MMA News

Harry Kettle - March 25, 2026

UFC star Israel Adesanya has spoken about the run he had as middleweight champion in the promotion. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will return to action and will try to get himself back in the win column after a poor run of form recently. He will collide with Joe Pyfer, and at the age of 36, he is looking to prove that he still has what it takes to be a legitimate player in the middleweight division.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira shared a powerful message for Israel Adesanya ahead of his rival’s comeback at UFC Seattle. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will look to earn his first victory in three years when he faces off with Joe Pyfer this Saturday at UFC Seattle. Adesanya has lost three consecutive fights and hasn’t appeared in the Octagon since a TKO defeat to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia in February 2025.

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2026

Julian Erosa is eager for the chance to fight close to home at UFC Seattle. Erosa got injured in his last fight and knew he needed to take some time off, yet this was a longer layoff than expected. However, it was due to the fact that the UFC was returning to Seattle, which Erosa wanted to be on as he’s from Washington state.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

Matchroom Boxing executive Eddie Hearn plans to sign several top UFC fighters in the coming months and eventually launch an MMA promotion. The ongoing rivalry between UFC CEO Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn could move from the ring to the cage.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape will have to get revenge against a former RIZIN foe before earning a potential title shot. The UFC flyweight title picture is becoming clearer as newly-minted titleholder Joshua Van prepares to face Tatsuro Taira in his first defense at UFC 327 next month. Van won the belt after Alexandre Pantoja suffered an injury just minutes into their fight at UFC 323 in December.

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2026

Alexander Volkanovski admits he’s a bit annoyed Jean Silva is in the title conversation at featherweight. Volkanovski doesn’t have his next fight booked. But it is expected that Movsar Evloev will get the next title shot after he won at UFC London. However, Silva has been campaigning for a title shot, but Volkanovski doesn’t think he deserves it.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

Polarizing boxing star Jake Paul has his eyes set on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou for his next fight. Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions are weeks away from hosting arguably their biggest card when Ronda Rousey meets Gina Carano in the company’s first MMA main event booking. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will also make his long-awaited return to MMA by taking on Philipe Lins in a five-round co-main event bout.

Curtis Calhoun - March 24, 2026

UFC featherweight contender Jean Silva believes a Movsar Evloev featherweight title reign would be devastating for the sport’s future. Top UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev retained his spot atop the rankings with a majority decision win over Lerone Murphy at UFC London last Saturday. Evloev, unbeaten in his professional career, earned the biggest win of his UFC career to earn a likely title shot against featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.

Dylan Bowker - March 24, 2026

Charles Oliveira becoming the BMF champ and the specific manner in which he did it in the Max Holloway rematch has been a big part of the MMA discourse lately with Bryan Battle offering his thoughts on that UFC 326 bout. Battle prepares to clash with Johnny Eblen in the headline fight of PFL Pittsburgh on March 28th. Around the time of his UFC Paris fight, Battle did a media day talking about how people were saying he was looking like Charles Oliveira because of the blonde look he was rocking at the time. When asked for his thoughts on the recent BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway, Battle said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2026

Chase Hooper is ecstatic to be fighting at home at UFC Seattle on Saturday. Hooper is set to take on Lance Gibson Jr. in an intriguing lightweight showdown. After Hooper didn’t get on UFC Seattle last year, he wasn’t sure when he’d get another chance to fight at home. Yet, just a year later, the promotion is returning to Seattle, and Hooper is pumped to be on the card.

Dylan Bowker - March 24, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan will have a sequel clash with Georgio Poullas under the RAF banner later this week, and the wrestler who went viral for beating Gable Steveson hopes the two keep it clean in the rematch after their initial brawl. The wrestler in question is Wyatt Hendrickson, who defends his RAF Unlimited Championship against long-time rival Trent Hillger on March 28th at RAF07. The brawl at RAF 06 between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas made headlines with illegal strikes being exchanged between the two during a wrestling contest that had a palpable, ever-growing tension to it before the fight broke out. In the context of wanting to pursue MMA someday, punching people is a fun time for Hendrickson. But relative to Tsarukyan’s brawl, Hendrickson thinks they should “absolutely” keep that sort of thing out of the wrestling space.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2026

Aljamain Sterling did not agree with the judges who scored the UFC London main event. Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy collided in a pivotal featherweight clash this past Saturday inside The O2 Arena. The bout featured five rounds of competitive action. Along the way, Evloev was deducted a point for accidental fouls.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2026

Sean Strickland isn’t deserving of his spot on the UFC 328 card if you ask Belal Muhammad. Strickland is set to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship on May 9. The title opportunity was given to Strickland following a second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Houston main event back in February.

Harry Kettle - March 24, 2026

UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev should take place at the White House. Last weekend in the main event of UFC London, Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy in a pretty close featherweight contest at the O2 Arena. Alas, Movsar had done enough in the eyes of the judges to get his hand raised, and as we look ahead to the future, it certainly seems to make sense for him to get the call to compete for the UFC featherweight championship in his next outing.

BJ Penn Staff - March 24, 2026

The entire lineup for the first-ever MMA event on Netflix has been announced by Jake Paul and Most Valuable Promotions. To say it’s stacked would be an understatement, as multiple former champs from the UFC, ONE Championship, Bellator and Karate Combat have joined the bill. See the completed Netflix MMA lineup below:

Cole Shelton - March 24, 2026

The 218th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Seattle. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Chase Hooper (1:09). Next, UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (20:00) comes on. UFC lightweights Terrance McKinney (39:18) and Kyle Nelson (49:08) join to preview their fight. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez (1:00:28).

Curtis Calhoun - March 23, 2026

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has a strong message for top contender Movsar Evloev after watching UFC London. Top UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev added to his building case for a title shot by defeating the previously unbeaten Lerone Murphy at UFC London. Evloev continued his undefeated streak to begin his MMA career with a back-and-forth battle with Murphy to retain his No. 1 contender spot.

BJPENN.COM Staff - March 23, 2026

ONE Championship has unveiled the complete nine-bout card for ONE Friday Fights 148 on Friday, March 27, live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Every athlete on the card is hunting the US$100,000 contract and main roster spot that comes with a standout performance. Kongchai Chanaidonmueang headlines in a strawweight Muay Thai main event against Iranian knockout artist Mehrdad Khanzadeh. Kongchai holds the distinction of more ONE Friday Fights appearances than any other athlete in the series.