washington, D.C. Opinions split on the matchup, with backers highlighting Gane's agility against Pereira's power and kicks, while his camp includes kickboxer Artem Vakhitov, who once beat Pereira.

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Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

All Eras, Cross Territories

Brock Lesnar vs Milo Savage
Jon Jones vs Ken Shamrock
Steve Blackman vs El Matador
Volk vs Steve Austin
Giant Dutchmen vs Bam Bam
Merv vs Sami Zayn
Aussie Jack vs Grayson Waller
Mr White vs Mr Matchroom
Dan Severn vs Bruce Lee
Ali vs Oba Femi - Special Ref: Gorilla Monsoon

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Michelle Montague Stays Undefeated with Decision Win Over Bueno Silva

At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, the 31-year-old bantamweight improved to 8-0 with a unanimous decision over No. 12 Mayra Bueno Silva, scored 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Montague racked up nearly five minutes of control time in the first round alone, landing ground strikes amid submission tries, and dominated late to sweep the Verdict scorecard. UFC contender Merab Dvalishvili called it total domination, propelling her toward top-10 status after her second Octagon victory.

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Jones On Usman and Lesnar

UFC legend Jon Jones took issue with former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman siding with Brock Lesnar in a potential wrestling match.

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones remains at odds with Dana White and the matchmakers after he was excluded from a spot on the upcoming White House card. Despite announcing his retirement from MMA last summer, Jones quickly reversed course when U.S. President Donald Trump announced the UFC’s upcoming card on the White House lawn.

Jones was briefly linked to a potential showdown against either Alex Pereira or Tom Aspinall, but according to Jones, he was ‘lowballed’ financially by the UFC. He hasn’t fought since finishing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, in what would end up being his first and only heavyweight title defense.

After asking for his UFC release and hinting at another MMA retirement, Jones could potentially return in another combat sport. Jones has briefly teased a potential wrestling match with two-time UFC rival Daniel Cormier in Real American Freestyle.

Jon Jones issues guarantee to Kamaru Usman after Usman picks Brock Lesnar

Amidst talks of Jones competing in wrestling, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was asked for his prediction in a hypothetical matchup between former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Jones. Usman sided with Lesnar’s girth and overall strength to get the better of Jones on the mats.

In a recent Instagram story post, Jones responded to Usman’s prediction. (BJ Penn with A.I)

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Barbosa Wins Controversial Flyweight Bout After Illegal Soccer Kick

At UFC Vegas 115 in Las Vegas, Barbosa earned a majority decision over Gatto in a women's flyweight prelim marked by the illegal Round 2 kick, ruled legal enough to proceed despite Gatto briefly appearing out cold. Fighters like Jeff Molina called it dangerous, warning 'this is how people die,' while others accused Gatto of faking to gain the deduction. Barbosa's striking volume secured the 29-27, 29-27, 28-28 scores, boosting her UFC record to 3-1 as debates over safety and rules lingered.

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Joshua Van Injury Delays UFC Title Defense Against Taira

The bout against undefeated grappler Tatsuro Taira shifts to headline the co-main event at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey, preserving the highly anticipated clash on a card topped by Khamzat Chimaev versus Sean Strickland. Van won the belt dramatically at UFC 323 last December with a head kick that broke Alexandre Pantoja's arm just 26 seconds in, making him the youngest 2000s-born UFC titleholder and first Asian-born male champion. Fans reacted strongly, with some calling to strip the title amid Pantoja's recent weight cut video showing his readiness, though Van keeps the belt and the matchup stays intact.

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Thomas Petersen Grinds Out Majority Decision Over Unbeaten Guilherme Pat at UFC Vegas 115

In a non-stop heavyweight prelim at UFC Vegas 115 in Las Vegas, Petersen outlasted Pat with relentless pressure and ground control to win a majority decision, 29-28 twice and 28-28 once. Pat started strong with power kicks and takedown defenses to take Round 1, but Petersen dominated Round 3 along the fence. The Minnesotan wrestler and diesel mechanic improved to 11-4, grabbed the mic post-fight to say he wants to see how far he can go, and now eyes bigger tests in the stacked division.

