MMA News
Ilia Topuria doesn't believe that Islam Makhachev is ducking him
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria does not believe that welterweight king Islam Makhachev is ducking a fight against him. At UFC Freedom 250, Ilia Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight championship against Justin Gaethje. The overwhelming expectation is that he will secure yet another vicious knockout win and keep his incredible run going, but of course, looking past someone like Gaethje is a very risky thing to do.
Movsar Evloev teases UFC featherweight title fight by end of summer 2026
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
UFC featherweight Movsar Evloev has suggested that he will finally receive a world title shot by the end of the summer. For the longest time now, Movsar Evloev has been pushing to get a shot at the UFC featherweight championship. Courtesy of his win over Lerone Murphy, it now seems as if the time has come for him to go one on one with Alexander Volkanovski. Alas, this is the UFC we’re talking about, and you can never be 100% sure what direction they are going to go in.
Robert Whittaker isn't concerned about being on UFC 329 prelims
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2026
Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on being part of the prelim card for UFC 329. After much deliberation, Robert Whittaker will finally be making his debut in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 329. He will go up against veteran Nikita Krylov, and if he can put on an impressive performance, there is every chance that he will vault himself right towards the top of the rankings.
Darren Till called an influencer ahead of BKFC debut by ex-BKB vet, latter still expects "explosive" and "electric" show
Dylan Bowker - May 26, 2026
Darren Till will make his debut with BKFC later on this week, and an undercard fighter making his promotional debut, after previous bouts in BKB Bare Knuckle, has weighed in on Till’s entry into gloveless combat. This was expressed by George Hillyard, who is booked to throw down with Luke Brassfield on May 30th at BKFC 90. Hillyard has ties with the ex-UFC title challenger as ‘Hit Hard Hillyard’ was initially booked for Darren Till’s Gorilla Promotions within their mapped out eight-man prize-fighter tournament. With Darren Till making his bare-knuckle debut on this event in the co-main event against Aaron Chalmers, when offering up his thoughts on the penultimate clash of the night in Birmingham, Hillyard said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],
Ramadan Ondash eyes clash with Johan Ghazali ahead of The Inner Circle main event
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 26, 2026
The weight cut to strawweight was working against him. His body had outgrown the division. Now Ramadan Ondash arrives at flyweight with more muscle, more power, and a list of names he wants at ONE SAMURAI 2. Ondash makes his flyweight debut against Thai veteran Suriyanlek Por Yenying in the flyweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on May 29.
Conor McGregor's manager assures UFC 329 isn't a 'one-and-done', teases active future
Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is plotting a quick turnaround, win or lose, after his UFC 329 comeback fight. Conor McGregor will make his first walk to the UFC Octagon in five years when he clashes with former BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 329. After a failed comeback attempt due to injury ahead of UFC 303, McGregor appears rejuvenated and motivated to make a statement after a long absence from fighting.
Nate Diaz issues first statement following TKO loss to Mike Perry: 'Hunting season'
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2026
Nate Diaz has issued his first statement following his TKO loss to Mike Perry in his return to MMA. Diaz suffered a stoppage loss to Perry at MVP MMA earlier this month. Diaz struggled from the get-go, as Perry was able to land the more damaging shots, and due to the damage on his face, the fight was stopped after the second round.
Josh Hokit's style could sabotage UFC title hopes according to Jon Jones' former rival
Curtis Calhoun - May 26, 2026
A top UFC analyst is concerned that heavyweight star Josh Hokit’s recklessness could prevent him from fighting for a title. UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit will look to continue his meteoric rise when he clashes against fan favorite Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 next month. Hokit vs. Lewis is part of a seven-fight card on the White House lawn headlined by two massive title fights.
Abdallah Ondash has three straight knockouts and a ONE World Title dream heading into Denkriangkrai clash at The Inner Circle
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 26, 2026
Three fights in a row ended by knockout. A six-figure contract followed. Now Abdallah Ondash wants to use The Inner Circle on May 29 as the next step toward becoming the first Lebanese ONE World Champion. Abdallah Ondash faces Denkriangkrai Mavinn Muaythai in a strawweight Muay Thai co-main event at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on May 29.
