There was a case for Long Xiao being DQ'd in the third round but ultimately it's nice to see repeated consequences for repeated fouls in this one. A nearly 40-fight veteran has no excuse to drive in 3 low blows within 1:30. #UFC326 #MMA
An undefeated prospect who finishes everyone taking the breakable veteran to a lackluster split decision feels like a right of passage at this point. #UFC326 #MMA
Terrific organizational debut for Alberto Montes. His striking was levels ahead of Turcios but it was one of his signature chokes he put Ricky Turcios to sleep with at #UFC326.
This is a real featherweight prospect of interest. #MMA
One must wonder what Sumudaerji's career would look like if he had more raw power.
Excellent showing from Sumudaerji at #UFC326 - his third win in a row and a fairly well-rounded one, at that. 4/4 on takedowns and dominant striking carried by big height/reach advantages. #MMA
Herb Dean's indecisiveness as a referee continues to be a regular stain on bouts he has worked in 2026. His decision-making is slow and it feels as though he's stuck playing catch-up every fight. #UFC326 #MMA
Rodolfo Bellato surely lacks in some areas but there's no denying his raw power. Despite being down nearly 20-1 in strikes through the first round, only one shot was needed to take away Luke Hernandez's unbeaten record.
Explosive start to the night. #UFC326 #MMA
Despicable refereeing from Raul Porrata at #UFCMexicoCity. Inexplicably impatient, constantly shouting "fight" and threatening stand-ups.
Showed signs of incompetency from his first appearance tonight and it's only gotten worse. Overly involved and ill-equipped. #MMA #UFCMexico
Regina Tarin and Ernesta Kareckaite just earned a lot of new fans at #UFCMexicoCity. Incredible fight that never stopped for 15 minutes. #UFCMexico #MMA
Brutally late stoppage by referee Kerry Hatley at #UFCHouston. He allowed Josiah Harrell to absorb at least a half dozen shots from Jacobe Smith while being OUT. #MMA
Here is that aforementioned brutal finish from Joselyne Edwards. A late stoppage, too! #UFCHouston #MMA
6 decisions, only 1 finish through the entire prelim sheet at #UFCHouston (Edwards' slam + sub over Cornolle).
The six-fight main card opens with Zach Reese vs. Michel Pereira in a potential passing of the torch. #MMA
No win for Gianni Vazquez at #UFCVegas113 but he made a great account of himself as a heavy underdog on very short notice. Aggressive in that regionally-dominant kind of way with something to offer everywhere.
I think he'll fit in and grow in the UFC. #MMA
It's poetic in a combat sports kind of way that Saint-Denis is finding a career resurgence thanks to a return to vintage savagery and chaos. He's at his worst when he thinks too much, but I guess that tracks with his history. #UFC325 #MMA
Finney showing the world what a high school wrestler feels in their first week of MMA sparring. #UFC325 #MMA
Three more Road to UFC winners crowned but hard to see any of the lot in ranked fights. Lui and Nakamura share a litany of defensive flaws. Mar Fan continued his trend of underwhelming victories.
Tough roads ahead for them in largely competitive divisions. #UFC325 #MMA
Nikita Krylov is a wizened 33 but still has fight left in him. Third buzzer-beating victory of as many #UFC324 fights so far. Appropriately aware and fun call-out of former foe Jan Blachowicz in the aftermath, too. #MMA
Alex Perez with the first round finish to cap a rather brutal performance. He hurt Charles Johnson several times, floored him, and generally just beat him pillar to post until referee Jason Herzog stepped in. #UFC324 #MMA
Me watching #UFC324 thinking about Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes
Another buzzer-beating finish, this time for Josh Hokit. There's room to debate referee Mark Smith's timing to step in but there's little doubt to the final outcome. Denzel Freeman just didn't have anything to offer at #UFC324. #MMA
Nasty stuff from Ty Miller to open up #UFC324 and the Paramount+ era. He really couldn't miss tonight. 12 years younger than Adam Fugitt, I wouldn't even call it a passing of the torch as Miller already looks to have a far higher ceiling. #MMA
Not the best showing for Naoya Inoue but credit due to David Picasso for a very strong effort. Applied himself well, stayed disciplined, and gave Inoue his most spirited challenge since Donaire in 2019.
The stage is now set for Inoue vs. Nakatani in Japan in 2026. #InouePicasso #boxing
Safe to say that was one of Junto Nakatani's toughest fights. His 122lb debut is successful, but not without some trouble. #boxing #NakataniHernandez
It's fantastic that Alycia Baumgardner and Leila Beaudoin compete for the FULL 12x3 duration in the #JakeJoshua co-main event. There was never a good reason for women to be fighting for less time. #boxing #BaumgardnerBeaudoin
A rock placed on his shoe before the fight was rubbed onto his glove in this moment but you people will ignore what's right in front of you. #SilvaWoodley #JakeJoshua #boxing
Much ado about a "fix" or secret terms for #JakeJoshua but too much legitimacy lent to this to allow. Official pro bout with full-length rounds.
If Joshua *were* to do something dumb for financial gain here, he'd have federal eyes on him before he got back to the parking lot. #boxing
Updated welterweight rankings following #UFCVegas112 but a bit of a strange logjam in the 10-15 ranks.
Neal goes UP despite being 1-3 in his last four (finished in two). Covington shouldn't be ranked, yet remains at #14 without a win since 2022. #MMA
Interesting road to UFC debut at #UFCVegas112 for Lance Gibson Jr.:
• Debuts almost exactly 25 years since his father's last bout in the UFC (Dec. 13, 2000).
• One of his coaches? Julia Budd. She is also his step-mother! They even competed together at Bellator 257 - both were victorious. #MMA
Long career clearly came to a close at #UFC323 for Henry Cejudo. He put up his best effort and didn't waver for a minute but didn't have many answers for the younger man.
Impressive showing from Payton Talbott in many ways. Gritty, fun, and he got better as it went on. #MMA
Henry Cejudo just got taken down twice at #UFC323 by Frank Ocean's boyfriend. Amazing timeline we live in. #MMA
Merciful stoppage by Herb Dean to save Edson Barboza from more punishment at #UFC323. A scrappy fight, Barboza swung hard early on in an Aldo-like fashion but couldn't hold up to the same force coming back.
For Jalin Turner, a relieving fight after a retirement & 1-4 stretch nearly ended his career
