MMA News
Ali Abdelaziz claims UFC's Ottman Azaitar saved him from drowning in Hawaii: "He literally saved my life"
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024
Prominent MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz nearly drowned in Hawaii. Abdelaziz was in Hawaii when he and others went for a swim, including UFC lightweight Ottman Azaitar. While they were swimming, Abdelaziz, according to TMZ Sports, isn’t a strong swimmer, ended up in an area that was deeper than he anticipated. He couldn’t touch the bottom when his head started to dip below the water.
Joshua Pacio weighs in on strawweight MMA bouts at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2024
Joshua Pacio is not letting his ACL injury hinder his responsibility as the ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion. The Filipino superstar is actively following the developments in his weight class. His attention will be fully locked on ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video this Friday, October 4. There, two pivotal strawweight MMA bouts are booked to take place live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Dana White denies foul play from athletic commission following UFC Paris controversy
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says there was no foul play with the French athletic commission stemming from UFC Paris. Both Renato Moicano and Brendan Allen were none too pleased with being held for hours after the weigh-ins to undergo drug testing. Allen felt the headache was suspicious given that both he and Moicano were facing French fighters.
Chael Sonnen vouches for Renato Moicano vs. Justin Gaethje following UFC Paris
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks Renato Moicano vs. Justin Gaethje makes too much sense to pass on. Moicano scored a big win at UFC Paris recently. He defeated Benoit Saint-Denis via second-round TKO. “Money” Moicano battered Saint-Denis to the point where the doctor ruled the “God of War” could not continue.
ONE 168: Denver outsells WWE events at Ball Arena
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2024
ONE Championship achieved a significant milestone this past September by hosting its second spectacle in the United States. The ONE 168: Denver card, held at Ball Arena, exceeded expectations and even outperformed WWE’s two major events at the same venue. This is according to the report of veteran professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer.
Israel Adesanya says he wants to fight one more time before the end of the year: “Just fight for fighting’s sake”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to fight once more prior to the end of the calendar year. Earlier this year, Israel Adesanya failed in his attempt to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship. He fought well against Dricus du Plessis but ultimately, he came up short in a submission defeat to the South African champ.
Stephen Thompson believes Joaquin Buckley’s “ego” could result in his downfall at UFC 307: “I would love to get a submission win”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2024
UFC veteran Stephen Thompson wonders whether or not Joaquin Buckley’s ego could cost him at UFC 307 this weekend. On Saturday night, Stephen Thompson returns to the Octagon once again. He’ll be doing so to battle it out with Joaquin Buckley in what promises to be an electric welterweight display.
UFC CEO Dana White weighs in on the “myth” that there is ‘life changing’ money in boxing: “That's the bullsh*t that the public believes”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White isn’t convinced by the suggestion that there is life-changing money to be made in professional boxing. As we know, Dana White has a complicated relationship with professional boxing. On the surface, you’d think he hates it based on some of his critiques over the years. Alas, in many ways, this was his first love in the world of combat sports.
Superbon starches Nattawut, Bags $50K bonus at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 1, 2024
Superbon showcased his incredible striking prowess yet again in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 81, earning a $50,000 bonus courtesy of ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong. The ONE Interim Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion made quick work of “Smokin” Jo Nattawut in a non-title Muay Thai bout last Friday, September 27, in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's drunk livestream, still believes the Irishman fights in 2025
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White still believes Conor McGregor will fight in 2025, despite his recent drunk livestream. McGregor did a livestream which was sponsored by Duelbits and was drinking throughout it. The Irishman was seen downing several drinks throughout the livestream and even took aim at Ilia Topuria.
Alex Pereira vows to "break" Khalil Rountree at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
Alex Pereira is confident he will still be the light heavyweight champion after UFC 307. Pereira is set to headline UFC 307 on Saturday against Khalil Rountree as he puts his 205lbs on the line. It’s an intriguing matchup and heading into the bout, Pereira is focused on doing whatever he needs to, to get his hand raised. With that said, ‘Poatan’ believes his pressure and fight IQ will be too much for Rountree and he will eventually break the title challenger.
WATCH | PFL releases Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira trailer ahead of pay-per-view clash
Josh Evanoff - October 1, 2024
The PFL has released a trailer to promote Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira. Later this month in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Predator’ will enter the cage for the first time since early 2022. Following a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, Francis Ngannou parted ways with the Dana White-led promotion. The following year, the former heavyweight champion signed with the PFL.
UFC commentator Michael Bisping chases down thief who stole his wife's purse: "He was s*itting his pants!"
Josh Evanoff - October 1, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently had a run-in with a thief in Paris. ‘The Count’ is retired these days, but serves as one of the UFC’s main commentators. Over the weekend, Michael Bisping was in Paris, to call the card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint-Denis. The card was full of highlights, punctuated by the Brazilian’s second-round stoppage in the main event.
Khalil Rountree plans to become the real "boogeyman" with KO win over Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
Khalil Rountree believes he will be considered the real boogeyman with a KO win over Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree is set to headline UFC 307 on Saturday against Pereira for the light heavyweight title. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that the oddsmakers have Pereira as a sizeable betting favorite. Although Pereira is the better favorite, Rountree is confident he won’t just win but will win by KO.
Raquel Pennington wants to derail Kayla Harrison hype train: "I would love to be the one to go out there and just shut that sh*t up"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2024
Raquel Pennington feels prepared to end the hype train of Kayla Harrison. Pennington is the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion. She will put her gold at stake against Julianna Pena. The title fight will serve as the UFC 307 co-main event this Saturday night. Harrison will also be on the card, fighting Ketlen Vieira.
Renato Moicano destroys rankings panel after being snubbed following UFC Paris win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2024
Renato Moicano has had enough of the official UFC rankings. “Money” Moicano turned in a brutal one-sided beatdown of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris this past weekend. It was a big fight for the Brazilian lightweight, as he did battle in enemy territory. It was a big chance for him to derail his opponent’s hype train, and that’s exactly what he did with a TKO finish via doctor’s stoppage.
What's next for Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis after UFC Paris?
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
The UFC was in Paris, France for a solid UFC Paris card on Saturday which saw a battle of top-15 lightweights as Renato Moicano took on Benoit Saint-Denis. In the main event, Moicano was going into enemy territory and entered the bout on a four-fight winning streak. Saint-Denis, meanwhile, was coming off a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier back in March.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 178 with Mario Bautista
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
The 178th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 307. We’re joined by 11th-ranked UFC bantamweight Mario Bautista (0:41).