Merab’s moniker of “The Machine” is well earned, as he has one of the best gas tanks in MMA. Not only can he fight on all levels, he can pour on a pace that leaves opponents in retreat and/or ultimately giving up position.

L AS VEGAS – Michael Chandler, Beniel Dariush, notable UFC veteran contenders – that's who Grant Dawson expected to be fighting, not a relatively unknown, dangerous Manuel Torres.

For the very last time, fans in the United States will be able to watch the preliminary fights of UFC 323 via ESPN+, with the main card coming at the standard PPV rate of $79.99.

In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili (21-4 MMA, 14-2 UFC) look to put a cap on his historic 2025 campaign when he puts bantamweight gold on the line vs. Petr Yan (19-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC). Then in the co-main event, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) goes for his fifth defense against 24-year-old Joshua Van (15-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC).

MMA legend Eddie Alvarez thinks Paddy Pimblett will have his hands full with the "very unpredictable" Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

Mark Shapiro, president and COO of UFC’s parent company TKO, tells The Hollywood Reporter that “we’re aware of investigations into only two isolated incidents over the span of three years,” adding that UFC hosts nearly 500 fights annually and “works with an independent betting integrity service,

A pair of flyweight matchups featuring Mexican fighters have reportedly been set as the first two fights confirmed for next year’s UFC Mexico card.

Those reader consensus picks will be part of the main card staff predictions we release ahead of UFC 323 (pay-per-view, ESPN2/FX/Disney+, ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Make your picks below.

The IBF cruiserweight title fight between Jai Opetaia and his mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara will be shown outside of Australia on UFC Fight Pass, potentially ending the champion’s association w