Author page: Dayo Dare

Former UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is healthy, motivated, and determined to reclaim the title he lost under unfortunate circumstances. Pantoja has been sidelined since December, when his flyweight title defense against Joshua Van at UFC 323 ended in heartbreaking fashion. Just seconds into…

Ben Askren closed the chapter on his remarkable competitive career with an emotional wrestling match against fellow former UFC fighter Belal Muhammad, capping off one of the most inspiring comeback stories in combat sports. The former UFC welterweight returned to the mat one final…

Conor McGregor has finally provided a detailed update on the devastating injury that cut short his long-awaited UFC comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329. Earlier this month, Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon for the first time in five years, stepping into a…

The main event of UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman is one of the most intriguing middleweight matchups of 2026. It pits two former UFC champions against one another, with both looking to position themselves for another run at UFC gold. Dricus Du…

Jared Cannonier remains one of the hardest hitters at 185 pounds. Despite entering the bout at 42 years old, “The Killa Gorilla” still possesses the power to change a fight with a single shot. His victory over Gregory Rodrigues proved he remains dangerous against younger…

Chase Hooper enters the fight looking to snap a two-fight losing streak after suffering back-to-back knockout defeats against Alexander Hernandez and Lance Gibson Jr. Despite those setbacks, he remains one of the division’s most dangerous submission specialists. Ramirez also enters under pressure.…

Ricci’s path to victory is straightforward. She must turn the fight into a grappling battle and force Kline to defend takedowns and clinch positions repeatedly. The Brazilian has consistently found success when she can dictate where the fight takes place and control opponents on the…

McMillen enters as one of the UFC's fastest-rising prospects after a spectacular knockout of Manolo Zecchini in his promotional debut. His blend of wrestling, athleticism, and finishing ability has made him one of the promotion's most intriguing young fighters. Montes, meanwhile, may be flying…

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has little interest in running things back with Paddy Pimblett despite growing calls for a rematch following UFC 329. Gaethje and Pimblett first met in January in a thrilling interim lightweight title fight that delivered one of the year's…

Conor McGregor may be sidelined while recovering from surgery, but the former UFC two-division champion is already preparing for his next major project outside the Octagon. Just days after his UFC 329 comeback ended in disappointment due to a fight-ending injury, McGregor has been…