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Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM PDT // 0 Comments

Justin Gaethje has dialed up the trash talk ahead of his title unification bout with Ilia Topuria, and Daniel Cormier isn’t complaining at all. Things had been cordial between Topuria and Gaethje before “El Matador” dropped a mock funeral video with “The Highlight” as one of his victims. Gaethje fired back at his UFC Freedom 250 opponent during an appearance on FOX News Australia. Gaethje took aim at Topuria’s divorce from Giorgina Uzcategui.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM PDT // 0 Comments

Scott Coker is back in the MMA business, and Joe Rogan wishes for his success. Coker recently announced that he will be leading an unnamed MMA league and plans to get things up and running in 2027. The promotion already has $60 million in financial backing and has some noteworthy investors, such as Tony Hawk. Coker admitted in a press release that his plan was always to return to the MMA business after Bellator was sold, but it was about timing.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM PDT // 0 Comments

Eddie Hearn insists he refuses to allow Tom Aspinall to fight the winner of the UFC Freedom 250 co-headliner without a substantial bump in pay. The co-main event for the historic June 14 show will feature an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. While the winner should be facing Aspinall in a title unification bout down the line, there are some issues that need to be addressed. Aspinall has been unhappy with how the UFC brass responded to the double eye injury he suffered in his UFC 321 fight against Gane back in Oct. 2025.

Harry Kettle - June 5, 2026 at 7:52 AM PDT // 0 Comments

UFC bad boy Josh Hokit has discussed his new ‘persona’ as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career thus far. At UFC Freedom 250, Josh Hokit will go head to head with Derrick Lewis. It serves as the biggest challenge of his young mixed martial arts career, and it comes off the back of him going to war with Curtis Blaydes.

Harry Kettle - June 5, 2026 at 7:44 AM PDT // 0 Comments

UFC welterweight Ian Machado Garry has a notable weakness, claims his former opponent Belal Muhammad. While nothing has been confirmed as of this writing, it certainly seems like Ian Machado Garry will get the next shot at Islam Makhachev and the UFC welterweight championship. He has been building towards an opportunity like this for quite some time, and he seems pretty confident in his ability to get the job done.

Dylan Bowker - June 4, 2026 at 8:44 PM PDT // 0 Comments

Tatsuro Taira tried to make history in a recent high-octane clash with Joshua Van, and someone close to the former weighed in on that UFC title bout. Taira was aiming to be the first ever Japanese fighter to win a UFC championship, and despite a spirited effort, was halted inside the distance by Joshua Van last month in Newark, New Jersey.  Hiromasa Ougikubo is the referenced combatant in question who is close to Taira, and Ougikubo is one of the top-level flyweights in the world today. Ougikubo is the reigning and defending flyweight champion under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner and defends his belt against Makoto Shinryu at Rizin Landmark 14 on June 6th. Hiromasa Ougikubo is also a frequent training partner of Taira’s, and when weighing in on the latter’s loss to Joshua Van at UFC 328, Ougikubo said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Cole Shelton - June 4, 2026 at 4:38 PM PDT // 0 Comments

Michael Chandler is still hopeful he will get a chance to fight Conor McGregor. Chandler had been holding out to fight McGregor in his return after the two coached TUF against one another. Yet, the bout didn’t happen, and now McGregor will be making his return against Holloway.

BJPENN.COM Staff - June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT // 0 Comments

Valerii Strungari faces former Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongchai Chanaidonmueang in the strawweight Muay Thai main event of The Inner Circle, streaming live for members at live.onefc.com from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 5. The 24-year-old Moldovan from Team Mehdi Zatout carries a 1-1 ONE Championship record into the bout. His debut produced a third-round knockout of Sanit Aekmuangnon at ONE Friday Fights 133. This happened after two rounds where Sanit controlled the pace.

BJPENN.COM Staff - June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT // 0 Comments

He knows exactly what went wrong. He rushed in, got caught with a head kick, stood up too soon, and it was over in 25 seconds. Saw Min Min has spent the months since then making sure it does not happen again. Saw Min Min faces four-time Muay Thai World Champion Yodlekpet Or Atchariya in the flyweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 157, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 5.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM PDT // 0 Comments

Sean O’Malley thinks a finish at UFC Freedom 250 gives him the best chance at another title fight, but he doesn’t feel it’s a lock. O’Malley is scheduled to collide with Zahabi in a pivotal bantamweight tilt on June 14. The “Suga” show is looking to build off his January win over Song Yadong during UFC’s debut on Paramount+. As for Zahabi, he’s in search of the biggest win of his pro MMA career, which would extend his winning streak to eight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM PDT // 0 Comments

Brendan Allen is convinced that Dricus du Plessis doesn’t want the smoke. Allen and du Plessis have been exchanging heated words over the past year, but a bout between the two has yet to materialize. While UFC has yet to make it official, rumors have been swirling of a middleweight clash between du Plessis and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on July 18. Meanwhile, the No. 4-ranked Allen will be facing unranked Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM PDT // 0 Comments

Josh Hokit doesn’t believe Alex Pereira is as good as the MMA community thinks he is. Hokit has been trying to ruffle some feathers on his climb in the heavyweight division. He revved up his antics during media week for UFC 327 back in April, and he ultimately defeated Curtis Blaydes via unanimous decision in an entertaining scrap. He will meet Derrick Lewis on the UFC Freedom 250 card on June 14 and caused some chaos once again during a press conference back in May.

