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Alex Pereira continues to put on weight, and now has fans thinking that a potential heavyweight move could be in the cards — which would certainly capture the interest of UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall. As of now, Aspinall or Pereira, the former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight champion, are currently awaiting their next fight announcements. Speaking with former heavyweight …

UFC legend Dustin Poirier experienced a career-first in the final chapter of his MMA career at UFC 318. Dustin Poirier‘s final UFC hurrah fell short on the judges’ scorecards against Max Holloway at UFC 318. But despite the loss in his final fight, Poirier was celebrated by many around the sport for putting on another signature performance inside the Octagon. …

Alex Pereira vs. Tom Aspinall, anyone? Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira finds himself at a bit of a crossroads in his illustrious combat sports career. After four title wins in less than a year, Pereira lost his world title to Magomed Ankalaev by decision at UFC 313 in March. There’s no telling if we’ll get an immediate rematch …

Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling believes Max Holloway intentionally refused to finish Dustin Poirier early at UFC 318. BMF titleholder Max Holloway retained his championship belt and spoiled Dustin Poirier‘s retirement fight on Saturday at UFC 318. Holloway and Poirier delivered on lofty expectations entering their trilogy bout, as the two lightweight stars treated fans to a five-round slugfest in …

UFC legend Dustin Poirier officially ended his career with a unanimous decision loss to BMF champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday night, and while he’s at peace with his decision to step away, he’s still a little perturbed by the end result. Poirier put together another instant classic in his final appearance in the …

Jon Jones isn’t letting anyone stop him from fighting at the White House. Following Saturday’s UFC 318 event in New Orleans, UFC CEO Dana White was asked if he was entertaining the idea of the recently retired Jones coming back in July 2026 to fight at a proposed UFC White House event to commemorate the 250th Independence Day in the …

Less than a month after announcing his retirement from MMA, former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is already eyeing a return to the Octagon next year. Jones told TMZ that his “goal” is to fight on the UFC card that is expected to be held at the White House in 2026. “We haven’t had a conversation about it, but I …

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event. Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier in a unanimous decision to retain the UFC BMF Championship in UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center. The win for Holloway is the first in three fights against Poirier, who beat him in …

Justin Poirier couldn’t secure a dream sendoff in final fight of his 16-year storied UFC career, losing to Max Holloway. The trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier may not have been a microcosm of their first two encounters, but it delivered an electrifying final 15 seconds when Holloway and the retiring Poirier traded blows in the fifth round. …

Max Holloway took advantage of his last chance to beat Dustin Poirier with a unanimous decision win over The Diamond at UFC 318 in his opponent’s retirement fight in New Orleans on Saturday night. Holloway drew first blood. Blessed cracked Poirier with a quick one-two combination that he snuck through Poirier’s guard. The Diamond worked his way to the feet, …