MMA News
Jon Jones provides big update on UFC future and possible Tom Aspinall fight
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2025
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has provided an update on his immediate future and a possible return fight. Jon Jones is easily one of the biggest stars in the history of mixed martial arts. However, he’s also been involved in a lot of controversies throughout the course of his career. Nowadays, the big problem is that he doesn’t appear to be all too interested in the idea of unifying his heavyweight title in a UFC superfight against interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
Former UFC champion explains big worry for Charles Oliveira in Ilia Topuria fight
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2025
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria. In the main event of UFC 317, Charles Oliveira will take on Ilia Topuria in the main event. The two men will collide over the UFC lightweight championship, with the man known as ‘Do Bronx’ attempting to win the strap for the second time. Topuria, meanwhile, will try to join a rare group of fighters who have won belts in two different weight classes in the promotion.
Darren Till won't "beg" for a boxing match against Jake Paul or Tommy Fury
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2025
Former UFC star Darren Till has given his thoughts on potential boxing matches against the likes of Jake Paul or Tommy Fury. Since leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Darren Till hasn’t really put too much effort or focus into mixed martial arts. Instead, he’s put a lot of attention into boxing. He’s been fairly successful up to this point but many are still eager to see him throw down against a bigger name, with two of the most popular names being Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.
Justin Gaethje's manager believes he should be #1 contender at lightweight
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2025
Justin Gaethje’s manager is of the belief that he should be the next number one contender for the UFC lightweight title. As we know, Justin Gaethje is an absolute warrior and a fan favorite in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He also happens to be one of the most exciting lightweights in all of mixed martial arts. Following on from his recent short notice win over Rafael Fiziev, many have wondered where he fits into the title conversation at this point in his career.
Jonathan Di Bella teases transition to Muay Thai: "I'm happy to move toward that"
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 19, 2025
ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella is open to a Muay Thai quest. But not before he unifies the division’s gold against Prajanchai PK Saenchai. The Canadian-Italian striker captured the interim strap this past March at ONE 172. He outstruck former two-division king Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, earning the unanimous decision victory.
Daniel Cormier's recent criticism of judging 'made no sense,' says UFC veteran
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2025
A UFC fighter who won his recent bout believes Daniel Cormier and other members of the UFC 315 broadcast team were vehemently against him. Cormier is a UFC Hall of Famer, but he’s also one of the key voices of the company. He’s become a regular color commentator for UFC pay-per-views, and some of his calls have been criticized by fighters. Recently, Cormier shared his belief that the scorecards in favor of Modestas Bukauskas over Ion Cutelaba were “trash.”
Patchy Mix reveals biggest reason for signing with UFC, and it isn't money
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2025
Patchy Mix is the newest member of the UFC roster, but he didn’t ink the deal solely for big paydays. Mix is a former Bellator champion who many experts and fans were pounding the table for the UFC to sign. He was under contract with PFL, but the two sides mutually agreed to part ways. Mix had been mostly inactive after PFL’s acquisition of Bellator.
UFC 317 lightweight title win for Ilia Topuria could benefit Paddy Pimblett
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2025
Paddy Pimblett has been feuding with Ilia Topuria for years, but he admits that if “El Matador” wins the UFC lightweight gold, it would benefit his career. Topuria will get a crack at the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship on June 28. He’ll share the Octagon with Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 in Las Vegas. Islam Makhachev will vacate the 155-pound gold as soon as the bout begins, as he’ll be challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at some point.
Jose Aldo explains why he decided to retire following controversial UFC 315 loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2025
Jose Aldo has shared more details on his decision to walk away from pro MMA competition. If the retirement sticks, then Aldo’s final bout took place on May 10 at UFC 315. He lost a controversial decision to Aiemann Zahabi and decided it was time to hang up the gloves. The former two-time UFC featherweight titleholder has also insisted that he’s likely done with combat sports altogether, not just MMA.
Gilbert Burns shares positive message following UFC Vegas 106 loss to Michael Morales
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2025
Gilbert Burns did not emerge victorious this past Saturday, but his spirit isn’t broken. Burns entered UFC Vegas 106 on a three-fight skid. He had a chance to rebound against the surging undefeated prospect Michael Morales. It wasn’t meant to be, as Morales delivered a one-sided thrashing that didn’t make it out of the opening round. That means “Durinho” has now lost four straight bouts.
Michael Morales name drops top UFC welterweight, reveals special request for next fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 18, 2025
Michael Morales continues to grow his stock, and he’s looking towards the future following UFC Vegas 106. Morales shared the Octagon with Gilbert Burns inside the UFC Apex this past Saturday. It was one-way traffic in favor of Morales, who timed the one-time title challenger on the feet. Burns took his opponent to the mat, but he failed to maintain control and he was ultimately stopped via TKO.
UFC Vegas 106 Bonus Report: Denise Gomes one of four POTN winners
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2025
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 106 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. Tonight’s fight card was headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight contest featuring Gilbert Burns taking on Michael Moralez. The bout proved to be a coming out party for the now ‘and still undefeated’ Michael Morales. The Ecuadorian powerhouse was able to get the better of Gilbert Burns in the striking right from the opening horn, landing some powerful shots that ultimately forced ‘Durinho’ to dive in for a takedown. While Burns was successful in that attempt, it took just mere seconds for Morales to get back to his feet where he proceeded to smash the former title challenger with a plethora of heavy shots. After a pair of knockdowns, referee Herb Dean had seen enough and stepped in to call a stop to the contest.
UFC Vegas 106 Results: Michael Morales TKO's Gilbert Burns (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 106 results, including the welterweight main event between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales. Burns (22-8 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. The former UFC welterweight title challenger has suffered setbacks to Sean Brady, Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to those setbacks, ‘Durinho’ was coming off back-to-back wins over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny.
UFC Vegas 106 Results: Mairon Santos defeats Sodiq Yusuff
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 106 results, including the lightweight bout between Sodiq Yusuff and Mairon Santos. Yusuff (13-5 MMA) will enter tonight’s bout with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘Super’ is coming off losses to Diego Lopes and Edson Barboza in his two most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to those setbacks, the Nigerian standout had earned victories over Alex Caceres and Don Shainis.
UFC Vegas 106 loses co-main event between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 106 event was supposed to be co-headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato. The news was just announced during the broadcast, citing a medical issue on the side of Bellato as reason for the cancellation.
UFC Vegas 106: 'Burns vs. Morales' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 17, 2025
The Octagon is back in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 106 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales. Burns (22-8 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. The former UFC welterweight title challenger has suffered setbacks to Sean Brady, Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to those setbacks, ‘Durinho’ was coming off back-to-back wins over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny.
UFC star Sean Strickland issues savage callout of Belal Muhammad: 'Do it for Palestine'
BJ Penn Staff - May 16, 2025
Sean Strickland is no stranger to controversy. His latest callout of fellow former UFC champ Belal Muhammad is sure to stir up plenty more. California’s Strickland is the former UFC middleweight champion. The Chicago-based Palestinian-American Muhammad, meanwhile, is the former champ at welterweight, having lost his title with a bloody decision defeat to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 just last weekend.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett argues Jon Jones 'should be stripped' after title shakeup at lightweight
BJ Penn Staff - May 16, 2025
Paddy Pimblett was surprised when Islam Makhachev recently vacated the UFC lightweight title. Especially because Jon Jones is still the champion at heavyweight. Makhachev is the No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC right now, thanks to a dominant reign as lightweight champion. However, he recently dropped his lightweight belt with plans to move up to welterweight in pursuit of a new title. There’s been some suggestion that the UFC pressured the Russian to relinquish his lightweight title if he intended to change divisions.