Since losing to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 296, Royval (17-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) has rebounded with back-to-back wins over former champion Brandon Moreno, and formerly unbeaten Tatsuro Taira in a Fight of the Night battle this past October.

Tristar's Mandel Nallo and Cage Warriors lightweight champion Samuel Silva are set to square off Sept. 2 on Dana White's Contender Series at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.

Headlining at State Farm Arena on June 14 will be a key welterweight contest, as former champion Kamaru Usman returns against Joaquin Buckley. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is tasked with stalling the rise of ‘New Mansa’ and recording a first victory since 2021.

Mario Bautista felt snubbed out of a post-fight octagon interview after getting his hand raised at UFC 316. Bautista (16-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) spoiled Patchy Mix's UFC debut when he won a unanimous decision on this past Saturday's main card at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

One surging UFC middleweight contender believes Joaquin Buckley would be no match for Sean Brady in a potential clash.

He’s back on June 14 to take on Brazilian veteran Raoni Barcelos, who earned a big win earlier this year when he halted the undefeated streak of Payton Talbott. The 38-year-old has already shown in 2025 that he’s a very effective spoiler, which could make him a tough test for Garbrandt.

Monday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,573, the fellas looked back at UFC 316 and its two bantamweight title winners, Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison.

Representation shapes a sport’s culture, inspires future generations, and validates the struggles of fighters who break barriers. When athletes see champions

Who would appear on the MMA version of Mount Rushmore? Every fight fan has their answers, and now UFC legend Jon Jones has shared his. Jones was asked for his MMA Mount Rushmore by a YouTube channel called Vic Blends.

Only five fighters have won the UFC Featherweight Championship. So who are the best 145-pounders in UFC history?

Around her neck or around her waist, Kayla Harrison has a knack for winning gold. Harrison is a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist.

Joaquin Buckley knows he might be two fights away from a UFC title shot thanks to Islam Makhachev's move to welterweight.