MMA News
Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri admits he was Tawanchai fan boy before budding brotherhood
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 18, 2026
Yod-IQ Or Pimolsri faces undefeated Russian knockout artist Kiamran Nabati in the bantamweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 22. The 24-year-old carries a 126-36 career record, a US$100,000 ONE Championship contract earned with a head kick knockout of Alexey Balyko last December, and a training partner most fighters would trade careers for.
Herb Dean defends controversial stoppage at Rousey vs. Carano after fighter's team files appeal
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
Herb Dean doesn’t regret his controversial stoppage of Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta on the Rousey vs. Carano undercard. Before UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in just 17 seconds, one of MMA’s biggest controversies of 2026 took place on the undercard.
Melquizael Costa breaks silence after 'brutal' loss to Arnold Allen at UFC Vegas 117
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
UFC featherweight star Melquizael Costa issued his first public remarks since his six-fight win streak was snapped at UFC Vegas 117. Melquizael Costa’s first taste of headlining a UFC card fell short of the mark, as Arnold Allen snapped his six-fight win streak last Saturday at UFC Vegas 117.
Ilia Topuria explains 'blood boiling' altercation with Josh Hokit at UFC White House presser
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria was prepared to fight Josh Hokit on stage at the recent UFC White House press conference. Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, and other top names will clash on the upcoming UFC White House card next month. Topuria and Gaethje headline a stacked seven-fight card at UFC Freedom 250, marking the first major sporting event to take place on the White House lawn.
Freddie Haggerty steps out of Jonathan's shadow and into a round-two knockout plan against Yonis Anane at The Inner Circle
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 18, 2026
Freddie Haggerty steps into a strawweight Muay Thai bout against WBC Muay Thai World Champion Yonis Anane at The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, May 22. The 21-year-old Londoner carries a 23-5 professional record and a 100 percent finish rate in ONE Championship, with three knockouts across his three promotional wins. His lone promotional loss came by unanimous decision to Jordan Estupinan at ONE 170 in January.
Conor McGregor mocks Nate Diaz after Mike Perry loss: 'Here's to when I get my hands on you'
Curtis Calhoun - May 18, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor didn’t hold back after watching Nate Diaz’s lopsided defeat to Mike Perry. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s long-awaited return to Mixed Martial Arts didn’t live up to the immense hype last weekend at Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. In the card’s co-main event, Diaz took some of the most serious damage he’s suffered in his career, as Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry earned a dominant stoppage win after opening up a nasty cut on Diaz’s face.
Alex Pereira brushes off Josh Hokit's antics at UFC Freedom 250 presser: "Maybe he doesn't even get along with his family"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026
Alex Pereira appears to be unfazed by Josh Hokit’s shenanigans. Hokit was sitting across from Pereira during a recent UFC Freedom 250 press conference, and he fired some verbal shots at “Poatan.” One of the more infamous lines Hokit delivered was when he told Pereira he’d “Chama on your momma.” The antics drew the ire of UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, who tossed an object at Hokit.
Ronda Rousey sustained an injury prior to Gina Carano bout: "I've never had a fight where I wasn't injured in some way"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2026
Ronda Rousey didn’t enter her comeback fight in the MVP MMA 1 headliner at full health. Few could’ve noticed that Rousey suffered an injury prior to her 17-second submission victory over Gina Carano this past Saturday. “Rowdy” looked as focused as she’s ever been, and it allowed her to secure the quick finish over the fellow women’s MMA pioneer.
Mike Perry reflects on decisive win over Nate Diaz at MVP MMA event
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026
Combat sports star Mike Perry has taken the time to reflect on his emphatic win over Nate Diaz last weekend. On Saturday night, Mike Perry went head to head with Nate Diaz in what was the real people’s main event at the first ever MVP MMA event. Mike was considered to be the favorite by many, but everyone knew that if the fight got into the later rounds, Nate had a real chance at springing an upset.
