MMA News
UFC legend reveals biggest regret involving Fedor Emelianenko
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 20, 2025
One UFC icon has reflected on the biggest regret of his prizefighting career, and it involved Fedor Emelianenko. Back on Jan. 24, 2009, Emelianenko went one-on-one with Andre Arlovski in the main event of “Affliction: Day of Reckoning.” Arlovski entered the fight on a five-fight winning streak, while “The Last Emperor” hadn’t been beaten since a controversial doctor’s stoppage in late 2000 at the time. There was significant buzz for the fight with many wondering if Arlovski could topple Emelianenko.
UFC veteran Ronda Rousey opens up about her scary neurological issues
Harry Kettle - June 20, 2025
UFC veteran Ronda Rousey has spoken openly about some neurological issues that she’s looked into since retirement. When you talk about women’s mixed martial arts, you can’t avoid the subject of Ronda Rousey. In many ways, her stint in the UFC helped bring the sport into the mainstream. She has been able to cross over into pop culture in a way that few other fighters have, and she deserves recognition for that.
Daniel Cormier continues to question Jon Jones for not fighting Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - June 20, 2025
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier continues to question Jon Jones over his indecisiveness regarding the Tom Aspinall fight. As we know, Jon Jones isn’t particularly interested in fighting Tom Aspinall. He’s made that crystal clear in a parade of interviews and posts on social media. Alas, given that Aspinall is the interim heavyweight champion, and Jon is the undisputed champion, it feels like a fight that absolutely needs to happen.
Sean Brady calls for welterweight showdown with Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - June 20, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady has called for a showdown with former champion Kamaru Usman. For the longest time now, Sean Brady has been seen as a rising contender in the UFC’s welterweight division. He’s picked up some big wins throughout the course of his career and most recently, he was able to dominate and defeat Leon Edwards. Since then, there have been calls for him to get a shot at the title.
Reug Reug unashamed of Senegalese superstardom: "I'm the greatest of them all"
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 19, 2025
ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane has transcended sports in his homeland. His split-decision victory over two-weight ONE MMA king Anatoly Malykhin last November transformed him from a superstar to a legend. The Senegalese giant dethroned the previously unbeaten Russian at ONE 169 on November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. That historic triumph didn’t just earn him championship gold. It cemented his place among Senegal’s greatest sporting icons.
Jonathan Haggerty responds to Yuki Yoza's call out: "He talks better than he fights"
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 19, 2025
Former K-1 Champion Yuki Yoza has set his sights on ONE Championship gold. But ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty is far from impressed by the Japanese standout. Yoza has been vocal about his intentions to dethrone the British striker. He’s adamant his K-1 credentials prove he belongs at the top of ONE’s bantamweight kickboxing division.
Kevin Lee looking to prove the doubters wrong in PFL debut: "People have written me off"
Cole Shelton - June 19, 2025
Kevin Lee is ready to prove everyone wrong. Lee is set to return to the cage on Friday at PFL World Tournament 6 against Gadzhi Rabadanov. Lee stepped into the tournament to face Rabadanov in the main event of the card in the lightweight semifinal.
Joaquin Buckley unloads on Israel Adesanya in fiery rant: "You ain't no real fighter"
Cole Shelton - June 19, 2025
Joaquin Buckley took aim at Israel Adesanya in a fiery rant after his recent loss to Kamaru Usman. Buckley suffered his first loss at welterweight in the UFC as Usman was able to control him on the ground. After the loss, Adesanya blasted Buckley and said he was glad to see him lose, as ‘The Last Stylebender’ said he hates Buckley.
Alex Pereira will not get immediate UFC title rematch, top contender predicts
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2025
Could Alex Pereira miss out on the next UFC light heavyweight title fight? Pereira lost the 205-pound gold to Magomed Ankalaev back in March. “Poatan” struggled dealing with the forward pressure of Ankalaev, leading to a unanimous decision loss. Soon after the fight, a post on Pereira’s social media account surfaced. In the post, the account criticized the UFC, but he has since deleted the post and claimed he was hacked.
Islam Makhachev warned by UFC legend to avoid costly mistake: 'It only gets harder'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 19, 2025
One UFC icon hopes Islam Makhachev can avoid making a big mistake. Makhachev will officially relinquish the UFC Lightweight Championship once the vacant title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira begins. Topuria vs. Oliveira will headline UFC 317 in Las Vegas on June 28. As for Makhachev, he will be challenging UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena at a date to be determined.
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.
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.
Joaquin Buckley admits he feels humilated after defeat to Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - June 19, 2025
UFC star Joaquin Buckley has admitted that he feels humiliated in the wake of his loss to Kamaru Usman last weekend. As we know, Joaquin Buckley fell short in his attempt to defeat former UFC champion Kamaru Usman last Saturday night. In the main event of UFC Atlanta, Usman was able to control Joaquin for most of the fight before getting his hand raised on the scorecards.
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.
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.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues puts atomweight crown on line versus Johanna Persson at ONE Fight Night 33
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 19, 2025
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues defends her strap against Swedish striker Johanna Persson, ONE Championship has announced. The clash headlines ONE Fight Night 33 on Friday, July 11, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.