MMA News
Calvin Kattar believes he's "got something to prove" amid losing streak at UFC Nashville
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2025
Calvin Kattar believes people are writing him off ahead of UFC Nashville. Kattar is set to return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC Nashville on Saturday against Steve Garcia in an intriguing featherweight fight. Entering the fight, Kattar is on a four-fight losing streak and he believes he has something to prove that he isn’t done as a contender.
Dana White reveals his dream main event for proposed UFC event at White House
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2025
Dana White says the proposed UFC event at the White House will be the most stacked card ever. USA President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to host a UFC event on July 4 to celebrate 250 years of the country. After Trump made the announcement, White and the UFC began thinking about how to build the card, and he revealed the fight he wants to headline the card.
Caio Borralho believes Khamzat Chimaev will retire after UFC 319: "Some whispers about that"
Cole Shelton - July 10, 2025
UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho believes Khamzat Chimaev will retire following UFC 319. Chimaev is set to challenge Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title in the main event of UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago. Heading into the bout, Chimaev is a -188 favorite on FanDuel to become the new champ.
Beloved UFC welterweight opposes idea of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2025
One beloved UFC welterweight admits he isn’t gung-ho over the idea of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev. When Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad to capture the 170-pound gold, it left the door open for a clash with Makhachev. While the bout hasn’t been made official, UFC CEO Dana White has made it clear that the plan is for the two to collide next. Makhachev vacated the UFC Lightweight Championship to get the welterweight title fight.
Top UFC coach blasts Jon Jones for teasing another fight despite retiring
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2025
One renowned MMA coach isn’t pleased with how Jon Jones has conducted himself after claiming to be retired. While many fans had been clamoring to see Jones share the Octagon with Tom Aspinall, “Bones” ultimately informed the UFC brass that he has retired from pro MMA competition. Despite this, the future Hall of Famer has already teased a return.
Max Holloway reveals interest in fighting on potential UFC White House card
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2025
UFC legend Max Holloway has confirmed his interest in potentially fighting on the UFC White House card – should it go ahead. As we know, Max Holloway is one of the most popular fighters in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has achieved some incredible things throughout the course of his time in the promotion, which includes being one of the most successful featherweight champions of all time.
UFC analyst fully believes Alex Pereira can regain UFC title
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2025
UFC analyst Din Thomas believes Alex Pereira has the potential to regain his UFC title, even at the age of 38. As we know, Alex Pereira is one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts today. He’s achieved some incredible things during his time in the sport, which includes becoming a two-weight world champion. Now, though, after losing his strap to Magomed Ankalaev, there are more questions than answers regarding what exactly his future holds.
UFC Shanghai: ‘Walker vs Mingyang’ Fight Card & Start Times
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2025
The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads back to China next month for UFC Shanghai – and the card is looking pretty interesting. Event: UFC Shanghai: Walker vs Mingyang Date: Saturday, 23rd August 2025 Location: Shanghai Indoor Stadium (Shanghai, China) Broadcast: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass (7am EST main card)
Tye Ruotolo set for MMA debut against Adrian Lee at ONE Fight Night 35
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2025
Tye Ruotolo is ready to test his skills in a completely different arena. The grappling world champion will find out if his success translates to mixed martial arts. The reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion makes his MMA debut against Adrian Lee at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Ruotolo, the bout represents a significant career transition.
Chatri Sityodtong addresses "PR attacks" against ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2025
Chatri Sityodtong isn’t staying silent about the coordinated efforts to undermine his organization. The ONE Championship Chairman and CEO took to Facebook to address what he calls sophisticated attacks on the promotion. According to Sityodtong, the attacks have escalated significantly in 2025. He claims malicious parties have used AI-generated deepfake videos, thousands of fake social media accounts, and articles filled with misinformation to spread false narratives about ONE Championship.
Max Griffin eager to punch Chris Curtis at UFC Nashville: "He just rubs me the wrong way"
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2025
Max Griffin says he doesn’t like Chris Curtis and is eager to fight him at UFC Nashville. Griffin is coming off a disappointing loss to Michael Chiesa. After the loss in December, Griffin made it clear that he wanted to return ASAP, but he didn’t get booked until now.
WATCH | Emotional Ben Askren gives health update from hospital bed: "I only died four times"
Cole Shelton - July 9, 2025
Ben Askren has given an update from his hospital bed after he had a double lung transplant. Askren has been in the hospital for months and is starting to get better after getting the transplant. On Wednesday, he posted a video on his Instagram giving fans a big update on his health and what he was going through.
Charles Oliveira explains what he should've done differently against Ilia Topuria
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2025
Charles Oliveira admits he made some mistakes in his title fight against Ilia Topuria. Oliveira and Topuria did battle in the main event of UFC 317. The fight hit the ground, but only momentarily. Once the action returned to the feet, it didn’t take “El Matador” long to put “do Bronx” to sleep with a right hand followed by a left.
Max Holloway reveals why he's thrilled Ilia Topuria moved up to lightweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2025
Max Holloway was quite happy when he heard Ilia Topuria would be making the jump to 155 pounds. Topuria vacated the UFC Featherweight Championship to challenge for the vacant lightweight gold. “El Matador” went one-on-one with Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 317. Topuria ended up knocking “do Bronx” out in the opening frame to lay claim to UFC gold in a second weight class.
Former UFC fighter Tim Kennedy admits to lying about military award: 'I am deeply sorry'
BJ Penn Staff - July 9, 2025
Former UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy is coming clean. Kennedy, once a top middleweight in both Strikeforce and the UFC, has an extensive military background, and several awards for his service. However, he has previously claimed to have received a Bronze Star with Valor. That claim was eventually called out by several members of the military. Then, it was proven to be outright false.
Derrick Lewis explains why he doesn't believe he'd get booked on a UFC White House card
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2025
UFC veteran Derrick Lewis isn’t convinced that he’ll get the call to compete on a UFC White House card. On Saturday night, Derrick Lewis will go head to head with Tallison Teixeira. After winning two of his last three fights, some wonder whether or not ‘The Black Beast’ could have one more big run in the promotion. Given how light it seems to be at the top of the heavyweight division, it certainly feels like a possibility.
Kevin Lee calls broken jaw the worst injury he's ever suffered in combat sports
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2025
Kevin Lee has reflected on the broken jaw that he suffered in his most recent fight, calling it the worst injury he’s suffered. For the longest time, Kevin Lee was considered to be the next big thing in the world of mixed martial arts. Unfortunately, his career hasn’t quite panned out as many would’ve hoped, especially in the UFC.
Alexander Volkov reveals plans for his UFC future after recent break
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2025
UFC veteran Alexander Volkov has revealed his future plans following his controversial loss to Ciryl Gane last year. For the longest time, Alexander Volkov has been seen as one of the leading contenders in the heavyweight division. While he’s never been world champion, he’s been constantly improving and getting better, learning from all of his past mistakes along the way.