MMA News
Brendan Allen explains why he has no interest in rebooking Marvin Vettori fight: "He's delusional"
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
Brendan Allen doesn’t see a need in getting rebooked against Marvin Vettori. Allen was booked to face Vettori back in April, but the Italian was forced out of the bout. Chris Curtis stepped up on short notice to face ‘All In’ in the main event of the card. Following Allen getting the decision win over Curtis, he believes he’s past Vettori and doesn’t see a need to fight him.
BKFC president David Feldman explains why Conor McGregor is the perfect business partner
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
BKFC president David Feldman is explaining why Conor McGregor is the perfect business partner. The former two-division UFC champ, McGregor, made the announcement that he’s become part owner of BKFC just last month.
Jake Gyllenhaal set to reprise his role as “Elwood Dalton” for Road House 2
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
It has been announced that Jake Gyllenhaal is set to reprise his role as ‘Elwod Dalton’ for Road House 2. Gyllenhaal’s Road House, a reboot of the classic 1989 Patrick Swayze movie, debuted on Prime Video March 21 and has so far amassed nearly 80 million worldwide viewers, according to the streaming service. It is Amazon MGM Studios ‘most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis’.
Ian Machado Garry reveals a number of fighters he’s said “yes” to fighting next
Susan Cox - May 14, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has revealed a number of fighters that he would say ‘yes’ to fighting. ‘The Future’ (14-0 MMA) is adamant that he wants to fight at UFC 303 on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Daniel Cormier hits back at 'Magician in Manipulation' Jon Jones after recent dismissal of his UFC accolades
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has responded to UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’s apparent dismissal of his light heavyweight title reign. Jones earned the then-vacant UFC heavyweight title by defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year. He was then booked to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295, before withdrawing due to injury.
Gilbert Burns responds to Joaquin Buckley's callout
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
Gilbert Burns has responded to the callout from Joaquin Buckley at UFC St. Louis. After Buckley picked up a one-sided decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev, he called out Conor McGregor inside the Octagon. However, UFC CEO Dana White shot down that idea, Buckley instead turned his attention to Burns, as he called out the Brazilian at the post-fight press conference.
Coach Tim Welch responds to recent threats from Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili over UFC 292 corner controversy
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC star Sean O’Malley’s head coach, Tim Welch, has spoken out after recent online threats from Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley earned the UFC bantamweight title by finishing Sterling at UFC 292 last year. He’s gone on to defend the belt against Marlon Vera, earning a unanimous decision win at UFC 299.
Darren Till believes he can still become UFC champion despite 2023 release: "That's not over for me"
Josh Evanoff - May 14, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till still believes he will become champion. ‘The Gorilla’ is in an incredibly strange spot in his career. Darren Till hasn’t competed since a third-round submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282 in December. Not long following the defeat to ‘Stillknocks’, he was released from the company. However, it was a mutual parting of ways.
Sean O'Malley responds to public endorsement from Colby Covington: "He almost broke character!"
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was caught off guard by rare public praise from the often-brash Colby Covington. O’Malley is expected to face Merab Dvalishvili for his next bantamweight title defense later this year. He earned a dominant win in his first title defense against Marlon Vera at UFC 299, winning unanimously.
Jorge Masvidal restokes the flames of a possible Conor McGregor fight: 'We can still find out'
Curtis Calhoun - May 14, 2024
A future fight between former UFC star Jorge Masvidal and the soon-returning Conor McGregor could be back in the mix. Masvidal will face former UFC rival Nate Diaz in a boxing match on July 6 in Anaheim, CA. Their rematch will take place nearly five full years after their UFC 244 clash for the inaugural BMF belt.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 165 with Diego Ferreira and Adrian Yanez
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
The 165th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to recap UFC St. Louis and preview UFC Vegas 92. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira (1:00). Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez (14:57).
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento after UFC St. Louis?
Cole Shelton - May 14, 2024
In the main event of UFC St. Louis, ranked heavyweights threw down as Derrick Lewis took on Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis entered the fight coming off a lackluster decision loss to Jailton Almeida as ‘The Black Beast’ was 1-4 in his last five. Nascimento, meanwhile, was on a three-fight winning streak and was getting his first UFC main event.
'Korean Super Boy' Doo Ho Choi set to return against Bill Algeo at UFC Fight Night event this July
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
Fan favorite Doo Ho Choi will reportedly make his return to the Octagon this summer to take on Bill Algeo. For years now, fans have been clamoring to see Doo Ho Choi find more consistency in the cage. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been as active as many would’ve desired. The last time we saw him was in February 2023 when he fought Kyle Nelson to a majority draw after being deducted a point for a headbutt.
Tracy Cortez books UFC return opposite Miranda Maverick
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC flyweight stars Tracy Cortez and Miranda Maverick are set to collide in the Octagon this summer. Things are really starting to heat up in the women’s flyweight division. There are so many fascinating fighters in the top 15 and beyond that, there are plenty waiting on the outskirts to try and seize their opportunity.
Chihiro Sawada, Wei Rui crash ONE Championship’s rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 14, 2024
Chihiro Sawada and Wei Rui have stormed their way into the upper echelons of ONE Championship’s athlete rankings. This is by virtue of their stellar victories at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video earlier this month.
Report | Khabib Nurmagomedov being investigated for underpaying his business taxes by $300 million rubles
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov is reportedly being investigated for underpaying his business taxes. As we all know, Khabib Nurmagomedov is considered to be one of the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts. His incredible run at lightweight speaks for itself and, beyond that, he was able to retire from the sport with an undefeated record.
Darren Till updates on fighting return, addresses 'dumbo' Mike Perry's latest bare-knuckle callouts
Curtis Calhoun - May 13, 2024
Former UFC star Darren Till is weeks away from a long-awaited return to combat sports after a long hiatus from competition. Till parted ways with the UFC after a loss to current UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis in 2022. He hasn’t fought since but has been linked to several fights, including a Bare Knuckle FC showdown against Mike Perry.
Jeremy Miado to challenge Hiroba Minowa at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 13, 2024
ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video gives fans another reason to tune in on July 5 with the addition of a high-stakes strawweight MMA clash between Jeremy Miado and Hiroba Minowa. This event airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.