Mokaev (16-0) was abruptly let go by the UFC after going on a 7-0 run. He was on the cusp of title contention after defeating Manel Kape at UFC 304 in July 2024, but the promotion weren't interested in re-signing him.

Paramount CEO David Ellison said the company’s addition of UFC bouts to Paramount+ at no extra charge to subscribers largely justifies the price hikes set to take effect on the service in early 2026.

In addition to the UFC deal, Paramount also added Zuffa Boxing to its lineup starting in 2026 as the new promotion headed up by UFC CEO Dana White and WWE president Nick Khan — with funding provided by Saudi Arabia — prepares for a multitude of events each year.

Dulgarian lost by first-round submission and was heavily chastised by Daniel Cormier for not even attempting to fight the rear-naked choke. UFC analyst Michael Chiesa also went off on Dulgarian for his performance, which raised even more suspicion. Pending the investigation, the UFC opted to release Dulgarian from his contract.

Former UFC fighter Godofredo Pepey was found dead in his prison cell. The 38-year-old ex-fighter was arrested for domestic violence earlier this year.

With 2025 rapidly coming to a close, it looks like plans for the first major UFC event of the Paramount era are already in the works.

After a betting scandal threatens the integrity of the UFC, Dana White launches a full investigation with a third party and the federal government. Meanwhile, UFC fighters make admissions to MMA media.

Recently, a reporter asked UFC star Tracey Cortez to name a professional athlete from another sport who she thinks could thrive in MMA. After pausing to consider, Cortez surprisingly pointed to Curry as her pick. “ Oh my God. One athlete from another sport. I would say Steph Curry ,” Cortez said.

Speculation continues to grow regarding Gable Steveson's potential move to the UFC. The former WWE Superstar recently shared that he has been training in MMA with UFC icon Jon Jones.

Marcos (18-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), a rising bantamweight contender, called out veteran Rob Font following his latest triumph inside the octagon. Marcos put Miles Johns (15-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) to sleep with a rear-naked choke during their bout at Saturday's UFC Fight Night 264 at the UFC Apex.