Harry Kettle - June 8, 2026

Controversial UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit has given his thoughts on Ilia Topuria defending Alex Pereira at the UFC Freedom 250 press conference. One thing we know to be true about Josh Hokit is that he doesn’t really care what people think about him. His latest gimmick is shining proof of that, with a lot of people cringing at his attempts to build his star power through showmanship and some odd remarks.

Harry Kettle - June 8, 2026

UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen has made it clear that he is interested in pursuing a rematch against Sean Strickland. Last weekend, Brendan Allen took his current win streak up to three with a comprehensive performance and victory over Edmen Shahbazyan. It comes off the back of triumphs over Marvin Vettori and Reinier de Ridder, with many believing he is getting closer and closer to a championship opportunity.

Harry Kettle - June 8, 2026

UFC star Bryce Mitchell has explained why he’s feeling pretty satisfied with his recent move from featherweight down to bantamweight. Last weekend, Bryce Mitchell was able to defeat and submit Santiago Luna to take his record up to 2-0 since he made his return to 135 pounds. He looked sharp, he looked confident, and he certainly seemed to fit the weight class better than he did at featherweight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Brendan Allen is hoping for a title eliminator after extending his winning streak to three. Allen was in the co-headlining spot for UFC Vegas 118 this past Saturday. He traded leather with Edmen Shahbazyan in a bout that ended up going the distance. After three rounds of action, “All In” scored the unanimous decision victory. The bout also earned “Fight of the Night” honors.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Max Holloway isn’t opposed to exchanging some trash talk with Conor McGregor if need be. “Blessed” and the “Notorious” one are scheduled to share the Octagon in the UFC 329 main event on July 11. The two first collided all the way back in 2013. McGregor defeated Holloway via unanimous decision before the two ascended into superstardom. Fast forward to 2026, and the two are surefire UFC Hall of Famers.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Daniel Cormier has finally softened his stance Jon Jones, although the two still may not be exchanging Christmas cards later this year. Cormier and Jones had some bad blood during the prime of their pro MMA careers. The two hurled personal digs at one another, and “DC” has admitted that the rivalry got him out of character. Both men have retired from pro MMA competition, although “Bones” has been flirting with a return if he can get out of his UFC deal.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Alex Pereira still doesn’t quite know what to make of Josh Hokit’s antics towards him during the UFC Freedom 250 press conference. Pereira and Hokit will be featured in separate bouts on the historic June 14 event on the White House lawn. “Poatan” will be facing Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Hokit is scheduled to clash with Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight battle.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Belal Muhammad didn’t get the result he envisioned at the conclusion of UFC Vegas 118, but he is facing the music without hesitation. The former UFC Welterweight Champion was back in action this past Saturday. “Remember The Name” collided with surging contender Gabriel Bonfim inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Muhammad struggled against the younger Bonfim and was ultimately swept on the scorecards. With the victory, Bonfim has extended his winning streak to five.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2026

Justin Gaethje has dialed up the trash talk ahead of his title unification bout with Ilia Topuria, and Daniel Cormier isn’t complaining at all. Things had been cordial between Topuria and Gaethje before “El Matador” dropped a mock funeral video with “The Highlight” as one of his victims. Gaethje fired back at his UFC Freedom 250 opponent during an appearance on FOX News Australia. Gaethje took aim at Topuria’s divorce from Giorgina Uzcategui.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2026

Eddie Hearn insists he refuses to allow Tom Aspinall to fight the winner of the UFC Freedom 250 co-headliner without a substantial bump in pay. The co-main event for the historic June 14 show will feature an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. While the winner should be facing Aspinall in a title unification bout down the line, there are some issues that need to be addressed. Aspinall has been unhappy with how the UFC brass responded to the double eye injury he suffered in his UFC 321 fight against Gane back in Oct. 2025.

Harry Kettle - June 5, 2026

UFC bad boy Josh Hokit has discussed his new ‘persona’ as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career thus far. At UFC Freedom 250, Josh Hokit will go head to head with Derrick Lewis. It serves as the biggest challenge of his young mixed martial arts career, and it comes off the back of him going to war with Curtis Blaydes.

Harry Kettle - June 5, 2026

UFC commentator Michael Bisping had some interesting thoughts recently when discussing Tom Aspinall’s recovery from eye surgery. As we know, Tom Aspinall has been on the shelf since suffering a nasty double eye poke at the hands of Ciryl Gane. While the Frenchman has gone on to be rewarded with an interim heavyweight title shot, Tom has been back at home recovering from surgery.