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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)
UFC parts ways with four more fighters, including Trevin Giles
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2025
The UFC has reportedly parted ways with four more fighters from its roster in the latest round of cuts. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is constantly churning out elite fighters who are all capable of mixing it up in the top 15 of their respective divisions. In equal measure, though, there are also many out there who fall short of the mark – in the eyes of the higher-ups, at least.
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.
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.
MMA legend Randy Couture suffers significant injuries following crash during practice run
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2025
Randy Couture suffered serious injuries following a car accident during an NHRA practice run in Kansas City. TMZ reports that the MMA legend was airlifted to a burn center, as the accident led to first and second degree burns. The 62-year-old also suffered traumatic injuries and smoke inhalation. There is good news for “The Natural,” as he is expected recover.
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.
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.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals his family wanted him to retire after UFC 314 win
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2025
Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that his family wanted to see him retire in the wake of his victory at UFC 314. In the main event of UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes to regain the UFC featherweight championship. It was a fantastic comeback moment for a fighter who, in his prime, was widely considered to be one of the best fighters in all of mixed martial arts.
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.
Max Holloway explains why he needs to beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 318: "I've got to play the spoiler here"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2025
Max Holloway knows he will upset a lot of fans by beating Dustin Poirier at UFC 318. Holloway is set to defend his BMF belt in the main event of UFC 318 in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Poirier’s retirement fight. It also serves as the trilogy match, in which Poirier is up 2-0, so Holloway says he needs to win this fight to avoid going 0-3 in another trilogy.
Steve Garcia confident he will be first person to KO Calvin Kattar at UFC Nashville: "We are going to swing and watch someone fall"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2025
Steve Garcia is ready to make a statement and prove he is a top-ranked featherweight at UFC Nashville. Garcia was supposed to face Edson Barboza at UFC Seattle in February, but the Brazilian had to pull out. After he withdrew, it was disappointing for Garcia, as it was going to be a big-name opponent he could build his name off of.
Derrick Lewis says he "needs" to fight Tom Aspinall before his career is over: "I'm just looking to knock guys out"
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2025
Derrick Lewis wants to fight Tom Aspinall before his career is over. Lewis is set to headline UFC Nashville on Saturday against Taillon Teixeira in a fight he’s a +210 underdog in on FanDuel. If Lewis can pull off the upset, he’d be right back in the title picture at heavyweight, and he is hopeful he can face to Aspinall for the belt before his career is up.
Fight fans lash out after Dana White shares full line-up for 'bad ass' UFC card
BJ Penn Staff - July 8, 2025
Dana White is very excited about the line-up for UFC 318. It’s safe to say UFC fans are not quite as jazzed. UFC 318 is set for July 19 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the main event, Louisianan hero Dustin Poirier will compete in his final fight, taking on a fellow UFC legend in Max Holloway. You won’t find many fight fans complaining about the card’s main event, but beyond the headliner, the line-up has been the subject of some controversy.
Max Holloway slams 'ridiculous' UFC rankings ahead of Dustin Poirier fight
BJ Penn Staff - July 8, 2025
Max Holloway has some issues with the official UFC rankings. Hawaii’s Holloway is set to return to Octagon in the main event of the widely criticized UFC 318 card on July 19. It will go down in New Orleans, and his opponent will be Louisiana’s own Dustin Poirier, who is set to retire, win, lose, or draw.
Islam Makhachev might be making huge mistake with welterweight move, says UFC icon
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 8, 2025
Did Islam Makhachev bite off more than he can chew? Makhachev relinquished the UFC Lightweight Champion in an effort to compete for gold in a second weight class. Makhachev has long discussed the importance of winning the welterweight title, and he’ll have a chance to do so against Jack Della Maddalena. At this time, a date hasn’t been set for the fight, although UFC CEO Dana White admitted that a November date in Madison Square Garden is appealing.