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Conor McGregor punched bar patron 'for absolutely no reason' according to witness
BJ Penn Staff - June 19, 2025
UFC star Conor McGregor has once again found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Earlier this week, footage surfaced on social media that appeared to show McGregor punching another man in the face two times at the famous Pacha night club in Ibiza. When the footage first emerged, there wasn’t much information to go on, other than what we could see in the clip.
UFC signs two Polish MMA champions with endorsements from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
BJ Penn Staff - June 19, 2025
The UFC has signed two high-level European MMA champions—both of whom seem to have a seal approval from Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The UFC has been on a role signing new talent lately, adding names like Patricio “Pitbull” Freire and Aaron Pico to its roster. The promotion is not slowing down.
Jon Jones finally confirms he's done with UFC for now: 'I’ve punched and kicked enough people'
BJ Penn Staff - June 19, 2025
At this point, it’s safe to say we can give up hope on a UFC super fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Fans have been waiting to see Jon Jones defend the UFC heavyweight title against Aspinall, the division’s interim champion, since 2023. Instead, Jones swerved the matchup in favor of a late-2024 fight with Stipe Miocic, forcing Aspinall to make a rare interim title defense against Curtis Blaydes. In fact, Jones has been so publicly against the matchup that fans have long questioned if he intends to fight again at all. UFC boss Dana White has done his best to keep hope alive, but now, holding out hope seems foolish.
Kamaru Usman lays out plans for UFC super fight that fans will 'remember forever'
BJ Penn Staff - June 19, 2025
Kamaru Usman has laid out plans for a huge UFC super fight in Africa. Usman has spent much of his life living in the United States, but was born in Nigeria, and has always represented the African country in the Octagon. It’s safe to say he has represented it well. Usman is the former UFC welterweight champion, and most fans consider him the second-best fighter in the division’s history behind Canadian legend Georges St-Pierre.
Darren Till shares boxing hitlist ahead of potential return
Harry Kettle - June 19, 2025
Former UFC sensation Darren Till has shared a list of potential opponents for him to face in his boxing return. As we know, Darren Till is a pretty interesting character. He had a solid run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship but after a string of losses, he decided to test the waters outside of the promotion. Instead of mixed martial arts, though, he opted to venture into the world of boxing.
Kamaru Usman didn't try to KO Joaquin Buckley late after flashback to famous defeat
Harry Kettle - June 19, 2025
UFC legend Kamaru Usman has said that he didn’t try to knock Joaquin Buckley out late in the fight after getting flashbacks to his KO defeat at the hands of Leon Edwards. Last Saturday night, Kamaru Usman got back to winning ways inside the Octagon. After three straight defeats, he was able to pick up a decision win over Joaquin Buckley. For the first four rounds, he was dominating the contest through his wrestling – but that changed in the fifth.
Jamahal Hill responds negatively after being asked about previous UFC losses
Harry Kettle - June 19, 2025
UFC light heavyweight Jamahal Hill has responded negatively to being asked about his recent losses in the Octagon. On Saturday night, Jamahal Hill will make his return to active competition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He will lock horns with Khalil Rountree Jr in the main event of UFC Baku, and if he can pick up a big win, there’s every chance that he could vault himself back into title contention.
Felipe Lobo shares prediction for fight vs Kulabdam at ONE Friday Fights 114
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 19, 2025
Third-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender Felipe Lobo is gearing up to face fellow renowned striker Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai at ONE Friday Fights 114. And he’s under no false pretenses of what to expect. The bantamweight Muay Thai clash takes place on Friday, June 27, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Ignacio Bahamondes claims he's "willing to die" against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Baku: "It's going to be fireworks"
Cole Shelton - June 18, 2025
Ignacio Bahamondes is expecting a war against Rafael Fiziev at UFC Baku. Bahamondes is set to take on the 11th-ranked Fiziev in a three-round co-main event scrap. Both men are strikers, so Bahamondes is eager to throw down, and he says he’s preparing for a war and willing to die against Fiziev.
