MMA News
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.
Daniel Cormier explains why Conor McGregor's toe injury creates an "opportunity" for his UFC rivals
Curtis Calhoun - June 24, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 pullout due to a toe injury provides new material for fighters to use against him. McGregor was scheduled to face former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. But, McGregor withdrew earlier this month due to a toe injury suffered in camp, and the fight will be rescheduled for a later date.
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.
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.
Sergei Pavlovich issues statement following loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Saudi Arabia: “This was very emotional and tough for me”
Susan Cox - June 24, 2024
Sergei Pavlovich has issued a statement following his loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Saudi Arabia. It was just this past Saturday, June 22nd, that saw Alexander Volkov (38-10 MMA) defeat Sergei Pavlovich (18-3 MMA) by unanimous decision in the heavyweight co-main event at UFC Saudi Arabia.
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.
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.
Alex Pereira reveals his interest in Magomed Ankalaev showdown following UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 24, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has confirmed his interest in a future showdown with Magomed Ankalaev. As we know, Alex Pereira will be defending his UFC light heavyweight championship against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. He’ll be doing so on short notice, showcasing once and for all why he’s such a fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s putting it all on the line for the fans and if he comes away with the win, it’ll be a huge statement to go alongside everything he’s already accomplished.
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.
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.
UFC CEO Dana White admits he is “not thrilled” with Kelvin Gastelum’s ongoing weight issues: “It’s extremely disappointing”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 23, 2024
UFC boss Dana White is none too pleased with Kelvin Gastelum for struggling to make contracted weight yet again. There was some controversy going into Gastelum’s fight with Daniel Rodriguez. The fight was initially scheduled to be contested at 170 pounds. Plans changed just before fight night, as Gastelum knew he wouldn’t be able to hit the welterweight limit. Both men agreed to fight at middleweight, but Rodriguez wasn’t happy about the circumstances.
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.
Nicolas Dalby reacts to tight decision loss at UFC Saudi Arabia
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2024
UFC fighter Nicolas Dalby has given his thoughts on his tight decision loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Saudi Arabia. Last night, Nicolas Dalby and Rinat Fakhretdinov went to war. Unfortunately for Dalby, he was on the wrong end of a decision defeat. Alas, while he may not have had his hand raised, many believed that he did more than enough to get the job done. Officially, he didn’t, but at the age of 39, he’s still bringing the heat in a division that’s incredibly competitive.
UFC champion Ilia Topuria lashes out at "mentally broken" Conor McGregor
Harry Kettle - June 23, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has lashed out at Conor McGregor as talk of a potential superfight continues. As the king of the featherweight division, Ilia Topuria is on top of the world right now. He knocked out Alexander Volkanovski and now, he has a lot of directions he could head in. With that being said, he’s also rubbing a lot of people the wrong way. Of course, that’s also drawing a lot of attention to him and what he brings to the table.