MMA News
Tom Aspinall predicts UFC 309 main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic: "Maybe he's going to surprise us"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has weighed in on Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The two heavyweights are set to collide in the main event of UFC 309 later this month. For ‘Bones’, the contest will be his first since winning heavyweight gold last March against Ciryl Gane. He was booked to face Stipe Miocic in November but was forced out due to injury. In his absence, Tom Aspinall won interim gold.
Mike Perry fires shots at BKFC amid issues with Conor McGregor: 'You all ain’t showing me no love'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 8, 2024
Mike Perry has gone off on BKFC over his spat with Conor McGregor. McGregor surprised many fight fans when he claimed that Perry was no longer with BKFC. The “Notorious” one, who is a part owner of BKFC, ripped Perry and claimed he was afraid of fighting Dave Mundell. McGregor also bashed Perry over the “King of Violence” championship and said “Platinum” was never a world champion.
UFC legend thinks Ilia Topuria is on pace to surpass Conor McGregor's stardom
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 8, 2024
One former UFC title challenger believes Ilia Topuria is on track to run past Conor McGregor in terms of stardom. Topuria has certainly seen his stock soar thanks to his success rate inside the Octagon. It also helps that Topuria is charismatic and has become a big name in Spain. After results such as being the first fighter to knock Max Holloway out, Topuria might just see himself becoming the hottest active star in the UFC.
Amir Aliakbari expects spectacular fight with "Buchecha"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 8, 2024
Heavyweight MMA star Amir Aliakbari is in the best form of his career as he enters ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug this weekend. And he anticipates a firefight with fellow gargantuan Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The giants throw down inside the Muay Thai mecca on Friday, November 8, as they look to continue climbing the division’s ladder.
Dricus du Plessis confident he can KO Alex Pereira after watching Khalil Rountree find success at UFC 307: “I am going to catch you eventually”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2024
Dricus du Plessis believes he is capable of knocking out Alex Pereira after watching the latter’s victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. Right now, Dricus du Plessis is one of the most interesting fighters in mixed martial arts. He’s the UFC middleweight champion and he has wins over Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya.
Daniel Cormier explains how a Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight could still happen: “Maybe, just maybe, we get that fight”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes a Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou superfight could still happen in the future. There’s an argument to be made that Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou is the biggest fight you could make in mixed martial arts. It didn’t happen during Francis’ days in the UFC, but even now that he’s with the PFL, fans and media members are still talking about it.
Jon Jones is excited to unleash now-legal 12-6 elbows on Stipe Miocic at UFC 309: “I’ve been training extensively on different 12-6 elbow attacks”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2024
UFC legend Jon Jones has said he’s excited to unleash 12-6 elbows on Stipe Miocic now that they’re officially legal in mixed martial arts. As we know, Jon Jones is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He has a record that nobody can dispute and next weekend, he’ll attempt to successfully defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic.
Zhang Peimian plans to "retire" legendary Sam-A at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 8, 2024
Strawweight kickboxing phenom Zhang Peimian will have no room for sentimentality at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, the Chinese striker meets former two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao.
Jon Jones says he's "grateful" for Dana White reminding everyone that he's the top pound-for-pound fighter
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has nothing but praise for Dana White. Over the past year, White has been vocal in his support for Jones being the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. White has made the claim at numerous press conferences and even got mad when people questioned if ‘Bones’ should still be considered the top pound-for-pound fighter due to his inactivity.
Marcus Almeida foresees stoppage win at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 7, 2024
Seventeen-time BJJ World Champion Marcus Almeida has licked his wounds and learned from the first defeat of his professional MMA career, and now he plans to stop Amir Aliakbari in a sharp response this weekend. “Buchecha” meets Aliakbari in a pivotal heavyweight showdown at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, from inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Bo Nickal says he'd stop Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov in 90 seconds: "Not a tough fight"
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
Undefeated UFC middleweight Bo Nickal believes a fight with fellow rising star Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov would be a lopsided proposition. Nickal will face dangerous grappler Paul Craig at UFC 309 in New York City later this month. He returns to the Octagon after defeating Cody Brundage in his most recent fight at UFC 300.
Jon Jones gives a definitive answer on potential Tom Aspinall fight after UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his most upfront answer as to whether or not he’ll entertain a fight with Tom Aspinall after UFC 309. Jones will face former heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic in his first title defense at UFC 309 next week in New York City. He returns to the Octagon almost two full years since winning the then-vacant heavyweight belt against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
Mike Tyson reflects on career struggles ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul: "I wouldn't wish my life on anybody"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has done some reflecting ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ is set to make one final walk to the boxing ring later this month. In the main event of Netflix-promoted card, Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul. For the 58-year-old, the contest will be his first professional fight in nearly 20 years. Tyson last competed against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005.
Colby Covington claims 'crybaby' Dustin Poirier rejected UFC 309 showdown: "He still turned it down!"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has again slammed Dustin Poirier. ‘Chaos’ hasn’t been seen inside the cage in almost a year. Colby Covington last competed in the main event of UFC 296 last December, suffering a lopsided decision loss against Leon Edwards. After the humiliating defeat, the former interim champion revealed plans to take time off due to a foot injury.
Sean Strickland gives UFC an ultimatum over Dricus du Plessis rematch
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has conditions for a potential title rematch with Dricus du Plessis next year. Strickland hasn’t fought since a split decision win against former title challenger Paulo Costa at UFC 302. After defeating Costa, Strickland dug his boots into the ground and refused to fight until a title shot was offered.
Colby Covington reveals he's in talks to face Jack Della Maddalena in UFC return: "A top contender fight"
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2024
Colby Covington is hoping to make his return to the Octagon in March in Miami against a top-ranked opponent. Covington hasn’t fought since last December when he lost to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. Now, as he looks to get back into the Octagon, ‘Chaos’ says he’s been in talks with the UFC to face Jack Della Maddalena next in what he says would be a No. 1 contender fight.
Alexandre Pantoja remains skeptical of Henry Cejudo potentially moving back down to flyweight: "He's a legend, but he's too big"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 7, 2024
Henry Cejudo has teased a potential move back to the flyweight division, but Alexandre Pantoja isn’t buying it. Pantoja is the reigning UFC flyweight champion. He’s set to welcome former RIZIN star Kai Asakura at the UFC 310 pay-per-view in Las Vegas on December 7th. While Pantoja has to focus on the task at hand, he was recently asked about the possibility of Cejudo popping back into the 125-pound division.
Kamaru Usman sends clear message on potential UFC 310 fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 7, 2024
Kamaru Usman is aware of the chatter surrounding UFC 310 and a potential interim title fight. The UFC brass has yet to announce a replacement for the UFC 310 headliner. It’s unknown if Shavkat Rakhmonov will even stay on the card, but he’s been pushing for an interim title bout. Rakhmonov was set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the interim UFC Welterweight Championship on December 7th. That plan went off the rails when Muhammad was stricken by a bone infection in his foot.