MMA News
Tatiana Suarez eager for future title shot with Zhang Weili: “I think I could impose my will against her”
Harry Kettle - April 30, 2024
UFC prospect Tatiana Suarez has her eyes firmly set on a future strawweight title showdown against Zhang Weili. For so long now, Tatiana Suarez has been seen as a top contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She’s unbeaten, she’s dominant, and she has a relentless style. Alas, as a result of her many years away from mixed martial arts, she has yet to earn an opportunity at the crown.
Islam Makhachev says he will expose Dustin Poirier’s “one problem” at UFC 302: “I have the key for the easy fight”
Harry Kettle - April 30, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed what he plans to expose about Dustin Poirier’s game at UFC 302. In just a few weeks, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight championship against Dustin Poirier. He’ll do so in the main event of UFC 302, with the popular opinion being that he will walk away with the victory.
Daniel Cormier shares what Justin Gaethje can learn from Dustin Poirier when plotting his post-UFC 300 comeback
Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2024
Daniel Cormier feels Dustin Poirier’s recent knockout in his UFC comeback shows that Justin Gaethje isn’t out of the lightweight title mix. Gaethje’s first BMF title defense fell short at UFC 300 as he lost to Max Holloway by knockout. It was the first time in six years that Gaethje had lost by TKO/KO during his UFC tenure.
What's next for Alex Perez and Matheus Nicolau after UFC Vegas 91?
Cole Shelton - April 29, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 91, top-10 flyweights threw down as Alex Perez took on Matheus Nicolau. Perez entered the fight on short notice and coming off a decision loss to Muhammad Mokaev, which was his third-straight loss. Nicolau, meanwhile, was coming off a KO loss to Brandon Royval last April.
Bobby Green reveals main reasons for Paddy Pimblett callout at UFC 300: 'I'm jealous, in a way!'
Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green wants to be the first fighter in the promotion to steal Paddy Pimblett’s shine. Green earned an impressive win over UFC legend Jim Miller at UFC 300 earlier this month. He got back in the win column after a knockout loss to Jalin Turner in Austin in December.
Hu Yong promises fireworks against Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 22: “I don’t want to have a boring fight”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 29, 2024
Chinese knockout artist Hu Yong is planning to make quick work of Reece McLaren. “Wolf Warrior” tangles with McLaren at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video. The flyweight MMA clash goes down at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3.
Jorge Masvidal reveals massive seven-figure payday for short notice Kamaru Usman fight: "I was very much satisfied"
Josh Evanoff - April 29, 2024
Jorge Masvidal was paid quite well to step up and fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 in 2020. That card was initially expected to be headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns in July. However, a week before the event, ‘Durinho’ tested positive for Covid-19, and was pulled from the Fight Island event. As a result, Jorge Masvidal got the call to step up on short notice fresh off his stoppage victory over Nate Diaz to win ‘BMF’ gold months prior.
Colby Covington downplays Ian Garry fight taking place at UFC 303: "He's not serious"
Josh Evanoff - April 29, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington doesn’t really want to fight Ian Garry next. ‘Chaos’ has been out of action since another shot at UFC gold in December. Facing reigning welterweight champion Leon Edwards, Colby Covington was thoroughly dominated. After the former interim titleholder lost by unanimous decision, he revealed that he broke his foot early in the contest. Despite the injury, Covington promised to return by the summer.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson rules revealed, bout will be sanctioned as a professional boxing match
Josh Evanoff - April 29, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will officially be a professional boxing match. Last month, it was announced that ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ will meet in a boxing match. The two will compete live on Netflix on July 20th, in a fight going down from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Jake Paul has also revealed that they’re expecting upwards of 96,000 fans in attendance for the fight this summer.
Daniel Cormier explains how Max Holloway's 'pride and honor' will decide his next UFC fight after winning the BMF belt
Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels there’s momentous reasoning behind Max Holloway’s intended featherweight return after UFC 300. Holloway earned the BMF title by knocking out Justin Gaethje with one second left at UFC 300. After unanimously winning the fight on the judges’ scorecards, Holloway lured Gaethje into a last-second firefight that led to the ‘Knockout of the Year’ frontrunner.
