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Jeremy Stephens returns to the UFC in Iowa homecoming fight
Harry Kettle - March 13, 2025
UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens is set to return to the promotion, almost four years after he had his last fight with the company. For the longest time, Jeremy Stephens was an ever-present in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He fought some of the very best that the company had to offer, and he did so with all the passion in the world. However, following a poor run of form, he left the UFC in pursuit of a new venture with PFL. There, he was only able to put together a record of 1-2.
How Rodtang's childhood struggles created an elite Muay Thai superstar
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 12, 2025
When you think about fighters’ origins, they rarely emerge from comfort. They rise from hardship, desperation, necessity. Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s story exemplifies this truth. “The Iron Man” faces Japanese kickboxing megastar Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Marvin Vettori plans to prove he's still a title contender at UFC Vegas 104: "My comeback starts with Saturday"
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2025
Marvin Vettori plans to remind everyone that he’s still a title contender at middleweight Vettori is set to headline UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday against Roman Dolidze. It’s his first fight since June of 2023 when he lost to Jared Cannonier. As he’s set to rematch Dolidze, who he beat by decision in 2023, he is confident he will get his hand raised and prove he’s still a legit contender at middleweight.
Jalin Turner releases emotional statement following stunning retirement at UFC 313: "I'm sorry I lost my focus"
Josh Evanoff - March 12, 2025
Former UFC lightweight contender Jalin Turner has released a statement confirming his retirement. ‘The Tarantula’ is fresh off his return to the cage on the UFC 313 main card on Saturday night. The bout was a pivotal one for the young Jalin Turner, who entered the bout having lost three of his last four fights. Sadly for the lightweight, he was handed another defeat over the weekend. In round one, Ignacio Bahamondes scored a stunning submission victory over Turner, his third stoppage win in a row.
Jason 'Mayhem' Miller gets brutally honest on life struggles after leaving MMA: "Every man has to walk his own path"
Josh Evanoff - March 12, 2025
Former UFC star Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller wants to see some sort of change in MMA. Before there were stars such as Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria, there was the man known to fans as ‘Mayhem’. In the late 2000s, Jason Miller became a star through his crazy antics, fun fighting style, and rivalries with the likes of Nick Diaz. While he never held UFC gold or anything like that, his fanbase was massive. In 2009, he began hosting MTV’s ‘Bully Beatdown’, a reality show about MMA fighters facing off with real-life bullies.
Jan Blachowicz lays out plans for the rest of his career ahead of UFC London return: "This is the perfect scenario"
Josh Evanoff - March 12, 2025
UFC light-heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz wants to end his career as a champion. The 42-year-old hasn’t been seen since his meeting with Alex Pereira in July 2023. That night saw Jan Blachowicz take down the future UFC champion several times, but ultimately gas out doing so. After 15 minutes of action, it was ‘Poatan’ who emerged with a split-decision victory. The defeat was a brutal one for the former champion, who would then sit out the next two years due to a devastating shoulder injury.
Paddy Pimblett: Dustin Poirier 'must be an idiot' for summer retirement plan
BJ Penn Staff - March 12, 2025
Paddy Pimblett has some questions about Dustin Poirier’s intelligence. Pimblett, one of the fastest-rising lightweights in the UFC, is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC 314 in Miami, when he takes on former Bellator champ Michael Chandler in a fight that could catapult him into title contention.
Alex Pereira believes he did an "excellent" job against Magomed Ankalaev, confirms talks for a rematch are ongoing
Cole Shelton - March 12, 2025
Alex Pereira thinks he did an excellent job against Magomed Ankalaev and is confident going into a rematch. Pereira lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313. It was a disappointing loss for Pereira, and although he has yet to watch back the fight, he says he thought he did well, but he knows there are things he can improve on.
