The people shaping UFC 317 middleweight title eliminator booking
Dricus du Plessis faces potential matchups with Kamaru Usman or Caio Borralho as the UFC organizes the January 2027 middleweight title eliminator. Khamzat Chimaev's…
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Risks in Alex Pereira’s 2026 light-heavyweight title defense camp
Alex Pereira manages a broken foot and intense training under Glover Teixeira while facing rematch pressure from Magomed Ankalaev. New UFC regulatory rules regarding…
The welterweight logjam and new combat rules
Undefeated contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales both hold 19-0 records as the welterweight division faces a standoff. Meanwhile, the Association of Boxing…
Jon Jones training scrutiny and Tom Aspinall heavyweight title push
Greg Jackson criticizes Jon Jones's weight training as the champion prepares for an October return. Meanwhile, interim champion Tom Aspinall seeks title unification…
The welterweight title vacuum and the Miami booking
The April 2027 Miami welterweight main event faces complex logistics involving Belal Muhammad's Ramadan fasting and new Paramount+ broadcast requirements. Jack Della…
The UFC 312 Sydney booking errors and division instability
UFC 312 in Sydney faces scheduling challenges due to Carlos Ulberg's rising popularity in Oceania and Jiří Procházka's rapid training camp. The event also highlights…
O’Malley faces Song Yadong as UFC enters Paramount era
Sean O'Malley prepares for a three-round bout against Song Yadong at UFC 324 while the UFC transitions to a $7.7 billion Paramount+ streaming model. This shift replaces…
Max Holloway’s return to featherweight and the pursuit of gold
Max Holloway seeks a second division title following his BMF championship victory over Dustin Poirier. His movement to 145 pounds creates a complex landscape as Ilia…
Pereira’s resurgence and the economic reality of the light-heavyweight title
Alex Pereira reclaimed the light-heavyweight title at UFC 320 by stopping Magomed Ankalaev in 82 seconds. The victory follows a $318,500 Promotional Guidelines…
The economic landscape of UFC media and heavyweight unification
UFC media negotiations target over $1 billion annually as Paramount+ secures a $7.7 billion deal starting in 2026. Meanwhile, fighter purses for UFC 311 show Merab…
Jon Jones defeats Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in MSG
Jon Jones secured a third-round TKO victory over Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden, prompting the two-time heavyweight champion to announce his retirement. The…
Islam Makhachev’s 2026 October lightweight title defense explained
Islam Makhachev retains his lightweight title following a victory over Machado Garry at UFC 330. Arman Tsarukyan faces a nine-month suspension and a $25,000 fine…
The high cost of the Sphere and the death of pay-per-view
UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere generated $22 million in gross revenue but required a $20 million investment. TKO Group Holdings is shifting focus toward a $7.7 billion…