MMA News
WATCH | Conor McGregor releases sparring footage days after mysterious UFC 303 press conference cancelation
Josh Evanoff - June 7, 2024
Conor McGregor is still training despite a lot of mystery around his UFC 303 return. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. After years of waiting, delayed returns, and the release of ‘Road House’, Conor McGregor is now set to return. Later this month, the former two-weight world champion will face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in Las Vegas.
WATCH | Alex Pereira spars with UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was sparring with heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa. Pereira was in Sydney, Australia for a visit and while he was there he went out and trained with Tuivasa. Although the two aren’t in the same weight class, the two did have a light sparring with one another. It wasn’t much, but Pereira did look like he held his own in the spar.
Nate Diaz trolls Jorge Masvidal for dissing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “Respect the art”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has trolled Jorge Masvidal for dissing Brazilian jiu-jitsu in their recent press conference. On July 6, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will collide in a boxing match. It serves as a rematch of sorts following their collision in the UFC, which Masvidal won via doctor stoppage. As we know, Diaz is a submission specialist, whereas ‘Gamebred’ prefers to keep things standing on the feet.
TJ Dillashaw believes Cory Sandhagen will become UFC champion if he gets past Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC on ABC 7: “He’d beat O’Malley all day”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
Former UFC fighter TJ Dillashaw believes Cory Sandhagen will go on to become UFC champion if he gets past Umar Nurmagomedov. For the longest time now, Cory Sandhagen has been viewed as a future world champion in the UFC. Of course, he’s suffered some setbacks along the way as we know – but he’s still an incredible fighter. Now, he’s set to face another tough test on his way to the top as he prepares to battle Umar Nurmagomedov.
Alexander Volkanovski claims his next fight at featherweight will be for the title: “I know for a fact”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has stated that he believes his next fight at featherweight will be for the world title. There’s no denying that Alexander Volkanovski is one of the best featherweight fighters of all time. In fact, you could argue he was once considered to be one of the greatest of all time in a general UFC sense. Alas, after losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, he needs to head back to the drawing board.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets GOAT endorsement from Donald Trump after UFC 302 meeting
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov drew high praise from former U.S. President Donald Trump after meeting at the UFC 302 pay-per-view. Nurmagomedov cornered UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to a title win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. It was Makhachev’s third successful title defense after back-to-back wins over Alexander Volkanovski in 2023.
Cody Stamann plans to go back to wrestling roots against Taylor Lapilus at UFC Louisville: "Going to set a single-fight takedown record"
Cole Shelton - June 6, 2024
Cody Stamann plans to go back to his roots and wrestle his way to a win at UFC Louisville. Stamann hasn’t fought since May of 2023 when he suffered a controversial decision loss to Douglas Silva de Andrade. After the loss, Stamann was hoping for a quick turnaround. He ended up getting booked to fight in October but as he started his fight camp, he tore his bicep which put him back on the shelf.
Dana White admits he made a mistake after bold Power Slap claims: "I f***ed that up"
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has admitted he made an error after claiming Power Slap has a larger social media following than any other professional sports team. White and the UFC enjoyed another big weekend at UFC 302 last Saturday in Newark. In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission to retain the belt.
Alex Pereira dismisses Jamahal Hill after 'Sweet Dreams' reignites feud: "You reap what you sow"
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has responded to Jamahal Hill’s recent comments. ‘Poatan’ and ‘Sweet Dreams’ faced off earlier this year in the main event of UFC 300. For Jamahal Hill, the fight was his first since losing his title due to injury last summer. Meanwhile, Alex Pereria won the vacant light-heavyweight title in November, with a second-round knockout win over Jiri Prochakza.
WATCH: Wild brawl breaks out at Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing press conference
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
The latest Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing pre-fight press conference ended abruptly after their teams threw hands. Diaz and Masvidal, two of the biggest names in UFC history, will square off in a rematch on July 6th in Anaheim, California. It’ll be the second professional boxing bout for both fighters and headlines a card featuring Anthony Pettis, Chris Avila, and Danny Jacobs.
Daniel Cormier on why it's "unfair" to compare Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC accolades
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels the comparisons between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev are unfounded. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in his latest UFC lightweight title defense at UFC 302 last weekend. Nurmagomedov, who retired in 2020 and entered the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022, was front-and-center to witness Makhachev’s latest victory.
Islam Makhachev hits back at "attention seeker" Arman Tsarukyan after post-UFC 302 taunts
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is increasingly annoyed with Arman Tsarukyan’s public taunts. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event on Saturday in Newark. He remains the UFC’s pound-for-pound king after his latest successful title defense and will likely face Tsarukyan later this year.
UFC CEO Dana White takes aim at “f*cking stupid” MMA media for voting Islam Makhachev ahead of Jon Jones in P4P rankings
Susan Cox - June 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is taking aim at the ‘f*cking stupid’ MMA media for voting Islam Makhachev ahead of Jon Jones in the P4P rankings. Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) was recently awarded the number one spot in the P4P rankings, moving current heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) down to the number 2 spot.
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 PPV price revealed, costs more than Fury vs. Usyk
Susan Cox - June 6, 2024
The Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 PPV price has been revealed and it’s costing more than the Fury vs. Usyk boxing match. It will be on Saturday, July 6th at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, California where Nate Diaz will get in the ring with Jorge Masvidal.
Nassourdine Imavov confident that Jared Cannonier won’t be able to find his chin at UFC Louisville: “I’m not Marvin Vettori”
Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024
UFC contender Nassourdine Imavov plans on avoiding the big shots of Jared Cannonier at UFC Louisville. This weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Louisville, Kentucky. In the main event of the evening, Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov will go head to head in a fascinating middleweight contest. The expectation, in the eyes of many, is that the winner will take a big step towards earning themselves a title opportunity in the future.
Raul Rosas Jr. vows to “put a beating” on Ricky Turcios for criticism of previous withdrawal
Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024
UFC youngster Raul Rosas Jr has vowed to put a beating on Ricky Turcios ahead of their long-awaited collision. As we all know, Raul Rosas Jr is a pretty interesting prospect. The teenage sensation burst on the scene with all the momentum in the world, but up to this point, many are uncertain as to how far he can go. That makes sense, too, given that he’s just 19. He’s only really beginning his mixed martial arts journey and this weekend, the next chapter will be written when he takes on Ricky Turcios.
UFC CEO Dana White claims Power Slap has “more viewers” than any Taylor Swift video ever posted
Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has claimed that Power Slap’s videos have received more views than any Taylor Swift video ever. As we all know, Power Slap is Dana White’s big pet project. Over the course of the last few years, he’s put on a range of events as part of the Power Slap brand. It’s true to say that many of the clips have gone viral, largely because people can’t understand how and why it’s a legalized competition.
Masaaki Noiri feels no pressure ahead of much-awaited debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 6, 2024
Masaaki Noiri is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face #3-ranked Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong. Both men duke it out in a featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 7.