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UFC on ESPN 68 Fight Card & Start Times
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2025
This weekend, UFC on ESPN 68 goes down with a fascinating main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber. Event: UFC on ESPN 68: Blanchfield vs Barber Date: Saturday, 31st May 2025 Location: UFC Apex (Las Vegas, Nevada) Broadcast: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass (9pm EST main card)
Michael Bisping reacts to ‘massive cheater’ Vitor Belfort’s UFC Hall of Fame induction
Harry Kettle - May 27, 2025
UFC legend Michael Bisping has reacted to bitter rival Vitor Belfort’s upcoming induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. As we know, Michael Bisping is an icon within the world of mixed martial arts. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship, especially, he achieved some truly remarkable things. That includes capturing the UFC middleweight championship despite going through some unbelievably tough setbacks.
UFC commentator Jon Anik reveals opponent for Belal Muhammad's next fight
BJ Penn Staff - May 26, 2025
Jon Anik broke some huge fight news on his podcast this week. According to the long-time UFC play-by-play commentator former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will take on Shavkat Rakhmonov this October. Anik revealed the fight during an episode of his Anik & Florian podcast, alongside his brother Jason and former UFC title challenger Kenny Florian.
Merab Dvalishvili admits lack of motivation as Sean O'Malley adds UFC legend to fight camp
BJ Penn Staff - May 26, 2025
Things are getting very interesting ahead of the UFC 316 rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili first met O’Malley in the main event of Noche UFC at the Sphere in Las Vegas last September. On that night, Dvalishvili won a unanimous decision to claim the promotion’s bantamweight title. The pair are now set to run it back at UFC 316, which is set for June 7.
Alexander Volkov slams Jon Jones for holding up heavyweight division: "UFC allows him to behave this way"
Cole Shelton - May 26, 2025
UFC heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov is frustrated with Jon Jones for holding up the division. Jones won the vacant UFC heavyweight title in March of 2023 when he beat Ciryl Gane by submission. He ended up defending his belt in November of 2024 when he TKO’d Stipe Miocic. Since then, however, he has been on the sidelines with no fight being booked, leaving interim champ Tom Aspinall waiting.
Nate Diaz claims he was supposed to play Conor McGregor's part in Roadhouse reboot
BJ Penn Staff - May 26, 2025
Nate Diaz claims he was the first choice to play the villain in the recent Roadhouse reboot — not his fellow UFC star Conor McGregor. Diaz and McGregor are two of the fiercest rivals in MMA history. They went 1-1 in a pair of unforgettable scraps in 2016. Diaz won their first encounter by submission, while McGregor evened the score with a decision victory in a thrilling five-round rematch.
UFC analyst claims Conor McGregor's physical appearance is 'screaming cocaine'
BJ Penn Staff - May 26, 2025
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is aging unnaturally quickly thanks to excessive substance abuse. In fact, he believes McGregor now looks 10 years older than UFC CEO Dana White — which would make him 65 years old. “They did a side-by-side, it was Conor and Dana,” Sonnen said on Instagram (via MMA Mania). “I swear to goodness, Conor looked 10 years older than Dana White, and you could see it in the eyes. You could see the booze in the eyelids and the cocaine in the eyeballs, saying ‘I wanna fight.’ And then you’ve got a promoter who’s the only one with the legal right on the face of the earth to make it so that you can fight, and that promoter is standing there saying, ‘We’re not even close, I’m not even taking his calls right now.’”
Cory Sandhagen gives his thoughts on Sean O'Malley and a possible future fight
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2025
UFC star Cory Sandhagen has given his thoughts on Sean O’Malley’s career, as well as a possible fight between them in the future. As we know, Sean O’Malley is easily one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts. That’s certainly the case for the UFC’s bantamweight division, where he is a former champion. At Noche UFC last year, however, he lost the belt to Merab Dvalishvili. At UFC 316 next month, he’ll have the chance to earn it back in an immediate rematch.
Joe Rogan jokes about wanting to see UFC heavyweights "on the sauce" again
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2025
UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently joked about past UFC heavyweights using PEDs, using Alistair Overeem as an example. Over the course of the last few decades, Joe Rogan has been seen as the consistent voice of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While other commentators and figures have been and gone, Joe has stood the test of time alongside Dana White.
