Join us as we dive into a packed week of MMA news and upcoming fight cards:
Chimaev’s First Defense: The middleweight title is on the line as Khamzat Chimaev prepares to defend his belt against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark.
The Battle for May 16: UFC officially reveals its counter-programming for the Netflix "Rousey vs. Carano" card with UFC Vegas 117, headlined by Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa.
Diaz Rejects McGregor: We discuss Nate Diaz’s "refreshing" decision to turn down a Conor McGregor trilogy in favor of competitive merit, while he prepares to face Mike Perry on the May 16 Netflix card.
Roster Shakeup: The UFC parts ways with three fighters, including Luana Carolina following a massive eight-pound weight miss.
Heated Rivalries: We break down the latest war of words between Daniel Cormier and Nate Diaz, along with updates on the UFC antitrust lawsuit payouts.