MMA News
Mikey Musumeci discovers life's true calling despite mother's disapproval
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 21, 2024
Mikey Musumeci‘s journey to becoming one of the top grapplers today has been anything but ordinary. Despite his success on the mats, the reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion has had to fight tooth and nail every step of the way to reach his current status.
Kamaru Usman responds to Conor McGregor's verbal attacks during recent Q+A: 'Put down the whiskey!''
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman didn’t hold back in his response to Conor McGregor’s scathing remarks about him during a recent livestream. McGregor is scheduled to return to the UFC Octagon to face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event. His comeback fight comes three years after shattering his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Dustin Poirier shares violent prediction for UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2024
Dustin Poirier has shared a violent prediction for his UFC 302 title fight against Islam Makhachev. Poirier is set for his third crack at the UFC’s undisputed lightweight title as he takes on Makhachev on June 1 in the main event of UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey.
Coach of UFC fighter arrested on child sex crime allegations
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2024
Jacob Brennan, the husband and head coach of UFC fighter Hailey Cowan has been arrested in Texas after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. According to KWTX-TV in Waco, Brennan, who’s 40, was arrested Sunday with indecency with a child with sexual contact, a second-degree felony in Texas. The report indicates that a woman came forward and told police Brennan inappropriately touched her when he was her coach between 2013 and 2015, while she was 13 and the coach was 30.
Ben Askren: Conor McGregor 'jealous' of Khabib Nurmagomedov after latest scathing comments
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight Ben Askren unleashed on Conor McGregor after McGregor’s mockery of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s legal troubles. McGregor is set to return to the Octagon against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. He’ll return after a three-year absence, months of speculation about his comeback, and his coaching appearance on The Ultimate Fighter.
Former UFC champion calls to see Oleksandr Usyk vs. Francis Ngannou next: "He's the biggest puncher out there!"
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants to see Oleksandr Usyk vs. Francis Ngannou next. ‘The Cat’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in Saudi Arabia for a historic battle. There, Oleksandr Usyk met the WBC champion Tyson Fury. For his part, ‘The Gypsy King’ entered the bout off a split-decision victory over Francis Ngannou last October.
Conor McGregor to tone down trash talk for UFC 303 comeback: "It doesn't serve me well"
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor isn’t so big on trash talk these days. ‘The Notorious’ is currently slated to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 303 this June. In the headliner, Conor McGregor will face former Bellator champion, and Ultimate Fighter rival, Michael Chandler. For his part, ‘Iron’ has been out of action since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022.
PHOTO | Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson looks unrecognizable in first look at 'The Smashing Machine'
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
WWE wrestler Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is transforming into former UFC heavyweight Mark Kerr. The man known simply as ‘The Smashing Machine’ was one of the UFC’s earliest stars. Mark Kerr debuted in the company in 1997, winning the UFC 14 heavyweight tournament in his first night. Over the next three years, he would cultivate an undefeated 12-0 record inside the octagon, as well as in PRIDE.
Conor McGregor reveals 'massive announcement' coming soon from UFC president Dana White: 'You're in for a treat!'
Curtis Calhoun - May 21, 2024
Conor McGregor, Dana White, and the UFC are on the verge of making a huge announcement ahead of McGregor’s June 29th comeback. McGregor will face former lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. He returns after a three-year absence, stemming from a leg injury suffered against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Arman Tsarukyan shares prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Cole Shelton - May 21, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan will be paying close attention to the UFC 302 lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Tsarukyan is the No. 1 contender at lightweight, but Poirier is getting the title shot on June 1 against Makhachev due to the timing. Heading into the fight, Makhachev is a sizeable -550 favorite to defeat Poirer, which Tsarukyan does agree with.
Daniel Cormier shares advice for Jon Jones ahead of likely Stipe Miocic fight: "He is a f***ing killer"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2024
Daniel Cormier has shared a key piece of advice for Jon Jones ahead of a likely showdown with Stipe Miocic. Jones is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, and he was supposed to share the Octagon with Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 back in November 2023. A torn pectoral muscle prevented Jones from making that title defense. Now that “Bones” is getting closer to a return to the Octagon, he appears to have his sights set on going through with the Miocic fight.
Once-bullied K-1 World Champion Masaaki Noiri makes it life's mission to inspire others
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 21, 2024
Masaaki Noiri stands out for his prowess as a world-class kickboxer. He makes his ONE debut in U.S. primetime on June 7 at ONE 167 on Prime Video. There, he takes on Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in a featherweight kickboxing bout.
Tom Aspinall says undisputed heavyweight title fight must come next after Curtis Blaydes fight at UFC 304
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is determined to wait for his undisputed title shot if he gets through Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. At UFC 304, Tom Aspinall will defend his interim heavyweight championship. He’ll do so against Curtis Blaydes, as he attempts to keep his place in the pecking order. Of course, his big plan if he can defeat Blaydes will be to take on the winner of the upcoming Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic bout.
Conor McGregor trashes reigning UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria: “He reminds me of a little r*tard Artem Lobov”
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has given his honest thoughts on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Since knocking out Alexander Volkanovski to win the belt at 145 pounds, Ilia Topuria has become quite the name in the mixed martial arts scene. From his celebrity status to what he could do next in the Octagon, there are plenty of exciting things on the horizon.
Chael Sonnen explains why he opted to fight Anderson Silva in boxing, says he wants eventual Jorge Masvidal bout
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2024
Chael Sonnen has explained why he chose to take on Anderson Silva in boxing, as well as what his future plans are beyond that. In the last few days, fight fans have been dealt some pretty surprising news. Next month, Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva will reignite their legendary rivalry. They’ll do so in a boxing match over in Brazil, which will serve as Anderson’s final fight in his home country.
Conor McGregor explains why he would pick Max Holloway to defeat “non-champion” Ilia Topuria
Harry Kettle - May 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has explained why he would back Max Holloway to defeat Ilia Topuria in a possible superfight. At UFC 300, Max Holloway put the lightweight and featherweight divisions on notice. He defeated Justin Gaethje via vicious knockout to cement his status as the true BMF of mixed martial arts. Now, many are wondering what’s next for him in the sport.
Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat plans to give Johan Ghazali a rude awakening at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 21, 2024
Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat is unfazed by the hype surrounding Johan Ghazali. Both men face each other in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime card takes place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
What's next for Lerone Murphy and Edson Barboza after UFC Vegas 92?
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 92, ranked featherweights threw down as Lerone Murphy took on Edson Barboza. Murphy entered the fight with a record of 13-0-1 and was 5-0-1 in the UFC and on a five-fight winning streak. Barboza, meanwhile, was on a two-fight winning streak and was coming off an upset win over Sodiq Yusuff.