MMA News
UFC Saudi Arabia: ‘Whittaker vs. Aliskerov’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 21, 2024
Chael Sonnen responds to Conor McGregor's "Pie-Hole" tweet, doubles down on rehab claims
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
Chael Sonnen has responded to Conor McGregor’s fiery tweet in which he verbally attacks the former UFC title challenger over claims of substance abuse. McGregor withdrew from his targeted UFC return against Michael Chandler on June 29 due to a toe injury. He and Chandler were supposed to clash at UFC 303 after months of waiting for the fight to come to fruition.
Report | Paige VanZant signs with Power Slap
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2024
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has reportedly signed with Power Slap. VanZant competed in the UFC from 2014 until 2020 and in free agency, she left to sign with BKFC. She had two fights in BKFC before having one boxing fight against Elle Brooke in Misfits which was a draw.
Jake Paul's two-time opponent Tyron Woodley warns Mike Perry ahead of boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley thinks Mike Perry needs to focus on a pair of key gameplan elements when he faces Jake Paul in the boxing ring. Paul and Perry will clash in a highly anticipated boxing match on July 20 in Tampa, Florida. Perry, a Bare Knuckle FC star, will look to hand Paul his second career boxing defeat.
Rafael dos Anjos mocks Conor McGregor after 'The Notorious' reveals broken toe: "You finally got exposed"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2024
Years after the cancelation of their UFC 196 fight, Rafael dos Anjos is taking aim at Conor McGregor. As most fans are likely aware, the Brazilian was set to meet ‘The Notorious’ in March 2016. The bout was going to be a rare meeting of UFC champions, as Rafael dos Anjos was the then lightweight champion. However, due to a broken foot, he pulled out just two weeks before fight day. As a result, Nate Diaz stepped up to face then-featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
Alex Pereira reveals the one thing Jiri Prochazka changed from their first fight ahead of UFC 303 rematch
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira feels Jiří Procházka demonstrated one massive change ahead of their UFC 303 rematch. Pereira and Procházka will clash on days’ notice to headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. The rematch came together after Conor McGregor, who was supposed to face Michael Chandler in the main event, withdrew from the card due to a toe injury.
Conor McGregor issues fiery response to Chael Sonnen's rehab claims: "Shut your pie hole!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor didn’t take long to address Chael Sonnen’s recent claims that his UFC 303 withdrawal was due to substance abuse. McGregor was supposed to face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. But, he withdrew from the fight last weekend due to injury, leading to the new UFC 303 main event between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka.
Islam Makhachev blasts "chicken" Conor McGregor after Irishman reveals the injury that forced him out of UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has taken aim at ‘chicken’ Conor McGregor. McGregor was supposed to make his highly-anticipated return on June 29 against Michael Chandler. However, just weeks before the fight, it was revealed the Irishman was forced out of the bout due to an undisclosed reason.
Conor McGregor reveals the injury that forced him out of UFC 303: "See ya’s soon, Chandler or not"
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has opened up on the injury that forced him out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. McGregor was supposed to make his highly-anticipated return at UFC 303 on June 29, but around two weeks out, it was revealed the Irishman was forced to withdraw from the bout. It was disappointing news, and now on Friday, McGregor took to his Instagram to reveal a broken toe is the reason he withdrew from the fight.
UFC 1 fighter and Hawaiian actor, Taylor Wily, passes away at age 56
Susan Cox - June 21, 2024
UFC 1 fighter and Hawaiian actor, Taylor Wily, has passed away at the age of 56. Wily was known as Teila Tuli (0-1 MMA) during his one and only fight in UFC 1 back in November of 1993. Tuli vs. Gerard Gordeau (2-2 MMA) was the first fight to be broadcast in UFC history. The result was Tuli being knocked out by a head kick 26 seconds into the first round, making it the first KO in the promotion‘s history as well.
Jake Paul claims Nate Diaz is ducking him in MMA: “His punches are the weakest”
Susan Cox - June 21, 2024
Jake Paul is claiming that Nate Diaz is ducking him in MMA. ‘The Problem Child’ is currently preparing for his boxing bout with Mike Perry on Saturday July 20th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
UFC Saudi Arabia: ‘Whittaker vs. Aliskerov’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - June 21, 2024
UFC Saudia Arabia: ‘Whittaker vs. Aliskerov’ takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 22nd at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The weigh-ins took place today, Friday, June 21st.
Chael Sonnen explains how Alex Pereira can become the undisputed GOAT of MMA: “We won't even have the discussion anymore”
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained Alex Pereira’s route to becoming one of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. Next weekend, Alex Pereira will make his return to the Octagon. He will fight Jiri Prochazka on short notice, defending his UFC light heavyweight championship in the process. It’s the kind of act that has made him one of the most popular UFC fighters in recent memory, and it seems as if his star will only continue to rise.
Kang Ji Won aims to use “best weapons” against Kirill Grishenko
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 21, 2024
Kang Ji Won knows exactly what he must do to beat Kirill Grishenko in their upcoming encounter. This heavyweight MMA clash takes place at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. The U.S. primetime event airs live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Impa Kasanganay confident he'll get a first-round finish against Jakob Nedoh, hopes to fight Rob Wilkinson next
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2024
Impa Kasanganay is looking to secure another first-round finish at PFL 5 to cement his spot in the playoffs. Kasanganay is coming off a first-round TKO win over Alex Polizzi back in April to earn six points. It was a solid performance from the UFC vet, which got him back into the win column after his controversial loss to Johnny Eblen.
Anatoly Malykhin to defend heavyweight MMA crown against “Reug Reug” at ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin will defend his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in his next outing. This five-round duel will headline ONE 169: Atlanta. The U.S. primetime event emanates live from the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Ikram Aliskerov sends a warning to Robert Whittaker ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia: "Unpleasantly surprise him"
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2024
Ikram Aliskerov has sent a warning to Robert Whittaker ahead of their UFC Saudi Arabia main event fight. Aliskerov stepped up on short notice to face Whittaker after Khamzat Chimaev was forced out of the bout. Aliskerov was supposed to fight last weekend, so he delayed his fight a week to take on the former middleweight title challenger.
Tom Aspinall is focusing on his own legacy ahead of UFC 304 title defense: "I don't need Jon Jones"
Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2024
While UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wants to fight Jon Jones, he doesn’t need to. The British fighter is just a month away from defending his gold on home soil. Just a few months removed from his knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich to win the interim title, Tom Aspinall will meet Curtis Blaydes. ‘Razor’ is coming off a second-round knockout victory over Jailton Almeida at UFC 299 in March.
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III rematch set for August 24th in Mexico
Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2024
It seems that boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will be running it back with John Gotti III later this summer. ‘Money’ has remained retired as a professional boxer since his 2017 knockout win over Conor McGregor. However, in the years since then, Floyd Mayweather has continued to compete in exhibition boxing matches. Since December 2018, the former champion has faced everyone from Logan Paul to Tenshin Nasukawa.