BJ Penn, the former UFC champion, is going through a tough time. He has had six arrests in 2025. The most recent one was for not doing a mental health check that the court ordered. Penn said in court that his lawyer did not tell him about this check. He wants a new lawyer and a new judge. Penn's mo
The UFC's ranking system is under scrutiny, and even Dana White admits it's flawed. The latest update has sparked debates, especially with Colby Covington's placement. Covington, who hasn't won a fight since March 2022, is still ranked 14th in the welterweight division. This has raised eyebrows, as
Dustin Poirier and Arman Tsarukyan are in early talks for a grappling match in February. This is not your typical UFC fight. Poirier, who retired last summer after two decades in the sport, is looking for a way to stay competitive without the intense training and weight cuts. Tsarukyan, on the other
The UFC is changing. It's not just about the best fighters anymore. It's about who can draw a crowd. This is clear from recent decisions. First, there's Rinat Fakhretdinov. He won all his fights in the UFC. But his contract wasn't renewed. This is strange. It shows the UFC might care more about ent
MMA fans love a good knockout. It's the highlight reel moment that gets the crowd going and reminds us why we love this sport. In 2025, there were plenty of knockouts to choose from, but some stood out more than others. First up is Mauricio Ruffy's spinning kick KO of King Green at UFC 313. This wa
Melquizael Costa just had a year to remember. He ended it with a bang, knocking out Morgan Charriere in the first round of their UFC fight. Costa's left head kick was so powerful that it left Charriere unconscious in just 1 minute and 14 seconds. This wasn't just any win; it was Costa's fourth strai
Joshua Van's journey to the UFC flyweight title was a long and challenging one. His dream came true at UFC 323, but it wasn't the way he or anyone else expected. Just 26 seconds into the fight, his opponent, Alexandre Pantoja, suffered a serious arm injury. The fight ended quickly, and Van was decla
Petr Yan is a name that rings bells in the world of mixed martial arts. Known for his precision and calm demeanor, Yan has always been a topic of interest for fans. But beyond his fighting skills, there's a question that often pops up: What religion does Petr Yan follow? Born in Siberia to a Russia
Mairon Santos, the UFC star, is gearing up for his next big fight. He recently switched his training camp to be closer to his loved ones. This move shows that family matters more to him than just winning fights. Santos is set to face Muhammad Naimov, a tough opponent from Tajikistan. But what makes
Iwo Baraniewski is set to step into the UFC cage for the first time at UFC 323. This 27-year-old fighter secured his spot in the UFC after a swift 20-second knockout in Dana White's Contender Series 82. This victory was notable for being the fifth-fastest knockout in the series' history. Now, he's p
