MMA News
Jon Anik suggests voting board for UFC Hall of Fame: 'Every case is unique'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 29, 2024
Jon Anik has a suggestion for how UFC Hall of Fame inductees are determined. As it stands now, there’s no publicly known criteria for earning the distinction. It’s led to some debates throughout the MMA community on who deserves to make it to the Hall. We’ve even seen Daniel Cormier explain why he wouldn’t have someone like Jim Miller get in.
Jon Jones responds to “ducking” accusations from fight fans amid latest Tom Aspinall talk: “I’d probably vacate the belt before officially retiring”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 29, 2024
Jon Jones is firing back at fans who accuse him of ducking Tom Aspinall. The current UFC heavyweight titleholder is Jones, while the interim champion is Aspinall. While it’s clear that the logical step for the UFC to take is a title unification bout, there’s no guarantee that it’ll come to fruition. “Bones” has more interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Jamahal Hill explains the difference between his and Jiri Prochazka’s losses to Alex Pereira: “You got dominated, and I got caught”
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024
Jamahal Hill has attempted to explain the difference between his loss to Alex Pereira and the latter’s wins over Jiri Prochazka. Ever since his loss to Alex Pereira earlier this year, Jamahal Hill has been waiting for the chance to get back in the Octagon. He’s been scheduled to do so on a couple of occasions, only for those encounters to be canceled. Now, the former UFC light heavyweight champion is set to meet another former UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 311 in the form of Jiri Prochazka.
Darren Till explains why he’d like to fight Manchester United legends Cristiano Ronaldo or Gary Neville: “I’d like to see his speed and power”
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024
Former UFC star Darren Till has called out Manchester United legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Gary Neville for a future fight. Ever since leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it’s been clear to see that Darren Till is looking for a big payday. Now, it seems as if he’s getting closer to it. In his next outing, the former welterweight title challenger is set to battle it out with Tommy Fury in a boxing ring.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Dana White’s “very dangerous” Power Slap: “It’s entertaining people”
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2024
UFC star Jon Jones has given his thoughts on Dana White’s Power Slap league as it continues to feature alongside the UFC. For the longest time now, Dana White has been all about growing the sport of mixed martial arts. Of course, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have other interests, too. Over the years, he’s made it crystal clear that he wants to venture into boxing. In addition to that, not so long ago, he began to explore the idea of a slap fighting league.
Israel Adesanya looks back on traffic altercation with overzealous fight fan: 'You’re f*cking stupid'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
Israel Adesanya has reflected on an incident that saw one overzealous fan try to play tough guy. A September road rage incident was filmed and it showed “The Last Stylebender” in a heated confrontation with an unnamed man in Auckland. At one point, Adesanya even spat in the man’s direction, and it was clear the former UFC middleweight champion was ready to take the traffic altercation to another level.
Joe Rogan shares reaction in aftermath of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: 'I was hoping for the Cinderella story'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the aftermath of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson collided in a boxing match earlier this month. The clash was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As many expected going into the fight, the 58-year-old “Iron” Mike was simply too old and slow to catch up to Paul. “The Problem Child” ended up scoring the unanimous decision victory.
Michael Chandler addresses accusations that he cheats in UFC fights: "I'm an honest guy"
BJ Penn Staff - November 28, 2024
Michael Chandler has responded to accusations that he intentionally bends the rules in his UFC fights. Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champ, was back in action in the co-main event of UFC 309 in New York City earlier this month, taking on Brazilian legend Charles Oliveira. He lost the five-round fight by unanimous decision, and afterwards came under fire for repeatedly striking Oliveira to the back of the head — a foul in MMA — in the final round.
Demetrious Johnson reveals that leaving the UFC for ONE Championship was best decision ever
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Demetrious Johnson dominated the flyweight division, but the MMA GOAT believes he wasn’t being compensated sufficiently until he joined ONE Championship. “Mighty Mouse” explained to MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin this past week that being traded to ONE Championship allowed him to become financially sound for the first time in his life – despite a long, successful tenure in the UFC.
Why Dante Leon signed with ONE Championship: "Best of the best are over there"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Dante Leon has cemented himself as an irresistible force in the grappling world over the last few years. And now he looks to stamp his authority in ONE Championship. The Canadian submission artist arrives at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, he squares off against fellow black belt Bruno Pucci in a lightweight submission grappling affair.
Danial Williams willing to risk it all for victory ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Three-sport ONE Championship athlete Danial Williams has never shied away from a firefight. The Aussie lives by the manta of high risk, high reward, and his clash with Thongpoon PK Saenchai next month has that written all over it. “Mini T” meets the Thai scrapper in strawweight Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The fight promises to be exhilarating for as long as it lasts.
Cole Abate faces Japanese icon Shinya Aoki in ONE Championship debut: "That's what excites me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom “Ice” Cole Abate makes his ONE Championship debut in just a matter of weeks, and the American superstar is ready to hit the ground running. Abate meets former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion and Japanese icon Shinya Aoki in a lightweight submission grappling bout. This happens at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
John Lineker to face Kulabdam in Muay Thai firefight at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2024
The card for ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev continues to evolve, and the latest addition is absolutely bonkers. Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker continues his Muay Thai journey when he meets staunch striker Kulabdam. The pair will battle on Friday, January 10, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium in a bantamweight tilt that will produce fireworks for as long as it lasts.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC rival Conor McGregor "deserves punishment" after court ruling
BJ Penn Staff - November 27, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has finally reacted to the recent Conor McGregor drama. For much of this month, McGregor was embroiled in a highly publicized civil trial stemming from an 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, during which he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand. On Nov. 22, a jury in Dublin’s High Court ruled McGregor was civically liable for assault, and he was ordered to pay just shy of $260,000 in damages to Hand.
Cris Cyborg and Claressa Shields go back-and-forth over future boxing match: "Beat the s*it out of her!"
Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024
PFL women’s featherweight Superfights champion Cris Cyborg has called out Claressa Shields. The current Bellator women’s featherweight champion returned to the cage last month in Saudi Arabia. There, Cris Cyborg finally made her PFL debut against former tournament winner Larissa Pacheco. Despite the 39-year-old entering the cage as an underdog, she turned the clock against her Brazilian counterpart.
Merab Dvalishvili claims Umar Nurmagomedov is not on his "level," tells him to "earn" his title shot: "He has beat who?"
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili continues to take aim at Umar Nurmagomedov saying he doesn’t deserve a title shot. Dvalishvili is looking to get his first title defense of his bantamweight belt booked. With nothing made official, the champion took to social media to send a message to the division and took aim at Nurmagomedov.
Dakota Ditcheva laughs off "jealousy" from fellow PFL fighters regarding her popularity: "Make your fights exciting"
Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024
PFL women’s flyweight contender Dakota Ditcheva is confident heading into her return. ‘Dangerous’ is considered one of the company’s biggest homegrown stars. Debuting in the Donn Davis-led promotion with just five pro fights under her belt in 2022, Dakota Ditcheva quickly found success. Afterward, she racked up two knockout wins that year. Then, she followed that up with a stellar 2023 campaign which saw her win the PFL Europe flyweight tournament.
Michael Chandler claims he beats Charles Oliveira 9 times out of 10, despite two losses
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2024
Michael Chandler thinks he is a better fighter than Charles Oliveira. Chandler suffered a decision loss to Oliveira at UFC 309, in a rematch of their 2021 fight which the Brazilian won by TKO. Despite being 0-2 against Oliveira, Michael Chandler claims he beats the Brazilian 9 times out of 10.