MMA News
Panpayak to face unbeaten Egor Bikrev at ONE Friday Fights 92
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2024
Thai superstar Panpayak is wasting no time getting back to action. Following his return to ONE Championship in October, “The Angel Warrior” is set to go to war once more against Egor Bikrev at ONE Friday Fights 92 on December 20 inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium for the promotion’s final show of 2024.
Alibeg Rasulov vows to keep unbeaten record intact versus Christian Lee: “Losing is not in my plans”
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.
Conor McGregor's fiancee sends scathing message to rape accuser: "What sort of woman are you?"
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.
Former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. reveals ongoing talks for Jake Paul fight: "This week I have a meeting"
Josh Evanoff - November 26, 2024
Former WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is down for a boxing match against Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul faced 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. While some hoped that ‘Iron Mike’ could turn back time, he quickly gassed out in the eight-round bout. As a result, Paul wound up outboxing Tyson, scoring a unanimous decision victory.
Paddy Pimblett opens up on future fight against UFC champion Islam Makhachev: "Obviously I think I'd beat him"
Josh Evanoff - November 26, 2024
Paddy Pimblett believes he can defeat UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. ‘The Baddy’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a trip to Manchester in July. On the UFC 304 main card, Paddy Pimblett faced off with longtime lightweight contender Bobby Green. Heading into the contest, ‘King’ was seen as the biggest test of the Brit’s career. For his part, Green was fresh off a dominant win over Jim Miller in April at UFC 300.
Wang Cong releases statement following historic upset loss at UFC Macau: "I still believe I'm the one"
Josh Evanoff - November 26, 2024
UFC women’s flyweight contender Wang Cong has released a statement following her recent loss. ‘The Joker’ returned to the cage on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday night. Just a few months removed from her stunning knockout win over Victoria Leonardo in August, Wang Cong met Gabriella Fernandes. ‘Gabi’ entered the cage fresh off a split-decision victory over Carli Judice earlier this year.
Proper No. 12 drops Conor McGregor from branding following sexual assault ruling
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2024
Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey has dropped Conor McGregor from branding following a sexual assault ruling. McGregor was part of Proper No. 12 since its launch in 2018, but the company dropped the Irishman from its branding, according to a report from the Irish Independent.
Joe Rogan wants to 'get ahold of Drake and talk to him' about UFC betting
BJ Penn Staff - November 26, 2024
Joe Rogan is hoping to get Drake on the phone — and not to invite the rap superstar onto his popular podcast. Instead, the long-time UFC commentator is hoping to chat with the rapper about his bets on boxing and MMA fights. “I want to get ahold of Drake and talk to him about his fight picks,” Rogan told record producer Scott Storch on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. “That motherf**ker loses more money on fights… I want to call him up.”
Robert Whittaker provides shocking update on his bottom teeth following UFC 308 loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2024
Robert Whittaker has given an update on his bottom teeth following UFC 308, and it sounds like a dental nightmare. Whittaker was in action against Khamzat Chimaev back in October. This was a highly anticipated middleweight clash that had an emphatic finish. Chimaev took Whittaker down in the opening frame and forced him to tap out immediately from a face crank. As it turns out, Whittaker had intense pain from his bottom teeth.
Fight fans scold Conor McGregor following latest post on Instagram
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2024
Fans continue to rip Conor McGregor on social media following a recent court ruling. McGregor was found liable in a sexual assault verdict in Dublin. While the “Notorious” one admitted to infidelity, he insists that his time with the accuser, Nikita Hand, was consensual.
Reece McLaren warns Jarred Brooks to "stay at strawweight"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 26, 2024
Flyweight MMA standout Reece McLaren has a point to prove when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov. The #4-ranked contender welcomes ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks to the flyweight division on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, where he hopes to secure a shot at the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Title.
Paddy Pimblett recalls the time Conor McGregor erupted after watching one of his idols lose in UFC: “I’ll never forget him kicking the wall in this hotel”
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2024
Paddy Pimblett has shared a story of Conor McGregor as fans continue to speculate over the future of the Irishman. Right now, Conor McGregor’s reputation is falling apart. After being found liable in his sexual assault case in Ireland, many former fans of his are starting to distance themselves from the former two-weight UFC champion. At the same time, some still wonder whether or not he’ll ever step foot back into the Octagon.
Jon Jones explains why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311: “I’m a big fan of basic techniques”
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has explained why he’s picking Jamahal Hill to defeat Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311. For Jamahal Hill, his upcoming fight against Jiri Prochazka is going to be really important. The former UFC light heavyweight champion wants to prove he still belongs at the top of the division in the wake of his one-sided defeat at the hands of Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300. Of course, given how stacked things are looking at 205 pounds, that’ll be easier said than done.
Wladimir Klitschko accuses Joe Rogan of spreading "Russian propaganda"
Harry Kettle - November 25, 2024
Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has accused Joe Rogan of spreading Russian propaganda. Over the years, Joe Rogan has rarely been afraid to express his opinion. No matter what the subject is, he’s often more than happy to speak about it – usually through his podcast. As a result of his association with the UFC and Donald Trump, it also seems as if he’s been gradually getting more interested in political matters too.
What's next for Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo after UFC Macau?
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2024
The UFC was in Macau, China on Saturday for UFC Macau, which saw Petr Yan take on Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event. Yan entered the fight coming off a win over Song Yadong. Figueiredo, meanwhile, was coming off a win over Marlon Vera and had gone undefeated since moving up to bantamweight.
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane speaks on homecoming parade: “It is a victory for Senegal”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 25, 2024
ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane was welcomed back to Senegal with arms wide open this past week. The newly minted heavyweight king outworked Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169 on Friday, November 8, shocking the world inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium by taking the Russian’s belt.
Conor McGregor removed from popular 'Hitman' video game after losing civil sexual assault case
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2024
Former UFC superstar Conor McGregor is now dealing with the fallout of his recent loss in the courtroom. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a brutal first-round loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That bout saw Conor McGregor snap his leg, but the Irishman promised to return to the octagon by the end of 2022. Now, heading into 2025, the former UFC champion is instead fighting his battles in the courtroom.
Jon Jones' coach explains why he's confident 'Bones' would beat Tom Aspinall: "Jon has solved a lot more complex problems"
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2024
Brandon Gibson, the coach of Jon Jones, has full confidence his pupil will beat Tom Aspinall if they ever fight. After Jones beat Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to defend his heavyweight title, many called for him to fight Aspinall next. It would be a massive fight and one that would be tough to predict.