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South African mixed martial arts fighter Nkosi Ndebele will headline the opening event of PFL Africa season two on 10 April at Sun Arena in Pretoria. The 31-year-old from Diepsloot aims to defend his bantamweight title won in the inaugural season last year.

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Movsar Evloev remained undefeated with a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC Fight Night at The O2 in London on March 21, 2026. The competitive featherweight clash went the full five rounds, with Evloev earning scores of 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47. The event featured several standout performances across the 13-fight card.

UFC BJJ 6 takes place on March 12 at the Apex in Las Vegas, featuring the inaugural women's bantamweight title bout between Cassia Moura and Ffion Davies, alongside Mason Fowler's light heavyweight title defense against Pedro Machado. The event highlights rising stars and established champions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Athletes express excitement and preparation strategies ahead of the competition.

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At a press conference in Los Angeles on March 10, 2026, Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul of Most Valuable Promotions sharply criticized the UFC's business practices and fighter compensation while promoting the upcoming Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA bout. Rousey described the UFC as one of the worst places to make a living, highlighting its $7.7 billion valuation and shift toward shareholder priorities. The event underscores growing discontent among former UFC figures as MVP launches its first MMA card on Netflix.

Following his recent release from the PFL, Francis Ngannou dismissed criticism about his UFC exit harming his legacy during a March 10 press conference, stressing family security as true legacy. He voiced support for Jon Jones' UFC contract disputes and announced a new deal with MVP for a May 16 fight against Philippe Lins.

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Three days after the UFC announced the six-fight Freedom 250 card for its historic June 14, 2026, White House event—headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and co-headed by Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane—reactions have intensified. Fighters like Jon Jones and Colby Covington voiced exclusions and matchmaking gripes, while Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul slammed UFC pay post a major TV deal, fueling broader discontent despite praise for the title bouts.