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Cole Shelton - April 28, 2026

Darren Till believes Mike Perry is running away from a fight with him. Till and Perry have gone at one another for years, while both were in the UFC. Yet, a fight never happened in the Las Vegas-based promotion, and after both exited the UFC, there were talks of a potential boxing match. However, nothing came to fruition, as Perry went to BKFC and became a champion, while Till went to Misfits Boxing.

Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya laughed at his own demise as his two-time rival Alex Pereira graced the cover of UFC 6. EA Sports’ latest UFC installation, UFC 6, is set to launch later this year. The video game series has taken off in recent years, as the UFC continues to grow in fandom and overall interest.

Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026

Polarizing boxing star Jake Paul doesn’t see UFC superstar Ilia Topuria as a potential threat inside the ring. Jake Paul has dismantled several UFC legends during his boxing career, including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley. He’s repeatedly targeted former UFC standouts to face him in the boxing ring and shares a cold relationship with UFC CEO Dana White.

Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026

Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan nearly signed off to fight on the White House card before matchmakers changed their minds. UFC Freedom 250 is just weeks away as Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, and other top stars prepare to fight in an unprecedented event on the White House lawn. It’ll mark the first sporting event to take place at the White House in U.S. history and is expected to deliver on lofty expectations.

Dylan Bowker - April 28, 2026

Takeru headlines ONE Samurai 1, which goes down on April 29th. The legendary figure will have his swan song in a hugely exciting headlining attraction to cap off an incredible career. The Japanese superstar will be the partisan favorite as he takes on former foe Rodtang for the interim flyweight kickboxing crown in this Tokyo-based rematch. This farewell fight for Takeru emanates from Ariake Arena and will also broadcast on the iconic legacy TV station , Fuji TV. When touching on all the major aforementioned tendrils of the narrative leading into this final fight, Takeru said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

BJPENN.COM Staff - April 28, 2026

The arena will be full of Japanese fans cheering for the hometown hero. Johan “Jojo” Ghazali already knows this. He also does not care. The 19-year-old American-Malaysian sensation travels to enemy territory to face WBC Muay Thai World Champion Shimon Yoshinari in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2026

Dana White’s reaction to a recent shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner left one retired UFC veteran stunned. A gunman rushed through security and fired off his gun, striking a police officer this past weekend. The officer survived and the gunman was restrained. In the midst of the chaos, White didn’t seem fazed. He even told USA Today that he felt the experience was “[expletive] awesome.”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2026

Charles Oliveira continues to scold critics for what they are saying about his recent win. Oliveira went one-on-one with Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event back in March. The BMF Championship was on the line, so many were expecting a barn burner. Oliveira had other plans, as he turned in a dominant grappling performance to secure the unanimous decision win.

Cole Shelton - April 28, 2026

The UFC is in Perth, Australia, on Saturday for a solid UFC Perth card. In the main event, former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on Carlos Prates in a potential title eliminator bout. Heading into the bout, Della Maddalena is a -104 underdog, while the Brazilian is a -120 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC Perth, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the welterweight fight. The majority of pros lean towards Prates getting the win in enemy territory, but all are expecting a close fight.

Cole Shelton - April 28, 2026

The 220th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Perth. We’re joined by the 12th-ranked UFC lightweight, Beneil Dariush (1:11). Next, UFC bantamweight Vince Morales (14:48) comes on. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight Colby Thicknesse (26:13).

BJ Penn Staff - April 28, 2026

Jorge Masvidal was once one of the biggest stars in the UFC. While those days may have passed, he still knows a thing or two about star power. Speaking on Deep Waters recently, Masvidal was promoted to share the five fighters he believes are the biggest stars in the UFC right now.

Curtis Calhoun - April 27, 2026

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev echoed Carlos Ulberg’s ‘pretender’ label of Jiri Prochazka after UFC 327. Carlos Ulberg began a new era in the UFC light heavyweight division with a wild come-from-behind knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 earlier this month. After Prochazka injured Ulberg’s leg just minutes into their fight, Ulberg caught Prochazka with a massive punch to win the then-vacant UFC light heavyweight title.

BJPENN.COM Staff - April 27, 2026

Over a year of bad blood ends on Wednesday, April 29. Marat Grigorian and Kaito Ono finally step into the ring together, and the former three-time Glory World Champion has made one thing clear: the words are done. Marat Grigorian meets the Japanese featherweight standout in a kickboxing showdown at ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29.

Curtis Calhoun - April 27, 2026

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka didn’t take kindly to Carlos Ulberg shutting down a rematch over ‘mercy’ claims. The UFC 327 vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg ended in a shocking come-from-behind knockout just minutes into their headliner. After Prochazka appeared to injure Ulberg’s leg with kicks, Prochazka’s output slowed down dramatically, and Ulberg countered his hesitation with a one-punch knockout in Round 1.

Curtis Calhoun - April 27, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar will return to combat sports for the first time since his MMA retirement at UFC 281. Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar’s Mixed Martial Arts career ended in a devastating knockout loss to bantamweight Chris Gutierrez at UFC 281. Edgar, arguably one of the greatest lightweights in UFC history, contended for titles at bantamweight and featherweight during his legendary career.

BJPENN.COM Staff - April 27, 2026

Before every fight camp, Yuya Wakamatsu performs Gomagyo, a Buddhist fire ceremony designed to ward off negative energy and clear the mind. He also undertakes waterfall training to cleanse himself before the work begins. These are not superstitions. For “Little Piranha,” they are the foundation. The reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion makes his second title defense against surging Uzbek contender Avazbek “Ninzya” Kholmirzaev in the co-main event of ONE SAMURAI 1, broadcasting live via pay-per-view from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, April 29.

Cole Shelton - April 27, 2026

Ben Vickers, the coach of Jack Della Maddalena, made an intriguing comment on a potential Islam Makhchev rematch. Della Maddalena suffered a lopsided decision loss to Makhachev at UFC 322 in November to lose his welterweight title. Della Maddalena was dominated in the fight as he had a hard time stopping Makhchev’s takedowns.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 27, 2026

Ronda Rousey believes there is room in the MMA space outside of UFC. Rousey will test that theory when she makes her comeback fight on May 16. She is set to collide with fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano. The card will also feature notable ex-UFC stars, such as Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, and Mike Perry.