MMA News
Michelle Waterson offers to train viral 'Hawk Tuah' girl for future Karate Combat fight
Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2024
Former UFC contender Michelle Waterson is interested in training Hailey Welch for a Karate Combat fight. In 2024, going viral and becoming a celebrity is easier than it has ever been. That’s best seen by the fast rise of Hailey Welch. Earlier this summer, the girl was seen in a social media post that quickly went viral, where she used the term “hawk tuah” to describe a sex act. Many thought the video was hilarious, and Welch shot into the mainstream.
Paddy Pimblett signs new contract ahead of UFC 304 clash against King Green
Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is sticking with the company for the long haul. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of the cage since a unanimous decision victory over Tony Ferguson in December. For Paddy Pimblett, the win was his fifth in a row inside the UFC cage, and his first over a former champion. Eight months removed from that victory, the British star is set to return to the cage Saturday night in Manchester.
Sean Strickland praises the power of former opponent Alex Pereira following recent sparring session: “Why do you punch so hard?!”
Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has nothing but respect for Alex Pereira. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of the octagon since his split-decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 last month. That bout was Sean Strickland’s first since losing middleweight gold in January, and he largely dominated ‘The Eraser’. Following the win, the former champion revealed plans to sit and wait for the winner of Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya.
Tom Aspinall admits he was trolling the MMA community with claims that he was soaking his fists in Petrol: “It was all a big f**king joke”
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
Tom Aspinall is admitting he was trolling the MMA community with claims that he was soaking his fists in Petrol. UFC 304 takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England.
Matt Hamill offers to rematch Jon Jones at heavyweight to settle controversial ‘12-6’ disqualification victory
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
Matt Hamill is offering to rematch Jon Jones at heavyweight to settle controversial his ’12-6′ disqualification victory. Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) has only 1 loss in the Octagon, and that came about in December of 2009 when Matt Hamill (13-8 MMA) defeated ‘Bones’ by disqualification (illegal elbows). Hamill, now 47, is the only reason Jones doesn’t have a perfect record.
UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Missed Weight
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
The UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ official weigh-ins took place today, Friday, July 26th. The much-anticipated UFC 304 fight card will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 27th, at the Co-Op Live, in Manchester, England.
Alexander Gustafsson believes Tom Aspinall would be “too much” for former rival Jon Jones: “He has all the weapons to beat Jon”
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2024
Alexander Gustafsson believes Tom Aspinall would be too much for Jon Jones to handle if they collided in a heavyweight superfight. This weekend, Tom Aspinall will attempt to get one step closer to the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship. He will be defending the interim belt against Curtis Blaydes, with the winner likely to receive a crack at the undisputed belt – currently held by Jon Jones.
Laura Sanko shares her thoughts on the UFC 304 start time controversy: “It’s not gonna matter for the fans or for the athletes”
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2024
UFC commentator Laura Sanko has given her thoughts on the start time controversy for UFC 304 this weekend. As we know, the UFC will return to Manchester, England tomorrow night. They’ll do so for UFC 304, a stacked event that features two blockbuster title fights.
Coach Larry Wade claims Jake Paul “had to lose 38 pounds in five weeks” for Mike Perry fight
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2024
Coach Larry Wade has claimed that Jake Paul had to lose 38 pounds in five weeks prior to the Mike Perry fight. Last weekend, Jake Paul and Mike Perry went head to head in a fascinating boxing showdown. Perry was considered to be a big underdog in the bout, and unfortunately for him, he couldn’t overcome the size difference. Paul knocked him down in the first two rounds before eventually picking up the win via TKO in the sixth.
UFC 304 | Pro fighters make their picks for Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2024
On the main card of UFC 304, a very intriguing lightweight bout goes down as Bobby Green takes on Paddy Pimblett. Heading into the fight, Green is a slight -122 favorite while ‘The Baddy’ is a -104 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the lightweight fight. The pros are torn on this one, but the slight majority do think Green will edge out a competitive decision.
Bobby Green talks Dana White into $100k bonuses at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
UFC veteran Bobby Green convinced CEO Dana White to double the post-fight performance bonuses at UFC 304 this weekend. Green will face the UFC unbeaten Paddy Pimblett on the UFC 304 main card on Saturday in Manchester. The 37-year-old returns to the Octagon for the chance to earn another signature win and get back in the lightweight mix.
Coach of Sean Strickland and Chris Curtis gives hilarious response to their friendship ending: "I can't leave town?"
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
The head coach of Sean Strickland and Chris Curtis wants to mend fences between them after their friendship allegedly deteriorated. Strickland and Curtis have allegedly fallen out with each other in recent weeks. According to Strickland, Curtis’ political ideology was the beginning of the end of their friendship, and Curtis recently blocked Strickland on social media.
Sean Strickland reveals friendship with 'liberal' Chris Curtis is now over: "Weakness is cancer"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
It appears that former UFC champion Sean Strickland is no longer cool with Chris Curtis. ‘Tarzan’ and ‘The Action Man’ have been close friends and training partners for years now. In the last few years, Sean Strickland and Chris Curtis have continued to rise in the UFC together. While the former became middleweight champion with a win over Israel Adesanya last year, the latter has continued to move up the rankings.
Dana White confirms Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner is next for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner: "Absolutely"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
According to UFC President Dana White, the winner of Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes will face Jon Jones, or Stipe Miocic next. The interim heavyweight title is currently set to be defended in the co-main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. The bout will be Tom Aspinall’s first defense of the championship, since winning it last November with a knockout over Sergei Pavlovich. With the win, the British star hoped to face Jon Jones next.
Alexander Volkanovski offers to fill in for UFC 304 main event if necessary: "Belal, that's a fight I could do"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is willing to fight Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad. ‘Rocky’ and ‘Remember The Name’ are set to collide in the main event of UFC 304. The bout will be Leon Edwards’ first since a unanimous decision victory over Colby Covington in December. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad hasn’t competed since a decision win over Gilbert Burns last summer. The welterweight title contest will headline a stacked pay-per-view card from Manchester.
Conor McGregor takes issue with ESPN’s list of Top 10 Women’s MMA Fighters: “A convicted steroid cheat!”
Susan Cox - July 25, 2024
Conor McGregor is taking issue with ESPN’s list of Top 10 Women’s MMA Fighters. Topping the list is former two-division titleholder Amanda Nunes (23-5 MMA), who retired in 2023 after successfully defending her title by defeating Irene Aldana (15-7 MMA) at UFC 289.
WATCH | Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green exchange words in intense faceoff ahead of UFC 304
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2024
Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green had an intense faceoff ahead of their UFC 304 fight on Saturday. Pimblett and Green are set to fight in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout, and following the press conference on Thursday, the two had a faceoff. During the faceoff Pimblett and Green were seen exchanging words in what looked like a very intense confrontation.
Manel Kape claims Muhammad Mokaev left ATT after being constantly submitted by UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja
Susan Cox - July 25, 2024
Manel Kape is claiming Muhammad Mokaev left ATT after being constantly submitted by UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja. UFC 304 takes place this coming weekend, on Saturday July 27th at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England.