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  • UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Championship Set To Headline UFC BJJ 9 On June 4th, 2026

    UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Championship Set To Headline UFC BJJ 9 On June 4th, 2026

    UFC has announced that the UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Championship will headline their upcoming UFC BJJ 9 event on June 4th, 2026.

    The event will feature Mason Fowler vs. Devhonte Johnson for the UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Title in the main event, and will also see Gilbert Burns face Horlando Monteiro in a Middleweight co-main event match. You can check out the complete UFC BJJ 9 press release below.

    UFC BJJ LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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    LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
    (C) MASON FOWLER vs DEVHONTE JOHNSON
     
    MIDDLEWEIGHT MATCH
    GILBERT BURNS vs HORLANDO MONTEIRO
     
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    LIVE & FREE ON UFC BJJ YOUTUBE
    THURSDAY, JUNE 4 AT 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
     
    Las Vegas – UFC BJJ® returns once again with another thrilling card featuring some of the biggest names in grappling going head-to-head in can’t-miss matchups. In the main event, UFC BJJ light heavyweight champion Mason Fowler looks to continue building his legacy as he faces new challenger Devhonte Johnson. Also on the card, former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns returns to the mats to face Horlando Monteiro.
    UFC BJJ 9: FOWLER vs JOHNSON takes place Thursday, June 4th and will stream live and free on UFC BJJ’s YouTube channel beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
    UFC BJJ 9: FOWLER vs JOHNSON tickets are on-sale now and are available at AXS.com.
    Media members wishing to apply for credentials may sign up here.
    Fan favorite Fowler (2-0, 1 submission, competing out of San Jose, Calif.) plans to deliver his most emphatic performance yet for his second UFC BJJ title defense. Owner of one of the most diverse submission games in the light heavyweight division, Fowler has proven himself in performances over Pedro Machado, David Garmo and Christiano Troisi. He now looks to retain his spot at the top of the division by taking out Johnson.
    Johnson (1-0, competing out of Paterson, N.J.) intends to make a statement in his sophomore UFC BJJ outing of 2026. Originally competing at heavyweight, he showed off his grappling ability in his debut win over Lucas Norat. Johnson now seeks to prove that he can compete with the best in the world at 205-pounds by upsetting Fowler and claiming UFC BJJ gold.
    UFC veteran Burns (0-0, competing out of Boca Raton, Fla.) seeks to make a definitive splash in his UFC BJJ debut. A multiple-time grappling world champion before transitioning to MMA, ‘Dorinho’ has recorded wins over Leandro Lo, Kron Gracie and Rafael Lavato Jr. He now has his sights set on immediately inserting his name into the middleweight title conversation with another signature submission.
    Monteiro (0-0, competing out of Kona, Hawaii) looks to earn the biggest victory on his career in his UFC BJJ debut. Widely regarded as an incredibly talented grappler, he earned his reputation in the lower belt divisions claiming IBJJF and UAEJJF world championships. Monteiro now plans to secure a breakout performance in the UFC BJJ Bowl by defeating Burns.
    Additional matches on the card include:
    • A must-see heavyweight match pits Nick Rodriguez (0-0-1, competing out of Austin, Texas) against respected competitor Joao Nicolite (0-0, competing out of San Jose, Calif.)
    • Ffion Davies (1-1, competing out of London, England) returns to the UFC BJJ Bowl against Amanda Bruse (0-0, competing out of South Bay, Calif.) in a women’s bantamweight match
    • Top prospect Bella Mir (2-0, 1 submission, competing out of Las Vegas, Nev.) aims to remain undefeated as she faces Nichelle Johnson (0-0, competing out of Las Vegas, Nev.) in a women’s featherweight match
    • Light heavyweight action sees Achilles Rocha (0-0, competing out of Hollywood, Fla.) take on Filipe Pimentel (0-1, competing out of East Los Angeles, Calif.)
    • All-action Raphael Ferreira (1-0, 1 submission, competing out of South Jordan, Utah) returns against John Chandler (0-0, competing out of Scottsdale, Ariz.) at featherweight
    • Bantamweights Victor Delibero (0-0, competing out of Miami, Fla.) and Mourece Ramirez (0-0, competing out of Phoenix, Ariz.) look to impress in their UFC BJJ debuts
    • Ana Lima (0-0, competing out of Miami, Fla.) competes against Amanda Mazza (0-0, competing out of Drexel Hill, Pa.) at women’s strawweight
    For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.
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    About UFC®   
    UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 353 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

