MMA News
Nate Diaz calls for trilogy with Conor McGregor: "Nobody else to fight"
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2025
UFC lightweight contender provides update on Khamzat Chimaev's UFC 319 training camp
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan has provided a positive update on Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 training camp. Next month, Khamzat Chimaev will finally get his opportunity at UFC gold. He will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship and if he wins, it’ll complete a five-year rise to the top of the mountain. In truth, many didn’t believe it’d take that long, but inactivity has harmed ‘Borz’ ever since his first few fights in the promotion.
Stephen Thompson's former coach believes his age influenced judges at UFC Nashville
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
Stephen Thompson’s former coach Ray Longo believes his age influenced the judges in the co-main event of UFC Nashville. Last Saturday night, Stephen Thompson went up against Gabriel Bonfim in the co-main event of UFC Nashville. It was a tightly contested bout but in the eyes of many, ‘Wonderboy’ did enough to get his hand raised. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and the veteran instead fell to a split decision defeat courtesy of the judges.
Dominick Cruz explains how Max Holloway can overcome Dustin Poirier at UFC 318
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
MMA analyst Dominick Cruz has given his thoughts on how Max Holloway can overcome Dustin Poirier at UFC 318. On Saturday night, Max Holloway will go head to head with Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 318. The two will battle it out for the BMF title but beyond that, they’ll be competing in the final bout of Poirier’s mixed martial arts career. The expectation, of course, is that these two will put on a real show, just as they’ve done in their two previous meetings.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues reveals knockout win was carefully planned: "We trained a lot on this shot"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues knew exactly how she wanted to end her title defense against Johanna Persson. The Brazilian champion executed her plan to perfection. The reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion secured a devastating third-round knockout victory to retain her crown at ONE Fight Night 33 on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Rodrigues, the finish was far from accidental.
Shadow wants immediate fight with Mohamed Younes Rabah after no-contest: "I'm ready to give him a rematch"
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Sometimes the most frustrating moments in combat sports happen when everything goes perfectly. Shadow Singha Mawynn experienced that cruel reality firsthand at ONE Fight Night 33. The Thai striker was dominating Mohamed Younes Rabah in their featherweight Muay Thai co-main event on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. Shadow had already scored a knockdown and was building momentum toward what seemed like an inevitable finish.
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira after UFC Nashville?
Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025
The UFC was in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, July 12, for a solid UFC Nashville card. The main event saw heavyweight contenders throw down as Derrick Lewis took on Tallison Teixeira. Entering the fight, Lewis was coming off a TKO win over Rodrigo Nascimento back in May of 2024. Teixeira, meanwhile, was just 1-0 in the UFC with a TKO win over Justin Tafa in his debut.
UFC Abu Dhabi takes a hit as Movsar Evloev withdraws from highly-anticipated bout against Aaron Pico
Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025
UFC Abu Dhabi has taken a massive hit next week as Movsar Evloev is out of his upcoming fight. Evloev was supposed to take on Aaron Pico in a pivotal five-round co-main event at featherweight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26. The fight was likely set to determine the next featherweight contender, but the fight is now off.
Max Holloway discredits Ilia Topuria's winning streak: "They're not looking at the record"
Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025
Max Holloway believes Ilia Topuria’s recent run isn’t as good as people think. Topuria is coming off three-straight knockout wins over Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski to win the featherweight belt and lightweight title. However, Holloway believes the names are big, including himself, but none of them were at the peak or on massive winning streaks as they had been in the past.
UFC commentator Jon Anik reveals who should be next BMF title challenger
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2025
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik has an idea of who should be the next challenger for the BMF Championship. Max Holloway is the current symbolic BMF titleholder. He become the recognized champion when he pulled off one of the most memorable knockouts in UFC history. With one second to spare in the fight, “Blessed” knocked Justin Gaethje out cold to lay claim to the championship.
UFC trailblazer shares crucial disadvantages Dustin Poirier may have ahead of retirement fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer believes Dustin Poirier had some key advantages over Max Holloway that have now turned against him. Poirier has two victories over Holloway, and he’ll be looking for a third win against “Blessed” to close out his prizefighting career. The two will collide once more in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday.
Dana White gives his thoughts on Stephen Thompson's UFC future
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on the future of Stephen Thompson after his loss to Gabriel Bonfim. Last weekend at UFC Nashville, Stephen Thompson put forward a really strong effort in his meeting with Gabriel Bonfim. He continues to take on any challenger that the UFC puts in front of him, and while ‘Wonderboy’ may be in the twilight of his career, he’s still capable of putting on some really incredible performances.
Jorge Masvidal sends positive messsage to Ben Askren following his double lung transplant
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
Former UFC star Jorge Masvidal has sent a message of positivity to Ben Askren after the latter’s recent health problems. As we know, Ben Askren has been dealing with some pretty serious health problems over the course of the last few months. After picking up a staph infection, the former UFC fighter also developed pneumonia, eventually leading to some really severe issues with his lungs. As a result, he’s had to undergo a double lung transplant.
Max Holloway expects point-down moment against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
UFC star Max Holloway expects to meet Dustin Poirier in the middle of the cage and throw caution to the wind at UFC 318. As we know, Max Holloway is one of the most entertaining fighters in all of mixed martial arts. He’s had some incredible moments throughout the course of his career and while he’s coming off the back of his first knockout defeat, he’s hoping to bounce back in style in the main event of UFC 318.
Alex Pereira's UFC title run was 'engineered,' says well-known MMA manager
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
A top MMA manager doesn’t believe Alex Pereira would’ve been a UFC champion if Magomed Ankalaev got dibs on a shot first. Pereira reigned as the 205-pound champion with three successful title defenses. After defeating Jiri Prochazka to capture the gold, “Poatan” finished Jamahal Hill, Prochazka a second time, and Khalil Rountree. Pereira’s reign came to an end courtesy of Ankalaev, who had “Poatan” backing up for most of their five-round affair.
Derrick Lewis takes aim at opponent's team following UFC Nashville win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Derrick Lewis has revealed why he taunted his opponent’s corner after scoring a TKO win at UFC Nashville. Lewis shared the Octagon with Tallison Teixeira on Saturday. In the early going, Lewis’ eye appeared to be bothering him. “The Black Beast” claimed he was faking an eye poke to lure Teixeira into a false sense of security.
Former UFC star Ben Askren shares inspiring message amid double lung transplant
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Ben Askren doesn’t plan to dwell on his current situation. The MMA community was shocked to learn that Askren was in for the fight of his life on a hospital bed. The former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder was in need of a double lung transplant to breathe unassisted.
Stephen Thompson provides update on gnarly shin injury at UFC Nashville
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Stephen Thompson has updated fans on the deep gash he suffered during UFC Nashville. Thompson took on Gabriel Bonfim in the co-main event of Saturday’s card inside Bridgestone Arena. The bout went the distance and “Wonderboy” fell just short via split decision. Thompson was forced to move around backstage in crutches after splitting his shin when Bonfim checked a kick.
Belal Muhammad calls for additional UFC weight classes: 'Why not add more?'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad would like to see his fighting home add more weight classes. Muhammad is aware that many have debated about adding more weight classes to the top MMA promotion for years now. One of the popular talking points within the MMA community at one time was whether or not a 165-pound weight class should be added. UFC CEO Dana White has shut down the addition of more weight classes, but some wonder what the stance is now that TKO has taken over.