MMA News
Paige VanZant explains why she signed with Power Slap, vows to become champion
Cole Shelton - June 24, 2024
Paige VanZant says she will become Power Slap champion and won’t stop until she is one. VanZant is set to make her Power Slap debut on Friday night which was surprising news. The former UFC star had been competing in BKFC and boxing but has now decided to try her hand in Power Slap. VanZant says she chases adrenaline and believes Power Slap gives her the best chance to do just that.
Jiří Procházka on what he learned during recent 3-day isolation without light and food: "You become a friend to yourself"
Curtis Calhoun - June 24, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka underwent a three-day isolation without basic needs ahead of his Octagon return. Procházka will face UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the UFC 303 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. He and Pereira will headline the card on short notice after Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from his scheduled fight with Michael Chandler.
Michael Page targeting Kamaru Usman with victory over Ian Garry at UFC 303: "He's just sat at the top"
Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2024
If Michael Page can get through Ian Garry at UFC 303 this Saturday, he wants Kamaru Usman next. The man known to many fans online simply as ‘MVP’ is set to return this weekend. In the opening fight of the UFC 303 main card, Michael Page will meet the rising Ian Garry. Both men are coming off major victories, with the former Bellator contender dominating Kevin Holland in his promotional debut in March.
Mike Perry reveals plans for potential MMA fight against Dillon Danis: "I don't want any excuses"
Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2024
After Mike Perry is done facing Jake Paul in the boxing ring, he wants Dillon Danis in the cage. The man known to fans as ‘Platinum’ is having something of a career renaissance. After parting ways with the UFC in 2021, Mike Perry headed to BKFC. Since then, he’s earned five straight victories including over former UFC champions such as Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez. Now, he’s set to head to the boxing ring.
Joe Rogan gives less-than-glowing review of the new UFC gloves: "The fingers shouldn't come into play!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 24, 2024
Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan has seen the highs and lows of mixed martial arts, but he feels the UFC’s gloves still haven’t significantly improved. The UFC debuted new fighter gloves earlier this year, as showcased at UFC 302 in Newark. The card’s main event fighters, Islam Makhachev, and Dustin Poirier, both donned new golden championship gloves during their title fight.
Ian Machado Garry sends stern message to fans being critical of Conor McGregor for pulling out of UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 24, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has sent a stern message to MMA fans who are criticizing Conor McGregor for pulling out of UFC 303 on Saturday. McGregor was supposed to headline the pay-per-view card on Saturday against Michael Chandler, but two weeks out from the fight, the Irishman pulled out of the contest. McGregor later revealed that he withdrew due to a broken toe, which many fans think wasn’t a good enough reason to pull out of the fight.
UFC 303: ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - June 24, 2024
The UFC 303 ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ Fight Card and Start Times have been announced by the promotion. UFC 303 takes place this coming Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jonathan Di Bella determined to win world title back: “That’s my motivation”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 24, 2024
Jonathan Di Bella returns to the ring at ONE Friday Fights 68 with one goal — to reclaim the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship. The Italian-Canadian sensation vies for the vacant crown in a long-awaited clash against divisional Muay Thai kingpin Prajanchai PK Saenchai. This five-round duel takes place live in Asian primetime at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 28.
Kirill Grishenko “ready to show the new and improved version” at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 24, 2024
Kirill Grishenko begins his road to redemption at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. There, he squares off with Kang Ji Won in a heavyweight MMA clash. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Joe Rogan defends Conor McGregor pulling out of UFC 303 due to toe injury
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has defended Conor McGregor for pulling out of UFC 303 due to a recent toe injury. As we now know, Conor McGregor won’t be competing against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. That’s because of an injury he sustained in training, ruling him out of the high stakes showdown. As of this writing, it’s not yet known whether or not the fight will happen at a later date.
Johnny Walker issues statement following KO loss to Volkan Oezdemir
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2024
Johnny Walker has issued a statement following his knockout defeat against Volkan Oezdemir last weekend. At UFC Saudi Arabia, Johnny Walker went head to head with Volkan Oezdemir. His hope was to get back on the winning trail in the light heavyweight division, but unfortunately, that didn’t pan out for him. Instead, he was beaten by Oezdemir, who managed to finish him in the very first round.
Brian Ortega confirms plans for move up to lightweight following UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has confirmed that he’s interested in a move up to lightweight after UFC 303. At UFC 303, Brian Ortega will take on a huge short notice assignment. He will go head to head with Diego Lopes, attempting to build off of his tremendous win over Yair Rodriguez earlier this year.
Prajanchai can’t wait to get his hands on Jonathan Di Bella: “I’m just waiting for fight day to come”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 23, 2024
Prajanchai PK Saenchai is eagerly anticipating the chance to finally face Jonathan Di Bella. Both men clash in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28, airing live in Asia primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ikram Aliskerov issues statement following UFC Saudi Arabia loss to Robert Whittaker
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2024
Ikram Aliskerov has spoken out following his first-round knockout loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia. Aliskerov was a late replacement opponent, as Khamzat Chimaev fell ill and was forced out of the matchup with Whittaker. Many felt that Aliskerov would post an interesting challenge for “Bobby Knuckles,” but the former UFC middleweight champion didn’t give his opponent a chance to get comfortable.
Michael Bisping scolds Kelvin Gastelum following UFC Saudi Arabia Weight Fiasco: "He clearly wasn't dieting"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping is calling Kelvin Gastelum’s professionalism into question. Gastelum may have emerged victorious in a good scrap with Daniel Rodriguez, but the talk surrounding Kelvin has been on his weight. Gastelum once again could not make the contracted weight for a welterweight matchup, thus his bout with D-Rod was changed to a middleweight contest just prior to fight night.
Alexander Volkov reacts to post-fight incident with Sergei Pavlovich following UFC Saudi Arabia fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2024
Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich aren’t likely to be chummy again, or at least not for quite some time. Volkov and Pavlovich were once sparring partners, but the two have had a falling out. They ended up fighting one another on the UFC Saudi Arabia card this past Saturday. Volkov was effective in maintaining his distance, making it difficult for Pavlovich to land anything substantial. Volkov had his way with the jab, as well as kicks to the calf and body.
Robert Whittaker wants to run it back with Dricus Du Plessis following UFC Saudi Arabia: “Since that fight, I’ve only improved”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2024
Robert Whittaker likes his chances in a potential rematch with the current UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Whittaker might get that opportunity as soon this August. While du Plessis is set to put his 185-pound gold at stake against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, Whittaker made a strong case to serve as a backup fighter in case something goes awry. “The Reaper” handed Ikram Aliskerov his first loss under the UFC banner with a first-round knockout.
UFC CEO Dana White confirms Paige VanZant will be competing in Power Slap: “I said this would happen”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is once again in the Paige VanZant business. VanZant surprised fight fans when she first stepped into the world of bare-knuckle boxing under the BKFC banner. She has once again turned some heads, this time by dipping her toes in the slap fighting waters.