Three major storylines emerged across the MMA world on Monday, May 4, 2026, highlighted by fallout from UFC Perth, uncertainty around UFC 328 staredowns, and movement involving several notable UFC names.
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach issued a statement after the welterweight’s stoppage loss at UFC Perth, following a run in which Della Maddalena had previously won 18 straight fights and a world title before suffering consecutive defeats. Reflecting the mood in the camp, the statement included the line, "We are all hurting".
UFC 328 staredowns were described as being at risk of cancellation due to behavior by Khamzat and Strickland, with one comment noting the two were trying to "out-crazy each other" and another adding, "I doubt they’ll have face offs".
Elsewhere, Tom Aspinall is preparing to "fight the winner" of a UFC White House interim title fight, while Conor McGregor is working with Dong Hyun Kim, who retired from UFC competition after losing to Colby Covington in 2017. Kim has also appeared multiple times on Netflix’s Physical 100.
Additional notes from the weekend included Carlos Prates taking little damage at UFC Perth but struggling to walk afterward. Outside the cage, one line making the rounds stated, "Thailand will issue a 5-year multiple-entry visa for foreigners interested in Muay Thai and similar martial arts." Another message to fans summed up the mood: "Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way."