     

     

     

  • CMLL Martes Populares Results – May 26th, 2026

    CMLL Martes Populares Results – May 26th, 2026

    Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre held this week’s Martes Populares event on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 from the Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. The event aired live on the CMLL YouTube Channel Members Only service.

    Below are the results for the May 26th, 2026 edition of CMLL Martes Populares.

    • Kamelot & Troyano defeated Camaleon Jr. & Diamante Escarlata
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match: Okumura & Shoma Kato defeated Atrapasuenos (Espiritu Negro & Rey Cometa) [2 Falls : 1 Fall]
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match: Brillante Jr., Diamond & Oro Jr. defeated Kimba, Tenochca & Vegas Depredador [2 Falls : 1 Fall]
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match: Los Dragones (Dragon de Fuego, Dragon Legendario & Dragon Rojo Jr.) defeated Los Bestia Del Diablo (Akuma, Gemelo Diablo I & Gemelo Diablo II) [2 Falls : 1 Fall]
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match: Black Tiger & Valiente defeat Flip Gordon & Star Jr. [2 Falls : 0 Falls]
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match: Esfinge, Neon & Templario defeat Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) [2 Falls : 1 Fall]

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • Lash Legend Believes Kali Armstrong Has WWE Hall Of Fame Potential

    Lash Legend Believes Kali Armstrong Has WWE Hall Of Fame Potential

    Real recognizes real, they say.

    WWE Superstar Lash Legend had high praise for rising NXT talent Kali Armstrong during a recent appearance on Bodyslam.net’s Wrestleholics podcast, calling Armstrong a future Hall of Famer and one of the standout names in WWE’s evolving developmental system.

    As WWE continues to spotlight new faces across NXT and EVOLVE, Lash spoke about the growing opportunities for emerging talent and pointed directly to Armstrong as someone poised to break through in a major way.

    “I feel like it’s a new evolution of NXT, and I feel like the people that deserve more recognition are starting to get those opportunities. So it’s really cool to see Cali.”

    Lash continued by emphasizing Armstrong’s upside and overall presence, making it clear she believes the young star has all the tools needed to succeed at the highest level.

    “Yeah, I mean, everybody should know about NXT. That girl is something serious, and I believe that she can be a Hall of Famer one day. She is just that good. She’s so coachable, she loves it, she has a passion for it, and she looks great, so shout out to her.”

    Armstrong has quickly become one of the more talked-about names among WWE’s developing talent pool, especially following her run with the EVOLVE Championship. According to Lash, the next step is now establishing herself as a force within NXT.

    “She’s somebody that I’m like, ‘Yeah, go get that title.’ She came in with the EVOLVE Championship, so that was really cool, but I think it’s time for her to make her mark in NXT.”

    (Please credit Bodyslam.net and the Wrestleholics podcast when using the transcriptions above.)

    You can check out Lash Legend’s full interview with Bodyslam.net’s Wrestleholics podcast below for more comments on NXT, WWE, and the next generation of talent.

  • WWE Sources Reportedly Believe Ludwig Kaiser ICE Story Was Planted

    WWE Sources Reportedly Believe Ludwig Kaiser ICE Story Was Planted

    WWE Superstar Ludwig Kaiser (real name Marcel Barthel) was arrested in Orlando, Florida on May 20, 2026, for misdemeanor battery following an April 23 altercation at his apartment complex. According to an arrest affidavit, Kaiser and a woman (WWE personality Andrea Bazarte) were “aggressively kissing” inside an elevator at the Paramount on Lake Eola Apartments.

