MMA News

Dylan Bowker - April 10, 2026

Demetrious Johnson was recently announced as being part of the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame class, and a former Bellator MMA champ has weighed in on the UFC HOF induction for ‘Mighty Mouse’. This was stated by Sergio Pettis ahead of his main event fight with the unbeaten Mitch McKee at PFL Chicago on April 11th. Pettis had an Instagram post with Demetrious Johnson circa December, where the two posed together inside the cage as part of a show that the former’s older brother Anthony was promoting. When asked for his thoughts on DJ finally becoming interwoven into the UFC Hall of Fame, Pettis said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2026

“The Kicking Machine” Superlek is back. The Thai striking legend has been added to The Inner Circle on Friday, May 15, where he faces Russian knockout artist Abdulla “Smash Boy” Dayakaev in a bantamweight Muay Thai showdown, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Superlek carries a 139-31 professional record and 15-3 promotional mark into the fight. He is the only fighter to have defeated Rodtang Jitmuangnon in an all-striking bout inside ONE Championship, and his resume includes wins over Panpayak Jitmuangnon, Nabil Anane, Takeru Segawa, and Jonathan Haggerty.

Curtis Calhoun - April 10, 2026

UFC legend Jim Miller will fight for the record 46th time against a fellow lightweight veteran on the UFC 328 undercard. Potential future UFC Hall of Famer Jim Miller will extend one of his records when he makes his return to the Octagon next month on one of the biggest cards of the year.

BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2026

Rungrawee “Legatron” Sitsongpeenong has spent eight months preparing for this moment. The 30-year-old Sitsongpeenong fighter challenges Regian “The Immortal” Eersel for the vacant ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title in the main event of The Inner Circle on Friday, April 10, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The road back began with a loss to George Jarvis, followed by a composed bounce-back win over Youssef Assouik at ONE Fight Night 34 last August. That performance showed the evolution of a fighter who spent his time away from competition coaching Thailand’s National Pencak Silat Team at the SEA Games and embracing fatherhood. When ONE Championship called with an offer to fight Eersel for the vacant belt in early March, the reaction was immediate.

Curtis Calhoun - April 10, 2026

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones made possibly his most revealing statement yet about his fighting future. After months of lobbying for a spot on the upcoming White House card, UFC legend Jon Jones was left off the event entirely, after repeatedly being publicly shut down by UFC CEO Dana White. Jones’ recent admission that he suffers from severe hip arthritis seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for the UFC’s plans for Jones.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 10, 2026

The main event title fight set for UFC 327 is now official after the headliners successfully made weight. Early Friday morning, the weigh-ins took place and both Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg were able to tip the scales with relative ease. Prochazka tipped the scales at 203 pounds, while Ulberg’s clocked in at 204 pounds. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout is now set barring an unforeseen circumstance at the last minute.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 10, 2026

Jiri Prochazka will become a two-time UFC champion this Saturday if Belal Muhammad’s prediction proves to be correct. Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will be sharing the Octagon in the main event of UFC 327 in Miami. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship will be at stake. The 205-pound gold was vacated by Alex Pereira, who will be facing Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250.

BJ Penn Staff - April 10, 2026

Josh Hokit has been making a lot of noise ahead of his next UFC fight. Not everyone likes what they’re hearing. Hokit, an undefeated heavyweight, is set to take on Curtis Blaydes on the main card of this Saturday’s UFC 327 event in Miami. Heading into the fight, he has delivered some very unusual soundbites, some of which have been deemed insensitive and even downright racist by fans and pundits.

BJ Penn Staff - April 10, 2026

United States President Donald Trump will be in the building for this Saturday’s UFC 327 card in Miami, according to company CEO Dana White. News of Trump’s attendance was one of a multitude of topics White discussed during an appearance on a stream with Adin Ross earlier this week.

Harry Kettle - April 10, 2026

UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev has questioned the nature of Arman Tsarukyan’s side quests outside of the promotion. Right now, Arman Tsarukyan is on the outside of the lightweight title picture looking in. After not getting the call to compete for the interim title at the start of the year, he has been left to sit and wait to see what’s going to happen between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.

Harry Kettle - April 10, 2026

UFC champion Ilia Topuria has admitted that he expected to face Paddy Pimblett in the main event of UFC Freedom 250. As we know, Ilia Topuria is the king of the lightweight division right now and arguably the biggest active star in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In his next outing, he will defend the belt in the main event of the UFC White House card against Justin Gaethje, who earned his shot by defeating Paddy Pimblett for the interim title.

Harry Kettle - April 9, 2026

UFC star Terrance McKinney has given his thoughts on never receiving a Performance of the Night bonus from the promotion. For the longest time now, Terrance McKinney has been easily one of the most entertaining action fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He goes out there to put on a show, with a live by the sword, die by the sword kind of mentality that you rarely see these days.

Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026

One of Israel Adesanya’s biggest rivals believes the former UFC middleweight champ needs to reignite his passion for fighting. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s lone losing streak of his MMA career continued earlier this year at UFC Seattle. Adesanya lost to Dana White’s Contender Series alum Joe Pyfer by second-round TKO in the UFC Seattle headliner to mark his second consecutive TKO defeat and fourth-straight loss overall.

Cole Shelton - April 9, 2026

Jiri Prochazka believes Carlos Ulberg is the perfect matchup for him. Prochazka is set to take on Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title on Saturday in what should be a very fun fight. Going into the fight, oddsmakers have it as a pick’em, but Prochazka is oozing with confidence as he believes Ulberg is a great matchup for him due to how the Kiwi fights.

BJPENN.COM Staff - April 9, 2026

ONE SAMURAI 1 keeps building. Two all-Japanese MMA bouts have been added to the inaugural edition of ONE Championship’s new monthly Japan series, which takes place April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The card already carries four World Title fights, and the additions deepen a lineup designed to celebrate Japanese martial arts at the highest level.

Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026

Former Bellator two-division champion Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire’s career could have an asterisk after UFC 327, according to a UFC legend. One of the most underrated fights at UFC 327 consists of two of the greatest fighters in the now-defunct Bellator’s illustrious history. UFC featherweights Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire and Aaron Pico will square off in a pivotal undercard bout with massive implications for both athletes.

Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria responded to Islam Makhachev’s claim that he ‘asked for too much money’ to fight him at the White House. UFC lightweight champ Ilia Topuria will headline another massive event as he prepares to fight Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn this summer at UFC Freedom 250. Topuria vs. Gaethje is a lightweight title unification bout, after Topuria’s recent hiatus and Gaethje’s interim title win over Paddy Pimblett.

Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes the UFC has a significant marketing problem surrounding Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg. UFC 327 is hours away as former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jiri Prochazka and streaking contender Carlos Ulberg fight for the vacant light heavyweight championship in the main event. Prochazka’s recent wins over Khalil Rountree Jr. and Jamahal Hill catapulted him back into the title mix, while Ulberg’s impressive win streak earned the talented New Zealander a shot at the belt.