MMA News
Julianna Pena becomes latest to slam Ronda Rousey for lack of accountability: "Blaming everybody else"
Josh Evanoff - July 23, 2024
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena has taken aim at Ronda Rousey. ‘Rowdy’ has been busy promoting her recently released memoir for most of this year. The book titled ‘Our Fight’ details Ronda Rousey’s UFC exit, as well as her years in the WWE. However, many haven’t been happy with what the former champion said in her book, as well as on her press tour.
Joe Rogan endorses Cédric Doumbé's superstar potential in PFL: "Big loss for the UFC!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024
Joe Rogan feels the UFC made a significant error in not sealing the deal on securing Cédric Doumbé’s MMA career. Doumbé bounced back from his first professional MMA loss by knocking out Jaleel Willis at Bellator Paris in May. He got back in the win column following a controversial loss to Baissangour Chamsoudinov in March.
Aljamain Sterling jabs Sean O'Malley after social media blowup with Conor McGregor
Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling didn’t hesitate to mock Sean O’Malley over the latter’s budding beef with Conor McGregor. Sterling will face Movsar Evloev in his UFC featherweight return later this year at UFC 307. He recently defeated Calvin Kattar at UFC 300 for a victorious showing in his UFC featherweight debut.
Belal Muhammad's coach believes he has "hands like" Canelo Alvarez: "Leon better be ready for that"
Josh Evanoff - July 23, 2024
Belal Muhammad’s striking coach believes UFC champion Leon Edwards has to fear his striking. ‘Rocky’ is set to defend his welterweight gold this Saturday night in the main event of UFC 304. Nearly eight months removed from a unanimous decision victory over Colby Covington, Leon Edwards will face Belal Muhammad. ‘Remember The Name’ hasn’t competed since a dominant decision win over Gilbert Burns last May.
Patchy Mix vs. Leandro Higo headlines Bellator Champions Series: Paris on Nov. 16
Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024
Bellator bantamweight titleholder Patchy Mix will face a new contender for his upcoming title defense in Paris. As announced in a Tuesday press release, Bellator Champions Series: Paris on November 16th will feature a Mix vs. Leandro Higo headliner. Mix last defended the belt in a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender against Magomed Magomedov in May.
Leon Edwards explains why there is "extra motivation" to "whoop" Belal Muhammad at UFC 304
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards says he wants to whoop Belal Muhammad while defending his belt at UFC 304. Edwards is set to defend his belt for the third time as he takes on Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304 in Manchester, England. It’s an intriguing matchup as it serves as a rematch of their 2021 fight which ended in a No Contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Kamaru Usman is adamant he can still be the “Best in the world” despite three-fight UFC losing skid
Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is transfixed on returning to his previous pound-for-pound great form. Usman hasn’t fought since a middleweight loss to Khamzat Chimaev by majority decision at UFC 294. He’s lost three consecutive fights, including a head kick knockout defeat to Leon Edwards to relinquish the welterweight title at UFC 278.
Kayla Harrison details training judo and grappling with UFC champion Alex Pereira: “He’s a strong mothertrucker”
Susan Cox - July 23, 2024
Kayla Harrison is detailing her experiences training judo and grappling with UFC champion Alex Pereira. Pereira (11-2 MMA) is hot off a TKO victory over Jiri Prochazka (30-5 MMA) this past June at UFC 303.
Nabil Anane steps up to face Felipe Lobo at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024
One of the latest success stories emerging from the ONE Friday Fights series is primed for a significant leap. Nabil Anane makes his main roster debut at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Belal Muhammad lays out his path to becoming the greatest welterweight fighter of all time
Susan Cox - July 23, 2024
Belal Muhammad is laying out his path to becoming the greatest welterweight fighter of all time. It will be this coming Saturday, July 27th, that will see current UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) going up against Belal Muhammad (23-3 MMA) at UFC 304 which takes place at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
Alexander Volkanovski explains why he’s picking Bobby Green to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304: “He’s the safer bet”
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has explained why he’s picking Bobby Green to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is a divisive figure. The Liverpudlian loves to rattle the cages of the masses, and he isn’t afraid of who he upsets along the way. This weekend, he’ll take on the biggest test of his MMA career thus far when he battles Bobby Green.
Ciryl Gane’s coach responds to ducking accusations from Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Ciryl Gane’s coach has responded to ducking accusations from heavyweight rivals Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes. As we know, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes will meet this weekend at UFC 304. The two will battle it out for the UFC interim heavyweight championship, a title formerly held by Ciryl Gane.
Belal Muhammad says training with Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC 304 has him on a “different level”
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
UFC contender Belal Muhammad believes training with Khabib Nurmagomedov has taken him to a new level. This weekend, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. It serves as the culmination of a real journey for the 170-pound star, as he attempts to claim the belt that has always eluded him.
What's next for Virna Jandiroba and Amanda Lemos after UFC Vegas 94?
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2024
The UFC was back at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for UFC Vegas 94, with a women’s strawweight bout headlinign the card as Virna Jandiroba took on Amanda Lemos. Heading into the bout, Jandiroba was on a three-fight winning streak and was coming off a decision win over Loopy Godinez. Lemos, meanwhile, picked up a decision win over Mackenzie Dern after losing a decision to Zhang Weili for the strawweight title.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 173 with Daniel Pineda and Modestas Bukauskas
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2024
The 173rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 304. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Daniel Pineda (1:13). Next, UFC light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas (9:08) comes on.
Amy Pirnie promises to bring “more fire” to ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024
Amy Pirnie is determined to take her professional career to the next level. The Scottish striker has the chance to do so in her much-awaited ONE Championship debut. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, airing live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Sean O'Malley blasts "mentally weak" Conor McGregor: "Drug addict, needs rehab"
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has taken aim at Conor McGregor. O’Malley has praised McGregor in the past saying he played a key role in his early MMA career. However, seemingly out of nowhere on Monday night, O’Malley took to social media to blast McGregor saying he is no longer in the GOAT conversation and that he is a mentally weak individual.
Joaquin Buckley issues explosive Stephen Thompson callout, accuses 'Wonderboy' of "Putting on a role"
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
Stephen Thompson is beloved by fighters and fight fans alike. UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley is not one of those admirers. Buckley has ruffled plenty of feathers in recent months amidst his ongoing win streak in the Octagon. He’s gotten into social media squabbles with the likes of Daniel Cormier, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and others who disagree with some of his questionable takes.