Lil’ Wayne responds to Dustin Poirier’s UFC 318 retirement walkout request
BJ Penn Staff - June 18, 2025
Dustin Poirier will have prestigious company when he walks to the Octagon for his final UFC fight next month. Poirier, one of the greatest lightweights in MMA history, is set to fight for a final time in the main event of UFC 318 on July 19. His opponent will be former featherweight champion Max Holloway — a man he has already beaten twice, but who is just as legendary a fighter.
UFC 317 suffers major blow as main card fight gets rescheduled
BJ Penn Staff - June 18, 2025
UFC 317 took a major blow this week, as main card matchup involving Paulo Costa was rescheduled for a later date. Brazil’s Costa, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, was set to meet Russia’s Roman Kopylov on the June 28 event’s main card. According to a report from Laerta Viana, however, the Brazilian has come down with an illness. That has forced the UFC to move his fight with Kopylov to UFC 318, which is slated for July 19.
Report | Former WWE exec Vince McMahon made play to buy Conor McGregor's BKFC
BJ Penn Staff - June 18, 2025
Former WWE executive Vince McMahon seems to be trying to get back into the combat sports business. In fact, he recently had is eyes on BKFC. McMahon is one of the most important figures in WWE history. However, he parted ways with the organization following an extremely concerning scandal.
UFC Abu Dhabi fighter Bryce Mitchell explains move to bantamweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 18, 2025
Bryce Mitchell is trying his hand in the bantamweight division, and he has detailed why that is the case. Mitchell is set to return to action on the UFC Abu Dhabi card, which is scheduled for July 26. He’ll be sharing the Octagon with Said Nurmagomedov. It’s a pivotal clash for both men, as they are coming off losses. In the case of Mitchell, he’s cutting down in weight after spending most of his career at 145 pounds. The lone exception had been Mitchell’s pro MMA debut, which was contested at bantamweight.
Julianna Pena reveals key factor in UFC 316 title loss to Kayla Harrison
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 18, 2025
Julianna Pena believes her UFC 316 performance was hindered. Pena put the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at stake against Kayla Harrison in Newark on June 7. The title fight served as the co-main event of UFC 316. Harrison’s grappling proved to be too much for Pena, who was submitted via kimura at the end of the second round.
Robert Whittaker's next UFC fight is official and it might surprise you
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 18, 2025
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker has his next fight booked, and it isn’t what fans were expecting. While rising contenders such as Caio Borralho had been pounding the table to fight “The Reaper,” Whittaker made it clear publicly that he preferred to fight Sean Strickland since their paths have never crossed inside the Octagon. Neither Borralho nor Strickland will be facing Whittaker next.
Miranda Maverick confirms surgery is booked after UFC Atlanta loss
Harry Kettle - June 18, 2025
UFC star Miranda Maverick has confirmed that she has surgery booked following her defeat to Rose Namajunas at UFC Atlanta. Last weekend in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, Miranda Maverick failed in her attempt to defeat Rose Namajunas. Instead, she was beaten via decision, although she did come close to securing a submission victory at one point in the fight. Still, the result is what matters, as does the fact that Miranda actually sustained a nasty injury during the bout.
Daniel Cormier questions Islam Makhachev possibly leaving MMA after three more fights
Harry Kettle - June 18, 2025
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned the idea of Islam Makhachev possibly retiring from MMA after three more fights. As we know, Islam Makhachev is set to move up to welterweight after successfully defending his UFC lightweight championship four times. He’s ready for an entirely new kind of challenge at 170 pounds as he goes in search of a second world title. Of course, acquiring that belt is going to be easier said than done.
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen floats the idea of Kamaru Usman facing Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - June 18, 2025
Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the possibility of Kamaru Usman facing Shavkat Rakhmonov in a huge welterweight clash. As we know, Kamaru Usman’s win over Joaquin Buckley has vaulted him right back into championship contention at 170 pounds. He was able to prove that he still has what it takes to defeat top guys in the welterweight division, cementing his status as one of the true all-time greats.