カイオ・ボラーリョは、2026年3月8日にラスベガスのT-Mobileアリーナで開催されたUFC 326のミドル級セミメインイベントで、ライニア・デ・リッダーに全会一致の判定勝利を収めた。この勝利によりボラーリョのUFC戦績は8勝1敗となり、タイトル戦への道が近づいた。一方、デ・リッダーは2連敗目を喫した。UFC CEOのダナ・ホワイトとボラーリョはともに、大会週におけるデ・リッダーのモチベーション欠如を指摘した。
カイオ・ボラーリョとライニア・デ・リッダーの一戦はUFC 326のハイライトとなり、ミドル級の行方を左右する内容として注目を集めた。MMA Fightingグローバルランキング9位のボラーリョは17勝2敗1NCの戦績で臨み、16連勝をナスールディン・イマボフ戦で止めた直後だった。8位のデ・リッダーは21勝3敗で、予定相手のアンソニー・ヘルナンデスがUFCバンクーバーから欠場した後、ブレンダン・アレンにまさかの敗北を喫していた。
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Amid the star-studded UFC 326 card on March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas—headlined by Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira for the BMF title—the co-main event and main card opener spotlight middleweights. Caio Borralho faces Reinier de Ridder in a five-round clash, while Gregory Rodrigues seeks revenge against Bruno Ferreira in their rematch.
Reinier de Ridder has announced his intention to leave the middleweight division and compete at light heavyweight following a unanimous decision loss to Caio Borralho at UFC 326. The 35-year-old Dutch fighter shared the news in a lighthearted Instagram video with his training team. De Ridder, a former two-division ONE Championship champion, cited recovery from previous setbacks as a factor in his decision.
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Reinier de Ridder, a former two-division ONE champion, admitted to doubting his fighting future following severe health complications after his loss at UFC Vancouver. The fighter experienced anemia and exhaustion that lingered for weeks, impacting his training and daily activities. Despite the setback, de Ridder's health has recovered, and he is set to return at UFC 326.
Following his official vacating of the UFC light heavyweight title, Alex Pereira eyes heavyweight history, with Daniel Cormier voicing strong support and fresh developments pointing to a potential clash with Jon Jones. The vacant belt heads to Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327.
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England's Lone'er Kavanagh (10-1) secured the biggest win of his career, defeating two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno (23-10-2) via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 268 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on February 28, 2026. The 26-year-old stepped in on short notice after Asu Almabayev's injury withdrawal, rebounding from a knockout loss to outwork the local hero. Moreno suffered his second straight defeat and fourth loss in six fights. In the co-main, David Martinez extended his streak to 10 against Marlon Vera.
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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The UFC returns to Mexico City on February 28, 2026, with former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno headlining against Lone’er Kavanagh in a main event reshaped by injury. Kavanagh steps in on short notice after Asu Almabayev's withdrawal, facing a battle-tested opponent on home soil. The card includes several debuts from Dana White's Contender Series winners and a co-main event pitting Marlon Vera against rising prospect David Martinez.