Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim Preview + Sean Strickland’s White House War
No UFC champion has ever done what Sean Strickland is doing right now. Ten days before UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, the two-time middleweight champion — fresh off handing Khamzat Chimaev his first loss — says he’s blacklisted from the event and is publicly torching it, trading vicious social media barbs with main eventer Justin Gaethje along the way. Meanwhile, Saturday’s UFC Vegas 118 main event is a genuine crossroads: Belal Muhammad, 37 and on two straight decision losses, meets Gabriel Bonfim, a 28-year-old Brazilian finisher at 19-1, with the betting markets split almost exactly down the middle. Add the first look at “The Claw” on the White House lawn, Conor McGregor’s July return against Max Holloway, and the official January 2027 death date for UFC pay-per-view in Canada.
Colby’s Gone, Dana’s Wrong, and UFC Freedom 250 Has Real Problems
Three stories are colliding in MMA right now, and none of them are particularly flattering for the sport. Colby Covington is out of the UFC after going once-a-year for five years and losing four of his last six — then finding himself off the White House guest list despite being Trump’s loudest MMA supporter for a decade. Trump’s actual favorite fighter? Khabib. UFC Freedom 250 is June 14 on the White House lawn with Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs. Cyril Gane, but the UFC is running its own judges with no government athletic commission in place, it’s going to be 80-plus degrees outside with insects swarming the lights, and 50,000 people are watching on outdoor screens nearby. And Dana White told Time magazine that people who talk about their mental health publicly are giving young men permission to be weak. It’s the most dangerous thing he’s said in years — and the most revealing.
McGregor vs. Holloway at UFC 329: The Rematch, the Odds, and Why MVP MMA 1 Made the UFC Look Untouchable
Conor McGregor is officially back. UFC 329, July 11, 2026, T-Mobile Arena — McGregor versus Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch at 170 pounds. The UFC announced it mid-MVP MMA 1, which was either perfect timing or a mercy kill depending on how you look at it. Because MVP MMA 1 was not the show the sport needed. Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in 17 seconds, then retired on the microphone. Junior dos Santos and Francis Ngannou were involved in mismatches. The broadcast felt decades behind. Meanwhile, the UFC is heading into the most ambitious summer in company history — Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14th, Makhachev vs. Gaethje for the lightweight title, Pereira vs. Gane for the interim heavyweight belt, and a full UFC 329 card built around the return of the sport’s biggest star. The gap between the real sport and everything else has never looked wider.
Sean Strickland’s UFC 328 Scrum, JDM vs Prates UFC Perth Picks & Oliveira’s Shocking 8-Fight Deal
Sean Strickland said something at the UFC 328 media scrum that has the MMA world reacting — and Dave Simon thinks the outrage is manufactured. Plus a full UFC Perth breakdown: JDM vs Prates, Salkeld vs Dariush, and heavyweight action. Dave picks JDM by decision, AJ goes Prates by KO, and both drop parlay picks.
UFC 328 Predictions: Khamzat vs. Strickland Could Be 2026’s Best Fight
The combat sports world has two weeks to sit with its UFC 328 predictions, and if you were watching Ringside Report MMA on Thursday night, you already know this card has the potential to be the most explosive pay-per-view of 2026. Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio dedicated the show to breaking down a middleweight title […]
UFC 327 Results: Carlos Ulberg Shocks the World on One Leg to Win the Light Heavyweight Title
The UFC 327 results are in and Miami delivered chaos from the first card to the last. Carlos Ulberg, fighting on a visibly destroyed knee, landed a left hand that knocked out Jiří Procházka and made him the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Paulo Costa blew up both parlays with a Round 3 head kick TKO of the 16-0 Azamat Murzakanov. Josh Hokitt beat Curtis Blaydes in a brawl. Cub Swanson retired with a TKO win. Dave Simon, AJ D’Alesio, and Fred Garcia break it all down live.
UFC 327 Predictions: Procházka, Murzakanov, and the Hokitt Problem
Miami gets a new UFC light heavyweight champion Saturday, and Ringside Report MMA has your full UFC 327 predictions breakdown. Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio cover every fight — Procházka vs. Ulberg, Azamat Murzakanov, the Josh Hokitt controversy, Cub Swanson’s retirement fight, and two parlays that disagree on who beats Curtis Blaydes.
Conor McGregor Return Confirmed for July — UFC Seattle Adesanya vs Pyfer Preview
The Conor McGregor return is officially set for July 11 at International Fight Week. The Ringside Report MMA crew breaks down why Holloway would destroy him, previews Adesanya vs Pyfer in Seattle where the hosts split on the main event, and locks in parlay picks for Saturday’s card.
The Art of the Finish: Top 10 Chokes That Define Modern MMA
Unlock the secrets of the top 10 MMA chokes every fighter needs to know. From the legendary Rear Naked Choke to the intricate Gogoplata, we break down the mechanics, strategies, and defenses for each submission. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your journey, mastering these chokes will give you a decisive edge over your opponents. Discover how to control, dominate, and finish fights with precision and power.
UFC 2026 Champion Predictions: Why Arman Tsarukyan Finally Gets His Title Shot
Dave Simon and Fred Garcia deliver their UFC 2026 predictions after reviewing a humbling 2025. With AJ D’Alesio winning the prediction game, the hosts make bold calls on Arman Tsarukyan finally getting lightweight gold and Ciryl Gane capturing the heavyweight crown. Full breakdown inside.