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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mixed Martial Arts-New stars and storytelling to drive Coker's new MMA chapter

Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight

Construction is underway on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June on the South Lawn of the White House.
Construction is underway on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June on the South Lawn of the White House.

Ex-UFC champion Ronda Rousey rolls back the clock to submit Gina Carano in 17 seconds

Ronda Rousey (blue gloves) embracing Gina Carano (red gloves) after a women's featherweight bout at Intuit Dome on May 16.
Ronda Rousey (blue gloves) embracing Gina Carano (red gloves) after a women's featherweight bout at Intuit Dome on May 16.

Sean Strickland hands Khamzat Chimaev first loss, reclaims UFC middleweight crown

Sean Strickland celebrating after defeating Khamzat Chimaev during UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9, 2026. He becomes a two-time UFC middleweight champion.
Sean Strickland celebrating after defeating Khamzat Chimaev during UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9, 2026. He becomes a two-time UFC middleweight champion.

Biggest MMA fight of all time: Ronda Rousey on comeback bout against Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano pose after the press conference for the Most Valuable Promotions MMA card at Palladium Theater.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano pose after the press conference for the Most Valuable Promotions MMA card at Palladium Theater.

Movsar Evloev edges out Lerone Murphy to set up UFC featherweight title shot

Movsar Evloev in action during his majority decision win against Lerone Murphy at UFC London on March 21, 2026, at the O2 Arena.
Movsar Evloev in action during his majority decision win against Lerone Murphy at UFC London on March 21, 2026, at the O2 Arena.

UFC fighters heading to Quantico to train FBI agents

Dana White (left), CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, is reportedly a  supporter of US President Donald Trump.
Dana White (left), CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, is reportedly a  supporter of US President Donald Trump.

Ronda Rousey launches Netflix comeback fight, criticises UFC

Ronda Rousey is making a May 16 return to mixed martial arts against her fellow pioneer Gina Carano on Netflix.
Ronda Rousey is making a May 16 return to mixed martial arts against her fellow pioneer Gina Carano on Netflix.

Conor McGregor teases 'no name' foe for UFC comeback

Sidelined since July 2021, McGregor has been rather vocal about returning to the Octagon.
Sidelined since July 2021, McGregor has been rather vocal about returning to the Octagon.

At a Bedok court, ex-MMA fighter Syafiq Samad trains the next generation

Boxing coach Syafiq Samad (centre) with his boxers Khris Azli (left) and Kiefer Lim, during training on Feb 4, 2026.
Boxing coach Syafiq Samad (centre) with his boxers Khris Azli (left) and Kiefer Lim, during training on Feb 4, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.