Ben Askren believes Jamahal Hill’s “ego” played a part in his knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
Alex Volkanovski refutes the idea that Max Holloway is having a career resurgence: “He’s always been that good”
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
Nate Diaz guarantees Conor McGregor trilogy will happen, says Leon Edwards is the “best thing in the UFC”
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
Chael Sonnen lays out path for UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira to become the GOAT of MMA
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
Kamaru Usman claims eye pokes 'altered the outcome' of Max Holloway's KO win at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
John McCarthy defends referee Herb Dean against critics of non-stoppage in UFC 300 main event: “Exactly what we would train”
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan says UFC 300 judge who scored fight for Charles Oliveira apologized in a phone call: "He was going to kill my career!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Mike Perry says the UFC told him he 'can't beat Top 5 guys' in recent phone call inquiring about desired comeback
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Jiří Procházka responds to Jamahal Hill's post-UFC 300 callout, offers to face Alex Pereira on weeks' notice at UFC 301
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Charles Oliveira thought Arman Tsarukyan "went out" from D'Arce choke late in third round at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
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Ilia Topuria reveals details of run-in with Sean O'Malley at UFC 300 after recent fight talks
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
UFC titleholders Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley came face-to-face at UFC 300 after recent back-and-forths about a potential super fight. Topuria sat cage-side to take in all of the high-octane action at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Just two months ago, he defeated Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title to cap off a remarkable run inside the Octagon.
Bo Nickal dismisses Khamzat Chimaev's criticism of UFC 300 performance: "Who were you fighting at 5-0?"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal believes he’ll be a -1000 favorite in a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. The former NCAA wrestling champion returned to the cage at UFC 300 over the weekend. There, Bo Nickal faced Cody Brundage, who entered the fight riding a two-fight winning streak. Once again, the former Penn State wrestler was a massive, massive betting favorite. Despite the perceived uncompetitive nature of the fight, it was put on the main card of the historic event.
Grappling icon Kade Ruotolo “super fired up” for MMA debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
Kade Ruotolo is feeling a rush of excitement as he gears up for his long-anticipated transition to MMA against Blake Cooper. The reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion makes his first foray into the all-encompassing sport at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This takes place live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Tom Aspinall announces UFC 304 return in Manchester: "Waiting for my opponent to accept"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is set to return to Manchester later this year. The British heavyweight has been out of action since a short-notice fight against Sergei Pavlovich last November. Tom Aspinall famously stepped up on just two weeks’ notice, after Jon Jones suffered a torn pec. As a result, ‘Bones’, as well as his opponent, Stipe Miocic, were pulled from UFC 295.
Chael Sonnen blasts Dricus Du Plessis for attending UFC 300: “If you can't fight because you're hurt, don't come!”
Susan Cox - April 17, 2024
Chael Sonnen is blasting reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis for his decision to attend UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 took place last Saturday, April 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michael Chandler shares his thoughts on the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: “I think Islam finishes him”
Susan Cox - April 17, 2024
Michael Chandler is sharing his thoughts on the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. UFC 302 will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Aljamain Sterling reveals he would've contemplated retirement had he lost at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
Aljamain Sterling says he likely would have retired had he lost to Calvin Kattar at UFC 300. Sterling entered the fight making his featherweight debut as he was coming off a knockout loss to Sean O’Malley to lose his bantamweight title. With Sterling moving up in weight, he says the pressure was on him as he was second-guessing his career.
Jorge Masvidal explains why he would pick Kayla Harrison to defeat Amanda Nunes in a potential super fight
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
Jorge Masvidal has explained why he would pick Kayla Harrison to defeat Amanda Nunes if the two ever fought. Last weekend, Kayla Harrison made her debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It was a successful outing, as she submitted Holly Holm in fairly dominant fashion.
Michael Bisping explains why Justin Gaethje was a “victim of his own success” in UFC 300 fight with Max Holloway
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Justin Gaethje’s approach at UFC 300 last weekend. On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje fell short against Max Holloway. He lost his BMF championship, with Holloway managing to knock him out in the final seconds of their five-round war.
UFC 302: ‘Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
It’s time to take a look at the early card announcements for UFC 302 as Islam Makhachev prepares to defend his crown against Dustin Poirier. Event: UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier Date: Saturday, 1st June 2024 Location: Prudential Center (Newark, New Jersey) Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN2, ESPN+ (6pm EST prelims, 10pm main card)
Jake Peacock ready for next challenge: “I’m always down for a scrap”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
For Jake Peacock, his recent triumph in ONE Championship has only fueled his hunger for more challenges. The Canadian-British sensation turned heads in his promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 58 earlier this month. There, he dominated Kohei Shinjo from bell to bell in their bantamweight Muay Thai clash en route to a convincing unanimous decision win.
