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Rousey vs Carano on Netflix Exposes the UFC’s Monopoly Problem + UFC Houston Picks

Rousey Vs Carano Is Confirmed

Rousey vs Carano is confirmed — Netflix, MVP Promotions, hexagon cage, May 16, 2026. The fight has a competitive ceiling; the platform behind it does not. Netflix has 300 million subscribers. The UFC has Paramount+. That gap is the real story. Plus: the Dana White text message that killed the UFC version of this fight in 2015, why the dream fight was always Ronda vs Cyborg, and full UFC Houston picks — Strickland (+205) vs Hernandez (-275), Uroš Medić’s finish guarantee, and the suspicious Carli Judice line movement from -400 to -800 in 10 days.

UFC 2026 Predictions: O’Malley, Usman, and Unwanted Matchups

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Dave Simon delivered his most controversial UFC 2026 predictions on Ringside Report MMA: the Paramount era will bring fights nobody wants. Sean O’Malley gets another undeserved title shot after one win over Song Yadong. Islam Makachev’s welterweight debut will be against Kamaru Usman instead of legitimate contenders like Shavkat Rakhmonov. Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje fight for an interim lightweight title that means nothing. Dave, AJ D’Alesio, and Fred Garcia explained why the UFC’s subscription model will prioritize star power over merit, making 2026 “the year the UFC gives us a bunch of fights no one asked for.” Plus Merab Dvalishvili’s fighter-of-the-year debate after his UFC 323 loss, Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape predictions, and the six-week UFC drought before the Paramount deal begins.

Islam Makhachev: Best Fighter EVER? UFC 322 Analysis | 50-45 Domination | Dana White Bans Dillon Danis Forever

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Islam Makhachev silenced doubters with a masterclass 50-45 shutout over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, becoming the new welterweight champion and tying Anderson Silva’s 16-fight UFC winning streak. The Ringside Report MMA crew’s bold JDM upset prediction went down in flames as the Dagestani superstar dominated every round. The night also featured Dillon Danis’ lifetime UFC ban after a cageside brawl, Carlos Prates’ shocking knockout of Leon Edwards, and Michael Morales’ stunning first-round finish of Sean Brady.

UFC Paris: Borralho vs. Imavov Title Shot Implications, Parlay Picks & A Scathing Grappling Critique

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This Saturday’s UFC Paris event is more than just a fight night—it’s a potential inflection point for the entire middleweight division. With Khamzat Chimaev awaiting his next challenger, the main event between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho could determine who gets the next title shot.

But the Ringside Report crew isn’t just focused on the main event. In a scorching critique, Fred Garcia takes aim at the flawed quintet tournament format that is “boring” fans and leading to draws, arguing for a return to a more traditional style of grappling competition.

Meanwhile, everyone is talking about Tony Ferguson. After years of watching him endure a brutal losing streak, fans were overjoyed to see “El Cucuy” score a knockout in his Misfits Boxing debut. The win was so big, it has fight fans clamoring for his return to the UFC.
Dive into our full breakdown for expert analysis, bold parlay picks from Dave Simon, and a closer look at what the results from Paris could mean for the future of the UFC.

UFC 319 Aftermath: The GSP Debate, Shanghai Picks,and Chimaev’s Future

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The wait is finally over. Khamzat Chimaev didn’t just win the UFC middleweight title—he dominated Dricus du Plessis so completely that fans are already asking if anyone can stop this man. In 25 minutes of pure grappling supremacy, the undefeated Chechen-Swede made the previously unstoppable champion look helpless, ragdolling him through five rounds in a performance that left even seasoned MMA experts stunned.
“It was perfect. He lived up to the hype,” said one analyst. “We’ve been waiting to see if Khamzat could do it for a while… Khamzat completely dominated him on Saturday.”
But while grappling fans celebrated the technical masterpiece, the arena filled with boos from fans wanting more action. Sound familiar? The comparison to Georges St-Pierre’s controversial-yet-dominant reign is already being drawn—and just like GSP, Chimaev might be building toward superstar status whether casual fans appreciate his style or not.
Now the real questions begin: Who can challenge this seemingly unstoppable force? Will Sean Strickland get a shot despite his suspension? Can rising contenders like Nassourdine Imavov or Robert Whittaker provide a real threat? Plus, our expert panel breaks down this weekend’s UFC Shanghai card with bold betting picks—including a $20 parlay that could pay over $300.
The middleweight division has a new king, and the Khamzat era has officially begun. Find out what’s next…

UFC 319 Preview: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev and the Death of Pay-Per-View

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Two seismic events are reshaping combat sports this week: Dricus Du Plessis defends his middleweight title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, while the UFC’s $7.7 billion Paramount deal officially kills the pay-per-view model forever. This Thursday at 8:05 PM ET, Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D’Alesio break down why the reigning champion enters as a betting underdog, what Chimaev’s perfect record means when he’s never fought past round three, and how guaranteed streaming revenue changes everything for fighters who just lost their biggest bargaining chip. Live on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch and Kick—because understanding the business matters as much as knowing who can take a shot.