UFC legend goes off on Jon Jones record debate: 'It's still a loss, motherf*****'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 12, 2025
One former UFC legend has heard enough of those who say Jon Jones should be undefeated. Jones is considered to be one of the best fighters to ever join the UFC roster. For years, “Bones” dominated the light heavyweight division and reigned as champion in the weight class before taking heavyweight gold. Jones only has one loss in his legendary pro MMA career. That was a disqualification against Matt Hamill back in 2009.
Former UFC champion shares interesting theory on Alex Pereira's UFC 313 performance
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 12, 2025
An ex-UFC champion has his own take on what may have led to Alex Pereira’s performance at UFC 313. Fans have grown accustomed to seeing “Poatan” walk forward no matter what dangers his opponent may possess. In the main event of UFC 313, Pereira had to prepare for the threat of takedowns from Magomed Ankalaev. Even so, many were stunned to see Pereira backing up throughout his unsuccessful UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defense against the well-rounded fighter from Dagestan.
Conor McGregor teases appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2025
UFC star Conor McGregor has teased the possibility of an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast at some point in the future. As we know, Conor McGregor is a pretty controversial figure in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s been at the very top of the sport, and he’s experienced some pretty dramatic lows. At this point, it’s been nearly four years since we’ve seen the Irishman compete in the Octagon, when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier.
UFC 313 fighter admits he shouldn’t have won his prelims fight
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2025
UFC 313 fighter Mairon Santos has admitted that he doesn’t believe he should’ve won his fight against Francis Marshall. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it’s not uncommon for there to be controversial decisions. As is the case with boxing, judges can sometimes – in the eyes of fans and critics, get it wrong. At UFC 313, there was a fight on the prelims that certainly fell into this category for a lot of people watching.
Ronda Rousey works out with former opponent as comeback rumors continue to swirl: “I forgot how fun it could be!”
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2025
UFC legend Ronda Rousey has continued to tease the idea of a potential return to the world of mixed martial arts. It’s been almost a decade since we’ve seen Ronda Rousey compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. To begin with, she was easily one of the biggest stars in the entire sport of MMA. She quickly emerged as the number one female fighter in the world and from there, she only continued to get better with each and every passing performance.
Nabil Anane a “very different” fighter ahead of world title rematch with Superlek at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane has a point to prove at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. The Algerian-Thai giant looks to exact revenge on two-division, two-sport ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 on Sunday, March 23. He challenges “The Kicking Machine” for the latter’s lineal gold inside Japan’s combat sports cathedral, Saitama Super Arena.
ONE 172: Rodtang dedicates upcoming Takeru super-fight to son
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
For the first time in Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s life, fighting isn’t just about him anymore. The former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion faces Japanese star Takeru Segawa in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Georges St. Pierre critiques Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit's superman punch in NHL fight
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2025
UFC legend Georges St. Pierre criticized Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit for his fight on Monday night. The Maple Leafs took on the Utah Hockey Club on the road and midway through the second period, Benoit got into a fight with Michael Kesserling. Before the two even grabbed each other, Benoit jumped and threw a superman punch.
Jamahal Hill previews UFC Kansas City main event against Khalil Rountree: "He's not ready"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2025
Jamahal Hill is confident ahead of his UFC Kansas City headliner against Khalil Rountree. ‘Sweet Dreams’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since his clash against Jiri Prochazka in January. Ending a near yearlong layoff following a loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300, Jamahal Hill hoped to get back on the right track. Sadly for the former champion, Prochazka knocked him down several times en route to a third-round stoppage win.
Magomed Ankalaev reveals negotiations are already underway for rematch with Alex Pereira: "We are ready"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2025
UFC light-heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev is down for a rematch against Alex Pereira. The Russian is fresh off his return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 313 on Saturday night. There, Magomed Ankalaev finally challenged Alex Pereira for light-heavyweight gold. Riding a 13-fight unbeaten streak, the title shot was his second. Back in December 2022, Ankalaev famously fought to a draw against Jan Blachowicz in a bid for the vacant light-heavyweight title.