UFC 2026 Predictions: O’Malley, Usman, and Unwanted Matchups
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.
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Bilal Muhammad dominates Leon Edwards in Entertaining UFC 304
UFC 304 delivered an unforgettable night of action in Manchester, with Belal Muhammad’s stunning victory over Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall’s lightning-fast TKO of Curtis Blaydes. Our hosts, Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D’Alesio, were there to break down every thrilling moment. Catch all the insights, reactions, and in-depth analysis from the Ringside Report crew. Don’t miss the full replay of our live watch-along for all the excitement and expert commentary!
UFC 304 Predictions
Get ready for UFC 304 with expert predictions from Ringside Report MMA’s Dave Simon. Discover his picks for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad, Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes, and more. Join the live watch-along on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick this Saturday at 10 PM Eastern for real-time analysis and fan interaction. Don’t miss out!