MMA News
Nate Diaz guarantees Conor McGregor trilogy will happen, says Leon Edwards is the “best thing in the UFC”
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
UFC legend Nate Diaz has guaranteed a future trilogy bout with Conor McGregor and has offered up big praise to Leon Edwards. As we all know, Nate Diaz is a true enigma in the world of mixed martial arts. From his fight style to his personality, he is as authentic as they come. He also happens to be one of the biggest names in the sport, and that’s been the case for almost a decade now.
Chael Sonnen lays out path for UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira to become the GOAT of MMA
Harry Kettle - April 18, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on what it would take for Alex Pereira to become the GOAT of the sport. Last weekend, Alex Pereira did something special. In the main event of UFC 300, he knocked out Jamahal Hill in the first round of their UFC light heavyweight title. It was an emphatic win, and it reaffirmed the Brazilian’s position as one of the most must-watch fighters in mixed martial arts.
Kamaru Usman claims eye pokes 'altered the outcome' of Max Holloway's KO win at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman feels Max Holloway’s two accidental eye pokes against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 should be getting more post-fight discussion. Holloway defeated Gaethje by knockout with one second left in their instant classic at UFC 300. He captured the BMF title and earned his first UFC lightweight victory against one of the top stars in the division.
John McCarthy defends referee Herb Dean against critics of non-stoppage in UFC 300 main event: “Exactly what we would train”
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
Longtime MMA referee John McCarthy says Herb Dean did everything right in the UFC 300 main event. Dean was the referee for the light heavyweight title fight that saw Alex Pereira defending his 205lbs title for the first time against former champ Jamahal Hill.
Mike Perry says the UFC told him he 'can't beat Top 5 guys' in recent phone call inquiring about desired comeback
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Mike Perry says he was close to making a UFC comeback before negotiations with UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell went south. Perry will return to the Bare Knuckle FC ring against former UFC standout Thiago Alves on April 27th. He returns after 2023 wins against former UFC titleholders Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez in bare-knuckle boxing.
Jiří Procházka responds to Jamahal Hill's post-UFC 300 callout, offers to face Alex Pereira on weeks' notice at UFC 301
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka didn’t take long to respond to Jamahal Hill’s recent callout after UFC 300. Procházka defeated Aleksandar Rakić to get back in the win column at UFC 300 last Saturday in Las Vegas. He earned a comeback victory after some early struggles against Rakić, and just months removed from his vacant title loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 295.
Charles Oliveira thought Arman Tsarukyan "went out" from D'Arce choke late in third round at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
Charles Oliveira thought Arman Tsarukyan went out from his D’Arce choke late in the third round at UFC 300. Oliveira had Tsarukyan in a tight guillotine attempt in the first round, but Tsarukyan was able to get out of it. Then, in the third round, the Brazilian tried to lock in a D’Arce choke with less than a minute to go, and Oliveira thought he had it in tight.
Ben Tynan puts target on Anatoly Malykhin: “I’m coming for him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
Ben Tynan made it crystal clear that he wants a piece of three-division king Anatoly Malykhin. The Canadian powerhouse has captured the attention of fans with his emphatic performances in ONE Championship.
Ilia Topuria reveals details of run-in with Sean O'Malley at UFC 300 after recent fight talks
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
UFC titleholders Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley came face-to-face at UFC 300 after recent back-and-forths about a potential super fight. Topuria sat cage-side to take in all of the high-octane action at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Just two months ago, he defeated Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title to cap off a remarkable run inside the Octagon.
Bo Nickal dismisses Khamzat Chimaev's criticism of UFC 300 performance: "Who were you fighting at 5-0?"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal believes he’ll be a -1000 favorite in a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. The former NCAA wrestling champion returned to the cage at UFC 300 over the weekend. There, Bo Nickal faced Cody Brundage, who entered the fight riding a two-fight winning streak. Once again, the former Penn State wrestler was a massive, massive betting favorite. Despite the perceived uncompetitive nature of the fight, it was put on the main card of the historic event.
Grappling icon Kade Ruotolo “super fired up” for MMA debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
Kade Ruotolo is feeling a rush of excitement as he gears up for his long-anticipated transition to MMA against Blake Cooper. The reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion makes his first foray into the all-encompassing sport at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This takes place live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Tom Aspinall announces UFC 304 return in Manchester: "Waiting for my opponent to accept"
Josh Evanoff - April 17, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is set to return to Manchester later this year. The British heavyweight has been out of action since a short-notice fight against Sergei Pavlovich last November. Tom Aspinall famously stepped up on just two weeks’ notice, after Jon Jones suffered a torn pec. As a result, ‘Bones’, as well as his opponent, Stipe Miocic, were pulled from UFC 295.
Chael Sonnen blasts Dricus Du Plessis for attending UFC 300: “If you can't fight because you're hurt, don't come!”
Susan Cox - April 17, 2024
Chael Sonnen is blasting reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis for his decision to attend UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 took place last Saturday, April 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michael Chandler shares his thoughts on the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302: “I think Islam finishes him”
Susan Cox - April 17, 2024
Michael Chandler is sharing his thoughts on the upcoming Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. UFC 302 will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Aljamain Sterling reveals he would've contemplated retirement had he lost at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 17, 2024
Aljamain Sterling says he likely would have retired had he lost to Calvin Kattar at UFC 300. Sterling entered the fight making his featherweight debut as he was coming off a knockout loss to Sean O’Malley to lose his bantamweight title. With Sterling moving up in weight, he says the pressure was on him as he was second-guessing his career.
Eduard Folayang throws support behind Denice Zamboanga at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
A legendary figure who knows a thing or two about rising to the occasion is passionately rallying behind Denice Zamboanga. Eduard Folayang has openly declared his support for Zamboanga, who challenges Stamp Fairtex for her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship. This happens in the main event of ONE 167 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Cody Garbrandt responds to fans suggesting his “vertigo” revelation from UFC 300 was a bad look
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
Cody Garbrandt has responded to critics who have questioned his suggestion that vertigo impacted his performance at UFC 300. Last weekend, Cody Garbrandt suffered a submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo. It served as the latest setback in his push to climb back into title contention. At this point, many are wondering what the future holds for him in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Michael Bisping explains why Justin Gaethje was a “victim of his own success” in UFC 300 fight with Max Holloway
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Justin Gaethje’s approach at UFC 300 last weekend. On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje fell short against Max Holloway. He lost his BMF championship, with Holloway managing to knock him out in the final seconds of their five-round war.