New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria won the title with a dramatic knockout over Charles Oliveira in June, but hasn’t fought since then. Rumors are swirling that Topuria could be part of the UFC’s plans to launch a new broadcast deal with Paramount at the start of 2026, which means his first defense could come as early as January.

Dan Hooker bursts into laughter when he is informed by journalists that Paddy Pimblett has moved up to fifth in the UFC lightweight rankings this week.

Ilia Topuria wasn't too excited to see Paddy Pimblett in Qatar. Both UFC lightweight champion Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) and Pimblett (22-4 MMA, 7-0 UFC) are in Doha for cornering duties in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 265 (ESPN+) event at ABHA Arena.

A victory over Tsarukyan not only positions Hooker closer to a title shot but also sets the stage for potential matchups with the current champion, Ilia Topuria. However, the path to a title shot is fraught with uncertainties, particularly with Topuria's rumored plans for a title defense early next year.

Paddy Pimblett calls him ‘the striking version of me’ — now Luke Riley aims to turn his teammate’s praise into a reality. Riley is one of the hottest prospects in MMA right now and makes his

Dan Hooker kept it real during his post-fight debrief with Oscar Willis of The Mac Life. ‘The Hangman’ admitted that a UFC belt is most likely not in his future before setting a new career goal. “Well, you’ve gotta face the cold, hard truths,” Hooker said. “You’re probably never going to get your hands on a title.

Paddy Pimblett (Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images) and Ilia Topuria (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images) Right now in the UFC, the big question is who will face Ilia Topuria next. ‘El Matador’ looks hard to beat, and names like Justin ...

Dan Hooker recently shared his thoughts on Justin Gaethje hinting at retirement if his demands for a title shot aren't met.