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Yakhyaev Stays Undefeated with Quick Chokeout at UFC Vegas 115

The 25-year-old Turkish light heavyweight prospect survived Brendson Ribeiro's striking barrage before securing a rear-naked choke at 2:52 of Round 1 to open UFC Vegas 115 at the Apex in Las Vegas. It marked his second fast UFC finish, following a 33-second submission debut, keeping his record perfect at 9-0 with seven first-round stoppages. Fans praised his grip strength and grappling mastery, while noting room to improve his striking defense in the thin division.

Media Man: Solid card for a UFC Fight Night at The Meta Apex. UFC 327 and UFC 328 will have loads more star power and hype.

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Media Man: Bet with your head, not over it. Respect to all who get into the Octagon. Let's F'n Go!

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UFC Winnipeg

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott (also known as UFC Fight Night 273)

Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

April 18, 2026

Results

170 lbs.: Mike Malott defeats Gilbert Burns via third-round knockout

135 lbs.: Charles Jourdain defeats Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

155 lbs.: Jai Herbert defeats Mandel Nallo via first-round knockout

125 lbs.: Jasmine Jasudavicius defeats Karine Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

155 lbs.: Gauge Young defeats Thiago Moises via split-decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

145 lbs.: Marcio Barbosa defeats Dennis Buzukja via first-round knockout

185 lbs.: Robert Valentin defeats Julien LeBlanc via first-round rear naked choke

265 lbs.: Gokhan Saricam defeats Tanner Boser via second-round knockout

135 lbs.: Melissa Croden defeats Daria Zhelezniakova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

125 lbs.: JJ Aldrich defeats Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

135 lbs.: John Castanada and Mark Vologdin fight to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

135 lbs.: John Yannis defeats Jamie Siraj via first-round knockout

UFC Winnipeg Bonuses
$100K each FOTN: Phillips vs. Jourdain

$100K each POTN: Mike Malott, Márcio Barbosa

$25K each to the other fighters that got a finish: Jai Herbert, Robert Valentin, Gokhan Saricam, John Yannis

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UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy (aka UFC Fight Night 270)

March 21, 2026

O2 Arena
London, England

UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy (aka UFC Fight Night 270)

March 21, 2026

O2 Arena
London, England

Results and News

Main Card:

Featherweight
Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy
145 lbs.: Movsar Evloev def. Lerone Murphy by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)

Featherweight
Luke Riley vs. Michael Aswell
145 lbs.: Luke Riley def. Michael Aswell Jr. by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight
Michael Page vs. Sam Patterson
170 lbs.: Michael Page def. Sam Patterson by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight
Iwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane
205 lbs.: Iwo Baraniewski def. Austen Lane by TKO (punches), round 1 (0:28)

Middleweight
Roman Dolidze vs Christian Leroy Duncan
185 lbs.: Christian Leroy Duncan def. Roman Dolidze by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight
Kurtis Campbell vs. Danny Silva
145 lbs.: Danny Silva def. Kurtis Campbell by TKO (punches), round 2 (0:31)

Prelims

Lightweight
Mason Jones v Axel Sola
155 lbs.: Mason Jones def. Axel Sola by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight
Nathaniel Wood vs. Losene Keita
145 lbs.: Nathaniel Wood def. Losene Keita by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Heavyweight
Mário Pinto vs. Felipe Franco
265 lbs.: Mario Pinto def. Felipe Franco by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Middleweight
Mantas Kondratavicius vs. Antonio Trócoli
185 lbs.: Mantas Kondratavicius def. Antonio Trocoli by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Heavyweight
Louie Sutherland vs. Brando Pericic
Brando Pericic def. Louie Sutherland by TKO (punches), round 1 (1:48)

Lightweight
Shaqueme Rock vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
155 lbs.: Abdul Kareem Al-Selwady def. Shem Rock by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Catchweight (116.5 lb)
Shanelle Dyer vs .Ravena Oliveira
115 lbs.: Shanelle Dyer def. Ravenna Oliveira by TKO (head kick and punches), round 2 (1:17)

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Fight Bonuses:

$100K each FOTN: Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola

$100K each POTN: Iwo Baraniewski, Shanelle Dyer

$25K each to the other fighters that secured a finish: Danny Silva, Brando Pericic

Main Card:

