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UFC Returns to Abu Dhabi with Major Fight Night Event Scheduled for July 25

UFC Returns to Abu Dhabi with Major Fight Night Event Scheduled for July 25

UFC Returns to Abu Dhabi with Major Fight Night Event Scheduled for July 25
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Brendson Ribeiro Prepares for UFC Fight Night Amidst Challenging Career Phase

Brendson Ribeiro Prepares for UFC Fight Night Amidst Challenging Career Phase

Brendson Ribeiro Prepares for UFC Fight Night Amidst Challenging Career Phase
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Brendson Ribeiro's UFC Journey: From Brazilian Roots to Light Heavyweight Challenges

Brendson Ribeiro's UFC Journey: From Brazilian Roots to Light Heavyweight Challenges

Brendson Ribeiro's UFC Journey: From Brazilian Roots to Light Heavyweight Challenges
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Dana White Announces Conor McGregor's UFC Return Amidst Criticism from Jake Paul

Dana White Announces Conor McGregor's UFC Return Amidst Criticism from Jake Paul

Dana White Announces Conor McGregor's UFC Return Amidst Criticism from Jake Paul
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UFC parts ways with former Brazilian title challenger

UFC parts ways with former Brazilian title challenger

Mayra Bueno Silva is no longer an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter. Indeed, the 14-fight Octagon veteran — who competed at women’s Flyweight and Bantamweight— has been removed from UFC’s active roster, according to social media account UFC Roster Watch. That means she has been released from her respective contract and/or the promotion decided not […]
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Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Vegas 117 post-mortem

Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Vegas 117 post-mortem

You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut! Three rookies stepped into the Octagon yesterday (Sat., May 16, 2026) at UFC Vegas 117 inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Collectively, the newcomers went 1-2, with one dominant performance stealing the show. Now that the dust has settled, let’s grade their respective performances […]
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Rousey vs. Carano was a fun encore for MMA stars of yesteryear — but clearly no threat to UFC

Rousey vs. Carano was a fun encore for MMA stars of yesteryear — but clearly no threat to UFC

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix teamed up for a night of mixed martial arts (MMA) action last night (Sat., May 16, 2026) at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The card was headlined by Ronda Rousey’s submission victory over Gina Carano, which followed Mike Perry’s destruction of Nate Diaz, and Francis Ngannou’s snuff film […]
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Three UFC Vegas 117 fighters transported to hospital, including main event loser

Three UFC Vegas 117 fighters transported to hospital, including main event loser

Better to be safe than sorry … Following UFC Vegas 117 last night (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that two fighters were transported to a local “Sin City” hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in their respective bouts. The fighters were Melquizael Costa, […]
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Bonuses! Alice Ardelean banks $100K performance award for UFC’s first-ever capsule lock submission | UFC Vegas 117

Bonuses! Alice Ardelean banks $100K performance award for UFC’s first-ever capsule lock submission | UFC Vegas 117

Arnold Allen recaptured his featherweight dominance last night (Sat., May 16, 2026) at UFC Vegas 117 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, outlasting surging contender Melquizael Costa in a one-sided main event showcase. In addition to the featherweight main event, UFC Vegas 117 produced some memorable performances and highlight-reel finishes. […]
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Brendson Ribeiro's UFC Journey: Challenges and Upcoming Fight Against Magomed Tuchalov

Brendson Ribeiro's UFC Journey: Challenges and Upcoming Fight Against Magomed Tuchalov

Brendson Ribeiro's UFC Journey: Challenges and Upcoming Fight Against Magomed Tuchalov
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UFC Vegas 117 live results, highlights, play-by-play | Allen vs. Costa

UFC Vegas 117 live results, highlights, play-by-play | Allen vs. Costa

UFC Vegas 117 results, highlights, live discussion and instant play-by-play, reactions and analysis.
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Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa: Odds, full fight preview and prediction | UFC Vegas 117

Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa: Odds, full fight preview and prediction | UFC Vegas 117

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight strikers Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa will square off TONIGHT (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Vegas 117. Hopefully, Allen vs. Costa doesn’t get entirely lost in the Rousey vs. Carano hubbub, because this is an awesome main event! Allen climbed into the […]