The UFC kicks off 2026 with a series of high-stakes events featuring title fights and key matchups across various weight classes, including UFC 324 in Las Vegas and UFC 325 in Sydney, with notable bouts such as Gaethje vs Pimblett, Volkanovski vs Lopes, and Nunes vs Harrison, promising an exciting start to the new year.
MMA Fighting's 2025 Knockout of the Year is Mauricio Ruffy's stunning spinning kick KO of King Green at UFC 313, celebrated for its aesthetic brilliance and impact, amidst a year filled with memorable finishes.
Jake Paul fought Anthony Joshua and was stopped in the sixth round, admitting his mistakes and learning from the experience. Despite the loss, he claims to have performed better than Francis Ngannou, who previously lost to Joshua, and is now interested in fighting Ngannou next.
The article highlights some of the most shocking and memorable knockouts in UFC history, including Conor McGregor's quick KO of Jose Aldo, Jorge Masvidal's five-second KO of Ben Askren, Rose Namajunas' head kick against Zhang Weili, Leon Edwards' come-from-behind KO of Kamaru Usman, and Israel Adesanya's redemption knockout of Alex Pereira, showcasing moments that stunned fans and defined UFC history.
The UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape event featured several notable fights, including Jamey-Lyn Horth's first-round stoppage, Guilherme Pat's unanimous decision victory, and Yaroslav Amosov's submission win over Neil Magny, highlighting a successful conclusion to UFC's 2025 campaign with exciting performances across the card.
Jack Della Maddalena aims to prove that Islam Makhachev, who is moving up to welterweight for the first time, does not belong in the division, and he is eager to challenge the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter to solidify his own legacy, despite being the underdog.
UFC 322 features two major title fights with potential for champions Islam Makhachev and Zhang Weili to become double champions, with expert predictions suggesting high but not certain chances for both to win their second titles, and discussions on key fighters and matchups on the card.
UFC Vegas 111 featured notable wins for Gabriel Bonfim, Joseph Morales, Uros Medic, Chris Padilla, and Christian Leroy Duncan, setting up exciting future matchups including Bonfim vs. Joaquin Buckley and Morales vs. Andre Lima, among others, as the fighters aim for higher rankings and title contention.
Gabriel Bonfim delivered a stunning knee knockout to Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 111, potentially earning a top 10 ranking and calling out Colby Covington for his next fight.
UFC Vegas 111 featured a series of exciting fights with Gabriel Bonfim winning by KO against Randy Brown in the main event, along with notable performances including quick finishes and strategic decisions across the card, despite some criticism of the event.
Nate Diaz has accepted a rematch against Jake Paul after their initial fight in August 2023, which Paul won. The fight is set to happen following the cancellation of Paul’s previous opponent, Gervonta Davis, due to Davis's legal issues. Diaz, with a boxing record of 1-1, recently won his first boxing match against Jorge Masvidal. The fight's official details are yet to be announced.
Steve Garcia scored a significant first-round knockout of David Onama at UFC Vegas 110, but his post-fight callout of Max Holloway was bizarre and drew attention. The event was marked by strange moments, including Waldo Cortes-Acosta's unusual win and odd fights, leading to a reaction-filled post-fight show discussing the night's surprises.
UFC Vegas 110 featured a main event between streaking featherweights Steve Garcia and David Onama, with Garcia extending his winning streak and Onama also maintaining a strong run. The event included notable fights such as Waldo Cortes-Acosta's KO victory and several submission wins, culminating in a night of competitive MMA action at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Ronda Rousey criticized Joe Rogan's MMA expertise, claiming he's more of a fan than an expert, and expressed no interest in returning to fighting, emphasizing her contentment with her current life and career achievements.
Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medal wrestler, made a striking debut in Dirty Boxing at DBX 4, winning in just 15 seconds and expressing interest in joining the UFC, where he trains with Jon Jones.