MMA News
UFC owner Ari Emanuel sounds off on Joe Biden and Donald Trump following recent Presidential debate: “You cannot have them running a $27 trillion company”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2024
UFC owner Ari Emanuel is sounding off on Joe Biden and Donald Trump following the recent Presidential debate. Ari Emanuel has been an ardent Democratic supporter for years, donating to the cause. Emanual’s brother Rahm served as former President Obama’s chief of staff.
Jozef Chen elated to test mettle against Tye Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 4, 2024
Jozef Chen relishes the opportunity to go head-to-head against one of the best submission grapplers on the planet today. The 19-year-old prodigy squares off with ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo in a non-title 186-pound catchweight contest. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Nate Diaz continues to support Conor McGregor following UFC 303 withdrawal
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2024
UFC legend Nate Diaz has continued to show his support for Conor McGregor following the latter’s withdrawal from UFC 303. As we know, Conor McGregor didn’t compete as scheduled at UFC 303 due to a toe injury. As we also know, once upon a time, he had an epic rivalry with Nate Diaz. The two traded blows in a massive two-fight series, splitting it with one win apiece. For so long, we’ve wondered whether or not a trilogy fight will happen – and given the money at stake, you’d have to think it’s a possibility.
Wanderlei Silva says previous beef with Chael Sonnen has been squashed: “I like him”
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2024
Former mixed martial artist Wanderlei Silva has revealed that his long-running feud with Chael Sonnen has come to an end. For years, Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen couldn’t stand one another. Sonnen constantly went after Wanderlei in interviews and pushed for a fight against him until eventually, they coached against one another on The Ultimate Fighter in Brazil. In one of the craziest scenes in UFC history, the two rivals actually wound up getting into a physical altercation during filming.
Dricus du Plessis wants to see a title eliminator bout between Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker booked next
Harry Kettle - July 4, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis wants to see Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker square off in their next bout. As we know, Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. It will serve as the culmination of a long-running feud between the two, as du Plessis attempts to cement himself as the top guy at 185 pounds.
Joshua Pacio picks Jeremy Miado to beat Hiroba Minowa in pivotal strawweight showdown
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 4, 2024
Joshua Pacio feels Filipino compatriot Jeremy Miado has a fighting chance against Hiroba Minowa. Miado squares off against #4-ranked contender Minowa in a strawweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Tom Aspinall says he's "more than happy" to welcome Alex Pereira to the heavyweight division
Cole Shelton - July 3, 2024
Tom Aspinall is open to fighting Alex Pereira if the UFC light heavyweight champion decides to move up to heavyweight. After Pereira scored a second-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 to defend his light heavyweight title he hinted at going to heavyweight soon. Pereira is looking to become the first-ever fighter in UFC history to become a three-weight champion, but UFC CEO Dana White says a move to heavyweight isn’t imminent.
Ilia Topuria issues harsh response to Alexander Volkanovski's criticism over rejecting fights
Curtis Calhoun - July 3, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has responded to Alexander Volkanovski’s harsh criticism about his title reign. Topuria finished Volkanovski to earn the UFC featherweight title at UFC 298 back in February. He’s expected to return to the Octagon by the end of the year, potentially against BMF titleholder Max Holloway.
Brian Ortega shares update on health after withdrawing from UFC 303 on fight day
Cole Shelton - July 3, 2024
Brian Ortega has opened up on why he withdrew from his UFC 303 fight against Diego Lopes on fight day. Ortega and Lopes agreed to fight on short notice after Conor McGregor withdrew from his UFC 303 headliner against Michael Chandler, as the promotion looked to build out the card. With Ortega taking the fight on two weeks’ notice, he struggled to get down to 145lbs and the fight was moved to lightweight on weigh-in day.
Andrei Arlovski reveals when he plans to retire: "I want to beat a couple of more records"
Josh Evanoff - July 3, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski wants to keep fighting until he’s 48 years old. ‘The Pitbull’ is fresh off his return at UFC 303 over the weekend in Las Vegas. Fighting on the prelims against Martin Buday, Andrei Arlovski entered the bout riding a three-fight losing streak. While the 45-year-old gave a spirited effort, he still exited the cage with a split-decision defeat. As it turns out, that will be his final appearance in the octagon.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk willing to end UFC retirement for women's 'BMF' title fight: "I have the itch"
Josh Evanoff - July 3, 2024
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is willing to return for the right fight. The 36-year-old was just in Las Vegas to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Over two years after Joanna Jedrzejczyk retired following a loss to Zhang Weili, she received the highest honor a fighter can. During UFC 303 fight week, the former strawweight champion also discussed her career at media row.
Chael Sonnen says Jiří Procházka is "being a baby" after UFC 303 knockout loss
Curtis Calhoun - July 3, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks Jiří Procházka’s post-UFC 303 comments about evolution will do more harm than good when it comes to his career. Procházka lost to UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira by second-round knockout at UFC 303 on Saturday. The loss came just seven months after Pereira defeated him for the then-vacant light heavyweight title by controversial stoppage.
Dricus du Plessis claims Israel Adesanya "Doesn't want to be here" after heated UFC 305 press conference
Curtis Calhoun - July 3, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis feels Israel Adesanya’s motivations to return to the Octagon are misguided. Du Plessis and Adesanya will clash in the UFC 305 main event on August 17 in Perth, Australia. The highly anticipated clash marks the return of Adesanya for the first time since losing to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 last year.
Ilia Topuria reveals Max Holloway may not be his next opponent, 'Blessed' responds
Cole Shelton - July 3, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has given an update on his first title defense. Topuria won the featherweight title back in February with a knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski. The Georgian-Spaniard still doesn’t have his first title defense set despite Max Holloway being the No. 1 contender. However, Topuria says Holloway may not be available so he isn’t sure who he would fight.
Nate Diaz discusses brother Nick’s upcoming return at UFC Abu Dhabi: “Luque’s a fighter, he’ll come to fight”
Susan Cox - July 3, 2024
Nate Diaz recently discussed his brother Nick’s upcoming return at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi will take place on Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - July 3, 2024
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Fight Card and Start Times have been officially announced. The ‘Fear No Man’ PPV event is airing on DAZN on Saturday, July 20th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Exclusive: Saemapetch banking on experience to beat Nico Carrillo at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 3, 2024
Fourth-ranked Saemapetch Fairtex firmly believes he holds the key to derailing top-ranked Nico Carrillo’s hype train. Both men collide in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Jamahal Hill praises Alex Pereira for making “beautiful adjustments” in Jiri Prochazka rematch: “Absolutely dominant performance”
Harry Kettle - July 3, 2024
Jamahal Hill has given his thoughts on the adjustments made by Alex Pereira in his rematch with Jiri Prochazka. Last weekend at UFC 303, Alex Pereira successfully retained his UFC light heavyweight championship. He did so by knocking out Jiri Prochazka, taking him to 2-0 against the former king. Of course, as we know, his last fight before this one was in the main event of UFC 300, when he knocked Jamahal Hill out.