Jack Della Maddalena plans on getting advice from Alexander Volkanovski ahead of possible Islam Makhachev fight
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2025
UFC champion Jack Della Maddalena may enlist the help of Alexander Volkanovski ahead of a possible Islam Makhachev showdown. At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena shocked a lot of people when he was able to defeat Belal Muhammad. In doing so, he became the new UFC welterweight champion, giving Australia two champs in the promotion. The other, of course, is the great Alexander Volkanovski, who was able to reclaim his featherweight gold against Diego Lopes earlier this year.
Belal Muhammad claims he went against the game plan in loss to Jack Della Maddalena
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2025
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad claims he went against the game plan in his UFC 315 defeat to Jack Della Maddalena. In the main event of UFC 315, Belal Muhammad attempted to successfully defend the UFC welterweight championship against Jack Della Maddalena. In what proved to be a far more entertaining fight than anyone had anticipated, it was the Australian who was able to get the upper hand. In the end, he was the one to also get his hand raised in victory, leaving Montreal with the belt.
Paddy Pimblett shares stunning prediction for potential UFC title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 25, 2025
Paddy Pimblett is well aware of one massive title fight that has yet to be booked, but he’s made a prediction for the bout that might surprise you. Fans have been clamoring for the UFC heavyweight division to move forward. Jon Jones has been the titleholder since March 2023, while Tom Aspinall has held interim gold since Nov. 2023. They each have one successful title defense, but the UFC has yet to make an undisputed title fight official despite Dana White’s optimism.
'Petty' Kayla Harrison will 'smash' Julianna Pena's face at UFC 316, says manager
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 25, 2025
Kayla Harrison’s manager believes Julianna Pena is in for a rough night at UFC 316. Harrison is scheduled to challenge Pena for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship in the co-main event of UFC 316 on June 7. It’ll be Harrison’s first crack at UFC gold. Pena will look for her first successful title defense in her second reign.
Merab Dvalishvili details major plans if he wins Sean O'Malley rematch at UFC 316
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 25, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili has some big plans for the rest of 2025 if he can defeat Sean O’Malley a second time. Dvalishvili and O’Malley will collide again in the UFC 316 headliner in Newark on June 7. “The Machine” is hoping for his second successful UFC bantamweight title defense. He’s already beaten “Sugar” via unanimous decision to capture the gold, but Dvalishvili is expecting a sharper and more healthy version of O’Malley this go-around.
Tom Aspinall advised to avoid Michael Chandler trap in waiting for Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 25, 2025
As Tom Aspinall continues to wait for his next fight, one former UFC fan favorite is advising him to dodge a pitfall. Aspinall has yet to receive a title unification bout despite the fact that he’s been the interim UFC Heavyweight Champion since Nov. 2023. He’s even successfully defended the gold. While Dana White has insisted that reigning titleholder Jon Jones and Aspinall will fight, there appears to be no signs of any movement towards making the bout happen.
Ousted UFC star reveals one fighter who can defeat Alexandre Pantoja
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 25, 2025
One former UFC flyweight thinks he knows who has what it takes to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja. Pantoja has been the reigning UFC titleholder at 125 pounds since July 2023 when he defeated Brandon Moreno via split decision. He has had three successful title defenses. The Brazilian bruiser will look to thwart the challenge of Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 on June 28.
UFC legend questions timing of Ilia Topuria's split from longtime coaches
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 23, 2025
The recent news of Ilia Topuria parting ways with his coaches has left one UFC Hall of Famer a bit puzzled. Topuria is set for a massive fight in the main event of UFC 317 on June 28. The former UFC Featherweight Champion will attempt to capture gold at 155 pounds. “El Matador” will do battle with Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship in Las Vegas.
Rising UFC star scoffs at Yair Rodriguez potentially receiving another featherweight title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 23, 2025
One emerging UFC featherweight isn’t too thrilled about rumblings of Yair Rodriguez potentially getting another title shot. Alexander Volkanovski became a two-time 145-pound titleholder when he defeated Diego Lopes for the vacant gold at UFC 314. Rodriguez also fought on that card, defeating former two-division Bellator champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. While some felt Rodriguez could be booked in a grudge match with Lopes at UFC 320 in Guadalajara, there are some who think “El Pantera” could be getting a rematch with Volkanovski.