MMA News
Popular UFC fighter defends referee following controversial stoppage victory
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 18, 2025
Dan Ige has come to the defense of a referee under scrutiny for a recent UFC fight stoppage. On the featured preliminary bout on the UFC 314 card, Ige went one-on-one with Sean Woodson. Ige was ahead two rounds on the judges’ scorecard going into the final frame. At some point in the third round, referee Andrew Glenn felt he had seen enough damage on Woodson to stop the fight.
Aaron Pico delivers stern message to UFC featherweight division following signing
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 18, 2025
Aaron Pico has sent a clear message to the UFC featherweight division. Pico has been one name that many MMA fans had been clamoring for. When Pico revealed that he wanted out of his PFL deal, Dana White told reporters that UFC matchmakers were pounding the table for the 28-year-old to enter the fold. That’s exactly what is happening, as Pico is now a member of the UFC roster.
Mateusz Gamrot expresses eagerness to return to action in the UFC
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2025
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has made it clear that he’s very eager to get back in the Octagon and compete. Over the course of the last few years, Mateusz Gamrot has had a series of ups and downs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At times, he’s looked like one of the most exciting contenders in the lightweight division. At others, he’s looked like someone who isn’t quite able to get over the hump when it comes to beating some of the best that 155 pounds has to offer.
Ilia Topuria believes Paddy Pimblett would defeat Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2025
UFC star Ilia Topuria is of the belief that his rival Paddy Pimblett would be able to defeat both Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is now considered to be a top contender in the UFC’s lightweight division. He has been able to take his game to a whole new level, largely thanks to his victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Now, there are a handful of big names being linked with a fight against ‘The Baddy’, and all of them would make for pretty intriguing matchups in the future.
Yair Rodriguez believes Alexander Volkanovski is the greatest featherweight of all time
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2025
UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez believes Alexander Volkanovski is the best to ever do it at 145 pounds. As we know, Alexander Volkanovski is once again the reigning, defending UFC featherweight champion. He accomplished that goal by defeating Diego Lopes to claim the vacant belt at UFC 314 last weekend. On the same card, Yair Rodriguez was able to get past Patricio Pitbull in his UFC debut, leading many to wonder whether or not a rematch could be imminent between the two men.
Dustin Poirier looks great in training ahead of UFC retirement fight
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2025
UFC star Dustin Poirier looks great in training as he prepares for his final fight in mixed martial arts later this year. As we know, Dustin Poirier is one of the biggest stars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has been in the Octagon with some of the best to ever do it, including the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. Now, however, he’s preparing for what looks set to be the final fight of his MMA career. We know it’s set to take place in the summer, but an official opponent and date has yet to be announced.
Nong-O promises a different outcome in Kongthoranee rematch
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2025
Former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama plans to bring back his classic hits after taking a different approach to his flyweight debut this past February. The Thai legend meets #3-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in a rematch. This happens at ONE Fight Night 31 on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. And he’s looking to inject himself into the ranks.
PFL star Dakota Ditcheva pleads with promotion to get her a fight: "Get me anything"
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2025
PFL superstar Dakota Ditcheva is not happy with the promotion as she’s searching for a fight. Ditcheva won the PFL’s flyweight tournament as she beat former UFC title challenger Taila Santos by TKO in the finals. It was a stellar year for Ditcheva, who looked to become the face of the PFL. However, she last fought in November and has nothing on the books as he’s frustrated she doesn’t have anything booked.
Joe Rogan shares biggest issue with Conor McGregor making potential UFC return
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2025
Joe Rogan believes there’s one glaring issue with a potential Conor McGregor return to the UFC. The status of McGregor has been heavily discussed ever since he fractured his tibia and fibula during a 2021 trilogy against Dustin Poirier. McGregor has not been seen inside the Octagon ever since that fight. He had been scheduled for a UFC 303 showdown with Michael Chandler, but an injured toe put the Irishman out of commission.
'WWE Raw' star Logan Paul reveals worst mistake of his fighting career
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2025
Former WWE United States Champion Logan Paul has revealed what his biggest mistake was in terms of his boxing career. Paul dabbled into the world of boxing with an exhibition against Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather. He also fought popular social media influencer KSI twice. While “The Maverick” didn’t have the same success in boxing that his brother Jake Paul has, Logan transitioned into becoming a top WWE superstar.
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire explains what went wrong in Yair Rodriguez fight at UFC 314
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2025
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire believes he knows what went wrong at UFC 314. The former two-division Bellator champion made his UFC debut on April 12 against Yair Rodriguez. It was a big moment for the 37-year-old Freire. “Pitbull” could not emerge victorious in the fight, as Rodriguez was often one step ahead of him.
Cain Velasquez’s victims are demanding damages following his sentencing
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2025
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez could wind up paying significant damages to the victims of his shooting incident in 2022. As we know, Cain Velasquez was recently sentenced to five years in prison after a no-contest plea on numerous charges, including attempted murder, relating to an incident back in 2022. This has been one of the biggest stories outside of the cage in the world of mixed martial arts in recent years, with Cain receiving a great deal of support from the community.
Paddy Pimblett shares backstage footage of interaction with Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2025
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has shared backstage footage of an interaction he had with Michael Chandler after their fight at UFC 314. In the co-main event of UFC 314, Paddy Pimblett put a real beating on Michael Chandler. The two men went to war in the lightweight division and in the third round, it was ‘The Baddy’ who was able to pick up a decisive finish. Now, many are already questioning what’s next for him, with the popular opinion being that he should face a top contender like Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira.
Ilia Topuria warns Conor McGregor regarding potential UFC superfight
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2025
Ilia Topuria has issued a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of a potential superfight between the two men in the future. As we know, Ilia Topuria is one of the fastest rising stars in all of mixed martial arts. The former UFC featherweight champion has already achieved some great things in the sport and as we look ahead to the future, he looks set for even greater success as he prepares to make a run at the lightweight belt. In the next few years, fans are expecting some pretty special things from ‘El Matador’.
Tye Ruotolo excited for "second chance" at ONE Fight Night 31 following knee injury
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2025
Competition has been a constant in the life of ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo. But that all changed when he suffered a debilitating knee injury last summer. On Friday, May 2, at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II, the submission magician returns to action inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium when he defends his gold versus Canadian standout Dante Leon.
Isi Fitikefu takes aim at ONE Championship's top fighters
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2025
Rising welterweight MMA star Isi Fitikefu didn’t sign with ONE Championship to make up the numbers. He’s committed to reaching the division’s pinnacle, and he wants to face the very best fighters in the world en route to the top. “Doxz” meets his toughest test yet in former ONE Welterweight MMA World Champion Zebaztian Kadestam at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II, which airs on Friday, May 2, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Sean Climaco opens up on loss of father: "You have to keep moving forward"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2025
Flyweight Muay Thai star Sean Climaco is currently tackling the arduous process of grief after losing his dad last summer, a frightening part of life that nobody ever truly prepares for. He’s taking it day by day. “The One” meets Akif Guluzada in a flyweight Muay Thai encounter at ONE Fight Night 31: Kongthoranee vs. Nong-O II on Friday, May 2, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Ian Machado Garry calls Carlos Prates a "quitter" ahead of UFC Kansas City: "He's not a fighter"
Cole Shelton - April 16, 2025
Ian Machado Garry doesn’t think Carlos Prates will dig deep if the going gets tough. Garry is set to headline UFC Kansas City on April 26 against Prates in an intriguing welterweight scrap. Heading into the fight, Garry believes that if he can bring Prates into a dog fight, he will quit as that is who he is as a fighter.