MMA News
Diego Lopes makes his case for the next crack at Ilia Topuria and offers to fight him in Spain: “This fight will be a renewal”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
UFC star Diego Lopes has made it crystal clear that he wants the next shot at UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Over the course of the last few years, Diego Lopes has emerged as a real contender at featherweight. He has dusted off a parade of big names, including Brian Ortega most recently. Now, he has his eyes on the prize – the UFC featherweight championship.
Stipe Miocic is full of confidence ahead of UFC 309 title fight with Jon Jones: “I’m going to do what I want to do!”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
UFC star Stipe Miocic is feeling confident heading into his blockbuster UFC 309 title fight against Jon Jones next month. When you’re talking about the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, Stipe Miocic has to be in the conversation. He has had an incredible career inside the cage and while he’s been away for quite some time, overlooking him would be a real mistake – even at this point in his career.
Joaquin Buckley, Ian Machado Garry and Kamaru Usman campaign to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
A parade of fighters have put their name forward to compete against Shavkat Rakhmonov on short notice at UFC 310. Shavkat Rakhmonov was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 310. Unfortunately, that’ll no longer happen. Due to an infection sustained in his foot, Muhammad has been forced to pull out and will not compete on the final pay-per-view of the year.
Armen Petrosyan issues statement following double backfist KO loss to Shara Magomedov: “It was a lucky punch”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
Armen Petrosyan has given his thoughts on his double backfist knockout loss at the hands of Shara Magomedov. As we know, Armen Petrosyan is a valiant fighter. He is a constant thorn in the side of anyone he faces, and that was certainly the case when he squared off against Shara Magomedov at UFC 308. Unfortunately for Armen, he fell short courtesy of an absolutely brutal double backfist KO.
Khalilov-Kongthoranee flyweight banger added to ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 1, 2024
Two of the most aggressive punchers in flyweight Muay Thai will lock horns when Kongthoranee Sor Sommai collides with Tagir Khalilov in just under two weeks. The pair will battle at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Friday, November 8, live from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, in a scrap where both men look to return to the win column.
Christian Lee versus Alibeg Rasulov to headline ONE Fight Night 26 in December
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2024
The main event for ONE Fight Night 26 features the return of two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee. Lee will make his highly anticipated re-entry into ONE Championship at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, he defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title against unbeaten contender Alibeg Rasulov on Friday, December 6.
Derrick Lewis shares bold prediction for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Derrick Lewis expects Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic to end rather quickly. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden on November 16. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that Jones is a sizeable betting favorite in.
Belal Muhammad snaps at "Junkie" Conor McGregor for mocking UFC 310 withdrawal
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad slammed superstar Conor McGregor for laughing at his demise following his UFC 310 withdrawal due to injury. Muhammad was supposed to make his first welterweight title defense against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December. But, he was forced to withdraw from the fight this week after suffering a bone infection in his foot.
Derrick Lewis claims he's done with post-fight shenanigans: "I’m just really trying to clean up my act"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Derrick Lewis says he’s done with his post-fight shenanigans in the cage and on the mic. Lewis is best known for the moment he took his shorts off and said his balls were hot. The clip went viral and Lewis has since continued to take his shorts off after wins. But, ahead of his return at UFC Edmonton against Jhonata Diniz, Lewis says he’s trying to clean up his act and won’t be doing that anymore.
Tom Aspinall says he plans to "Cause a few scenes" during UFC 309 fight week
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall plans to cause some drama during UFC 309 fight week ahead of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Aspinall will serve as the UFC 309 backup to the Jones vs. Miocic main event on November 16th. He returns to the Octagon after successfully defending the interim heavyweight title at UFC 304 against Curtis Blaydes in a first-round knockout.
Derrick Lewis reveals how Francis Ngannou helped him secure new UFC contract: "I could be over there getting that"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis has revealed how Francis Ngannou helped him land another UFC deal. ‘The Black Beast’ is set to make the walk to the octagon this Saturday night in Edmonton. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Rodrigo Nascimento in May, Derrick Lewis will meet Jhonata Diniz. The Brazilian enters the cage holding an undefeated 8-0 record, last handing Karl Williams a unanimous decision loss in August.
Mike Tyson vows to 'slaughter' Jake Paul in upcoming boxing match: "He's in a lot of trouble"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
58-year-old Mike Tyson believes he will dominate Jake Paul in his boxing return. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t competed in a professional boxing match in nearly 20 years. The last time Mike Tyson competed was a bout against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005. The legendary heavyweight quit on the stool that night, stating afterward he didn’t have aalove for the sport anymore. 19 years later, the spark is back.
Rodtang explains his love for soccer: “My happiness”
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2024
ONE World Title challengers aren’t the only thing that flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon kicks. “The Iron Man” also kicks a soccer ball around in his downtime. Rodtang returns to action at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, on Friday, November 8. There, he defends his crown inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium against Jacob Smith.
Shavkat Rakhmonov calls for interim title fight at UFC 310 after Belal Muhammad pulls out, Ian Machado Garry shows interest
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov still wants to fight on December 7 at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to headline the pay-per-view card against Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title. Unfortnately, on Thursday, it was revealed that Muhammad was forced to withdraw from the bout.
Jon Jones recalls thinking UFC fighter had his number during title defense: "He was giving me a true f***ing run for my money"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 31, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed the one fighter who made him question if he met his match. Jones has been mostly dominant throughout his pro MMA career. There are some exceptions, however. Back in 2013, he scored “Fight of the Year” honors for his five-round war with Alexander Gustafsson. While “Bones” won the fight via unanimous decision, it was the most damage he had ever taken in his career.
Sean O'Malley still gives Ilia Topuria problems in UFC fight, says coach Tim Welch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 31, 2024
Sean O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch has full belief in his fighter to give Ilia Topuria some issues if they ever fight. O’Malley may have lost the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Merab Dvalishvili back in September, but Welch believes a future clash with Topuria remains possible. Obviously, the “Suga” show will need to focus on regaining the 135-pound gold before looking at the featherweight king.
Michael Chandler reveals he's "willing to die" ahead of UFC 309 return
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler has revealed that he’s willing to die ahead of his big return at UFC 309 in New York City next month. One thing we know to be true about Michael Chandler is that he’s a warrior. Regardless of whether he wins or loses, he always goes out there with the intention of putting on a show. In just a few short weeks, after two years away from the cage, he will chase greatness once again in a huge rematch against Charles Oliveira.
Belal Muhammad confirms he is out of UFC 310 title fight vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has confirmed he is out of his UFC 310 main event against Shavkat Rakhmonov. As part of the final UFC pay-per-view event of the year, Belal Muhammad was set to defend his UFC world title for the first time. It’s take place against Shavkat Rakhmonov, the unbeaten juggernaut who has been able to work his way through the division with relative ease.