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Carlos Prates believes he will earn UFC title shot with win over Jack Della Maddalena
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Jake Paul has big hopes for the future of MVP MMA ahead of debut event
Harry Kettle - April 29, 2026
MVP leader Jake Paul has given his thoughts on the future that the company could have in the mixed martial arts space. For the longest time now, Jake Paul has been embroiled in a really interesting beef with the world of mixed martial arts. More specifically, he has been in a bit of a rivalry with Dana White and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Khamzat Chimaev faces "very tough" fight at UFC 328, says former UFC star
Harry Kettle - April 29, 2026
Former UFC star Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev faces a tough test against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 next weekend. Next Saturday night, Khamzat Chimaev will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328. It will serve as a golden opportunity for Khamzat to finally start building some consistency in the cage when it comes to his activity, after many years of not really being an ‘active’ fighter compared to some of his peers.
UFC Perth headliner Carlos Prates explains why he will never get married
BJ Penn Staff - April 29, 2026
UFC headliner Carlos Prates won’t be tying the knot any time soon. Prates, one of the top contenders in the UFC welterweight division, is set to take on the division’s former champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of the promotion’s latest stop in Australia this weekend.
Khamzat Chimaev 'conflicted' ahead of Sean Strickland showdown according to UFC star
Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026
A former UFC champion believes Khamzat Chimaev faces an internal battle as he prepares to face Sean Strickland at UFC 328. One of the biggest UFC fights of the year is just weeks away as UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev prepares to return to the Octagon to face former titleholder Sean Strickland at UFC 328. After earning the UFC middleweight belt last year at UFC 319, Chimaev will look to hand Strickland another title fight loss and provide finality to their long-standing feud.
Darren Till claims Mike Perry 'ran' from fight in BKFC: 'He's run away'
Cole Shelton - April 28, 2026
Darren Till believes Mike Perry is running away from a fight with him. Till and Perry have gone at one another for years, while both were in the UFC. Yet, a fight never happened in the Las Vegas-based promotion, and after both exited the UFC, there were talks of a potential boxing match. However, nothing came to fruition, as Perry went to BKFC and became a champion, while Till went to Misfits Boxing.
Israel Adesanya shares hilarious reaction to Alex Pereira's UFC 6 cover: "3 Times?"
Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya laughed at his own demise as his two-time rival Alex Pereira graced the cover of UFC 6. EA Sports’ latest UFC installation, UFC 6, is set to launch later this year. The video game series has taken off in recent years, as the UFC continues to grow in fandom and overall interest.
Jake Paul downplays Ilia Topuria fight as a 'warm up' in rare hit against UFC champ
Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026
Polarizing boxing star Jake Paul doesn’t see UFC superstar Ilia Topuria as a potential threat inside the ring. Jake Paul has dismantled several UFC legends during his boxing career, including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley. He’s repeatedly targeted former UFC standouts to face him in the boxing ring and shares a cold relationship with UFC CEO Dana White.
Arman Tsarukyan says UFC pulled White House fight offer against lightweight fan favorite
Curtis Calhoun - April 28, 2026
Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan nearly signed off to fight on the White House card before matchmakers changed their minds. UFC Freedom 250 is just weeks away as Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, and other top stars prepare to fight in an unprecedented event on the White House lawn. It’ll mark the first sporting event to take place at the White House in U.S. history and is expected to deliver on lofty expectations.
Dana White's reaction to White House shooting leaves retired UFC star baffled: "There’s not a single f*cking thing awesome about that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2026
Dana White’s reaction to a recent shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner left one retired UFC veteran stunned. A gunman rushed through security and fired off his gun, striking a police officer this past weekend. The officer survived and the gunman was restrained. In the midst of the chaos, White didn’t seem fazed. He even told USA Today that he felt the experience was “[expletive] awesome.”
Charles Oliveira remains dismissive of critics following BMF win over Max Holloway: "Fighting doesn't work like that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2026
Charles Oliveira continues to scold critics for what they are saying about his recent win. Oliveira went one-on-one with Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event back in March. The BMF Championship was on the line, so many were expecting a barn burner. Oliveira had other plans, as he turned in a dominant grappling performance to secure the unanimous decision win.
Paddy Pimblett thinks ego cost him against Justin Gaethje: "I wanted a war"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2026
Paddy Pimblett believes he allowed his ego to cost him at UFC 324. Back in January, Pimblett fought Justin Gaethje with the interim UFC Lightweight Championship at stake. Pimblett showed heart, but he took significant damage on the feet throughout the fight. “The Baddy” ended up falling short, dropping a unanimous decision to Gaethje.
Pro fighters make their picks for Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
Cole Shelton - April 28, 2026
The UFC is in Perth, Australia, on Saturday for a solid UFC Perth card. In the main event, former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on Carlos Prates in a potential title eliminator bout. Heading into the bout, Della Maddalena is a -104 underdog, while the Brazilian is a -120 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC Perth, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the welterweight fight. The majority of pros lean towards Prates getting the win in enemy territory, but all are expecting a close fight.