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Paddy Pimblett Rules Out Early UFC Return, Targets March or April 2027 Comeback

Thu, October 15, 2026 at 5:57 AM UTC·

Paddy Pimblett Offers Bold Claim About UFC Future for Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett doesn't think that Ilia Topuria will ever be the same after suffering his first career loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.

Paddy Pimblett offers update on UFC return, eyes Ilia Topuria fight

One of MMA's biggest stars has his timeline set for a return to action

Paddy Pimblett running out of options for next fight: ‘There’s only Ilia Topuria left, really’

Paddy Pimblett has no fight date set up at the moment, and unless the UFC moves quickly the Liverpool fighter will be out until the second quarter of the year. Pimblett hasn’t fought since a quick one minute submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis in July. He’s been idle since then, and it looks like he’ll […]

Paddy Pimblett calls Ilia Topuria 'damaged goods' after Justin Gaethje loss

Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria’s defeat to Justin Gaethje left an everlasting impact on the former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder.

“I Didn’t Even Cry” – Paddy Pimblett Reveals How His UFC 324 Loss to Justin Gaethje Was Different

Ever since Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, retiring on his stool at the end of the fourth round, fans have started looking at Paddy Pimblett’s own setback against the American in a different light. For those unaware, Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss against Gaethje at UFC 324 in January …

Charles Oliveira Urges Justin Gaethje to Decide Between Retirement and Defending His UFC Title

Ever since Justin Gaethje shocked the MMA world by stopping Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, fans have been wondering who will challenge him next. While Topuria has demanded an immediate rematch, Arman Tsarukyan has strengthened his case for a title shot with his knockout win over Mauricio …

Charles Oliveira eyes UFC title shot, wants answers from Justin Gaethje

Charles Oliveira is targeting a shot at Ultimate Fighting Championship gold after his next bout.

Alexander Volkanovski likes ‘crazy super fight’ with UFC champ Justin Gaethje while ‘the divisions sort themselves out’

Alexander Volkanovski defends his UFC title against Movsar Evloev next

Charles Oliveira: Justin Gaethje not getting paid White House money again, needs to decide on retirement

BMF champion Charles Oliveira headlines UFC 335 against Diego Lopes

Daniel Cormier responds to Alex Pereira: ‘I was not told by the UFC to promote’ Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit

Daniel Cormier responds to Alex Pereira throwing shade at him.

Charles Oliveira banks on ‘selling power’ to move him ahead of Arman Tsarukyan for title shot

Charles Oliveira is hoping that an explosive performance against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 will jump him right into a lightweight title shot to start 2027. Oliveira’s last win over Max Holloway at UFC 326 was anything but explosive — “Do Bronx” was content to take Holloway’s back and ride things out for 25 minutes. […]

Mauricio Ruffy Teases Upcoming UFC Return

UFC lightweight fighter Mauricio Ruffy teased an upcoming fight after losing his last bout by brutal knockout at UFC 331.In what was the biggest fight of Ruffy’s career, he lost by brutal first-round KO to Arman Tsarukyan when his opponent connected with a massive elbow that dropped him to the canvas.But now, just a month […] The post Mauricio Ruffy Teases Upcoming UFC Return appeared first on HEAVY.

Daniel Cormier denies Alex Pereira's UFC claim, hopes friendship survives

Daniel Cormier doesn’t want any bitterness in his relationship with fellow former Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder Alex Pereira.

Daniel Cormier Reveals His Side of the Story After Alex Pereira’s UFC 334 Accusations

Daniel Cormier sent a detailed reply to Alex Pereira over claims of propaganda and alleged support for Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit at UFC 334.

Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett calls Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn fight talk ‘the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard’

Paddy Pimblett scoffs at Dana White-Eddie Hearn feud.

Daniel Cormier: Alex Pereira 'misguided' to believe UFC made me push for Gane vs. Hokit

Alex Pereira believes Daniel Cormier was influenced by the UFC to campaign for Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit. But was he?

Robert Whittaker names surprising opponent for Brendan Allen following UFC Vegas 122 win

Robert Whittaker sees a big challenge next for Brendan Allen

Charles Oliveira Wants UFC Title Shot With Diego Lopes Win

UFC BMF champion Charles Oliveira says that he wants to fight for the UFC lightweight title next if he beats Diego Lopes at UFC 335.Oliveira puts his BMF title on the line against Lopes in the main event of UFC 335, which is set for December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.Should “Do […] The post Charles Oliveira Wants UFC Title Shot With Diego Lopes Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Alexander Volkanovski Wants UFC Superfight With Justin Gaethje

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in a true superfight.Volkanovski returns to the Octagon at UFC 333 when he battles Movsar Evloev in his latest featherweight title defense. Should he win that fight, then Volkanovski already has his next callout ready: Gaethje.Alexander Volkanovski Wants Justin GaethjeSpeaking to the […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Wants UFC Superfight With Justin Gaethje appeared first on HEAVY.

Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336

Islam Makhachev is reportedly close to booking his next title defense.

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