MMA News
Joe Rogan calls for Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach rematch after epic encounter
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2025
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Gervonta Davis should rematch Lamont Roach after their incredible majority draw fight last weekend. Last weekend, Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach went to war. The two battled it out in a really fascinating encounter and in the end, the judges ruled it a majority draw. While the scoring was solid, many questioned the fact that the referee didn’t rule Gervonta’s intentional knee as a knockdown in the ninth round.
Tony Ferguson reflects on brutal departure from the UFC: "It was the hardest f*cking thing I had to do"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2025
Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has opened up on the end of his UFC tenure. ‘El Cucuy’ last appeared in the cage at UFC Abu Dhabi in August against Michael Chiesa. Leading into the event, Tony Ferguson had suffered seven straight losses, several of which were lopsided. Due to the losing streak, Dana White declared that the former champion’s bout against Chiesa would be his last in the company regardless of the result.
Jailton Almeida calls out Tom Aspinall as talks for Jon Jones fight slow to a crawl: "Let's go champ!"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2025
With Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in doubt, UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida wants a title shot. As many fans are aware, ‘Bones’ is currently in talks to meet Tom Aspinall later this year. Jon Jones last appeared in the cage in November, scoring a fourth-round knockout win over Stipe Miocic. While the UFC heavyweight champion publicly downplayed a possible fight with Aspinall leading into the event, he quickly changed course.
Deontay Wilder's coach is confident ahead of potential Francis Ngannou boxing match: "He goes to sleep"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2025
Boxing coach Malik Scott has weighed in on Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder. ‘The Predator’ recently came out and discussed a return to the boxing ring. Last appearing in the cage last October in his knockout win over Renan Ferreira, Francis Ngannou has publicly called for a clash with Deontay Wilder. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is coming off lopsided losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, but is still considered one of the hardest punchers alive.
Diego Sanchez set to box UFC veteran on undercard of Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans
Cole Shelton - March 3, 2025
Diego Sanchez will be making his pro boxing debut on the Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans undercard. ICS Boxing released the full fight card on Instagram, which sees Sanchez taking on UFC veteran John Makdessi in the co-main event. The card will take place on April 12 at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Robert Whittaker called out by surging UFC middleweight: 'Stop calling guys ahead of you in the rankings'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2025
Robert Whittaker has been called out by a rising 185-pound contender. Whittaker has been a mainstay in the UFC middleweight division. The former 185-pound champion has beaten the likes of Yoel Romero, Jared Cannonier, Marvin Vettori, and Paulo Costa to name a few. After suffering a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev, Whittaker has turned his attention to what’s next. He’s thrown out the possibility of a showdown with Sean Strickland.
Michael Chandler laughs off Dustin Poirier's social media jabs: 'I live rent-free in his head'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2025
Michael Chandler believes he’s gotten under Dustin Poirier skin without trying. Chandler and Poirier once shared the Octagon. “The Diamond” scored a submission finish in the third round of their Nov. 2022 encounter. Both men earned “Fight of the Night” bonuses for their efforts. Since that time, the two have been jaw-jacking on social media.
Alex Pereira plans to showcase his own grappling skills against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2025
Alex Pereira believes the MMA world will get to witness just how good his grappling is at UFC 313. Pereira is set to put his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at stake against Magomed Ankalaev this Saturday night. The title fight will headline UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A big talking point going into the fight is whether or not “Poatan” can thwart the grappling of Ankalaev.
Ilia Topuria's decision to drop UFC featherweight title is delusional, says top MMA coach
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Ilia Topuria’s decision to drop the UFC featherweight title may have come from a place of delusion, says one MMA coach. Dana White recently announced the main event of UFC 313 will be a battle between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. They will be competing for the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. White said that Topuria made the decision to relinquish his featherweight gold because he wanted to move up to lightweight.
Alex Pereira reveals why he won't train with Jon Jones after all
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Alex Pereira isn’t too keen on training with Jon Jones anymore. Pereira and Jones have both left the door open for a potential showdown. In fact, “Bones” has made it clear that he’s more interested in the matchup than a title unification bout against Tom Aspinall. Recently, “Poatan” and Jones met in person. Pereira was willing to even train with Jones.
Tom Aspinall willing to move on from Jon Jones under one condition
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Tom Aspinall is prepared to move on from fighting Jon Jones if he has to. Aspinall has been calling for a title unification bout against Jones, who has expressed more interest in fighting Alex Pereira. UFC CEO Dana White has told media members that he’ll do everything he can to make the fight a reality.
Manel Kape says UFC flyweight division needs him to become champion: 'It needs something spicy'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Manel Kape believes the UFC flyweight division could use him as the champion. Kape was back in action this past Saturday night. He shared the Octagon with Asu Almabayev in the main event of UFC Vegas 103. Kape scored a third-round TKO finish.
Pros react after Manel Kape TKO's Asu Almabayev at UFC Vegas 103
Chris Taylor - March 1, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 103 event was headlined by a key men’s flyweight contest featuring Manel Kape taking on Asu Almabayev. Kape (21-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Bruno Gustavo da Silva this past December at UFC Tampa Bay. ‘Starboy’ had gone 5-1 over his previous six Octagon appearances, with his lone loss in that stretch coming to Muhammad Mokaev by way of decision.
UFC Vegas 103 Results: Manel Kape stops Asu Almabayev in Round 3 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 1, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 103 results, including the men’s flyweight main event between Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev. Kape (20-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Bruno Gustavo da Silva this past December in Tampa Bay. ‘Starboy’ has gone 5-1 over his past six Octagon appearances, with his lone loss in that time coming to Muhammad Mokaev by way of decision.
UFC Vegas 103 Results: Cody Brundage stops Julian Marquez (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 1, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 103 results, including the co-main event between Julian Marquez and Cody Brundage. Marquez (9-6 MMA) will enter the bout with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. ‘The Cuban Missile Crisis’ has suffered three straight stoppage losses at the hands of Gregory Rodrigues, Marc-Andre Barriault and Zachary Reese.
UFC Vegas 103 Results: 'Kape vs. Almabayev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 1, 2025
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 103 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev. Kape (20-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Bruno Gustavo da Silva this past December in Tampa Bay. ‘Starboy’ has gone 5-1 over his past six Octagon appearances, with his lone loss in that time coming to Muhammad Mokaev by way of decision.
Stamp Fairtex vs. Denice Zamboanga announced for ONE 173: Denver on August 1
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 28, 2025
ONE Championship has officially revealed its plans to return to the United States this summer. On Friday, August 1, the promotion presents ONE 173: Denver live from Colorado’s Ball Arena. A featured bout includes ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion Stamp Fairtex versus interim titleholder Denice Zamboanga. Both women will battle in a World Title unification fight.
GFL announces 'legendary' matchup between Tony Ferguson and Dillon Danis
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2025
The GFL has announced another fight which they are calling a legendary matchup involving Tony Ferguson. On Friday, the GFL announced a lightweight bout between former UFC interim lightweight champion and former Bellator fighter Dillon Danis.