    The victim, identified as Richard Reap, exited on the 12th floor and told the couple to “please have some manners”. Reap told police that Kaiser followed him out and punched and pushed him to the ground, causing a scratch on his head.

    Police secured surveillance footage matching the victim’s account, identified Kaiser, and issued a warrant. Kaiser learned of the warrant while working in Mexico, returned to Orlando, turned himself in, and was released on a $1,000 bond. Kaiser entered a plea of not guilty. Because his wrestling career requires international travel, his legal team successfully filed a motion allowing him to travel while the case is ongoing.

    It was previously reported by Fightful Select, that WWE currently has no heat with Kaiser over the incident and is not expected to issue internal disciplinary action. He is scheduled to continue his high-profile “El Grande Americano” mask versus mask match against Chad Gable in AAA. However, there is now a new update from Fightful Select regarding the recent Ludwig Kaiser and Andrea Bazarte situation.

    According to information obtained by Fightful Select, several WWE sources indicated they believe the story involving Kaiser defending Bazarte from ICE-related comments may have been intentionally planted from within the company.

    Fightful noted that an unfamiliar phone number reportedly contacted multiple members of wrestling media directly with the story. Sources also pointed out that the information did not appear to originate from Ludwig Kaiser, Andrea Bazarte, or WWE’s official communications team.

    The report states that the unusual nature of the outreach raised eyebrows internally, especially given how selectively the information was distributed.

    At this point, there has been no official statement from WWE, Kaiser, or Bazarte regarding the situation.

    We will continue to monitor the story here at Bodyslam.net, and provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

  • Jay Bilas Says He’d Be Open To Hosting A WWE Draft

    Jay Bilas Says He’d Be Open To Hosting A WWE Draft

    ESPN analyst and longtime NBA Draft expert Jay Bilas says he would be open to stepping into the world of WWE in a big way.

    While speaking with Justin Barrasso‘s Extra Mustard, Bilas was asked about the possibility of hosting a future WWE Draft. The longtime college basketball analyst didn’t hesitate when discussing both his interest in professional wrestling and his appreciation for the evolution of the industry.

    “I wouldn’t say no to that. I love wrestling. I grew up on it. I really enjoyed it when I was growing up, and my favorite was John Tolos. But the wrestling I watched feels primitive compared to what we see now. With all the pageantry, it’s become this incredible spectacle.”

     

    Bilas naming John Tolos as one of his childhood favorites will resonate with longtime wrestling fans familiar with the legendary heel’s influence during wrestling’s territorial era. Known as “The Golden Greek,” Tolos became one of the most recognizable stars of his generation and helped shape the style and presentation of wrestling during the 1960s and 1970s, throughout a career that stretched through the early 1950s to the early 1980s.

    The idea of Bilas hosting a WWE Draft would not feel entirely out of place given WWE’s continued crossover with mainstream sports media and entertainment personalities in recent years. WWE has regularly brought in analysts, athletes, musicians, and celebrities to contribute to major events, particularly around marquee broadcasts and premium live events.

    Bilas has built a respected reputation over the years through his work covering college basketball and the NBA Draft for ESPN. His ability to command a live broadcast environment and present major selections could translate naturally into WWE’s annual Draft presentation.

    WWE has also leaned heavily into creating a more sports-oriented presentation in recent years, especially around concepts like the Draft, rankings, and championship contention. Adding a recognizable sports television personality like Bilas into that environment would fit the company’s current direction.

    Whether the opportunity ever materializes remains to be seen, but Bilas clearly sounds open to the possibility of making an appearance inside the WWE universe.

