UFC News
Alex Pereira now claims to have 'great' relationship with UFC: 'I was hacked'
BJ Penn Staff - May 7, 2025
Alex Pereira claims his relationship with the UFC is actually in good place — contrary to a social media post that sent the MMA community into a frenzy this morning. On Tuesday morning, Pereira posted on X, lashing out at the UFC and threatening to retire after receiving some “disheartening” news.
Jake Paul goes to bat for Alex Pereira amid shocking rift with UFC
BJ Penn Staff - May 7, 2025
Jake Paul has thrown his support behind UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. On Tuesday, Pereira shocked fans by lashing out at the UFC, and threatening to retiring from combat sports altogether.
Belal Muhammad trashes Kamaru Usman over security comments ahead of UFC 315 title defense
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 7, 2025
Belal Muhammad insists he has zero concern about Kamaru Usman. Muhammad and Usman haven’t been cordial with one another over the past year. Usman blames the dissension on Muhammad’s trash talk after winning the UFC Welterweight Championship from Leon Edwards in 2024. There is also the now infamous unaired “Pound 4 Pound” podcast episode featuring Muhammad, where things apparently got quite testy between the two.
Jose Aldo hurls dig at current UFC champion for being 'afraid to fight'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 7, 2025
Jose Aldo was never known for being a trash talker, but he doesn’t shy away from throwing out a zinger or two. Aldo is already a UFC Hall of Famer, but he still competes inside the Octagon. While Aldo hasn’t tasted UFC gold in quite some time, he still believes in his ability to put on a show. While wins over Marlon “Chito” Vera, Pedro Munhoz, Rob Font, and Jonathan Martinez proved Aldo still has some juice left in the tank, losses against Merab Dvalishvili and Mario Bautista frustrated the UFC legend.
'Disheartened' Alex Pereira lashes out at UFC and threatens to retire from MMA
BJ Penn Staff - May 7, 2025
UPDATE: Alex Pereira now claims he was “hacked,” and that his relationship with the UFC is “great.” Get caught up on this crazy ordeal HERE. If you thought Alex Pereira and the UFC were on good terms, think again.
UFC 315 fighter out for revenge after Canadians boo US anthem: ‘Somebody’s going to have to pay’
BJ Penn Staff - May 7, 2025
Charles Radtke will be looking for revenge at UFC 315. UFC 315 goes down this Saturday in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Radtke will be back in action on the undercard, taking on Canadian welterweight contender Mike Malott.
UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis reveals ‘two potential dates’ on the table for Khamzat Chimaev fight
BJ Penn Staff - May 7, 2025
UFC fans have been waiting to see Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev fight for months. From the sounds of it, the wait is almost over. South Africa’s Du Plessis is the reigning UFC middleweight champion. He won the belt with a close decision win over Sean Strickland last year, and has since defended it twice. First, he submitted former champ Israel Adesanya. Then, he defeated Strickland with a far more decisive decision win in a rematch.
UFC champion Julianna Pena accuses Kayla Harrison of using steroids
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2025
UFC champion Julianna Pena has accused Kayla Harrison of using steroids as the countdown to their UFC 316 fight continues. As we know, Julianna Pena is a pretty controversial figure when it comes to MMA fans. While she’s a two-time bantamweight world champion in the UFC, she has a tendency to rattle people with some of the comments she makes. It’s often because she’s trying to get under the skin of her opponents, and that’s certainly the case with her upcoming UFC 316 clash with Kayla Harrison.
Georges St-Pierre weighs in on amusing 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2025
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has weighed in on the amusing 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate that has been sweeping social media. When you’re talking about the greatest of all time, Georges St-Pierre needs to be in the conversation. His body of work in the sport of mixed martial arts speaks for itself, and he is constantly recognised as a fighter who best represents what it means to be a true martial artist. Of course, he’s no longer actively competing, but his impact on the sport is still felt across the globe.
Dricus du Plessis responds to Khamzat Chimaev’s recent murder threats
Harry Kettle - May 7, 2025
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has responded to some recent trash talk and threats from contender Khamzat Chimaev. As we know, Dricus du Plessis is the king of the middleweight division. The 31-year-old won the belt by defeating Sean Strickland and since then, he’s successfully defended it against both Strickland and Israel Adesanya. Now, the expectation is that he will take on Khamzat Chimaev in his next outing, although there’s been no confirmation as to when this fight is going to happen.
Modestas Bukauskas eyes stoppage win in an "explosive" fight against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 315: "Steal the show"
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2025
Modestas Bukauskas is expecting a wild and explosive fight against Ion Cutelaba at UFC 315. After Bukauskas and Cutelaba both won at UFC Seattle, he called for the fight as he thought it would be exciting and would make sense. The UFC agreed and made the fight quickly as the two will fight not even three months later.
Reinier de Ridder believes he has a "good shot" at beating Khamzat Chimaev after training with him
Cole Shelton - May 6, 2025
Reinier de Ridder is confident he would be able to hand Khamzat Chimaev his first career loss after handing Bo Nickal his first defeat. De Ridder pulled off an upset win on Saturday as he scored a TKO win over Nickal at UFC Des Moines. It was a stunning result that should get the de Ridder a top-10, if not a top-five, opponent next.