about 2 months ago

Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta Added to UFC 328 in Newark

Volkov will meet Cortes-Acosta at UFC 328 on May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, adding a key heavyweight clash to the card. Volkov, 39-11, last beat Jailton Almeida by decision after losses to Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall. Cortes-Acosta, 17-2, stopped Derrick Lewis in January and has won three straight since his Sergei Pavlovich defeat.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Conor McGregor Fuels White House Fight Buzz With ‘FREEDOM!!!!’ Post

McGregor wrote “FREEDOM!!!!” on X after the UFC’s planned White House event was billed as “Freedom Fights 250" in Dana White's post. The show is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and White is expected to announce the full card after UFC 326 this Saturday. McGregor has already pushed for a comeback slot, keeping his name firmly in that conversation.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Francis Ngannou Reportedly Lands on Netflix MMA Card After PFL Exit

Ngannou is reportedly being lined up for the May 16 Netflix card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, though his opponent is not expected to be a marquee name. The move follows PFL releasing him on Friday. Ngannou, 18-3, last fought in October 2024, stopping Renan Ferreira in his lone PFL appearance.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Conor McGregor Says Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira Isn’t a Real BMF Fight

The former lightweight champion dismissed Holloway vs. Oliveira as an unworthy BMF title fight, arguing there is “zero BMF” in two lightweights “suffering in the sauna” to make 155 lbs. The UFC booked Holloway’s BMF defense against Oliveira to headline UFC 326 in Las Vegas on March 7. McGregor then inserted himself, claiming he would stop either man next easily.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Conor McGregor Says BMF Belt Should Stay at 170

McGregor says the BMF belt belongs at welterweight, not lightweight, arguing fighters should not “drain ourselves” to 155 for a title built on Nate Diaz’s 2019 call-out. Diaz’s original BMF fight with Jorge Masvidal was contested at welterweight. The former lightweight champion framed a 170-pound version as his path to a UFC triple crown and his next realistic target.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Dana White Reveals White House Card Already Lost a Fight Before UFC 326

White revealed during a Power Slap event that “one of the fights literally just fell out” for the June 14 card, which he planned to unveil after UFC 326. During the weigh-ins, Hunter Campbell and other UFC officials were caught checking phones with concern backstage. The White House show is expected to feature six or seven bouts, with two title fights.

By Afnan Chougle

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