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Pros react after Aiemann Zahabi defeats Jose Aldo at UFC 315
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 315 main card featured the return of MMA legend Jose Aldo who squared off with streaking Canadian contender Aiemann Zahabi. Aldo (32-10 MMA) entered tonight’s featherweight contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Mario Bautista in his most previous effort this past October at UFC 307. Prior to that setback, the former featherweight kingpin had earned an impressive unanimous decision win over Jonathan Martinez.
UFC 315 Results: Aiemann Zahabi defeats Jose Aldo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 315 results, including the featherweight contest between Jose Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi. Aldo (32-9 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Mario Bautista this past October at UFC 307. Prior to that setback, the former featherweight kingpin had earned an impressive unanimous decision win over Jonathan Martinez.
UFC 315 Results: Benoit Saint Denis stops Kyle Prepolec (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 315 results, including the lightweight contest between Benoit Saint Denis and Kyle Prepolec. Saint Denis (13-3 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back knockout losses to Renato Moicano and Dustin Poirier in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to those setbacks, ‘God of War’ had put together a five-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Matt Frevola and Thiago Moises.
UFC 315: 'Muhammad vs. Maddalena' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 10, 2025
The Octagon returns to Montreal for tonight’s UFC 315 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad (24-3 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Remember the Name’ captured the promotion’s welterweight title this past July in Manchester, scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Leon Edwards. The 36-year-old is currently riding a 10-fight winning streak, which includes victories over Gilbert Burns, Sean Brady and Stephen Thompson.
UFC champion Jon Jones reveals some of his post-retirement plans
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2025
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has spoken candidly about some of his post-mixed martial arts retirement plans. As we know, Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters of all time. He’s been recognised as such by the majority of his peers, even through all the controversies that he’s endured throughout the course of his career. Now, he is the king of the heavyweight division, with many hoping that he’ll eventually defend his belt against Tom Aspinall. Alas, we’ll have to wait and see whether or not that actually comes to fruition.
Georges St-Pierre reveals he's open to having a role in UFC 315 main event
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2025
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has revealed that he would be willing to put the belt on the winner of the UFC 315 main event. As we know, Georges St-Pierre is an absolute icon within the world of mixed martial arts. He has accomplished some great things throughout the course of his career, with the majority of his big highlights coming in the welterweight division. He ruled over the rest of the 170-pounders for a long time, and he did so in a pretty dominant way.
Dominick Cruz's coach discusses former champion's incredible mindset
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2025
Dominick Cruz’s coach Eric Del Fierro has spoken openly about the mindset of his student that allowed him to thrive in mixed martial arts. As we know, Dominick Cruz is an absolute legend in the sport of MMA. He has accomplished some great things over the years, most notably being the UFC bantamweight champion on multiple occasions. Now, however, he has retired, largely due to a build-up of injuries over the years. After his retirement, fans and pundits alike have been able to sit back and fondly remember some of his best achievements.
Bo Nickal sends fiery message to haters after first career loss: "I'll spit right in your face"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2025
Bo Nickal has sent a fiery message to his haters and doubters after his first career loss. Nickal suffered a second-round TKO loss to Reinier de Ridder at UFC Des Moines in a stunning result. After the loss, many fans took aim at Nickal and criticized his skill set after the loss.
Belal Muhammad predicted to defeat Jack Della Maddalena by surging UFC contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 9, 2025
Belal Muhammad has been picked to thwart the challenge of Jack Della Maddalena, but one rising UFC contender doesn’t think it will be easy. Muhammad’s UFC 315 showdown with Maddalena will mark his first attempt at a successful UFC Welterweight Championship defense. While Maddalena was expecting to clash with Leon Edwards, he got the call with an offer to fight for UFC gold once Shavkat Rakhmonov couldn’t make the date due to an injury.
UFC 315 weigh-in results: Jose Aldo forces major change following weight cutting struggles
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 9, 2025
The UFC 315 weigh-ins have wrapped up, but there is a major change to Jose Aldo’s bout. Aldo was scheduled for a bantamweight clash against Aiemann Zahabi on the main card of UFC 315 this Saturday. While the bout is still taking place this weekend, it has been changed to a featherweight contest. MMAFighting reports that the change was made after a doctor advised Aldo to stop cutting weight.
UFC 315: Athletic commission bans rarely seen technique for MMA card
BJ Penn Staff - May 9, 2025
If foot stomps were an important part of Belal Muhammad or Jack Della Maddalena’s UFC 315 game plan, they’re going to be disappointed. UFC 315 goes down this Saturday in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Australian striking specialist Della Maddalena will challenge Palestinian-American welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the main event.
Daniel Cormier: 'Alex Pereira is a liar' for blaming UFC criticisms on hacker
BJ Penn Staff - May 9, 2025
Former two-division UFC champ Daniel Cormier isn’t buying what Alex Pereira is selling. Earlier this week, former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira sent the MMA world into a frenzy with a post on X. In his post, he suggested his relationship with the UFC had soured, and that he was considered retiring from combat sports as a consequence.
UFC cuts Jon Jones training partner from roster after five-year run
BJ Penn Staff - May 9, 2025
The UFC has parted ways with two more fighters, including a long-time training partner of heavyweight champion Jon Jones. That would be heavyweight Don’Tale Mayes, who spent about five years with the Las Vegas-based MMA promotion. Croatian flyweight Ivana Petrovic was also cut from the UFC roster.
Jamahal Hill reveals strange interaction with Khalil Rountree Jr
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2025
Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill has discussed a strange interaction he had with Khalil Rountree Jr at the UFC PI. In the main event of UFC Baku, Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr will collide in a blockbuster light heavyweight clash. The two men will serve as the big fight of the night as the promotion heads to Azerbaijan for the first time, marking the 31st country they’ve held an event in. In many ways, there’s a lot on the line here, especially now that there’s a new champion sitting at the top of the division.
UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan set for ADXC grappling match
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2025
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is set for another side quest – this time in a grappling match with ADXC. As we know, Arman Tsarukyan is one of the best lightweight fighters on the planet today. He has beaten some top names in the division over the course of the last few years, with the most notable being Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira. Back in January, he was set to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship – only for a late injury to rule him out.
Jon Jones believes he would’ve destroyed Daniel Cormier at heavyweight
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2025
UFC legend Jon Jones believes that he would’ve beaten Daniel Cormier pretty decisively if they’d met at heavyweight. As we know, Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters of all time. He’s certainly one of the best mixed martial artists ever, and he’s proved that over the course of a long career in the sport. While he did most of his work in the light heavyweight division, ‘Bones’ has also found success at heavyweight. He is a two-weight world champion, with many awaiting his next fight announcement – which will hopefully come sooner rather than later.
Johan Ghazali to face battle-tested Diego Paez at ONE Fight Night 32
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 8, 2025
Teenage star Johan Ghazali and Colombian-American puncher Diego Paez will add to the flyweight Muay Thai division’s fiery lineup at ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai. On Friday, 6 June, the two strikers lock up inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Both men look to get one step closer to the World Title landscape.
UFC 315 | Pro fighters make their picks for Valentina Shevchenko vs Manon Fiorot title fight
Cole Shelton - May 8, 2025
In the co-main event of UFC 315 on Saturday in Montreal, Valentina Shevchenko defends her flyweight title against Manon Fiorot. Heading into the fight, Shevcheko is a +118 underdog while the challenger is a -150 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro-fighters to get their predictions for the women’s flyweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Shevchenki defends her belt as they are surprised she’s the underdog and will get her hand raised by decision.




