MMA News
Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 scrapped, new Bellator London main event revealed
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 has been removed from Bellator London. The two met in the main event of Bellator 299 last September. There, Fabian Edwards gave the undefeated middleweight champion arguably the toughest test of his career. However, the striker wound up being badly knocked out in round three. Post-fight, Johnny Eblen got into a confrontation with then-UFC champion, Leon Edwards in a wild scene.
Jake Paul reveals that there's no backup for Mike Tyson boxing match despite prior health issues: "He's super healthy!"
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Jake Paul has no backup set for his November boxing match with the legendary Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ were set to collide on July 20th in Texas, live on Netflix. However, over a month from fight day, the boxing legend experienced a medical emergency on a plane. Mike Tyson later revealed that due to ulcer issues, he was out of his return fight against Jake Paul. As a result, BKFC star Mike Perry stepped up on short notice.
John Lineker revs up anticipation for Muay Thai debut: “I always look for the knockout”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
John Lineker guarantees to bring the same brand of excitement he’s known for to his Muay Thai debut. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion will trade strikes with Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at Ball Arena on Friday, September 6.
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas made official for UFC Edmonton
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
UFC Edmonton now has its main event in the form of Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Earlier this year, the promotion announced that they were heading to Edmonton for the first time since UFC 240 in July 2019. Since then, many fights have been added to the November card. One of those bouts is a key women’s flyweight clash between former champion Rose Namajunas, and the rising contender Erin Blanchfield.
Belal Muhammad reacts to Chicago TV anchor calling him a "Street fighter" in bizarre interview
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
One of UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad’s post-UFC 304 interviews didn’t go according to plan in his native Chicago. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision in Manchester. The title win came after a long road to the belt which included wins over Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, and Vicente Luque.
Donald Trump cools down rhetoric towards Joe Rogan after RFK Jr. support: "I think he's good at what he does!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his tune on UFC commentator Joe Rogan following the broadcaster’s public support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Rogan, a longtime UFC analyst, recently had some positive things to say about Kennedy before the independent presidential candidate withdrew from the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Kennedy has since endorsed Trump before the Republican candidate’s battle against U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Adrian Lee targets first-round finish in sophomore appearance at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Adrian Lee seeks to turn heads again in his second outing under the ONE Championship banner. The 18-year-old prospect locks horns with Nico Cornejo in a lightweight MMA bout at ONE 168: Denver on Friday, September 6, at Ball Arena.
Tyron Woodley reveals he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather earlier this year
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather this past June. Woodley hasn’t competed since he suffered a KO loss in the rematch to Jake Paul in December of 2021. Since then, he has been linked to other fights, and Woodley revealed he was originally supposed to box Mayweather in June, but the undefeated boxer decided to face John Gotti III instead.
Asa Ten Pow motivated to spoil John Lineker’s Muay Thai debut at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Evidently, Asa Ten Pow has an opportunity to catapult his career to new heights. “The American Ninja” will soon welcome John Lineker to the sport of Muay Thai. This happens at ONE 168: Denver, broadcasting live from Ball Arena this Friday, September 6.
Belal Muhammad wouldn't mind moving up to fight Sean Strickland and "slap him around"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad, still has beef with Sean Strickland and wouldn’t mind sharing the Octagon with him. Belal is the newly-minted UFC Welterweight Champion, while Strickland is hoping to get the chance to become a two-time middleweight titleholder. These two may be separated by a weight class, but there has been bad blood brewing between both sides. The two have hurled personal digs at one another on social media, and it doesn’t appears things have slowed down.
Dricus du Plessis disses Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland following UFC middleweight title callout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Dricus du Plessis has fired a shot at UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, after hinting at moving back down in weight. “Stillknocks” is the current UFC Middleweight Champion, fresh off a successful title defense against Israel Adesanya. Recently, Pereira expressed his belief that “Izzy” may have been injured in that title fight. Adesanya responded by admitting that “Poatan” knows his tendencies inside the Octagon all too well.
Rodtang breaks down Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek: “Full of thrills every second”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is among the many who are excited to finally see Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 go at it. Both men are booked to collide for Haggerty’s ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship. This happens in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, emanating live from Ball Arena on Friday, September 6.
Shamil Erdogan targets $50K bonus by taking out Aung La N Sang
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
As Shamil Erdogan prepares for his next battle at ONE 168: Denver, the stakes have never been higher. The unbeaten Turkish powerhouse is on a mission to capture a significant reward if he delivers a decisive victory over Aung La N Sang.
Victoria Souza vows to be “a better fighter” than Alyse Anderson at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Victoria Souza is acutely aware of the challenge awaiting her at ONE 168: Denver this Friday, September 6. The Brazilian heroine figures in an atomweight MMA tiff against Alyse Anderson at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Report | Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski 2 is in the works
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Fedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski the sequel is reportedly in the works, more than 15 years after the original. When it comes to important heavyweight figures in mixed martial arts, Fedor Emelianenko and Andrei Arlovski are up there with the best of them. They’ve both enjoyed some incredible moments over the course of the last few decades, and both are still active competitors in their own right.
Johan Ghazali hungry to claim redemption at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Johan Ghazali guarantees an electrifying performance when he steps inside the Circle against Josue Cruz. Both men are penciled to collide against each other in a flyweight Muay Thai tiff. This takes place at ONE 168: Denver, set for September 6 at Ball Arena.
Demetrious Johnson explains why Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a belt: “That’s a legend fight”
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson has explained why Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic doesn’t even need to be for a championship. As we know, ‘Bones’ will defend his UFC heavyweight title later this year. He will likely go up against Stipe Miocic, even though the majority of fans and pundits believe it should be Tom Aspinall that he battles. Alas, it doesn’t seem like the promotion is going to budge on that.
Alexa Grasso says her relationship with Valentina Shevchenko is in a “really, really weird” place ahead of UFC 306
Harry Kettle - September 3, 2024
Alexa Grasso has spoken about her relationship with Valentina Shevchenko heading into their trilogy fight. Over the course of the last few years, Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko have gone to war. They have battled it out over the women’s flyweight championship in two thoroughly entertaining collisions. In the first meeting, Grasso pulled off a shock submission win. In the second, it ended in a surprising split draw, with many believing Valentina had done enough to get her hand raised.