Bellator was long angling for this matchup before it shuttered its doors.

Dana White went live on his Instagram with major breaking news regarding UFC 327. A vacant light heavyweight title fight headlines the event.

Paul got into it with UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) over the phone. Topuria asked Paul what he means by saying UFC CEO Dana White is his dad, and the YouTube influencer turned pro boxer jumped at the opportunity to belittle him.

Usman (21-4 MMA, 16-3 UFC) said his discussions with UFC brass lead to the idea of ex-middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC), who's coming off a title loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.

Check out which veterans of the UFC are competing around the globe this weekend.

UFC CEO Dana White told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he urges fans to "be authentic" and not let politics interfere with their love of the sport.

Max Holloway is embracing the challenge ahead, not avoiding it. The two are set to headline UFC 326 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7, with Oliveira stepping in to challenge Holloway for the BMF title.

Ahead of his UFC Mexico co-main event, check out Marlon Vera's most recent finish – a bonus-winning head-kick KO of an ex-champ.