     

  • CMLL Lunes Clasico Results – May 25th, 2026

    CMLL Lunes Clasico Results – May 25th, 2026

    Consejo Mundial De Lucha Libre held this week’s Lunes Clasico event on Monday, May 25th, 2026 from Arena Puebla in Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico. The event aired live on the CMLL YouTube Channel Members Only service.

    Below are the results for the May 25th, 2026 episode of CMLL’s Lunes Clasico.

    • Lightning Match: Astro defeated Asturiano – (9:48)
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match: Rey Espartano & Tiger Boy defeat Los Dinos Hermanos (King Rex & Prometeo) – [2 Falls : 1 Fall] – (13:38)
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match: Brillante Jr., Diamond & Dulce Gardenia defeated Los Forajidos (El Coyote, Polvora & Vaquero Jr.) – [2 Falls : 1 Fall] – (17:16)
    • Keyra defeated Garra Negra – (11:22)
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match: Los Infernales (Averno & Euforia) defeated Esfinge & Stigma – [2 Falls : 1 Fall] – (20:12)
    • Best Two Out Of Three Falls Six Man Tag Team Match: Atlantis & El Sky Team (Mascara Dorada & Neon) defeated Los Guerreros Laguneros (Gran Guerrero, Stuka Jr. & Ultimo Guerrero) – 2 Falls : 1 Fall] – (18:30)

     

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • MVP Says Triple H Ignoring Him And Bobby Lashley Led To WWE Exit

    MVP Says Triple H Ignoring Him And Bobby Lashley Led To WWE Exit

    Former WWE Superstar MVP, who now is a prominent part of the AEW Roster, did not hold back while discussing the circumstances surrounding his departure from WWE.

    MVP is claiming that repeated attempts to communicate with Paul Levesque ultimately pushed both himself and Bobby Lashley toward leaving the company. Speaking on Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze, MVP detailed growing frustrations behind the scenes, specifically pointing to what he described as a lack of communication from WWE management.

    “I don’t like Triple H, I think he’s a coward and a liar. There were multiple times I tried to talk to Triple H, and he would always say, ‘I’ll get with you in a little bit.’”

    MVP went on to explain that Lashley also struggled to get direct answers regarding his future in WWE despite multiple attempts to speak with WWE’s Chief Content Officer.

    “Bobby couldn’t get Triple H on the phone. Triple H wouldn’t give Bobby any one on one time,” MVP continued. “Bobby wanted to talk to Triple H about, ‘Hey, what’s my direction? What am I doing here?’ But Triple H always had something come up.”

    According to MVP, the lack of communication eventually led him to encourage Lashley and fellow former WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin to consider leaving WWE together and making the jump to AEW.

    “So I told Bobby while we were sitting in catering, ‘Dog, I’m not going to re-sign. Don’t re-sign either. You, me, and Shelton should go to AEW. Let’s go.’”

    MVP said he continued pushing the idea consistently until Lashley eventually agreed that their futures within WWE no longer appeared promising.

    “I was in Bobby’s ear every week. ‘Bobby, let’s go, dog. Let’s get Shelton and head across the street.’ It finally got to the point where Bobby was like, ‘Yeah, you’re right. There’s no future here for us.’”

    MVP also pushed back against speculation that WWE made the decision to move on from the group, stating clearly that the departures came down to their own choice not to remain with the company.

    “So my contract ran out. Bobby’s contract ran out. We chose not to re-sign. Contrary to what some people might say, that was our decision.”

    The comments add another layer to the ongoing discussion surrounding talent relations and communication within WWE under the current regime, while also shedding more light on how close-knit the bond remains between MVP, Lashley, and Benjamin following their time together as part of The Hurt Business.

    You can watch the entire episode of Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze below.

    (Please credit Bodyslam.net when using the quotes above.)

  • GCW Live In Milan Results – May 24th, 2026 – Milan, Italy

    GCW Live In Milan Results – May 24th, 2026 – Milan, Italy

    Game Changer Wrestling and Squash A Jobber Wrestling presented their Live In Milan event on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 from the Centro Sport Cesate in Milan, Italy. The event aired live on Triller TV+.

