MMA News
Bryce Mitchell reveals his ‘Come to Jesus’ moment was spawned by dating a ‘spell-casting witch’
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2025
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell continues to leave the mixed martial arts world guessing regarding what his next headline-making comment will be. There’s no one way to describe someone like Bryce Mitchell. He is one of the more controversial names in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and that much is saying something. He has a habit of saying things on social media, on podcasts and in interviews that leave many feeling pretty flabbergasted, especially within the MMA community as a whole.
Nasty face plant knockout takes place at Invicta FC 61 event
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2025
A truly brutal face plant knockout went down this past weekend at an Invicta FC 61 event with Jamie Edenden taking out Jackie Cataline. In the world of mixed martial arts, we all know that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the biggest game in town. They lead the way by a fair distance, too, with a lot of fans exclusively watching UFC instead of any other promotions. That’s a shame, too, especially with the likes of Invicta FC out there.
UFC Des Moines fighter pulled from card after freak accident at UFC Performance Institute
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
One fighter who was scheduled for the UFC Des Moines event was forced out of the card after suffering a leg fracture while preparing at the UFC Performance Institute. Injuries during fight preparation certainly aren’t rare in a contact sport such as MMA. A slew of big fights have been cancelled over the years due to injuries before the matchups could take place. Sometimes, the injuries occur while performing normal gym routines.
Renowned UFC coach claims Merab Dvalishvili swayed judges with showboating in Umar Nurmagomedov fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Renowned head coach Javier Mendez believes he knows how Merab Dvalishvili swayed the judges at UFC 311. Dvalishvili made his first defense of the UFC Bantamweight Championship against Umar Nurmagomedov on Jan. 18. Dvalishvili’s cardio proved to be a major factor in the fight, and he was able to keep the challenger’s grappling at bay. “The Machine” won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Nurmagomedov his first pro MMA loss.
UFC 314: MMA legend wonders if Patricio 'Pitbull' has 'too many miles on the clock'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer wonders if Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has had too many wars going into UFC 314. Freire will be making his long-awaited UFC debut on April 12 in Miami. The former two-division Bellator champion will be going one-on-one with Yair Rodriguez. The featherweight collision will be featured on the main card of UFC 314.
Lerone Murphy calls out Brian Ortega following UFC Vegas 105 win, 'T-City' responds
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Lerone Murphy is calling for a matchup with Brian Ortega. Murphy shared the Octagon with perhaps his toughest test to date in Josh Emmett. Murphy was effective in using his distance to stay away from Emmett’s punching power. He even frustrated his opponent at the end of the fight, where Emmett mocked him for “running.”
UFC fan favorite blames Alexander Volkanovski's quick turnaround for loss to Ilia Topuria
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Dan Hooker doesn’t believe Ilia Topuria did anything spectacular that led to his finish over Alexander Volkanovski. Back in Feb. 2024, Topuria challenged Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship. The bout didn’t make it out of the second round, as Topuria knocked Volknaovski out to become the new 145-pound titleholder. He followed that up with a third-round knockout victory over Max Holloway.
Michael Chandler reacts to cheating accusations ahead of UFC 314
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Michael Chandler has reacted to those who believe he cheats inside the Octagon. Chandler made his return to action during the UFC 309 event back in Nov. 2024. He was defeated by Charles Oliveira via unanimous decision, but he nearly made a comeback in the final round. Chandler dropped his opponent and landed several punches on the back of the head.
Pros react after Lerone Murphy outpoints Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105
Chris Taylor - April 5, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 event was headlined by a key men’s featherweight bout featuring Josh Emmett taking on Lerone Murphy. Emmett (19-5 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring that devastating knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell this past December at UFC 296 (see that here). Prior to that stunning finish, the 40-year-old was coming off back-to-back losses against Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
UFC Vegas 105 Results: Lerone Murphy defeats Josh Emmett (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 5, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 event is headlined by a key men’s featherweight matchup featuring Josh Emmett taking on Lerone Murphy. Emmett (19-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a devastating knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell this past December at UFC 296 (see that here). Prior to that stunning finish, the 40-year-old had suffered back-to-back losses against Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
UFC Vegas 105 Results: Pat Sabatini dominates Joanderson Brito (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 5, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 event is co-headlined by a men’s featherweight matchup between Pat Sabatini and Joanderson Brito. Sabatini (19-5 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past October, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Jonathan Pearce. The 34-year-old has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.
Pros react after Brad Tavares defeats Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 105
Chris Taylor - April 5, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 main card lineup featured a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Brad Tavares and Gerald Meerschaert. Tavares (21-10 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian was coming off setbacks against Gregory Rodriguez and Park Jun-yong respectively. Prior to those losses, the Kailua native had of course earned arguably the biggest win of his career, scoring a unanimous decision victory over former title holder Chris Weidman at UFC 292.
UFC Vegas 105: 'Emmett vs. Murphy' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 5, 2025
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy. Emmett (19-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a devastating knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell this past December at UFC 296 (see that here). Prior to that stunning finish, the 40-year-old had suffered back-to-back losses against Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' release date revealed
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2025
‘The Smashing Machine’ featuring Dwayne Johnson as UFC legend Mark Kerr will release in October. In late 2023, it was announced that Dwayne Johnson’s passion project about Mark Kerr will finally come to fruition. Some fans likely remember ‘The Rock’ announcing plans for the movie at the UFC 244 pre-fight press conference in 2019. While the film stalled in development hell for years, it finally started filming last year. Quickly, details about the cast began to leak out.
Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje will be next: "That's a big name fight"
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2025
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje is likely next. The UFC lightweight champion last appeared in the octagon in January. While Islam Makhachev was initially slated to face Arman Tsarukyan in Los Angeles, the Armenian was forced out on weigh-in day. As a result, the Russian wound up facing short-notice replacement Renato Moicano. Ultimately, it took just one round for Makhachev to score a submission win over ‘Money Moicano’.
Diego Lopes hoping for Movsar Evloev rematch with UFC 314 title win: "This is my goal"
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2025
Diego Lopes plans to ask for a rematch against Movsar Evloev with a win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314. The Brazilian is currently preparing for his return to the cage later this month in Miami. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision victory over Brian Ortega last September, Diego Lopes will meet Alexander Volkanovski. ‘The Great’ will enter UFC 314 riding a two-fight losing streak, last being knocked out by Ilia Topuria last February.
WATCH | 47-year-old UFC veteran suffers brutal one-punch KO in scary bare knuckle fight
BJ Penn Staff - April 4, 2025
Aleksei Oleinik fans, look away. The 47-year-old Russian heavyweight, known for his exciting run in the UFC, was back in action on April 4, when he took on fellow MMA veteran Geronimo Dos Santos in a bare knuckle boxing fight at BKFC Dubai. It could not have gone much worse for him.
UFC featherweight contender reveals new nickname inspired by popular British film series
BJ Penn Staff - April 4, 2025
Rising UFC featherweight contender Nathaniel Wood has finally revealed his new nickname. England’s Wood, 31, has been a part of the UFC roster since 2018. The former Cage Warriors champ began his time in the Octagon as a bantamweight, but is now an impressive 5-1 as a featherweight, and is closing in on the Top-15 as a result.