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Volkanovski vs. Evloev at UFC 333: date, card and what is at stake
Volkanovski vs. Evloev headlines UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on 24 October. The featherweight title is on the line against an unbeaten challenger, with Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3 as co-main.
Yan vs Dvalishvili 3: how the first two fights went before UFC 333
Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili 3 is a title fight at UFC 333 on 24 October. The series is 1-1: 49 takedown attempts in 2023, then 2 of 29 in the rematch.
Undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat confirms UFC exit after 7-0 run
Farid Basharat, 16-0 and 7-0 in the UFC, says the promotion did not offer a new deal after his July win over John Garza. Dana White says there is "a reason".
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Mike Malott made his case for a welterweight title shot in front of a passionate Edmonton crowd on Saturday, stopping Joaquin Buckley by TKO in round two to headline UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place. Malott, the Canadian welterweight who entered the n
Bo Nickal says Joe Pyfer fight moved from UFC 335 to February in Cleveland
Nickal says his bout with Joe Pyfer is off UFC 335 and will headline a UFC card in Cleveland in February. The UFC has not confirmed it.
Volkanovski pitches lightweight title superfight with Gaethje as a double retirement send-off
The UFC featherweight champion wants Justin Gaethje's lightweight belt on the line so both can retire. It is only a pitch: nothing is booked, and Volkanovski fights Evloev first.
Israel Adesanya reportedly to face Shara Magomedov in UFC Saudi Arabia main event
Ariel Helwani reports that Israel Adesanya will fight Shara Bullet Magomedov on December 5. The UFC has not yet confirmed the bout.
UFC heavyweight rankings: Gane is champion and the top 15 did not move before Hokit
Ciryl Gane defends against unbeaten number 6 Josh Hokit at UFC 334, and nobody in the heavyweight top 15 changed position.
UFC middleweight rankings: Strickland is champion and Chimaev stays number 1
Four places changed after Allen vs. Duncan, and the top three did not move. Brendan Allen is now number 4 in the UFC middleweight rankings.
UFC featherweight rankings: Volkanovski defends against unbeaten Evloev with the top 15 unmoved
Nobody in the UFC featherweight top 15 has moved since the last ranking. Alexander Volkanovski, 28-4-0, defends against the unbeaten Movsar Evloev on 24 October.
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After Allen vs. Duncan
UFC Fight Night 122 landed at the APEX in Las Vegas on October 10 with a five-round main event and finishes throughout the card. Natália Silva is the new UFC Women's Flyweight champion after defeating Wang Cong. Nine fighters moved in the light heavyweight division.
UFC lightweight rankings: Gaethje is champion and the top 14 did not move
Justin Gaethje, 37, holds the UFC lightweight title at 28-5-0. Nobody from number 1 to 14 moved, and Oliveira against Diego Lopes is booked for 12 December.
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
The UFC lands in Edmonton on Saturday, October 17, at Rogers Place with a welterweight main event built on contrasting momentum. Joaquin Buckley arrives trying to stop a two-fight losing streak. Mike Malott arrives on a four-fight winning streak, headlining in Canada for the third consecutive time.
Odds for UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev are out!
The lines are live for UFC 333, October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and undefeated Movsar Evloev is essentially a pick'em, with the market nearly split down the middle.
Odds for UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott are out!
The betting lines are live for the UFC return to Edmonton on October 17, 2026. Mike Malott enters as the slight favourite to beat Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight main event, while Erin Blanchfield is a heavy favourite in the co-main.
UFC bantamweight rankings: Petr Yan defends against Merab Dvalishvili with the top 15 unmoved
Petr Yan meets number one Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 on 24 Oct, with all 15 ranked bantamweights unchanged since 6 Oct. Here is the full division.
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Brendan Allen refused to let Christian Leroy Duncan escape with a decision on Saturday night inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. After four competitive rounds, Allen found his opening in the fifth, secured a takedown, pulled his opponent into him on
Fifteen of 22 fighters at UFC Fight Night Allen vs Duncan are coming off a loss
The main event is the exception: Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan bring eight straight wins between them. Start times, the full card with records and what a win means at middleweight.
Sean Strickland says he will not fight until the UFC settles his pay
The middleweight champion wants more money and has talked about moving to 205 pounds or not fighting at all. Reports say he signed a six-fight deal in May worth more than a million dollars a fight.
