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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.
Austen Lane expecting a "bloody war" against Mario Pinto at UFC Vegas 103: "We can both throw leather"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2025
Austen Lane wasn’t sure if he was going to get another fight in the UFC. Lane picked up his first UFC win as he beat Robelis Despaigne by decision back in October. It was a massive win for him as it was the final fight on his deal, but he admitted he wasn’t sure if the UFC would re-sign him.
Tito Ortiz approves the FBI's plan to have the UFC train field agents: "I think it's a brilliant idea!"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2025
Former light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz wants to see the FBI and Kash Patel work with the UFC. Earlier this week, a report emerged about the two sides potentially forming a partnership. According to the report, Trump-appointed FBI Director Kash Patel is eyeing a deal with the UFC, to have the organization help train field agents. As of now, there’s still a lot unknown about the potential partnership.
Alex Pereira laughs off talk of a boxing match against Jake Paul: "I'm on a different level"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2025
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has no interest in boxing Jake Paul. ‘Poatan’ is currently preparing for his return to the cage. Set for next month in Las Vegas, Alex Pereira will face rising contender Magomed Ankalaev. The bout will be the Brazilian’s first, since scoring a bloody stoppage win over Khalil Rountree last October. Around the time of that bout, Pereira was publicly discussing a bout against Jake Paul.
Belal Muhammad wants to "smack around" Dricus Du Plessis even if he loses to Khamzat Chimaev next
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2025
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad wants to smack around Dricus Du Plessis whether he is the champion or not. Muhammad is set to defend his welterweight title in the main event of UFC 315 against Jack Della Maddalena. If Muhammad wins, he has shown interest in moving up to middleweight to be a champ-champ. But, now Muhammad says he just wants to fight Du Plessis even if he loses to Khamzat Chimaev next time out.
Top UFC flyweight Manel Kape found BJJ “very gay” when he first started
BJ Penn Staff - February 28, 2025
It’s safe to say Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) doesn’t come naturally to top UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape. Angola’s Kape, who is now the UFC’s No. 6-ranked flyweight contender, got his start in combat sports as a boxer. As he transitioned into MMA, however, he needed to learn the grappling components of the sport, including BJJ.
UFC Vegas 103 Weigh-in Results: Two fights canceled, main event fighters make weight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 28, 2025
UFC Vegas 103 takes place this Saturday, but two previously scheduled fights are now off following the weigh-ins. The good news is that the planned main event between flyweights Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev remains intact. The rest of the main card fights will also go on as advertised.
Ex-UFC champion says Belal Muhammad faces 'different threat' against Jack Della Maddalena
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 28, 2025
Belal Muhammad may not have such an easy time against Jack Della Maddalena, says one former UFC champion. Muhammad vs. Maddalena has been booked for UFC 315. With Shavkat Rakhmonov on the shelf due to an injury, Maddalena has stepped up to challenge Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Muhammad will enter the May 10 title defense as a betting favorite.
Henry Cejudo believes Ilia Topuria should get Islam Makhachev title fight
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2025
Henry Cejudo believes Ilia Topuria should receive a UFC lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev in his first fight at 155 pounds. As we know, Ilia Topuria is set to make the move up to the lightweight division. In doing so, he will be vacating his featherweight championship.