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UFC’s second-half 2026 slate includes several high-profile matchups that materially shape multiple divisions, including Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, and Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane 2. ESPN’s fight-center preview and related coverage identify these as the most anticipated bouts still to come, with championship implications at lightweight, heavyweight, and beyond. The same UFC schedule discussion also points to other notable matchups such as Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev and Jean Silva vs. Aaron Pico. These bookings matter because they set the title landscape heading into late 2026 and clarify who is next in line across several weight classes.

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The UFC believes a Paddy Pimblett fight sells itself, and fans are now weighing in on who his next opponent should be. The shortlist includes Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan, and Charles Oliveira.

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CBS Sports published a 2026 UFC title-picture update that maps out the current champions across the promotion as the second half of the year begins.[1] The article lists Justin Gaethje as lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev as welterweight champion, and several other divisional titleholders, showing how much the landscape has already changed in 2026.[1] While the piece is more of a broader status update than a breaking fight announcement, it is useful context for where each division stands after a major event week. For contenders, the championship picture helps define the next matchups the UFC may prioritize later in the summer.[1]

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Alexander Volkanovski shared his reaction to the moment Conor McGregor was unable to continue at UFC 329. The footage captures Volkanovski's in-the-moment response to the unfortunate ending of the contest.

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UFC 325 was announced for January 31 in Sydney, with Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch. The promotion is returning to Australia a week after UFC 324, giving fans a major back-to-back stretch to start the year. Volkanovski vs. Lopes is a headline that keeps the featherweight title picture centered on two proven contenders. The booking also strengthens the UFC’s international schedule and sets up a major title fight for the division’s early-2026 narrative.

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Conor McGregor has released his personal all-time top-10 UFC fighters list, placing himself at number one ahead of Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and Demetrious Johnson. McGregor ranked Islam Makhachev seventh, ahead of both Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov, citing Makhachev's record and finishes across two divisions. McGregor also stated that despite talk of retirement from those around Makhachev, the champion still has a great deal left to offer.

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