MMA News
Matt Brown scoffs at backlash for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: "Let them f*cking fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2024
Retired fan favorite Matt Brown doesn’t understand the hate for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Jones vs. Miocic had been planned for UFC 295 back in November 2023. The UFC Heavyweight Championship would’ve been at stake, but “Bones” suffered an injury. As a result, an interim title bout between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich took its place.
Rafael dos Anjos has two particular names in mind for his next UFC appearance: “I see Stephen Thompson, he doesn’t have a fight”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2024
UFC veteran Rafael dos Anjos has a few potential opponents in mind for his next Octagon appearance. For those who don’t know, Rafael dos Anjos is a mixed martial arts legend. He’s been around the game for years and at the age of 39, he’s seen as someone that can still make some noise across two divisions. He’s also a former UFC lightweight champion, and although the chances of him winning the belt again are slim, you can bet that’s what he’ll be pushing for until he finally decides to retire.
Former UFC champions Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans targeting November rematch in boxing: “I need to get that win back”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2024
Former UFC champions Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans are aiming for a boxing showdown against one another later this year. As we know, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are two MMA legends in their own right. They’ve held world titles, they’ve competed against some of the very best, and they are superstars in the eyes of many. They’ve also collided in the Octagon before, meeting back at UFC 114 in May 2010. The fight, which came off the back of a season of The Ultimate Fighter, ended in a decision victory for Evans.
Rose Namajunas believes win over Tracy Cortez at UFC Denver could lead to a title shot: “I could see myself fighting for the belt really soon”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2024
Rose Namajunas believes she could earn a UFC flyweight title shot if she can defeat Tracy Cortez at UFC Denver. For the longest time now, Rose Namajunas has been one of the most popular female fighters in mixed martial arts. The former two-time UFC strawweight champion has produced some truly incredible moments throughout the course of her career in the sport. Now, however, she faces a new challenge at flyweight.
Johan Ghazali squares off with Josue Cruz at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 10, 2024
Johan Ghazali gets a shot at redemption at the much-awaited ONE168: Denver. There, he goes up against Josue Cruz in a flyweight Muay Thai bout, airing live in U.S. primetime from the 21,000-seater Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on September 6.
Anthony Smith claims he and Alex Pereira squashed their apparent beef during UFC 303 fight week: "Very cool relationship"
Curtis Calhoun - July 9, 2024
UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith’s tense banter with Alex Pereira has turned over a new leaf. Pereira and Smith both took on short-notice endeavors at UFC 303 last month. In the main event, Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Jiří Procházka after stepping up following Conor McGregor’s sudden withdrawal from the card due to injury.
Liam Harrison claims he would have “body-bagged” Jonathan Haggerty
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Liam Harrison has asserted that a matchup against Jonathan Haggerty during his prime years would have been a routine victory. The 38-year-old veteran thinks that the two-sport ONE World Champion would have been no match for him at the peak of his career.
Nate Diaz jabs Jorge Masvidal after 'Gamebred' cries foul over boxing match scorecards
Curtis Calhoun - July 9, 2024
There remains no love between former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal after their battle in the boxing ring last weekend. Diaz defeated Masvidal by majority decision on Saturday in Anaheim. He picked up his first professional boxing win after a loss to Jake Paul in August.
Sean Strickland slams Khamzat Chimaev for 'SMASH' token failure: "Rich and still try to scam your fans"
Josh Evanoff - July 9, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has taken aim at Khamzat Chimaev. It’s been a rough month for ‘Borz’. Late last month, Khamzat Chimaev was set to return to the cage in Saudi Arabia against former UFC champion Robert Whittaker. However, just a few weeks before fight day, the Chechen pulled out due to illness. In his place, Ikram Aliskerov was handed a knockout loss by ‘The Reaper’.
Michael Bisping believes Jake Paul loss motivated Nate Diaz: "That was a wake-up call"
Josh Evanoff - July 9, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz’s loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring was a massive wake-up call. Over the weekend, the former UFC title challenger returned to the boxing ring. Nearly a year after suffering a loss to Jake Paul, Nate Diaz faced former rival Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ previously handed him a stoppage loss in the octagon five years ago in the main event of UFC 244. However, the rematch was much different.
Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw ends talk of rumored return: "I'm f*cking done"
Josh Evanoff - July 9, 2024
Don’t expect to see former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw back in the UFC anytime soon. The 38-year-old has been retired for almost two years now. In October 2022, T.J. Dillashaw attempted to win bantamweight gold for the third time against then-champion Aljamain Sterling. However, the former titleholder had a very tough training camp. While Dillashaw had shoulder injuries in the past, the issues became much worse in training for ‘The Funk Master’.
Anthony Smith gets candid about UFC 303 loss: "What the f*** am I doing here?"
Curtis Calhoun - July 9, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith is in a peculiar spot after his short-notice defeat to Roman Dolidze. Smith and Dolidze fought in a days’ notice matchup at UFC 303 last month. After he was originally supposed to face Carlos Ulberg, Ulberg withdrew, leading to Dolidze stepping up from middleweight to take the fight.
Yosuke Saruta to test Keito Yamakita’s mettle at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 9, 2024
Yosuke Saruta looks to arrest his losing skid when he reports for duty at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World World Champion battles Japanese compatriot Keito Yamakita in a three-round duel. This airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Michael Chandler calls out Nate Diaz for a fight at UFC 306
Susan Cox - July 9, 2024
Michael Chandler has called out Nate Diaz for a fight at UFC 306. UFC 306 will take place on Saturday, September 14th, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lineup has yet to be provided by the promotion.
Team Khamzat Chimaev attempts to explain ‘major downfall’ of SMASH token
Susan Cox - July 9, 2024
Team Khamzat Chimaev are attempting to explain ‘major downfall’ of SMASH token. It recently came to light that UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is being accused of running a pump-and-dump scheme for his SMASH crypto coin. The contention is that the Swede ‘stole up to $1 million dollars from investors.
Coach Cesar Gracie says the UFC will need to open their pocket book to get Nate Diaz back: “Millions and millions”
Susan Cox - July 9, 2024
Coach Cesar Gracie is making it known that the UFC will need to open their pocket book to get Nate Diaz back. Nate Diaz is hot off a majority decision victory over Jorge Masvidal in the boxing ring.
Jon Anik names the opponent he would like to see Nate Diaz fight in his UFC return
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2024
Jon Anik has named the opponent he wants to see Nate Diaz face if he returns to UFC in the future. Last weekend, Nate Diaz defeated Jorge Masvidal in their boxing showdown in California. It served as revenge for Nate following his defeat to Jorge Masvidal in the UFC almost five years ago. Of course, now, we’re left to sit and wonder what’s going to be next for the king of Stockton.
Chael Sonnen weighs in after Michael Chandler claims he was offered a fight with Islam Makhachev: “Don’t make that mistake”
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts after Michael Chandler claimed he was offered a fight against Islam Makhachev. As we know, Michael Chandler has spent a long time waiting to fight Conor McGregor. Finally, it seemed as if he was going to get his shot at UFC 303. Unfortunately for the former title challenger, it wasn’t meant to be. The Irishman pulled out due to injury, leaving him in the dark as to if – and when – he would finally get the chance to stand across the cage from ‘Notorious’.