Gina Carano explains feeling a sense of victory despite defeat to Ronda Rousey
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2026
MMA legend Gina Carano has explained feeling a sense of victory despite her quick defeat to Ronda Rousey last weekend. For the first time in 17 years, Gina Carano competed in a professional mixed martial arts fight on Saturday night. She went head to head with Ronda Rousey, and while she would have been hoping to put forward a good showing, she instead fell to a very quick submission loss inside the first few seconds of the contest.
Ronda Rousey responds to UFC announcing Conor McGregor's return during MVP MMA 1: "They see us as a real rival"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey believes UFC’s decision to reveal Conor McGregor’s return fight during Francis Ngannou’s walkout speaks volumes about how the promotion feels about MVP MMA. Most Valuable Promotions held its first MMA event this past Saturday inside the Intuit Dome. Rousey headlined the card against Gina Carano in a comeback bout for both women’s MMA pioneers. “Rowdy” took Carano down quickly and secured a 17-second armbar finish. It’s Rousey’s first pro MMA win since 2015.
Ronda Rousey lauds Gina Carano following 17-second submission win: "She's my f****** hero"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey has high praise for Gina Carano following their quick encounter in the main event of MVP MMA 1. Rousey and Carano shared the cage inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood this past Saturday. For many, the path to victory for “Rowdy” was simple. Most expected Rousey to take Carano down and submit her via armbar, which is exactly what transpired. Rousey didn’t wait long, as she secured the submission finish in just 17 seconds.
MVP MMA boss doubts Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou will happen: "I don't think it's very realistic"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou is the one heavyweight fight fans have been clamoring for, but the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions isn’t holding his breath. Jones was featured on the MVP MMA 1 broadcast this past Saturday. He witnessed Ngannou deliver a first-round knockout victory over Philipe Lins inside the Intuit Dome. During his post-fight interview, “The Predator” called for a clash with Jones.
Jake Paul laughs off UFC's timing of Conor McGregor return announcement: "It's not going to work, buddy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
Jake Paul is taking aim at UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during the MVP MMA 1 event. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian held their first MMA event this past Saturday. The show featured the likes of Mike Perry, who scored a big TKO finish over Stockton legend Nate Diaz. The headliner saw Ronda Rousey earn a 17-second submission victory in her comeback fight against Gina Carano.
Ronda Rousey details text message from Dana White hours before submission win over Gina Carano
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 17, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White reached out to Ronda Rousey hours prior to her comeback fight. Rousey and Gina Carano went toe-to-toe inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood this past Saturday. This was “Rowdy’s” first pro MMA fight since late 2016. Carano’s inactivity was even longer having been away from combat sports competition since 2009. It only took Rousey 17 seconds to put Carano away with an armbar.
MVP MMA Results: Mike Perry TKO's Nate Diaz (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 16, 2026
We have you covered for all of tonight’s MVP MMA 1 results, including the welterweight co-main event between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. Diaz (21-13 MMA) most previously competed in mixed martial arts at UFC 279 in September of 2022, where he scored a fourth-round submission victory over Tony Ferguson. That triumph was proceeded by back-to-back losses against Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal respectively.
MVP MMA Results: Robelis Despaigne KO's Junior dos Santos (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 16, 2026
We have you covered for all of tonight’s MVP MMA 1 results, including the heavyweight bout between Junior dos Santos and Robelis Despaigne. Dos Santos (23-11 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, will be returning to mixed martial arts for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Alan Belcher in March of 2024. Prior to that triumph, ‘JDS’ was coming off a split decision win over Fabricio Werdum in 2023.
MVP MMA: 'Rousey vs. Carano' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 16, 2026
Most Valuable Promotions hosts their first MMA event this evening in LA, an 11-bout fight card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. Rousey (12-2 MMA), a former UFC bantamweight champion, will be competing in mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly 10 years this evening. ‘Rowdy’ most previously fought in December of 2016 at UFC 207, where she suffered a first-round TKO loss to Amanada Nunes.