MMA News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024

One former WWE star continues to ponder a possible future in MMA after training with Jon Jones. Jones recently defeated Stipe Miocic to successfully defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship. Ahead of the Madison Square Garden showdown, Gable Steveson was welcomed into Jones’ camp for fight preparations. Steveson even ate a knee during his time with “Bones.”

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. 

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.  

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.  

Harry Kettle - November 28, 2024

UFC star Robert Whittaker has promised a new fight style for himself in the wake of his recent loss to Khamzat Chimaev. As we know, Robert Whittaker is a big fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. He has achieved some great things in the sport, most notably becoming UFC middleweight champion. While he’s experienced some setbacks in recent years, including a nasty loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, that hasn’t stopped him from dusting himself off and going again.

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.

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.

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.

Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024

UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler still believes Conor McGregor should fight him. ‘Iron’ is fresh off his return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 309 earlier this month. Back for the first time since suffering a loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022, Michael Chandler again met Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ previously handed the former Bellator champion a knockout loss in 2021, in a bid for vacant UFC gold.

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.

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 27, 2024

Following UFC Macau, Petr Yan has a familiar name who is looking to run it back. Yan was back in action this past Saturday in a headlining spot. He took on fellow ex-UFC champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a pivotal bantamweight contest. The bout went to the final horn at the end of round five, and Yan was awarded the unanimous decision victory.

BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2024

Gilbert Nakatani has dreamed of competing in ONE Championship, and now that his chance will arrive at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov, he doesn’t intend on letting it go.    The American newcomer meets #2-ranked flyweight MMA contender Yuya Wakamatsu inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, December 6. 

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024

Bo Nickal has vowed to take down all of his future UFC opponents following his recent clash with Paul Craig. For the last few years, Bo Nickal has been seen as the next big thing in mixed martial arts. Since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he has been able to put on a string of impressive performances to further bolster that claim. Most recently, he went up against – and defeated – veteran Paul Craig.

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has shared his wishlist for bantamweight, including Sean O’Malley vs Henry Cejudo. Ever since he lost the UFC bantamweight championship, we haven’t heard much regarding the future of Sean O’Malley. Some believe he should get an immediate rematch against Merab Dvalishvili, whereas others disagree. Right now, it seems more likely that Petr Yan or Umar Nurmagomedov will receive such an opportunity.

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024

UFC newcomer Reinier de Ridder is reportedly set to square off with veteran Kevin Holland at UFC 311. Earlier this month, Reinier de Ridder made his UFC debut by defeating Gerald Meerschaert. Ever since then, fans have been wondering what could be next for him. He has the potential to be a really interesting prospect in the company and it seems as if the UFC agrees based on this latest news.

BJPENN.COM Staff - November 26, 2024

Lightweight MMA standout Alibeg Rasulov promises to keep his unblemished run going strong while snatching the ONE Lightweight MMA World Title away from two-weight king Christian Lee at ONE Fight Night 26.  The 14-0 Turkish tussler challenges Lee for the gold in the headline attraction on Friday, December 6, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.  

Cole Shelton - November 26, 2024

Dee Devlin, the fiancee of Conor McGregor, has issued a scathing statement following her partner’s sexual assault trial. McGregor was recently found liable for a 2018 sexual assault of a woman at a Dublin hotel. The UFC star was ordered to pay approximately $260,000 in damages to the victim, Nikita Hand.