When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) signed its landmark broadcast deal with ESPN in 2019, it marked the beginning of a new era for mixed martial arts. The sport was thrust into the mainstream like never before, landing on cable television ...

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC on ESPN 73's main event between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape. Staple info: Supplemental info: Staple info: Supplemental info ...

Brandon Royval takes on Manel Kape in the final UFC event of the year, plus details for the UFC’s return in 2026. Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape headlines UFC’s final 2025 and last ESPN-broadcast event. ESPN deal ends; UFC U.S. coverage moves to ...

The UFC makes its Paramount+ debut on Saturday from Las Vegas with a main card headlined by a lightweight interim title fight between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No. 5-ranked Paddy Pimblett.

Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett turned in an early Fight of the Year candidate last night (Sat., Jan. 24, 2026) at UFC 324 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, but it was “Highlight” who walked away with the interim UFC lightweight title.