Georges St-Pierre believes Robert Whittaker is very capable of making Khamzat Chimaev 'look bad' at UFC Saudi Arabia
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
George St-Pierre is sharing that he believes Whittaker is very capable of making Chimaev ‘ look bad’ at UFC Saudi Arabia. It has been announced that former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA) will take on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA) in the main event at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsraukyan
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
On the main card of UFC 300, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira takes on Arman Tsarukyan in a potential No. 1 contender fight. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is a +176 underdog while the Armenian is a -230 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the lightweight fight. The pros are actually going with the underdog in Oliveira as they feel like he is getting overlooked.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway BMF title fight
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
On the main card of UFC 300, Justin Gaethje looks to defend his BMF title for the first time as he takes on Max Holloway. Heading into the fight, Gaethje is a -178 favorite while the Hawaiian is a +138 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the BMF title fight. The pros are expecting Gaethje to get his hand raised in a highly-anticipated fight, as they think the size will play a factor.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill title fight
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
In the main event of UFC 300, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Alex Pereira looks to defend the belt for the first time against former champ Jamahal Hill. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a -140 favorite while the American is a +110 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the light heavyweight title fight. The pros believe Pereira will get it done, as his striking will be too much for Hill.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
In the co-main event of UFC 300, the strawweight title is on the line as Zhang Weili looks to defend her strap against Yan Xiaonan. Heading into the fight, Weili is a sizeable -500 favorite while the challenger is a +340 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the strawweight title fight. To no surprise, the pros believe Zhang Weili will be too much for Yan Xiaonan as she will defend her title with ease.
Coach reveals UFC "compensated" Ricky Turcios, claims Raul Rosas Jr. was cleared to fight at UFC Mexico City
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2024
Alex Morono, the head coach of Ricky Turcios says the UFC took care of the bantamweight after his canceled fight against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Mexico City. Just minutes before Turcios was set to make the walk, it was revealed Rosas Jr. was sick and the fight was off. It was disappointing news for Morono and Turcios, who liked the style matchup against the 19-year-old.
Kyle Nelson eyes Cub Swanson or Nate Landwehr after first-round TKO over Bill Algeo at UFC Atlantic City
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2024
Kyle Nelson has won his third straight fight as the betting underdog. Nelson scored a first-round TKO win over Bill Algeo on the main card of UFC Atlantic City. The Canadian started strong as he landed a massive shot that wobbled Algeo and he kept landing punches that forced the ref to jump in and stop the fight.
Christos Giagos expects to "catch" Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Vegas 90: "It's going to be fun"
Cole Shelton - April 4, 2024
Christos Giagos is excited to face Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Vegas 90 on Saturday. Giagos is coming off a submission loss to Daniel Zellhuber in September and after the defeat, he was hoping to return to fight in Anaheim at UFC 298. Although fighting at February’s pay-per-view never came to fruition, Giagos did get offered a fight against Bahamondes on Saturday at UFC Vegas 90 and jumped at the chance.
Damon Jackson expects Alexander Hernandez fight to be a "banger" for however long it lasts: "First round is going to be a fury"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2024
Damon Jackson is expecting his UFC Vegas 90 co-main event fight against Alexander Hernandez to be wild and chaotic for however long it lasts. Jackson is coming off a decision loss to Billy Quarantillo back in August, which was his second straight defeat. After the loss, Jackson focused on getting healthy and says he is now back to one hundred percent.
Andre Petroski plans to continue to prove he's the best grappler at middleweight by beating Jacob Malkoun at UFC Atlantic City
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Andre Petroski has made it clear that he believes he’s the best grappler in the middleweight division and he wants to continue to prove that. Petroski has been calling out the top grapplers since signing with the UFC and had a ton of success early on. However, in his last fight, he stepped up on short notice to face Michel Pereira and he suffered a first-round knockout loss.
Raquel Pennington explains why she wants Julianna Pena and not Kayla Harrison as her first title defense
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2024
Raquel Pennington is hoping for her first title defense to be against Julianna Pena. Pennington won the vacant 135lbs title back in January with a decision win over Mayra Bueno Silva. Since then, she has been waiting for her first title defense, which she expects to happen in the fall. One possible opponent for Pennington’s first title defense is Kayla Harrison, who recently signed with the promotion and will make her debut opposite Holly Holm at UFC 300.
Raquel Pennington reveals she dealt with the flu during UFC 297 fight week: "I don't know if I can fight"
Cole Shelton - March 26, 2024
Raquel Pennington had to overcome adversity to even fight at UFC 297 for the vacant bantamweight title. Pennington was set to face Mayra Bueno Silva in January in Toronto, and she says the training camp was one of the best she’s ever had. However, on fight week, Pennington fell ill and she says it was at the worst point on fight day when she woke up and wasn’t sure if she was even going to be able to fight.
Kurt Holobaugh says he's no longer just satisfied to be fighting in the UFC after winning TUF
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Kurt Holobaugh is in his third stint with the UFC and he now has the tools to be a ranked lightweight. Holobaugh made his UFC debut in 2013 but after losing his first Octagon appearance, he was released. He worked his way back to the promotion, but after going 0-3 he was released from the promotion once again.