Ronda Rousey’s decision to re-enter the cage at age 39 has the MMA world in disbelief. CM Punk, having faced the hurdles of fighting later in life, urges caution as the once-dominant champion takes another swing at the sport she helped define.

Dana White has changed his stance on Alex Pereira’s quest to move up to the heavyweight division. After initially questioning the idea, the UFC President now appears ready to back Pereira’s ambitions, citing his accomplishments so far.

Former champion Sean Strickland squares off against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez in Houston, Texas, with a potential title opportunity at stake. The winner might leapfrog Nassourdine Imavov in the middleweight hierarchy, setting the stage for a shifting championship picture.

Matt Brown, a longtime UFC competitor, has voiced his doubts about the promotion’s ability to orchestrate its biggest card at the White House. He believes the lack of current MMA superstars may undermine such a grand event.

Michael Bisping, known as “The Count,” is advocating for Islam Makhachev to battle Ilia Topuria, potentially sidestepping Justin Gaethje. This development follows Gaethje’s January 24 victory at UFC 324, which earned him his second interim lightweight championship.

Nine years ago, Anderson Silva found himself back in the UFC’s win column, but it came at a price. Critics quickly labeled his performance “disrespectful,” questioning whether the revered fighter had tarnished his own legacy.

Eight years ago, a promising UFC lightweight prospect grabbed headlines with a vicious stoppage, fueling excitement about his potential. Today, he remains a mystery—a fighter who turned heads, then faded away.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has broken his losing streak, securing his first win since April 2024. Now, speculation swirls about a potential fight at the White House—an idea that may require him to break his “Conor McGregor rule.”

Dana White dismisses any hint that he is losing interest in the UFC, insisting that he remains fully committed to the organization’s progress. In a direct rebuttal to recent claims, he declares, “I care very much about the UFC,” clarifying where he stands on his involvement.

In a strategic pivot, former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has set his sights on two former UFC champions. With Dana White weighing in, Covington’s quest underscores his determination to land the sport’s biggest fights.