Flyweight
20 stories covering Flyweight — news, results and analysis.
UFC Returns to Glendale After Five Years — With Moreno Back Home
Brandon Moreno headlines the co-main in the same arena he won gold in 2021, as Noche UFC lands in Glendale for the first time in over five years.
Sep 9, 2026
Alexa Grasso Meets Manon Fiorot at Noche UFC With a Title Shot on the Line
A vacant flyweight belt just changed everything. Grasso (17-5-1) faces #2-ranked Manon Fiorot (13-2) Saturday in Glendale, one step from gold.
Sep 8, 2026
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong Booked for Vacant Flyweight Title at UFC 332
Silva rides a 14-fight win streak into Salt Lake City on Oct. 3, with Shevchenko reportedly sidelined for up to a year.
Sep 5, 2026
Andre Lima Fires Back at Bilal Hasan's Callout, Wants Next Fight Now
Lima (12-1) says the unbeaten Hasan (10-0) ducked him at the hotel before grabbing a mic. He's healthy and pushing his manager for a quick turnaround.
Sep 3, 2026
Aline Pereira Chases Alex's Path With DWCS Shot vs Smilla Sundell
Alex Pereira's older sister meets ONE Championship muay Thai champ Smilla Sundell on Oct. 13 with a UFC contract on the line. Her MMA record: 3-2.
Sep 2, 2026
Takaya Suzuki's Serious Talent, Unserious Vibe Hits Road to UFC Semis
The 21-year-old flyweight is on a six-fight tear, all finishes before Round 3, with a spot in the Season 5 final on the line Friday in Shanghai.
Aug 25, 2026
Bilal Hasan and Namsrai Batbayar Headline Flyweight's Youth Wave in Shanghai
Three young 125-pounders debut in Shanghai this weekend, led by an 8-0 Contender Series grad and a Mongolian with a 100% finish rate.
Aug 24, 2026
Bilal Hasan Moonwalks Into the UFC After 45-Second DWCS Finish
The 9-0 flyweight was the biggest favorite in Contender Series history — then he needed just 45 seconds to prove it.
Aug 21, 2026
Pantoja Wants His Flyweight Belt Back — And Joshua Van Stands in the Way at UFC 331
The 30-6 former champ gets his rematch on Sept. 19 in LA, seven months after a first-round injury cost him the title against Joshua Van.
Aug 16, 2026
Van and Pantoja Have to Be Pulled Apart Before UFC 331 Rematch
The flyweight rivals nearly came to blows on the dais ahead of their Sep. 19 rematch — nine months after Van took the belt in seconds.
Aug 15, 2026
Dana White Hands Out 4 Contracts on Contender Series, Blasts Split-Decision Judging
Two sub-60-second finishes lit up Season 10's opener, but a lightweight split call left the UFC boss fuming about the scorecards.
Aug 12, 2026
Anthony Wint's 34-Second KO Headlines Four-Contract Contender Series Return
The ex-Jets linebacker turned MMA prospect ran his pro record to 7-0 with a 34-second demolition. Bilal Hasan needed just 45 seconds to join him.
Aug 12, 2026
Bilal Hasan Cashes In at -5000 as Four Fighters Earn UFC Deals on DWCS
The biggest favorite in Contender Series history needed just 45 seconds. He was one of two blistering first-round knockouts on a night that ended with four UFC contracts.
Aug 12, 2026
Dakota Ditcheva Broke Both Hands Beating Kielholtz at PFL New York
Ditcheva fought most of her July decision win with two broken hands — and skipped surgery last year knowing this could happen. Now the Carmouche title shot is on hold.
Aug 10, 2026
Joshua Van vs Pantoja II Headlines UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Van, who took the flyweight belt after Pantoja's 26-second injury exit, gets a proper rematch on September 19. The ex-champ wants his 30-6 legacy back.
Aug 5, 2026
UFC Flyweight Allan Nascimento Dies at 34 After Suspected Heart Attack
The Brazilian grappler, who carried a 22-7 record with 16 submission wins, was found unresponsive early Monday and pronounced dead at the scene.
Aug 3, 2026
Dakota Ditcheva Stays Unbeaten but PFL Snub Steals the Spotlight
Ditcheva swept the cards against Denise Kielholtz in her first fight in over a year — then got no post-fight mic time as PFL cut straight to the main event.
Aug 1, 2026
Temirov Flattens Erceg in Round 1 to Headline Abu Dhabi Bonuses
Ramazan Temirov made it 3-0 in the UFC by icing #10 flyweight Steve Erceg in the first round. He was one of three fighters to grab an extra check.
Jul 25, 2026
Ramazan Temirov Blitzes Steve Erceg, Calls for Flyweight Title Shot
Temirov is now 3-0 in the UFC with a first-round KO of a former title challenger, returning from a year-long suspension without missing a beat.
Jul 25, 2026
Steve Erceg Chases a Third Straight Win and a Top-8 Spot in Abu Dhabi
The former UFC 301 title challenger fights Ramazan Temirov on July 25, eyeing a third consecutive win after a rough 2-loss stretch nearly derailed his run.
Jul 23, 2026