UFC boss Dana White doesn't shy away from CTE risks in MMA: "You have grown adults who choose to do this for a living"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
Head trauma has always been a big talking point in combat sports, and there’s more attention on the topic than ever with CTE diagnoses. For decades, fans of boxing have seen prizefighters suffer devastating head injuries and some have even turned fatal. While the world of MMA has seen fewer horror stories of fight-related head trauma, UFC CEO Dana White is well aware that the sport is not immune to the real risks involved.
Anderson Silva still won't talk to Dana White after 2020 split from UFC: "You can still fight, you just can't do it here"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
It appears Anderson Silva has given Dana White the silent treatment for almost six full years. Silva is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. He once dominated as the UFC Middleweight Champion and turned in some of the most spectacular knockouts fight fans have ever seen.
Conor McGregor will retire if he fails to make UFC 329 date, predicts former KO artist: "It's a lot of pressure on his side"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2026
Conor McGregor’s comeback fight is set for UFC 329, but if he ultimately doesn’t enter the Octagon on July 11, will that mark the end of the “Notorious” one? UFC announced McGregor’s return bout will be a rematch against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week. McGregor last fought Holloway all the way back in 2013. Despite tearing his ACL, McGregor won the fight via unanimous decision.
Conor McGregor expresses satisfaction with his new UFC deal
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026
UFC star Conor McGregor has given fans an insight into the new deal that he seems to have signed with the promotion. At UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the cage when he goes head to head with Max Holloway in a welterweight clash for the ages. The expectation from many is that Max’s experience will help him get the better of the Irishman, but when it comes to Conor, you truly never know what you are going to get.
Michael Bisping voices concern over Alex Pereira's recent sparring footage
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2026
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Alex Pereira’s recent sparring footage with Tallison Teixeira. As we know, Alex Pereira will make his move up to the heavyweight division at the UFC Freedom 250 event. He will go head to head with Ciryl Gane for the UFC interim heavyweight championship, attempting to become the first fighter to win gold in three weight classes.
Brothers Ramadan and Abdallah Ondash top The Inner Circle on May 29 at Lumpinee Stadium
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 25, 2026
As brothers, they train together. They signed with ONE Championship together. On May 29, they fight on the same card at Lumpinee Stadium for the first time. Ramadan Ondash headlines a five-bout card against Thailand’s Suriyanlek Por Yenying in flyweight Muay Thai at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on May 29.
Bob Menery criticizes Johnny Manziel for 'illegal' tactics in viral MMA knockout win
Curtis Calhoun - May 25, 2026
Content creator Bob Menery believes Johnny Manziel used illegal tactics en route to a viral TKO victory in the Brand Risk MMA ring. 10 years after his National Football League career came to an abrupt end, former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel earned his first victory in a new sport: Mixed Martial Arts.
Clavicular "shouldn’t be doing any fighting" following clip of streamer's "awful" rolling, per UFC Hall of Famer and ex-champ
Dylan Bowker - May 25, 2026
Clavicular is a controversial online personality who has caught the attention of Chris Weidman, but for seemingly all the wrong reasons. The polarizing streamer Clavicular is known for his looksmaxxing practices that involve young men using controversial means to achieve an attractiveness standard. Methods that can involve problematic drug use as well as smashing one’s features with a hammer to achieve a more angular look so as to increase one’s “sexual market value” to use the parlance of that community. While much of Clav’s online presence is generally hedonistic behaviour inside of a variety of Florida-based nightclubs, one of his more popular clips also saw him get trucked fairly easily when the man known as Braden Peters tried out a jiu-jitsu class. Former UFC champ and 2026 UFC Hall of Fame inductee Weidman recently caught the attention of some online fans when he referenced Clavicular on his show Deep Waters to co-host Din Thomas, but the latter had no idea about the divisive online personality.
Aleksandar Rakic fulfills promise to Islam Makhachev in UFC Serbia heavyweight debut
Curtis Calhoun - May 25, 2026
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic will look to make Islam Makhachev proud in his upcoming UFC Serbia return. Aleksandar Rakic is looking to earn his first UFC win since 2021 when he returns to the Octagon later this year. After four years of a career plagued by injuries and lopsided defeats, Rakic will make a big change as he looks to return to the win column.