MMA News
Tyson Pedro quickly ends his retirement, set to become a pro boxer
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2024
Tyson Pedro has already ended his combat sports retirement. Following his decision loss to Vitor Petrino at UFC Vegas 87 on March 2, Pedro announced his retirement from combat sports. Pedro claimed he no longer had a passion for the sport, and he said the expenses to train and travel for the fights started to take a toll on him.
UFC Vegas 88: 'Tuivasa vs. Tybura' Weigh-In Results - Three Fighters Miss Weight
Susan Cox - March 15, 2024
The Fighter weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 88 took place today, Friday March 15th. UFC Vegas 88 takes place tomorrow, Saturday March 16th at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Marlon Vera’s coach believes Sean O’Malley rivalry will continue after UFC 299: “No clock? Chito goes to jail for murder!”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2024
Marlon Vera’s coach believes their rivalry with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley will continue after UFC 299. Jason Parillo is a world renowned head coach at the RVCA Sport Training Centre, in Costa Mesa, California. A former professional boxer himself, Parillo went on to coach big name MMA fighters including the likes of BJ Penn, Michael Bisping, Cris Cyborg, Rafael Dos Anjos, Tito Ortiz and of course Marlon Vera.
Islam Makhachev explains why Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300 is a “useless fight”
Susan Cox - March 15, 2024
Islam Makhachev is explaining why Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300 is a ‘useless fight’. The historic UFC 300 takes place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Islam Makhachev explains why he accepted Dustin Poirier fight despite ‘The Diamond’ being undeserving
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has explained why he’s open to defending his belt against Dustin Poirier. Last weekend at UFC 299, Dustin Poirier scored a beautiful knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis. The veteran overcame some early adversity and got it done in the second round, cementing himself as a real contender at 155 pounds once again.
Benoit Saint-Denis vows to earn revenge against “Louisiana guy” Dustin Poirier: “I fought completely dehydrated”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024
UFC fighter Benoit Saint-Denis is out for revenge following his knockout defeat to Dustin Poirier last weekend. For years, Benoit Saint-Denis had been building his name up as a real threat in the UFC’s lightweight division. Last Saturday at UFC 299, however, he failed in his attempt to earn the biggest win of his career. Despite a promising start, he ultimately fell short in his battle with veteran Dustin Poirier.
Jarred Brooks reflects on ‘humility’ after DQ loss in rematch with Joshua Pacio
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 15, 2024
For Jarred Brooks, his rematch against Joshua Pacio at ONE 166: Qatar earlier this month brought forth a humbling realization. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion conceded that he learned his lesson in humility following an unfortunate finish in the highly anticipated bout.
Arman Tsarukyan labels Charles Oliveira as a one-trick pony ahead of UFC 300: “He’s nothing special”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024
UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan has given his thoughts on Charles Oliveira ahead of their clash at UFC 300. For quite some time now, Arman Tsarukyan has been building himself up as an exciting new prospect in the UFC’s lightweight division. Next month at UFC 300, he’ll get the chance to secure his biggest win yet – and potentially even a title shot.
K-1 World Champion Wei Rui inks deal with ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 14, 2024
ONE Championship has officially welcomed the highly touted Wei Rui into its ranks. The Chinese superstar has inked an exclusive deal with the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Tai Tuivasa unfazed by current three fight losing skid: “I’ve been here before in my life and in fighting”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
Tai Tuivasa is unfazed by his current three fight losing skid. UFC Vegas 88 takes place this coming Saturday, March 16th at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
Conor McGregor admits he loses "interest" and "stops full training" every time his UFC return gets pushed back
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2024
Conor McGregor is having a hard time staying motivated to train for his potential UFC return. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he has been rehabbing his leg and the Irishman appears getting close to a return.
Marvin Vettori out of UFC Vegas 90 main event against Brendan Allen
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2024
Marvin Vettori will no longer be fighting Brendan Allen. Vettori and Allen were set to headline UFC Vegas 90 on April 6 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. However, less than a month out from the fight, it was revealed the Italian is out of the bout. The news was first reported by David Van Auken.
Conor McGregor believes that he'll one day fight 'YouTube nerds' KSI, Paul brothers: "I hope Tyson takes his nose off"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor believes that he’ll fight some YouTubers one day. ‘The Notorious’ is currently on the sidelines, awaiting his next UFC fight. Conor McGregor famously hasn’t competed in over two years, last facing Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Unfortunately for the Irishman, he broke his leg with seconds left in the first round, and he was forced out of action.
Francis Ngannou vows that he's "not done" with boxing despite knockout loss to Anthony Joshua
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2024
PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou isn’t done with professional boxing despite losing to Anthony Joshua. ‘The Predator’ returned to boxing last Friday night, in Saudi Arabia against ‘AJ’. The bout was Francis Ngannou’s second in the ring, previously facing Tyson Fury last October. Despite entering the fight a massive underdog, the former UFC heavyweight champion dropped, and nearly defeated ‘The Gpysy King’. Still, Fury escaped with a split-decision win.
Gilbert Melendez teams up with former Bellator president Scott Coker to create a new MMA promotion
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2024
Gilbert Melendez and former Bellator president Scott Coker have teamed up to create a new MMA promotion. Coker stepped away from MMA after the Bellator and PFL merger, but he is now returning to the game. Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Melendez is starting his own MMA promotion in California and has brought along Coker to help him out. No fights have been announced for the event yet, but it is expected that the card will see both veterans and prospects on it.
Merab Dvalishvili applauds Ilia Topuria for rejecting the Sean O’Malley fight: “He knows what real men should do”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili is applauding UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria for rejecting the Sean O’Malley fight. UFC 299, which took place last Saturday in ‘The Sunshine State’, saw bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA) defeat Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) by unanimous decision.
Video | Family shares positive update on UFC legend Mark Coleman: “Miracles do happen”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
The family of Mark Coleman have shared a positive update on the UFC legend. Mark ‘The Hammer’ Coleman (16-10 MMA) ended his MMA career with the UFC back in 2010.
Jeremy Pacatiw battles Wang Shou at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 14, 2024
Jeremy Pacatiw is about to embark on a new chapter in his professional career. “The Juggernaut” gears up for his debut bout under the Lions Nation MMA banner at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.