MMA News
CM Punk claims MMA wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for professional wrestling: “Look at all these guys that would be pro wrestlers”
Harry Kettle - April 10, 2024
Former UFC fighter CM Punk believes that mixed martial arts wouldn’t exist as it is today without professional wrestling. As many fans know, CM Punk is back with WWE and has been since late last year. As we also know, he tried his hand in MMA many years ago. He competed twice in the UFC, losing on both occasions.
Tye Ruotolo fires shots at old foe Nicholas Meregali: "He's running"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
For Tye Ruotolo, one name looms large in his mind as he plots his next move — Nicholas Meregali. This anticipated matchup has been brewing for quite some time. Now, Ruotolo is determined to bring it to fruition under the ONE Championship banner.
Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo faces Blake Cooper in MMA debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 10, 2024
Kade Ruotolo is set to make his much-awaited MMA debut on June 7. The confirmation was made during the broadcast of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video last Friday, April 5.
VIDEO | Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill share cordial fight week face-to-face ahead of UFC 300: 'What does 'Chama' mean?!'
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former titleholder Jamahal Hill are laser-focused ahead of UFC 300, but that didn’t stop them from showing mutual respect. Pereira and Hill will cap off what should be an eventful night at UFC 300 this Saturday in Las Vegas. This will be Pereira’s first light heavyweight title defense after winning Hill’s vacated title at UFC 295 in November.
Israel Adesanya predicts Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is keeping a keen eye on the UFC 300 main event between former foe Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Pereira will make his first UFC light heavyweight title defense against Hill on Saturday at UFC 300. He captured the then-vacant light heavyweight belt by finishing Jiří Procházka at UFC 295 last year.
Max Holloway hits back at Islam Makhachev's 'useless fight' comments ahead of UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
Max Holloway took exception to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s recent mockery of his UFC 300 showdown with Justin Gaethje. Holloway will challenge Gaethje for the BMF title in a five-round matchup at UFC 300. This will be his second UFC lightweight appearance and a chance to add another belt to his résumé.
Ronda Rousey names non-UFC legend as her MMA GOAT: "He had it all"
Josh Evanoff - April 9, 2024
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey believes Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest fighter of all time. There are few things that MMA fans love more than debating greatness. Naturally, names such as Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, and more are thrown into the ‘GOAT’ discussion. Even the likes of UFC CEO Dana White have chimed in, with the promoter labeling ‘Bones’ as the greatest fighter ever.
Israel Adesanya advises Max Holloway on how to upset Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
Israel Adesanya has revealed a clear path to victory for Max Holloway against BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. Holloway will challenge Gaethje in a five-round main card bout at UFC 300 this weekend in Las Vegas. It’ll be Holloway’s second UFC lightweight appearance after falling short against Dustin Poirier in his lightweight debut at UFC 236.
Dustin Poirier reveals UFC hasn't offered Islam Makhachev fight despite recent chatter: "I don't know what's next"
Josh Evanoff - April 9, 2024
Dustin Poirier expects the UFC to tell him soon if he’s going to fight Islam Makhachev or not. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off a return to the ring last month at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje last July, Dustin Poirier entered the bout as an underdog. For the first round, the former interim lightweight champion looked as such against ‘The God Of War’.
Sean Strickland vents frustration over UFC fighter pay, expresses interest in fighting Jake Paul: “You don't leave this sport happy or well”
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Sean Strickland is venting his frustration over UFC fighter pay and expressing an interest in fighting Jake Paul. Former UFC middleweight champion, Strickland (28-6 MMA) is still licking his wounds after going down to defeat against Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) this past January at UFC 297. It was Strickland’s first title defense that ended in a split-decision loss that January 20th evening.
Georges St-Pierre opens up on negotiations with Floyd Mayweather for mixed-rules fight: "I'm not that stupid"
Josh Evanoff - April 9, 2024
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre once nearly fought Floyd Mayweather. ‘Rush’ hasn’t competed since a third-round submission victory over Michael Bisping at UFC 217. That victory saw Georges St-Pierre end a four-year layoff, to defeat ‘The Count’ in Madison Square Garden. While the Canadian later showed interest in fights against the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, he never fought again.
Dustin Poirier names four UFC fighters who he'd pick to stop an Alien invasion, including one former opponent
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is prepared to put an Avengers-like team together if Earth gets invaded by aliens. Poirier got back in the win column with a viral knockout of Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 299 last month. He bounced back after a head-kick knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 last year.
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next: “Tsarukyan would be probably the lowest-selling fight”
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Daniel Cormier is explaining why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next and not the winner of Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan at UFC 300. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current ESPN MMA analyst, Daniel Cormier, believes it would be in the best interests for Makhachev to stonewall Tsarukyan and get in the Octagon with Dustin Poirier.
Charles Oliveira responds after being dubbed a ‘one-dimensional’ fighter by UFC 300 opponent Arman Tsarukyan
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Charles Oliveira is responding after being dubbed a ‘one-dimensional’ fighter by UFC 300 opponent Arman Tsarukyan. UFC 300 takes place this coming Saturday, April 13th and will see Charles Oliveira (35-9 MMA) get in the cage with Arman Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA) in a lightweight bout.
Henry Cejudo says Jon Jones should go after 'two-faced c*nt' drug sample collector for defamation of character
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Henry Cejudo is saying Jon Jones should go after the ‘two-faced c*nt’ drug sample collector for defamation of character. It was just recently that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones allegedly threatened DFSI (Drug Free Sport International) employees when they came to his home to collect samples for their anti-doping program.
Mikey Musumeci moves up in weight to rematch old tormentor Gabriel Sousa at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 9, 2024
Mikey Musumeci is stepping out of his comfort zone. The reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion sets his sights on redemption against Gabriel Sousa. For him to attain that, he has to move up to bantamweight.
Coach reveals UFC "compensated" Ricky Turcios, claims Raul Rosas Jr. was cleared to fight at UFC Mexico City
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2024
Alex Morono, the head coach of Ricky Turcios says the UFC took care of the bantamweight after his canceled fight against Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC Mexico City. Just minutes before Turcios was set to make the walk, it was revealed Rosas Jr. was sick and the fight was off. It was disappointing news for Morono and Turcios, who liked the style matchup against the 19-year-old.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 161 with Jim Miller and Cody Brundage
Cole Shelton - April 9, 2024
The 161st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 300 on Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Jim Miller (1:04). Next, UFC middleweight Cody Brundage (23:13).