MMA News
Georges St-Pierre gives his thoughts on Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2025
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has given his thoughts on the potential showdown between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones. As we know, there’s a lot of hype and excitement in the air when it comes to a potential clash between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones. The two are both holding a version of the UFC heavyweight title right now, and it seems as if we’re waiting on Jones before we get any kind of official announcement regarding a fight between them. Alas, that hasn’t stopped fans from thinking hard about what this contest would look like.
Dustin Poirier plans on retiring with BMF title after trilogy with Max Holloway
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2025
UFC star Dustin Poirier has said that he plans on retiring as BMF champion as he prepares for his trilogy fight against Max Holloway. As we now know, Dustin Poirier will have his retirement fight this summer. He will go head to head with Max Holloway, a man who he’s already beaten twice in mixed martial arts. He’ll be hoping that he can showcase the best of himself as he prepares to ride off into the sunset.
Dana White announces UFC Atlanta main and co-main events, featuring return of Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2025
The UFC is headed back to Atlanta, Georgia, and UFC CEO Dana White has announced the main and co-main event. Taking to Instagram Live, White announced that the main event of the card will see former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman taking on Joaquin Buckley. The event will take place on June 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
WATCH | UFC Kansas City headliner caught smoking cigarettes days before main event fight
BJ Penn Staff - April 25, 2025
It’s no secret that UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates enjoys the occasional — or regular — cigarette. What may surprise some fans is that the Brazilian is still hacking darts mere days before the biggest fight of his life. Prates is currently ranked No. 13 at welterweight, thanks in large part to recent victories over welterweight veterans Li Jingliang and Neil Magny. This weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s latest stop in Kansas City, he will take on No. 7-ranked contender Ian Machado Garry. The winner of their fight probably isn’t next for a shot at the welterweight title, but they will be close. Safe to say the stakes of the fight are extremely high.
Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra signs with PFL, set to debut in May
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2025
Former Manchester United superstar Patrice Evra will be making his MMA debut. The PFL announced they signed Evra, and he’s set to make his debut at PFL Paris on May 23. The event will take place at the Accor Arena.
Joe Rogan explains what makes George St-Pierre ‘incredible’ compared to other retired UFC fighters
BJ Penn Staff - April 25, 2025
We’ve seen a lot of legendary UFC fighters retire in recent years. According to the promotion’s long-time commentator Joe Rogan, Georges St-Pierre is a little different from the rest of them. Canada’s St-Pierre is considered one of the best MMA fighters of all time. A long-time UFC welterweight champ, he first retired after a controversial decision win over Johny Hendricks in 2013. However, he returned in 2017, to challenge middleweight champ Michael Bisping in a bid for a second title. St-Pierre won the title with a submission victory, becoming one of just a few two-division champs in UFC history.
UFC icon Demetrious Johnson shares key factor in decision to retire following legendary run
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 25, 2025
Demetrious Johnson has shared a crucial reason for his decision to retire from pro MMA competition. Johnson is regarded as one of MMA’s all-time greats. He holds the record for the most successful consecutive UFC title defenses with 11. “Mighty Mouse’s” last pro MMA bout took place back in 2023 for ONE Championship, and he announced his retirement the following year.
Dustin Poirier ends UFC career in BMF title fight against Max Holloway on July 19
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 25, 2025
Dustin Poirier’s swan song has been announced, and he’ll get to have one last dance with an old rival. Poirier appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and he revealed that the final bout of his pro MMA career will take place on July 19. Poirier will share the Octagon with Max Holloway for the third and final time. Holloway’s BMF title will be at stake in the five-round pay-per-view headliner.
Ian Machado Garry says Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are "not fighters" anymore
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has taken an interesting shot at welterweight veterans Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. For Ian Machado Garry, Saturday night serves as a real opportunity for him to prove that he belongs amongst the elite at 170 pounds. He plans on taking out Carlos Prates which, if you’ve seen the Brazilian fight, is going to be no easy task. It may well be the toughest bout of the Irishman’s career to date, and that’s saying something given that he’s battled Shavkat Rakhmonov – although, Shavkat was reportedly injured at least during some of that fight.