    Below are the quick results for GCW’s Live In Milan:

    • SAJ Combat Championship Six Way Scramble Match: Goro (c) defeated Flamingo, G. Sharpe, Irene, Jeffrey John and Rust
    • KJ Orso defeated El G
    • SAJ Openweight Championship Match: Gringo Loco defeated Lupo (c) by DQ. Lupo retains the SAJ Openweight Title.
    • Vipress defeated Shotzi Blackheart
    • GCW World Championship Match: Atticus Cogar (c) defeated Mirko Mori to retain the GCW World Title.
    • Merak defeated Joey Janela
    • Team GCW (1 Called Manders, Drew Parker & Jimmy Lloyd) defeated Team SAJ (Luca Bjorn, Sebastian De Witt & Spencer)

     

  • AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Results – May 24th, 2026

    AEW Double Or Nothing 2026 Results – May 24th, 2026

    All Elite Wrestling held their annual Double or Nothing Pay-Per-View on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 from Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

    Below are the quick results for AEW Double Or Nothing 2026:

    AEW Double or Nothing: The Buy In

    • AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship – Five Minute Challenge Eliminator Match: Divine Dominion (Lena Kross & Megan Bayne) [c] defeated Viva Van & Zayda Steel (w/Christopher Daniels) – (4:45)
    • Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia & Wheeler Yuta w/Marina Shafir) defeated The Opps (Anthony Bowens, Hook & Katsuyori Shibata) – (10:32)
    • Boom And Doom (Big Boom AJ & QT Marshall) & The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy & Roderick Strong) (w/Big Justice, Harley Cameron & The Rizzler) defeated Shane Taylor Promotions (Anthony Ogogo, Carlie Bravo, Lee Moriarty, Shane Taylor & Shawn Dean w/Christyan XO) – (6:31)

    AEW Double Or Nothing Main Card

    • AEW World Tag Team Championship – I Quit Match: Adam Copeland & Christian Cage defeated FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood w/Stokely) (c) to become the new AEW World Tag Team Champions – (19:34)
    • AEW International Championship Match: Konosuke Takeshita defeated Kazuchika Okada (c) to become the new AEW International Champion – (19:01)
    • Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Women’s Tournament Quarter Final Match: Athena defeated Mina Shirakawa – (10:46)
    • AEW Continental Championship No Time Limit Match: Jon Moxley (c) defeated Kyle O’Reilly to retain the AEW Continental Title – (18:44)
    • Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final Match: Will Ospreay defeated Samoa Joe – (13:52)
    • Owen Hart Foundation 2026 Men’s Tournament Quarter Final Match: Swerve Strickland (w/Prince Nana) defeated Bandido – (15:15)
    • AEW Women’s World Championship Four Way Match: Thekla (c) defeated Hikaru Shida, Jamie Hayter and Kris Statlander to retain the AEW Women’s World Title – (13:59)
    • Stadium Stampede Match: Jack Perry, Jericho, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) & The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin w/MVP) defeated Don Callis Family (Andrade El Idolo & Mark Davis), The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) & The Dogs (Clark Connors & David Finlay) – (31:10)
    • AEW World Championship – Title Vs. Hair Match: MJF defeated Darby Allin (c) to become the new AEW World Champion – (24:01)

    (h/t Cagematch for the match times.)

    You can watch The Buy In, below.

  • WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats Results – May 24th, 2026

    WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats Results – May 24th, 2026

    WWE’s LFG: Legends & Future Greats aired on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 on the A&E Network. The event was pre-recorded at the WWE Performance Center.

    Below are the quick results for this week’s episode of WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats:

    • Braxton Cole defeated Andre Chase – (4:46)
    • Kali Armstrong defeated Sirena Linton – (4:58)
    • Elijah Holyfield defeated Nathan Cranton – (4:20)

    (h/t Cagematch for the results and match times.)