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Su Mudaerji (6-4 in UFC) and Alex Perez (8-6 in UFC) will meet in a rematch at UFC Shanghai on August 29. Their first contest was ruled a no-contest after an inadvertent groin strike left Perez unable to continue. The card will be headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.
CBS Sports’ 2026 schedule also shows a UFC Fight Night in Sydney on Jan. 31, headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2. The event would bring a high-profile featherweight rematch to Australia and continue Volkanovski’s role as a major draw in his home market. A rematch of this scale matters because it can reset the title picture and strengthen the division’s next contender conversation. The booking also highlights the UFC’s long-range planning for international headliners.
CBS Sports’ schedule update lists UFC 330 for Aug. 15 in Philadelphia, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight title. That pairing would give the division a major shake-up opportunity and adds another marquee title fight to the late-summer slate. The Philadelphia booking also signals the UFC’s continued push into major U.S. markets for numbered events. If the bout holds, the division’s top contender landscape will be shaped around this title fight.
The UFC International Fight Week 2026 page confirms the promotion’s annual July showcase will take place in Las Vegas from Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12. The week features UFC 329 and the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame induction, making it one of the promotion’s most important calendar anchors. Even without full bout-by-bout news, the confirmation matters because it locks in the event hub for media, fan activities, and fight-week buildup. It also gives context for the upcoming summer schedule and where major announcements are likely to land.
Santiago Ponzinibbio will face Sam Patterson at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. The welterweight matchup has been confirmed by the UFC.
Max Holloway has taken delivery of a new Dodge Charger, making his first notable purchase following his lucrative fight with Conor McGregor. Holloway reacted to the moment, saying, "It's pretty cool, I understand it now. Kind of a big deal."
The flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira has been voted the best fight of the first half of 2026 in the UFC. Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title claimed second place, while Josh Hokit's heavyweight contest earned third.
The scheduled light heavyweight matchup between Dustin Jacoby and Lucas Fernando has been called off. Fernando will remain on the UFC roster while Jacoby stays on the UFC Abu Dhabi card, with a replacement opponent still to be determined.
UFC light heavyweight Jiri Prochazka spent a night rubbing his entire body with stinging nettles, enduring tingling sensations throughout the night. The Czech fighter describes the practice as a cleansing ritual that leaves him feeling reborn the following day.
The UFC is releasing the official soundtrack from the UFC White House card, featuring music performed by the Marine band that escorted fighters to the octagon. The full release drops July 3 across all streaming platforms.
Max Holloway is locked in during his final training sessions ahead of his UFC 329 main event appearance. The card goes live July 11 at 9 p.m. ET.
Fighter Murad Nukhkadiev, a product of the Krasnoyarsk freestyle wrestling school, has detailed how the Dagestan and Krasnoyarsk systems differ in philosophy and technique. He described the Dagestan school as highly practical and centered on leg attacks and defensive fundamentals, while characterizing Krasnoyarsk wrestlers as versatile and unpredictable, capable of executing a wide range of throws and trips. Nukhkadiev noted that techniques such as the leg wrap — a staple in Krasnoyarsk — would be viewed with skepticism in Dagestan wrestling rooms.
With Conor McGregor's return fight against Max Holloway just nine days away, the promotional buildup has been notably quiet compared to the scale of the matchup. McGregor, who spent five years away from competition, is returning for one of the most anticipated bouts in recent MMA history, yet press conferences and widespread media events have been largely absent.
Zubair Tukhugov says Khabib Nurmagomedov trains twice daily and would dominate Sean Strickland with ease, predicting Khabib would take him down and finish him. Tukhugov also revealed that Artem Lobov withdrew from their planned PFL bout after seeing Tukhugov in peak physical condition at a pre-fight photoshoot, and that Lobov has since gone silent on the matchup. Tukhugov named Arman Tsarukyan as the one genuinely challenging opponent he would like to face, and confirmed he competes against Elvis Brenner on July 5 at ACB JJ in Moscow.
Zabit Makhachev has withdrawn from his scheduled grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. due to a health issue. His brother Khassan Makhachev will step in as a replacement.
Tony Yoka has been forced out of his July 11 bout against WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev due to a back injury. Joe Joyce is the frontrunner to step in as replacement, having already been booked on the same card against Artem Suslenkov. Should Joyce move to face Gassiev, a new opponent would be sought for Suslenkov.
RCC Boxing general director German Titov confirmed that a boxing match between Ivan Shtyrkov and Belaz is realistic and could be planned as a main or co-main event on a large card, potentially in the following year. Titov noted that Shtyrkov himself frequently requests the fight and is eager to compete in boxing again having already done so once before.
RCC Boxing general director German Titov confirmed that a boxing match between Ivan Styrkow and Mikhail Belaz is a realistic proposition and could serve as a main or co-main event on a large card. Titov noted that Styrkow has been actively asking about a boxing bout and that such a fight would help attract crossover audiences from MMA and other combat sports to RCC Boxing. The promotion is tentatively considering scheduling the event for next year.
