MMA News
Dana White plans to make 'big announcements' regarding boxing future
Zain Bando - September 19, 2024
Dana White has always been open to new ideas. From “Power Slap” to taking the UFC to greater heights, he continues looking for new ways to be innovative. White, the CEO of the UFC, took a keen interest in promoting Callum Walsh, a young, up-and-coming Irish boxing prospect.
Belal Muhammad says Kamaru Usman "got physical" with him during recent podcast face-to-face
Curtis Calhoun - September 19, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad got into a physical altercation with former titleholder Kamaru Usman while on the former champion’s podcast. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2019 and is looking ahead to his first welterweight title defense.
Chael Sonnen axes "Foolish" hopes for a Conor McGregor UFC comeback after Michael Chandler's recent booking
Curtis Calhoun - September 19, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is no longer interested in a UFC comeback after Michael Chandler’s new fight booking. McGregor’s ongoing hiatus fuels speculation over whether or not he’ll return to fight again. He was supposed to headline UFC 303 against Chandler before withdrawing due to a toe injury.
TJ Dillashaw explains why he believes Cory Sandhgaen would "piece up" Sean O'Malley
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw believes Cory Sandhagen would beat Sean O’Malley with relative ease. Dillashaw used to train with Sandhagen and even fought him. Although Dillashaw did get the better of Sandhagen, winning a decision, he doesn’t think O’Malley matches up well with him. Instead, he thinks Sandhagen would piece up ‘Suga’ if they ended up fighting.
Daniel Cormier predicts what will happen if Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic gets canceled again: "Opportunity for disappointment"
Curtis Calhoun - September 19, 2024
UFC analyst Daniel Cormier is already preparing for the worst circumstances ahead of Jon Jones’s return to the Octagon against Stipe Miocic. Jones and Miocic are scheduled to headline UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in November. After they were supposed to fight last year at UFC 295, the heavyweight matchup between legends will (hopefully) come to fruition.
Stephen Thompson dismisses age concerns ahead of UFC 307 return: "I feel like I'm 25!"
Josh Evanoff - September 19, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson doesn’t feel his age. ‘Wonderboy’ has been out of the cage since a title eliminator against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December. Despite Stephen Thompson hoping to earn a bid at UFC gold, he was taken down and submitted in the second round. At 41 years old, the fight was likely the striker’s last chance to earn a title shot.
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee set for September 28th MMA return at Lights Out Championship
Josh Evanoff - September 19, 2024
Former UFC lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee will return to the cage later this month. ‘The Motown Phenom’ hasn’t competed since his return to the UFC last summer. Last July, Kevin Lee faced the rising Rinat Fakhretdinov, in his first fight in the cage in over a year. However, it didn’t take long for ‘Gladiator’ to score a first-round submission victory. Following the defeat, Lee laid his gloves down and retired.
Tim Welch addresses backlash following Sean O'Malley's loss at Noche UFC: "I know what's going through his mind"
Josh Evanoff - September 19, 2024
Tim Welch has responded to the critics following Sean O’Malley’s loss at Noche UFC. ‘Sugar’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 306 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera in March, Sean O’Malley faced Merab Dvalishvili. Heading into the bout, things were intense. Not only between O’Malley and ‘The Machine’, but also between the Georgian fighter and Tim Welch.
Michael Chandler predicts Conor McGregor's UFC future: "Sometimes his body and his brain want other things"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
Michael Chandler still thinks Conor McGregor will make the walk to the Octagon at least once more. McGregor has not been seen in action since suffering a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. That fight took place in 2021. While the “Notorious” one was penciled in to fight Chandler earlier this year, a toe injury derailed that plan.
Ilia Topuria moves on from Sean O'Malley following UFC 306: "I’m better than you, so why fight?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says Sean O’Malley has blown a potential super fight with him following UFC 306. O’Malley fell short in his bid for another successful UFC bantamweight title defense at UFC 306. It was a historic event with the UFC making its debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The “Suga” show lost the 135-pound gold to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision.
Matt Serra goes scorched earth on Sean O’Malley's coach following UFC 306: "He exposed himself"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
Matt Serra has gone off on Sean O’Malley’s coach for his advice in-between rounds during UFC 306. O’Malley suffered just the second loss in his pro MMA career against Merab Dvalishvili on September 14th. The “Suga” show was outmatched in the grappling department and he struggled with the forward pressure of Dvalishvili. Ultimately, it was Dvalisvili who walked out of the Sphere in Las Vegas with the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Dana White reacts to Jon Jones saying UFC 309 is his final fight: "We’ll go from there"
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has opened up following the news that heavyweight champion Jon Jones said his UFC 309 fight against Stipe Miocic will be his last. The UFC officially announced that Jones will be defending his heavyweight title on November 16 against Stipe Miocic in an intriguing bout. However, while attending UFC 306 on Saturday, ‘Bones’ said this fight is likely his last.
Victoria Souza elated to overcome odds again at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 19, 2024
Victoria Souza once again showed that no one should ever sleep on her. The Brazilian pulled off an upset when she claimed a hard-earned unanimous decision win over Alyse Anderson at ONE 168: Denver on September 6.
Joe Rogan gushes over Superlek’s 49-second elbow win at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 18, 2024
Joe Rogan is one of many who couldn’t help but rave about Superlek Kiatmoo9’s stunning victory at ONE 168: Denver earlier this month. The Thai superstar took only 49 seconds to secure a monumental win over Jonathan Haggerty in a rematch of their 2018 bout. It left fans and experts alike in awe, including the renowned MMA personality and podcaster.
Ben Askren destroys "Addict" Conor McGregor after Michael Chandler ends wait for fight
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
Ben Askren is the latest to accuse Conor McGregor of substance abuse after Michael Chandler ended his wait for the former two-division UFC champion. McGregor and Chandler were supposed to headline UFC 303 in June for the Irish star’s return to the Octagon. But, McGregor withdrew from the event on weeks’ notice due to a toe injury, and he hasn’t been re-booked for a fight.
Chael Sonnen explains why Valentina Shevchenko missed the mark in UFC 306 post-fight interview
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko missed out on a valuable opportunity after defeating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy fight. Shevchenko defeated Grasso by unanimous decision to reclaim the UFC women’s flyweight title at UFC 306. After back-to-back winless outings against Grasso, Shevchenko got her revenge and reeled in a new flyweight title reign.
Merab Dvalishvili pivots on Umar Nurmagomedov title shot: "I am a company man!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has reversed course on his willingness to face Umar Nurmagomedov for his first title defense. Dvalishvili earned the UFC bantamweight title by unanimous decision against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. He used his wrestling and timely striking to stifle and frustrate O’Malley over five rounds of action.
Brendan Schaub slams UFC 306 at 'Rainforest Cafe' Las Vegas Sphere: "Looks f*cking great, but the product is s*it!"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub seemingly isn’t a fan of the Las Vegas Sphere. Over the weekend, Dana White and the UFC made their debut at the new arena. While some fans weren’t a fan of the card as a whole, it still had many highlights. In the main event of Noche UFC, Merab Dvalishvili picked up a dominant decision victory over Sean O’Malley. The co-main event saw Alexa Grasso outwrestled by Valentina Shevchenko in their trilogy bout.