MMA News
Joe Rogan accused of stealing comedy material from Brendan Schaub
Susan Cox - August 13, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has been accused of stealing comedic material from Brendan Schaub. In his latest venture, Joe Rogan has a new stand-up special on Netflix titled ‘Burn the Boats’. This is Rogan’s third Netflix special, filmed at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas, and was released on August 3rd.
Jarred Brooks targeted by Lito Adiwang: “I want to be the one”
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 13, 2024
With no definite timetable for lineal king Joshua Pacio’s return from an ACL injury, Lito Adiwang hopes to get a shot at the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title recently captured by Jarred Brooks at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video earlier this month. With the weight class crowning a placeholder due to Pacio’s absence, “Thunder Kid” looks to capitalize on the situation.
Michael Chandler shares “realistic option” for his next UFC opponent should the Conor McGregor fight fall through
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Michael Chandler has named a realistic option for his next opponent in the UFC – if it isn’t Conor McGregor. As we know, Michael Chandler has been waiting to fight Conor McGregor for a long time. For one reason or the other, it hasn’t quite come to fruition just yet. Now, we’re at the point where it’s anyone’s guess as to what happens next.
Daniel Cormier questions if the UFC is protecting Alex Pereira from Magomed Ankalaev: “Sometimes you got to protect that golden goose”
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned whether or not the promotion is protecting Alex Pereira from Magomed Ankalaev. As we know, Alex Pereira is currently one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts. He is the UFC light heavyweight champion, having formerly held the gold at middleweight. He is beating everyone who is being put in front of him, and he shows no sign of slowing down.
Darren Till takes aim at Israel Adesanya for his comments about Dricus Du Plessis being privileged: “Shut the f**k up Izzy!”
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Former UFC fighter Darren Till has taken a shot at Israel Adesanya for claiming that his rival Dricus du Plessis is privileged. This weekend, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya. In the eyes of many, this is set to be the toughest test of his career thus far. As we know, the two have also been involved in a bitter feud for quite some time now.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 175 with Steve Erceg
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
The 175th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 305. We’re joined by one-half of the co-main event and seventh-ranked flyweight contender Steve Erceg (0:52).
Adriano Moraes guns for redemption against Danny Kingad at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 12, 2024
Adriano Moraes embarks on a journey of redemption that will bring him face-to-face with a familiar adversary. The former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion is scheduled to take on #3-ranked contender Danny Kingad in a three-round duel at ONE 169: Atlanta. This takes place at the State Farm Arena on November 8.
What's next for Serghei Spivac and Marcin Tybura after UFC Vegas 95?
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
The UFC was back at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for a lackluster UFC Vegas 95 card, which was headlined by Serghei Spivac vs. Marcin Tybura at heavyweight. Heading into the bout, Spivac was looking to avenge his 2020 loss to Tybura. Spivac was coming off a TKO loss to Ciryl Gane which had snapped his three-fight winning streak. Tybura, meanwhile, was coming off a submission win over Tai Tuivasa to return to the win column after a TKO loss to Tom Aspinall.
VIDEO | Colby Covington confronts child predators, punishes them with body shots
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington turned from heel to hero to help catch alleged child predators in Florida. Covington hasn’t fought in the Octagon since a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December. Edwards has since lost the belt to Belal Muhammad, who is expected to face Shavkat Rakhmonov or another top contender for his first title defense.
Muhammad Mokaev hints he has signed a new deal after UFC release
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev has found a new home after the promotion opted to part ways. Mokaev defeated Manel Kape by unanimous decision in what turned out to be his UFC finale at UFC 304 last month. Immediately after the event, UFC CEO Dana White expressed disinterest in re-signing Mokaev and encouraged the PFL to take a look at the unbeaten free agent.
WATCH | Paddy Pimblett shows off 42lbs weight gain since UFC 304 win: "Still a bit chubby"
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has been known to gain weight after fights and he did just that following his latest win. Pimblett picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC 304 as he scored a first-round submission victory over Bobby Green. The impressive finish moved Pimblett into the lightweight rankings and ‘The Baddy’ has obviously been celebrating that accomplishment as he’s gained 42lbs since the UFC 304 weigh-in day.
Jon Anik hits back at critics of UFC 304 commentary during Belal Muhammad's win
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik vehemently denies any favoritism during Belal Muhammad’s title win in Manchester last month. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. His ongoing 11-fight unbeaten streak was capped off by a largely-dominant win over the incumbent Edwards in a rematch of their 2021 clash.
Urijah Faber done with MMA, but interested in potential BKFC fight or boxing match: "I love competing"
Josh Evanoff - August 12, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Urijah Faber is done with MMA, but he’s not done with competing. The 45-year-old is going on almost five years out of the octagon. Urijah Faber famously retired following a decision victory over Brad Pickett in 2016, but he returned to the cage three years later. In his brief comeback, the bantamweight handed Ricky Simon a knockout loss, before being stopped by Petr Yan that December.
VIDEO | Belal Muhammad gets a huge entourage in Chicago after UFC 304 title win
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is thoroughly enjoying the perks of becoming a world titleholder after his triumphant victory. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to become the UFC welterweight champion at UFC 304. He silenced the Manchester crowd by utilizing his timely striking and elite wrestling to stifle Edwards’s advances.
Robert Whittaker shares prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024
Robert Whittaker believes the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 is truly 50-50. Du Plessis is looking to defend his middleweight title for the first time when he takes on the division’s former champ in Adesanya. It’s an intriguing matchup that the oddsmakers have ‘Stylebender’ as a slight favorite in.
Islam Makhachev blames "Dirty politics" for Russia's ban from the 2024 Olympic Games
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev feels the International Olympic Committee’s ban of Russia from the 2024 Olympic Games was brutally unjust. Russian athletes were banned from the 2024 Summer Olympics after the country invaded Ukraine in early 2022. Only a handful of athletes from Russia competed at this year’s games, but were forced to compete as “individual neutral athletes”.
Coach wants to see Sean Strickland fight the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya: “We can fight by November or December”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2024
The coach of Sean Strickland wants to see his pupil fight the winner of Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. UFC 305 will feature the much-anticipated middleweight main event title fight between current UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA).
Paddy Pimblett issues warning to current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev: “You know Islam, we’re coming”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2024
Paddy Pimblett has issued a warning to current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Pimblett (22-3 MMA) is hot off a submission victory over Bobby Green (32-16 MMA) this past month at UFC 304 in Manchester, England.