The Latest Breaking News from UFC Fight Night 249

UFC Fight Night 249 video: Nine stoppages to open the year?! See them all

After a three-week lull, the UFC was back to open up 2025 – and there were a ton of highlight-reel finishes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2025

Chris Curtis’ head coach explains issue with ‘egomaniac’ referee Mark Smith: ‘We’re now fighting two people’

Eric Nicksick went off on referee Mark Smith for his handling of Chris Curtis' loss at UFC Fight Night 249.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2025

Christian Rodriguez not surprised at UFC Fight Night 249 upset of prospect Austin Bashi

Christian Rodriguez picked up the night's biggest upset and handed Austin Bashi the first loss of his career.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2025

Roman Kopylov explains why UFC Fight Night 249 win over Chris Curtis wasn’t controversial

Did you agree with this stoppage at UFC Fight Night 249?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025

Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Mackenzie Dern after UFC Fight Night 249 win?

What does the future hold for UFC Vegas 101 main event winner Mackenzie Dern? We attempt to play matchmaker.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025

Abdul Razak Alhassan releases statement after scary UFC Fight Night 249 knockout

When the UFC broadcast returned from commercial, Abdul Razak Alhassan still was unable to sit upright on the stool.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025

Punahele Soriano says confidence coming back after 31-second KO at UFC Fight Night 249

Punahele Soriano picked up his second straight win and got his first finish in 18 months.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025

Chris Curtis contemplates welterweight return after last-second TKO loss at UFC Fight Night 249

Chris Curtis said he's not hurting, at least physically, after his last-second TKO loss to Roman Kopylov.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025

UFC Fight Night 249 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Santiago Ponzinibbio’s $16,000 leads

The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has now paid out more than $31 million to athletes since its deal began with Venum.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025

Dana White shares gnarly images of UFC Fight Night 249 winner’s cut

Yuck! Check out these images UFC CEO Dana White posted of a fighter's cut after the promotion's first event of 2025.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2025