MMA News
Dustin Poirier has high expectations for his retirement fight against Max Holloway: "I want a war"
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2025
Dustin Poirier is looking to get into one more firefight before his career is up. Poirier is set for his retirement fight in the main event of UFC 318 as he takes on Max Holloway for the BMF belt. It’s a highly anticipated bout as Poirier is looking to end his career on a high note as the BMF champ. But, he also gets the chance to retire in his home state of Louisiana.
Nate Diaz calls for trilogy with Conor McGregor: "Nobody else to fight"
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2025
Nate Diaz is hoping for a trilogy bout with Conor McGregor. Diaz and McGregor had legendary back-to-back fights in 2016, and given that they are 1-1, many fans had hoped a trilogy would happen. Yet, it never came to fruition, but Diaz is hoping the trilogy can happen next.
Max Holloway details what he expects in third career encounter with Dustin Poirier at UFC 318
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2025
Max Holloway is expecting another fan-friendly fight when he takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC 318. Holloway is defending his BMF belt in a trilogy fight against Poirier in the main event of UFC 318 in New Orleans. Poirier won the first two fights, with the second winning Fight of the Night.
Dustin Poirier isn't dwelling on retiring without undisputed UFC title win: 'That's life'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 15, 2025
Dustin Poirier won’t wallow in his sorrows over ending his prizefighting career without an undisputed UFC title reign. While Poirier did capture the interim UFC Lightweight Championship, he fell short in his undisputed title bouts against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles Oliveira, and Islam Makhachev. It’s the one achievement that “The Diamond” wasn’t able to obtain despite often fighting his way back to the top of the heap.
UFC 318 fighter plans to call out Khamzat Chimaev amid bad blood
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 15, 2025
UFC 318 commentator admits calling Dustin Poirier's retirement fight will be emotional
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 15, 2025
There may not be a dry eye at the UFC 318 commentary desk for Dustin Poirier’s final bout. Poirier is set to end his pro MMA career on Saturday. “The Diamond” will take on a familiar foe in Max Holloway. Poirier is 2-0 against “Blessed” and he’s hoping to end his career with a third victory over Holloway.
Belal Muhammad shares advice for those getting started in mixed martial arts
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad has shared some advice for those looking to get started on their mixed martial arts journey. As we know, Belal Muhammad has had quite the journey in mixed martial arts over the years. After not really breaking through for quite some time, he emerged as a welterweight title contender a few years back before eventually defeating Leon Edwards to claim the belt.
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.
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.
Jhanlo Mark Sangiao admits he "needed this win so much" after ONE Fight Night 33
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 15, 2025
Nearly two years of waiting and wondering finally came to an end for Jhanlo Mark Sangiao. The Filipino fighter got the result he desperately needed. The 23-year-old bantamweight MMA fighter defeated Mongolian striker Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg by submission at ONE Fight Night 33 on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Sangiao, the victory represented much more than just another win.
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.
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.
Marvin Vettori promises to 'f***ing dismantle' Brendan Allen at UFC 318
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2025
Marvin Vettori has bad intentions going into his UFC 318 grudge match with Brendan Allen. Vettori and Allen will be fighting for pride and relevancy on Saturday. There is some bad blood between the two, as they once brawled inside a casino. Punches were thrown and both men had to be separated. They will get to fight in a professional setting on Saturday in New Orleans.
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.
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.
Derrick Lewis confirms he wants to push for another UFC title shot
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
UFC legend Derrick Lewis has confirmed he wants to make another push for the heavyweight championship. Last Saturday night, 40-year-old Derrick Lewis did it again. He was able to knock out a rising contender in Tallison Teixeira, and while the stoppage was a bit controversial, ‘The Black Beast’ did incredibly well to get the better of his foe and secure the finish. Now, of course, the big question is a very simple one: what’s next?