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang
UFC 332 took place on October 3 in Salt Lake City, setting a UFC record with 11 finishes on a single card. Seven of those came in the first round. By Tuesday, four divisions registered ranking changes, and seven fighters entered the top 15 for the fi
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
The UFC returns to the Apex in Las Vegas on October 10 for a middleweight main event that puts two top-ten contenders on a direct path toward the title picture. Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan have each built their current win streaks
Odds for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan are out!
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan takes place on October 10, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The main event is a top-10 middleweight clash between Brendan Allen (#4) and Christian Leroy Duncan (#10). Full card moneyline odds now available.
UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Natália Silva captured the vacant UFC women's flyweight championship at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 3, shutting out China's Wang Cong across five rounds by unanimous decision. The win gave Silva the title that had sa
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos
The September 29 rankings refresh caps a busy week anchored by UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, where Raul Rosas Jr. stopped Raoni Barcelos in five rounds, while the heavyweight title picture shifted dramatically off the card.
UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang Preview — Full Fight Card Breakdown
UFC 332 arrives at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 3, and the headline has changed since this event was first announced. What was supposed to be Natália Silva challenging Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight title became something dif
Odds for UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang are out!
The betting lines for UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang are live ahead of the October 3 card at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Natália Silva opens at 1.48 to claim the vacant flyweight title against Wang Cong, with Payton Talbott a massive 1.20 favourite over Deiveson Figueiredo.
UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Raul Rosas Jr. delivered one of the most remarkable comeback finishes in recent UFC memory Saturday night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, stopping Raoni Barcelos in the fifth round of their bantamweight main event to extend his winning streak to six.
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
UFC 331 took place Saturday, September 19 in Los Angeles. A flyweight title thriller at the top of the card, a lightweight star-making performance in the co-main, and a heavyweight statement in 12 seconds reshuffled the bookings landscape.
UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
Raul Rosas Jr. was signed to the UFC at 17 and given the nickname El Nino Problema before he had completed a full fight camp at the UFC level. Now 22 with a 12-1 record, he headlines UFC Fight Night 289
Odds for UFC 332 are out!
UFC 332 goes down on Saturday, October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Natália Silva is favourite for the vacant women's flyweight title against Wang Cong, while Payton Talbott is a massive favourite over Deiveson Figueiredo.
Odds for UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos are out!
The UFC heads to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 26 for UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos. Bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. steps up to the main event, taking on veteran Raoni Barcelos in a five-round headliner.
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Joshua Van silenced his doubters at UFC 331, winning a hard-fought five-round unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja to retain the UFC flyweight championship. The rematch delivered on every level. Their first meeting at UFC 323 lasted 26 sec
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado
Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC Heavyweight Title this week, handing Ciryl Gane the undisputed crown. Jean Silva submitted Jose Miguel Delgado at Noche UFC demanding a featherweight title shot, while Song Yadong climbs to #2 at bantamweight.
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
The UFC returns to Los Angeles for the first time since 2018, and the card they have built around the flyweight title rematch is one of the stronger numbered shows of the year. Joshua Van defends the championship against Alexandre Pantoja on Septembe
Odds for UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 are out!
UFC 331 goes down on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The flyweight world title is on the line as champion Joshua Van defends against former champion Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated rematch.
Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Jean Silva stood on the edge of trouble after being dropped by Jose Miguel Delgado in the first round, then came roaring back to submit him with a rear-naked choke at 2:57 of the third. The finish capped a dramatic comeback and made Silva the undispu
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse
UFC Fight Night Paris triggered major ranking movement. Raquel Pennington jumps 12 spots in Women's Bantamweight, Mário Pinto rewards his TKO on the Paris card, and Aiemann Zahabi surges six places in bantamweight.
Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
The fourth annual Noche UFC lands in Glendale, Arizona on September 12, bringing a stacked card to Desert Diamond Arena during Mexican Independence Day weekend. The event was built around a marquee featherweight matchup, but a late main event replacemen
Odds for UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 are out!
UFC 331 heads to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Champion Joshua Van defends the flyweight title against former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja in a must-see rematch, with oddsmakers making it near-even at 1.79 vs 2.05.
Odds for Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado are out!
Noche UFC returns for its fourth edition at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The card was reshaped after Yair Rodríguez was forced to withdraw with an injury, with Jose Miguel Delgado stepping up to challenge featherweight phenom Jean Silva.
UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Salahdine Parnasse announced his arrival in the UFC in the loudest possible way on Saturday night at Accor Arena in Paris, stopping Dan Hooker in 2:35 of the first round in front of a roaring home crowd. The French lightweight's promotional debut — o
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
Song Yadong's stunning upset in Shanghai turned the bantamweight division on its head. While the UFC's official rankings for September 1 had already locked in before Saturday's knockout finish, the reverberations will be felt across the division for weeks.
UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
The UFC returns to Paris for the fifth consecutive year, and this time the card looks different from anything originally planned. Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane — a heavyweight title fight that would have reshaped the top of the biggest division in the
Odds for UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse are out!
The UFC lands in Paris on September 5, 2026 for UFC Fight Night 287, headlined by a five-round lightweight bout between KSW crossover star Salahdine Parnasse and battle-tested veteran Dan Hooker.
Odds for Noche UFC: Rodriguez vs. Silva are out!
Noche UFC returns on September 12, 2026 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Jean Silva enters as a heavy favourite (1.22) against replacement opponent Jesse Delgado (4.50).
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Song Yadong delivered the biggest upset of 2026 on Saturday night, stopping the heavily favored Umar Nurmagomedov with a second-round TKO at SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
Gregory Rodrigues won the middleweight main event in Sacramento on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez. This week's rankings update focused on bantamweight: Sean O'Malley rises to #2, Umar Nurmagomedov drops to #3.
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
UFC returns to Shanghai on August 29 with a bantamweight main event that carries genuine title implications. Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong, ranked third and fifth in the division, meet at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in a fight the winner
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Gregory Rodrigues handed Anthony Hernandez a second consecutive loss on Saturday night in Sacramento, outworking the hometown fighter across twenty-five minutes to earn a unanimous decision in the middleweight main event at Golden 1 Center. The judge
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
UFC 330 put on a show in Philadelphia on Saturday, headlined by Islam Makhachev's dominant welterweight title defense over Ian Machado Garry. The bantamweight rankings updated Tuesday, with Sean O'Malley climbing to #2.
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
The UFC returns to Sacramento's Golden 1 Center on August 22 for the first time since 2019. Seven events in, the city knows how to bring energy — and this card delivers the fights to match it. At the top of the lineup, No. 6 middleweight Anthony "Flu
Odds for UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song are out!
Early betting lines are available for UFC Fight Night 286, set for Friday, August 29, 2026 at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Umar Nurmagomedov opens as a massive favourite (1.21) against Song Yadong (4.60).
Odds for UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues are out!
Betting lines are live for UFC Fight Night 285, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Anthony Hernandez enters as a slight favourite against the dangerous Gregory Rodrigues.
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Islam Makhachev walked into Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia as the UFC welterweight champion and left as the record-holder for UFC consecutive wins. His decision over Ian Machado Garry extended his streak to 17 straight, passing Anderson Silva.
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After Gamrot vs. Salkilld
UFC Rankings Shake-Up After Gamrot vs. Salkilld The latest UFC rankings update lands after a busy ten-day stretch at the Octagon. Quillan Salkilld submitted Mateusz Gamrot in the first round of their main event at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, and days
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Preview: Full Fight Card Breakdown
Two title fights on a numbered pay-per-view in Philadelphia. UFC 330 touches down at Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 15 with a main event carrying historic weight — Islam Makhachev needs one more win to own the longest winning streak in UFC history ou
Title Fight Preview: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Paulo Costa
UFC 332 on October 3, 2026 has its main event locked in: Magomed Ankalaev meets Paulo Costa for the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Reigning champion Carlos Ulberg, who knocked out Jiri Procházka in the first round at UFC 327 in April
Odds for UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry are out!
UFC 330 heads to Philadelphia on August 15, 2026, with Islam Makhachev defending his welterweight title for the first time against Ian Machado Garry. The pound-for-pound king enters as heavy favourite at 1.33, but Garry arrives on an eight-fight win streak.
UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Quillan Salkilld left no room for debate Saturday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The Australian lightweight submitted ranked veteran Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke at 4:25 of round one, extending his streak to four consecutive first-roun
Title Fight Preview: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane
When a title fight ends in a no contest at 4:35 of round one, nobody gets closure. That is exactly where the UFC heavyweight division has been sitting since October 25, 2025, when Ciryl Gane's accidental double eye-poke forced a stoppage at UFC 321.