MMA News
Johnny Walker declares that he will be UFC champion despite recent setbacks
Harry Kettle - August 17, 2024
UFC fighter Johnny Walker still believes that he will be a world champion despite some of his recent setbacks. Over the course of the last few years, Walker has suffered a string of setbacks inside the Octagon. However, after four losses in five, he bounced back with three straight wins over Ion Cutelaba, Paul Craig and Anthony Smith.
UFC fighters Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori brawl after PFL event
Harry Kettle - August 17, 2024
UFC fighters Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori got into a brawl at a casino following last night’s PFL event. As we know, it’s not uncommon for fighters to get into scraps outside of the cage. After all, it’s what they’re trained to do – and sometimes, tensions run high. With that being said, we can’t imagine the promotion is going to be too happy about this development.
Magomed Ankalaev blasts "Crying" Jamahal Hill after critical remarks about UFC 307 title fight
Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024
UFC light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev scolded Jamahal Hill for his scathing remarks about the UFC 307 main event. UFC 307 is headlined by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira’s return against the surging contender Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira returns to the Octagon following a knockout win over Jiří Procházka at UFC 303 on weeks’ notice.
Jan Blachowicz says Alex Pereira is getting "Special protection" after UFC 307 news
Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is the latest top fighter to question the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. booking. Pereira and Rountree will headline UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City, UT. A UFC bantamweight title clash between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña is also booked for the co-main event.
Alex Pereira opens as a massive favorite over Khalil Rountree for UFC 307 title fight
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2024
Alex Pereira has opened as a massive favorite ahead of his UFC 307 title fight against Khalil Rountree. UFC CEO Dana White announced that Pereira would be defending his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 307 in Utah against Rountree. The fight came as a surprise, and following White’s announcement, oddsmakers released the opening odds and Pereira is a massive favorite.
Sean Strickland laughs off Dana White's tease of UFC South Africa: "That country is so f*cked!"
Josh Evanoff - August 16, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland isn’t a big fan of Dana White’s idea of fighting in South Africa. This Saturday night in Australia, Dricus du Plessis will collide with Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305. For ‘Stillknocks’, the fight will be his first since winning the gold against Sean Strickland in January by split decision. Meanwhile, ‘The Last Stylebender’ himself hasn’t competed since a loss to ‘Tarzan’ a year ago.
Magomed Ankalaev reacts to Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree fight announcement: "I don't need nobody to feel bad for me"
Josh Evanoff - August 16, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev doesn’t want fans feeling bad that he’s not fighting UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira next. The Russian hasn’t competed since a first-round knockout victory over Johnny Walker in January. That victory moved Magomed Ankalev to an impressive 18-1-1 record, and he hoped to fight Alex Pereira post-fight. However, ‘Poatan’ will instead face the rising striker Khalil Rountree next. Earlier today, Dana White made the news official on social media.
Marvin Vettori mocks Israel Adesanya for crying at UFC 305 press conference: "He can't say he grew up poor"
Josh Evanoff - August 16, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori is once again mocking his former rival Israel Adesanya. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to return to the cage this Saturday night in Australia. In the main event of UFC 305, Israel Adesanya will face current middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis. ‘Stillknocks’ won the gold from Sean Strickland in January by split-decision. Heading into Saturday’s event, the two men have developed quite the feud.
Daniel Cormier explains how Dricus du Plessis's trash talk is directly related to his fighting style: "It's frustrating!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Dricus du Plessis’s mental warfare tactics are indicative of his performances in the cage. Du Plessis will make his first UFC middleweight title defense this weekend against Israel Adesanya in the UFC 305 main event. The UFC’s return to Perth is expected to be one of the biggest cards of the year, featuring a Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg co-main event.
VIDEO | Israel Adesanya shares emotional moment with his Mom following UFC 305 press conference
Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya had to compose himself with his mother after an emotional UFC 305 press conference. Adesanya will face UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis in the UFC 305 main event this Saturday in Perth, Australia. He returns to the Octagon for the first time since a stunning loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 last year.
Dricus du Plessis piles on Israel Adesanya online after emotional UFC 305 press conference
Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has opened up after a wild UFC 305 press conference with Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis will make his first middleweight title defense in Perth this Saturday at UFC 305. He’ll face Adesanya after months of bad blood between the two sides, stemming from their heated Octagon faceoff at UFC 290.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez cuts deal, pleads no-contest to attempted murder charge
Susan Cox - August 16, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has cut a deal, pleading no-contest to his attempted murder charge. It was almost two and a half years ago that Velasquez was arrested for allegedly pursuing and shooting at Harry Goularte, who was accused of molesting Velasquez’s then 4-year-old son at daycare.
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. set to headline UFC 307
Susan Cox - August 16, 2024
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is set to headline UFC 307. UFC CEO Dana White posted a video to ‘X‘ with the caption:
Israel Adesanya claims he is "proud" of Alex Pereira's UFC success
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2024
Israel Adesanya has claimed that he is proud of the success his long-time rival Alex Pereira is having in the UFC. For so many years, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira were bitter enemies. First, it was in the world of kickboxing. Then, Pereira wound up following Adesanya over to mixed martial arts. These two men have both accomplished some incredible things in their respective careers, and in the Octagon, they split their series 1-1.
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler appear to agree on December timeline for UFC showdown
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2024
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler have seemingly agreed on rearranging their UFC showdown to December. For the longest time now, fans have been waiting to see Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler square off. It dates all the way back to Chandler calling McGregor out on the mic, with the Irishman teasing the idea of accepting. Then, they were put against each other as coaches on a season of The Ultimate Fighter. As you can imagine, this led to some pretty viral moments.
Israel Adesanya gets emotional after UFC 305 press conference exchange with Dricus du Plessis
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2024
Israel Adesanya got quite emotional following an exchange with Dricus du Plessis at the UFC 305 press conference. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will attempt to become a three-time UFC middleweight champion. He will do so by locking horns with Dricus du Plessis, a man who he’s been feuding with for quite some time. Of course, many fans know that their rivalry is largely focused on their African heritage.
Kade Ruotolo admits to feeling “a bit invincible” after successful MMA debut
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 15, 2024
An added dose of confidence is coursing through Kade Ruotolo’s veins as he gears up for his next outing. The American phenom defends his ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title against flyweight king Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Michael Chiesa reveals the "version" of Tony Ferguson he thinks would've beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2024
Michael Chiesa thinks the version of Tony Ferguson that beat Rafael dos Anjos would’ve beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov was one of the biggest fights that never came to fruition. It was booked on multiple occasions, but the pair never ended up meeting in the Octagon for a variety of reasons. According to Chiesa, he thinks had Ferguson and Nurmagomedov fought after ‘El Cucuy’ beat dos Anjos, he thinks Ferguson could’ve won.