MMA News
Dana White makes two huge announcements for UFC 303, including Ian Machado Garry vs Michael Page
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has made two huge announcements for UFC 303 on June 29. In the main event of UFC 303, Conor McGregor is set to make his highly-anticipated return against Michael Chandler. It’s a fight that has been talked about for over a year and the bout will finally happen.
Official: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II promoted to ONE 167 main event
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 24, 2024
The ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Title rematch between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut just grabbed the headline spot for ONE 167 on Prime Video. This announcement comes in the wake of the unfortunate news surrounding Stamp Fairtex. She injured herself and had to withdraw from the main event.
Dricus du Plessis wants Israel Adesanya and Khamzat Chimaev fights before chasing UFC champ-champ status
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 24, 2024
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis feels there is more work to be done at 185 pounds before he can consider vying for champ-champ status. The resume has been growing for du Plessis with wins over Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker. The victory against Strickland earned du Plessis UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career. While those are two big names to get past and winning a UFC title is a grand achievement, du Plessis feels the work isn’t done at 185 pounds.
Tom Aspinall feels UFC 304 interim title fight against Curtis Blaydes is no-win situation: "He's not that popular"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 24, 2024
Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall admits he doesn’t feel there is much upside to fighting Curtis Blaydes. Aspinall gets to remain active when he collides with Blaydes at the UFC 304 pay-per-view in Manchester on July 27th, but he risks losing out on a claim to an undisputed title fight. Aspinall had been hoping the UFC would forgo the planned bout between UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, but that doesn’t appear to be happening.
Manel Kape promises a “masterclass” in UFC 304 fight with Muhammad Mokaev: “I’m going to take his arm off”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2024
UFC flyweight Manel Kape has promised a masterclass when he takes on Muhammad Mokaev at UFC 304. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of the flyweight division. A parade of top fighters have started to break through and now, there’s an argument to be made that it’s one of the most exciting divisions in the entire promotion.
Video | Former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy suffers brutal KO loss
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight fighter Greg Hardy suffered a brutal knockout defeat in a boxing match on Thursday evening. As we all know, Greg Hardy is a controversial figure in combat sports. His chequered past, which has included domestic violence charges, has always left a bad taste in the mouths of fans when watching him compete. He did have a stint in the UFC but after suffering three straight defeats via finish, he was released, and opted to head in the direction of boxing instead.
Fight fans react after UFC legend Robbie Lawler is spotted with BKFC President David Feldman
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2024
A parade of fight fans have reacted to an image of Robbie Lawler hanging out with BKFC president David Feldman. When it comes to fan favorites in mixed martial arts, it’s safe to say that Robbie Lawler is somewhere towards the top of that list. From his longevity to his insanely fun fight style, he’s one of the most electric performers in UFC history.
ONE Championship to host Featherweight Kickboxing Grand Prix in 2024
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 23, 2024
ONE Championship is poised to set the stage ablaze once again with the return of the prestigious ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix in 2024. The promotion made the announcement on its social media platforms. However, there was no mention of the tourney’s kick-off date.
Dustin Poirier says UFC 302 is his final shot at becoming undisputed champion: "This is it for me"
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2024
Dustin Poirier says his UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev will be his last chance at becoming the undisputed lightweight champion. Poirier is set to headline the card in Newark, New Jersey on June 1 as he will be fighting for the undisputed title for the third time. He’s currently 0-2 in undisputed title fights, and Poirier says this is his final shot.
Daniel Cormier lays out blueprint for Conor McGregor's next two fights with a win at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels there are two massive fights that the promotion should look to book for Conor McGregor with a win at UFC 303. McGregor will face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. The fight marks the long-awaited return for McGregor after a three-year absence from the Octagon.
Gegard Mousasi's management releases statement after PFL release: "There is a greater lesson here"
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024
Former Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi has officially parted ways with the PFL. ‘The Dreamcatcher’ hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision loss to Fabian Edwards last May. That defeat at Bellator 296 went down months before the company was sold to the PFL. While Gegard Mousasi was linked to a clash with Derek Brunson in December, he never wound up fighting for the Donn Davis-led company.
REPORT | Oleksandr Usyk added to the cast of 'The Smashing Machine' starring The Rock
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024
Fresh off his victory over Tyson Fury in the boxing ring, Oleksandr Usyk will be taking his talents to the big screen. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his return to Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There, Oleksandr Usyk met Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The two boxers battled to crown the division’s first undisputed champion in two decades, and it was a fight for the ages. After 12 rounds of action, Usyk earned a split-decision victory.
PFL releases Gegard Mousasi after he threatens to sue the promotion
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2024
The PFL has released former Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi. The promotion sent out a release announcing they have released Mousasi from his contract, just one day after he voiced his complaints with the promotion.
Jiří Procházka enters 3-day isolation without food, electricity ahead of UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka will fast and be without electricity for three days to focus on training for his next fight. Procházka got back in the win column with a come-from-behind victory over Aleksandar Rakić at UFC 300. The win came five months after falling to Alex Pereira for the then-vacant UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 295 in November.
BREAKING: Carlos Ulberg fills vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - May 23, 2024
Surging UFC light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg has replaced the suspended Khalil Rountree Jr. against Jamahal Hill at UFC 303. Ulberg and Hill will serve as the UFC 303 co-main event on June 29; a card headlined by Conor McGregor’s return against Michael Chandler. MMA journalist Christopher Reive was the first to report the news of Ulberg’s fill-in.
Kamaru Usman doesn't understand why Colby Covington isn't fighting Ian Machado Garry: "That had a lot of steam on it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 23, 2024
Kamaru Usman can’t grasp why a fight hasn’t been made between Colby Covington and Ian Machado Garry. Covington and Garry are two outspoken UFC welterweights who have gone back-and-forth on social media. Covington has taken personal shots at Garry and his wife. “The Future” has challenged Covington publicly, but “Chaos” insists that Garry isn’t serious about sharing the Octagon with him.
Stamp out: Grandjean steps in to face Zamboanga at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 23, 2024
Denice Zamboanga will remain on the ONE 167 on Prime Video card after all, securing a short-notice opponent in Noelle Grandjean. Both square off against each other in a women’s atomweight MMA clash, airing live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Belal Muhammad roasts Leon Edwards following footage of training video mishap
Harry Kettle - May 23, 2024
UFC contender Belal Muhammad has roasted Leon Edwards following footage of his recent training mishap. As we now know, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. Their showdown will come after years of animosity between the two, dating back to that now-infamous eye poke in their first meeting.