UFC 322 fixtures and Du Plessis vs Strickland rematch details
Jack Della Maddalena defends his welterweight title against Islam Makhachev at Madison Square Garden on November 15. Dricus Du Plessis prepares to defend his…
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Risks in Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight trilogy bid
Magomed Ankalaev's Dagestani wrestling dominance and new weight cutting regulations pose significant challenges for Alex Pereira's pursuit of a trilogy rematch. The UFC…
The shifting economics of UFC media rights
TKO Group aims for a $1 billion annual media rights deal as the current UFC agreement with ESPN approaches its 2025 expiration. This potential valuation follows WWE's…
The Las Vegas year-end schedule and UFC media rights changes
UFC 335 at T-Mobile Arena marks a shift in year-end scheduling following the $7.7 billion Paramount+ media rights deal. This transition replaces the traditional $79.99…
The heavyweight title vacuum and new UFC scheduling
The heavyweight division lacks an undisputed champion as Ciryl Gane holds the interim belt following his TKO victory over Alex Pereira. Meanwhile, the UFC has…
Middleweight shifts and the rule of five rounds
Middleweight rankings remain unstable following Sean Strickland's victory over Khamzat Chimaev. Meanwhile, veteran Robert Whittaker prepares for a light heavyweight…
Alex Pereira faces October rematch deadline with Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev's manager has set an October deadline for Alex Pereira to accept a light heavyweight title rematch. This development follows a $7.7 billion Paramount+…
Tsarukyan’s recovery dictates the lightweight movement
Arman Tsarukyan's back injury has created a vacuum in the lightweight rankings, stalling his pursuit of Islam Makhachev. While the 155-pound division remains stagnant…
UFC 316 Toronto vs UFC 317 Las Vegas: The Welterweight Pipeline
UFC 317 in Las Vegas takes precedence in the 2026 November welterweight title shot pipeline due to championship legitimacy. While Joshua Van recorded a record 8.2…
Why McGregor’s October comeback rumors matter amid Chandler’s demand
Conor McGregor faces a year-long recovery following an ACL tear during his July 2026 loss to Max Holloway. This injury complicates matchmaking as Michael Chandler…
Common mistakes with reading UFC 318 Sydney implications
Misinterpretations regarding UFC 318 scheduling, Islam Makhachev's hand injury, and Charles Oliveira's standing create confusion in the lightweight division.…
Merab Dvalishvili dismantles Sean O’Malley in Newark rematch
Merab Dvalishvili secured his second consecutive bantamweight title defense by submitting Sean O'Malley in the third round at UFC 316. The champion utilized his…
The London featherweight pivot and UFC broadcast changes
The UFC's March 2027 London Fight Night follows a chaotic featherweight landscape involving Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski. New broadcast rules under a $7.7…