Featherweight
Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy

Featherweight
Luke Riley vs. Michael Aswell

Welterweight
Michael Page vs. Sam Patterson

Light Heavyweight
Iwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane

Middleweight
Roman Dolidze vs Christian Leroy Duncan

Featherweight
Kurtis Campbell vs. Danny Silva

Prelims

Lightweight
Mason Jones v Axel Sola

Featherweight
Nathaniel Wood vs. Losene Keita

Heavyweight
Mário Pinto vs. Felipe Franco

Middleweight
Mantas Kondratavicius vs. Antonio Trócoli

Heavyweight
Louie Sutherland vs. Brando Pericic

Lightweight
Shaqueme Rock vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

Catchweight (116.5 lb)
Shanelle Dyer vs .Ravena Oliveira

Videos

UFC London: Fighter Faceoffs
https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQ8ZzCqXx0w

Evloev vs Murphy Weigh-Ins | UFC London
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7KZCJlJzXvE

UFC London: Evloev vs Murphy - March 21st | Fight Promo
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7Uc79J0w4Cc

UFC London: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://youtube.com/watch?v=QBKeF-Zvwos

UFC London: Ceremonial Weigh-In
https://youtube.com/watch?v=s3JqWU0C-RQ

HE'S OUT COLDDDDD | Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico | FULL FIGHT | UFC London
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yzXrzUgBIRQ

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UFC London: Betting Odds

Main Event: Featherweight (5 Rounds)
Movsar Evloev (-235 to -245) vs. Lerone Murphy (+194 to +200)
Over/Under: Often set at 4.5 rounds, with Over heavily favored (e.g., -290 to -345 in some spots), reflecting expectations of a decision-heavy fight. Fight to go the distance: Around -225.

Evloev is the clear favorite due to his wrestling dominance and undefeated record, though Murphy benefits from home crowd support.

Luke Riley (-192 to -265) vs. Michael Aswell (+200 to +205)

Michael Page (-180 to -215) vs. Sam Patterson (+144 to +154) Page is favored as a striking specialist returning to welterweight.

Iwo Baraniewski (-430 to -575) vs. Austen Lane (+300 to +425)Heavy favorite for Baraniewski, with KO/TKO props popular (e.g., -195 in some analyses).

Additional mentions from sources include potential props like fights not going the distance in certain bouts (e.g., Roman Dolidze vs. Christian Leroy Duncan: No -140).

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The Lead Up

UFC Fight Night
Emmett vs. Vallejos (aka UFC Fight Night 269 and UFC Vegas 114)

News and Results

Mains:

Featherweight
45 lbs.: Kevin Vallejos def. Josh Emett by TKO (punches), round 1 (3:33)

Women's Strawweight
115 lbs.: Gillian Robertson def. Amanda Lemos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight
145 lbs.: Jose Delgado def. Andre Fili by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight
145 lbs.: Marwan Rahiki def. Harry Hardwick by TKO (corner stoppage due to jaw injury), round 2, 5:00

Light Heavyweight
205 lbs.: Ion Cutelaba def. Oumar Sy by submission (guillotine choke), round 1 (4:24)

Flyweight
125 lbs.: Charles Johnson def. Bruno Silva by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

Prelims:

Welterweight
170 lbs.: Myktybek Orolbai def. Chris Curtis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Heavyweight
265 lbs.: Vitor Petrino def. Steven Asplund by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantamweight
135 lbs.: Elijah Smith def. SuYoung You by submission (rear naked choke), round 2 (1:04)

Lightweight
155 lbs.: Manoel Sousa def. Bolaji Oki by KO (straight right punch), round 3 (4:12)

Middleweight
185 lbs.: Eryk Anders def. Brad Tavares by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Women's Bantamweight
135 lbs.: Bia Mesquita def. Montse Rendon by submission (rear naked choke), round 1 (2:07)

Bantamweight
135 lbs.: Hecher Sosa def. Luan Lacerda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Women's Strawweight
115 lbs.: Piera Rodriguez def. Sam Hughes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

News

UFC Vegas 114 Bonuses

$100K each FOTN: Marwan Rahiki vs. Harry Hardwick

$100K each POTN: Kevin Vallejos, Manoel Sousa

$25K each to the other fighters that went to a finish: Bia Mesquita, Ion Cutelaba, Elijah Smith

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Social Media

GILBERT BURNS DURINHO

Wow Vallejos is a monster!! Big problem at 145 divison! #UFCVegas114

News Flashback

March 5
Dana White admits he and Tom Aspinall ‘need to talk’ after tense UFC 321 fallout