Jose Aldo's coach expects Brazilian legend to secure a "brutal" KO over Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301
Cole Shelton - April 29, 2024
Emerson Falcao the Muay Thai coach of Jose Aldo is expecting the former UFC featherweight champion to get a big KO win at UFC 301. Aldo is set to make his return to MMA and the UFC in the co-main event of UFC 301 against Jonathan Martinez. It’s his first fight since August of 2022 when he suffered a decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili. The Brazilian has since had three boxing fights but is returning to the UFC to fight out his contract on Saturday against Martinez.
Charly Arnolt on becoming UFC's first female Octagon announcer at UFC Vegas 91: 'I was scared!'
Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2024
Charly Arnolt became the UFC’s first female Octagon announcer by stepping in for Joe Martinez mid-event at UFC Vegas 91. It wasn’t an easy ask by the UFC on ESPN producers, and Arnolt initially declined the opportunity to make UFC history.
Robert Whittaker wants Belal Muhammad to win UFC title to see "uproar" from fans
Harry Kettle - April 29, 2024
UFC star Robert Whittaker wants to see Belal Muhammad win a world title, if only to see the uproar from MMA fans. For the longest time now, Belal Muhammad has been making a name for himself in the welterweight division. While everyone may not like it, we’re talking about a fighter who certainly knows how to get people talking. Now, we’re at the point where it seems inevitable that he’ll get a shot at the crown.
UFC and ONE surge into top 5 of Forbes most valuable combat sports properties
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 28, 2024
Forbes Magazine has released its latest assessment on the multi-billion-dollar combat sports industry. The top five, according to the respected business publication, features two MMA promotions, two wrestling organizations, and one boxing promtion. UFC and ONE Championship both feature in the top five, which also includes World Wrestling Entertainment, All Elite Wrestling, and Matchroom boxing.
Former UFC star Thiago Alves retires following BKFC loss to Mike Perry: "I’m happy with the man I see in the mirror"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
Former UFC veteran Thiago Alves has decided to call an end to his combat sports career. Alves went one-on-one with Mike Perry in his first bare-knuckle fight since June 2021. It only took Perry one minute to finish Alves via TKO. It was “Pitbull’s” first bare-knuckle loss, and he doesn’t plan on throwing hands inside the ring again.
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry reacts to Conor McGregor scoring BKFC ownership: "He's just done remarkable things"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
Mike Perry has reacted to Conor McGregor becoming a co-owner of BKFC, and he couldn’t be happier. McGregor stunned the combat sports world when the co-ownership was announced at KnuckleMania IV this past Saturday night. Perry headlined that card, defeating Thiago Alves in one minute via TKO. Perry and McGregor have been cordial with one another, and “Platinum” has the utmost respect for the former two-division UFC champion.
Bryan Barberena calls out Mike Perry following UFC release: “Seems to me Perry needs himself a real brawler”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
In what would be another bare-knuckle battle between former UFC fighters, Bryan Barberena has thrown his name in the hat to be Mike Perry’s next opponent. Perry was in action this past Saturday, going one-on-one with Thiago Alves. This one didn’t last very long, as Perry put an end to “Pitbull’s” night in just one minute. “Platinum” continues to show off his dominance under bare-knuckle rules. With a record of 6-0, Perry is showing no signs of slowing down.
Pros react to Alex Perez’s nasty knockout of Matheus Nicolau at UFC Vegas 91
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2024
Some fighters have given their reactions to Alex Perez ending UFC Vegas 91 with a scintillating knockout win over Matheus Nicolau. Perez and Nicolau shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. this past Saturday night. Going into the bout, Perez was on a three-fight skid and was hoping to rebound in a big way. As for Nicolau, he was hoping to bounce back after his first-round knockout loss to Brandon Royval back in April 2023.