UFC News & Results — Page 22
Umar Nurmagomedov Needs a Statement Against Song Yadong in Shanghai
Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29 chasing the No. 1 bantamweight contender spot — but a win alone won't cut it.
Aug 29, 2026
Hector Santiago Makes UFC Debut in Shanghai, Chasing an Old Friend's Path
The 33-year-old kickboxer went 6-1 in two years of MMA before the call came. Now he faces Road to UFC winner Lawrence Lui on Aug. 29.
Aug 28, 2026
Glover Teixeira Outweighs Shogun Rua by 10 Pounds for Sao Paulo Boxing Bout
Two former UFC light heavyweight champs make weight for an eight-round boxing match, but the real weight story belongs to a 33-pound judo gap.
Aug 28, 2026
Oliveira's Coach Explains Why Arman Doesn't Fit a BMF Title Fight
Diego Lima says Charles Oliveira wants Justin Gaethje next, but the BMF belt has one non-negotiable requirement — and Arman Tsarukyan doesn't check it.
Aug 28, 2026
BoHyun Park Grinds Out Abdueva to Reach Road To UFC Strawweight Final
Park, now 10-3 with a six-fight win streak, leaned on her conditioning to overwhelm Farida Abdueva in Shanghai and book a spot in the Season 5 final.
Aug 28, 2026
Can Umar Nurmagomedov Rebuild His Aura Against Song Yadong?
Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai chasing a third straight win since his title loss to Merab Dvalishvili. A statement could put him back in line.
Aug 27, 2026
Dillon Danis Bails on Mike Perry With 48 Hours' Notice
Danis is out. Brandon Jenkins is in — on two days' notice — and now headlines Saturday's Dual Arena pay-per-view against Mike Perry.
Aug 27, 2026
Volkanovski Vows a 'Prime' Showing vs Undefeated Movsar Evloev at 38
The 38-year-old champ says his UFC 333 clash with 20-0 Movsar Evloev on Oct. 24 will look like vintage Volk — and dares his No. 1 contender to wrestle.
Aug 27, 2026
Bella Mir's Mother Apologizes to Alex Apodaca After DWCS Upset Meltdown
Jennifer Mir walked back her post-fight social media tirade after Bella, a -6000 favorite, dropped a clear decision in the biggest upset in Contender Series history.
Aug 27, 2026
Ruffy vs. Tsarukyan at UFC 331: A Knockout Artist's Title Gamble
Mauricio Ruffy owns 13 KOs in 14 wins. Now he's taking a short-notice grappling test against the #2 lightweight for what he calls a straight shot at the belt.
Aug 27, 2026
Sean O'Malley Eyes Bantamweight GOAT Status If Title Run Delivers
Two wins into a comeback at 12-3 in the UFC, O'Malley says a third title reign — and a rematch history over the division's best — could make his case.
Aug 27, 2026
Rafael dos Anjos Says Three Botched Surgeries Nearly Ended His Career
The former UFC lightweight champ hasn't fought since October 2024, and a stitched-up meniscus set off a chain of three back-to-back operations.
Aug 27, 2026
Bella Mir Breaks Silence After First Loss on Contender Series
The 4-0 prospect and NCAA D-I champ was a heavy favorite before dropping a decision to Alex Apodaca. Her response? She's not going anywhere.
Aug 27, 2026
Road To UFC Season 5 Semifinals Set as 16 Prospects Weigh In for Shanghai
After an opening round packed with 10 finishes, the final 16 hit the scales in Shanghai with UFC contracts on the line August 28.
Aug 27, 2026
Tommy McMillen Is 11-0 and Breaking Nate Diaz's Striking Record
Two UFC wins, two Performance Bonuses, and Nate Diaz's three-round significant-strike record. The 28-year-old prospect is chasing $100k bonuses at Noche UFC.
Aug 26, 2026
Tom Aspinall Shuts Down UFC Exit Talk: 'I'm Not Leaving'
The heavyweight champ says the rumors are fake news. His last fight ended in a no-contest after double eye pokes and multiple eye surgeries.
Aug 26, 2026
Chris Barnett Trades the Cage for Power Slap After UFC Exit
The 40-year-old heavyweight, 23-10 with 18 KOs and no submission wins, is the latest combat vet to sign a slap-fighting deal.
Aug 26, 2026
Alejandra Lara Handed 9-Month Ban After Positive Cocaine Test
The ex-Bellator veteran tested positive for a cocaine metabolite after her April loss and now sits out until January 2027, plus a fine.
Aug 26, 2026
Dana White Says a Contender Series Grad Made $11M — Kevin Holland Says It's Not Him
White claims a fighter who never fought for a title has banked over $11M. Fans pointed at Holland. Holland pointed right back and said no.
Aug 26, 2026
Jack Jenkins Ends Near-Year Layoff in Shanghai, Eyes Breakout vs Woodson
The Aussie featherweight (14-4) hasn't fought since a September decision win in Perth. An injury cost him six months. Now he wants a coming-out party.
Aug 26, 2026