Feb 27

Alex Pereira vacates UFC title; vacant title fight featuring former foe Jiri Prochazka announced for UFC 327

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The Lead Up (For reference, historical and educational purposes)

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
aka UFC Fight Night 268)

February 28, 2026

Arena CDMX
Mexico City, Mexico

Results and News

Mains:

Flyweight
Lone'er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno
Decision (unanimous)
(49–46, 48–47, 48–47)
R5 5:00

Bantamweight
David Martínez def. Marlon Vera
Decision (unanimous)
(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Lightweight
King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber
TKO (punches)
R2 4:55

Flyweight
Édgar Cháirez def. Felipe Bunes
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Flyweight
Imanol Rodríguez def. Kevin Borjas
TKO (punches)
R2 4:21

Bantamweight
Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
R3 5:00

Prelims:

Middleweight
Ryan Gandra def. José Medina
TKO (punches)
R1 0:41

Women's Bantamweight
Ailín Pérez def. Macy Chiasson
Decision (unanimous)
(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Bantamweight
Cristian Quiñónez def. Kris Moutinho
Decision (unanimous)
(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
R3 5:00

Featherweight
Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva de Andrade
TKO (punches)
R1 4:59

Catchweight (130 lb)
Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite
Decision (unanimous)
(30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
R3 5:00

Featherweight
Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva
Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 2:29

Middleweight
Damian Pinas def. Wesley Schultz
TKO (punches)
R1 2:30

Video

UFC Mexico: Fighter Faceoffs
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-x9JVu0z0Kc

UFC Mexico: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://youtube.com/watch?v=S8XaVnvw_ZQ

UFC Fight Night Preview Show | Moreno vs Kavanagh
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpiMiWeJgmI

News Flashback

Alex Pereira Vacates Title, Procházka Faces Ulberg at UFC 327

UFC CEO Dana White announced Friday that Pereira is moving up after his October knockout win at UFC 320, opening the door for former champ Jirí Procházka to battle surging Carlos Ulberg for the vacant title in UFC 327's main event on April 11 at Miami's Kaseya Center. Procházka, who once lost the belt to Pereira in an epic 2023 fight, hyped the rematch chance with a bilingual post saying, 'It’s here, more than ever... Let’s go for that!!!' The card stacks up with Joshua Van defending his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira in the co-main, plus heavy hitters like Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit and cross-promotion clashes such as Patricio Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico.

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UFC Fight Night Houston: Betting Odds

Main Card Key Matchups and Odds

Middleweight Main Event: Anthony Hernandez vs. Sean Strickland Hernandez: -278 to -300 (favorite) Strickland: +225 to +230 (underdog)

Welterweight Co-Main: Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic Neal: -218 to -220 (favorite, Texas native) Medic: +170 to +180 (underdog)

Featherweight: Melquizael Costa vs. Dan Ige Costa: -218 to -220 (favorite) Ige: +180 (underdog)

Heavyweight: Ante Delija vs. Serghei Spivac Delija: -142 to -148 (slight favorite in some lines) Spivac: +120 to +124 (underdog)

Other notable bouts on the card include:

Jacobe Smith (-310) vs. Josiah Harrell (+250)

Joselyne Edwards (-300 to -345) vs. Nora Cornolle (+240)

Carli Judice (-750) vs. Juliana Miller (+525) — heavy favorite

And more ...

Carlos Leal (-125) vs. Chidi Njokuani (+100), etc
Media Man: Bet with your head, not over it. Respect to all who get into the Octagon. Let's F'n Go!

Websites

UFC
https://ufc.com

UFC Fight Night
https://ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-march-21-2026

UFC YouTube
https://youtube.com/@ufc

UFC YouTube Live/Streams
https://youtube.com/@ufc/streams

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(For historical, educational and reference purposes)

UFC Fight Schedule

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7 Feb 2026

UFC Vegas 113

META Apex
Las Vegas, NV
Bautista vs. Oliveira
21 Feb 2026

UFC Fight Night
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
Strickland vs. Hernandez
28 Feb 2026

UFC Fight Night
Arena CDMX
Mexico City, MX
Moreno vs. Kavanagh
7 Mar 2026

UFC 326
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, NV
Holloway vs. Oliveira 2

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