Nicolas Dalby dubs Randy Brown as the Jon Jones of welterweight ahead of Kansas City clash
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
UFC veteran Nicolas Dalby has dubbed Randy Brown the ‘Jon Jones’ of the welterweight division ahead of their fight this weekend. When it comes to underappreciated fighters in the world of mixed martial arts, Nicolas Dalby is up there. The Danish star, now aged 40, has achieved a lot during his time in the sport. He’s also one of the more likeable fighters out there on the roster, and even after suffering several big setbacks in his career, he’s still willing to push forward and keep on fighting.
The Rock explains why he decided to play Mark Kerr in new MMA movie
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has explained why he was so interested in playing Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine movie. For the longest time, The Rock has been one of the biggest names in the world of combat sports – if you include professional wrestling, that is. He’s also proven himself to have a keen interest in mixed martial arts, too, even bestowing the BMF title to Jorge Masvidal a number of years ago. In late 2023, it was announced that he’d be taking his passion for the sport to a new level by playing Mark Kerr in a biopic of the former UFC champion’s life.
Israel Adesanya reveals interest in training with former rival Jon Jones
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2025
UFC legend Israel Adesanya has said that he’d be interested in training with Jon Jones at some point in the future. As we know, Israel Adesanya is a pretty iconic figure within the world of mixed martial arts. He is one of the most popular fighters of his generation, and he’s one of the most successful middleweight in the history of the sport. Alas, across his last few fights, he’s fallen short in a string of losses that have left many wondering how much longer he’s got left at the elite level.
Tye Ruotolo gunning for fast finish in third clash with Dante Leon
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2025
ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo is out to prove he’s not the same man that Dante Leon battled all those years ago. The American defends his crown against Leon. This happens in their third meeting in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II. The action takes place on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Carlos Prates vows to "smash" Ian Machado Garry at UFC Kansas City: "I'm going to knock him out"
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2025
Carlos Prates is oozing with confidence ahead of his UFC Kansas City main event against Ian Machado Garry. Prates is set for his second main event and another step-up in competition to take on Garry. It’s an intriguing welterweight matchup, and if the Brazilian wins, he will be closing in on a title shot. However, Prates is the betting underdog, but he doesn’t care as he’s confident he won’t just win, but will KO Garry.
Israel Adesanya admits he did 'three macro shroom trips' before beating Alex Pereira at UFC 287
BJ Penn Staff - April 24, 2025
Israel Adesanya waited a long time to beat Alex Pereira. As it turns out, his training camp for his long-awaited UFC win over the Brazilian included an interesting detail: psychedelic mushrooms. Adesanya finally beat Pereira at UFC 287 in 2023. It was his fourth fight with the fearsome Brazilian, and he had lost each previous encounter. Their first two fights were contested under kickboxing rules, and their third was in the UFC. Pereira won the first by decision, and the second and third with brutal knockouts.
Magomedov Ankalaev suspects Alex Pereira is 'done' fighting as UFC fans await rematch
BJ Penn Staff - April 24, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev doubts that Alex Pereira wants to continue fighting. Ankalaev captured the UFC light heavyweight title with a close decision win over Pereira at UFC 313 early last month. There has been talk of a rematch between the two stars since soon after they left the cage that night. Unfortunately, the rematch is still not a done deal.
Dricus Du Plessis opens up on rumors of injury delaying Khamzat Chimaev fight: "I found it all very entertaining"
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has shut down any concerns of him being injured. Du Plessis was rumored to be fighting Khamzat Chimaev at the end of June at International Fight Week. Yet, it was then reported he was dealing with an injury, so the fight wouldn’t happen then. But, taking to his Instagram, Du Plessis has opened up on the reported injury, which he says is false.
Kamaru Usman to Israel Adesanya: 'It's not fair' if you don't fight Alex Pereira again
BJ Penn Staff - April 24, 2025
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have one of the most legendary rivalries in combat sports history. Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman believes that rivalry needs to continue. Adesanya and Pereira began their rivalry in the kickboxing ring. They first met under the Glory of Heroes banner in Shenzhen, China in 2016. Brazil’s Pereira won that first encounter, defeating the Nigerian-born Kiwi Adesanya by unanimous decision.