MMA News
Dana White confirms MMA legend Mark Coleman will present the BMF title at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2024
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that MMA legend Mark Coleman will help present the BMF title to the winner of UFC 300’s blockbuster encounter. On Saturday night, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje will collide for the BMF championship. The two men will compete for the historic belt as Gaethje aims to become the first man to successfully defend the strap. On the flip side, Holloway will be eager to prove that he can hang with the very best at lightweight.
Video | Joaquin Buckley crashes UFC 300 presser to ask for a main event slot, gets snubbed by Dana White
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2024
UFC star Joaquin Buckley crashed the UFC 300 press conference yesterday to ask for a main event slot in St. Louis. In recent times, Joaquin Buckley has been making a real name for himself. He’s been putting together wins in the Octagon, and he’s been raising his profile outside of it. In his last outing, he made a real statement by securing an emphatic win over veteran Vicente Luque.
Conor McGregor reacts after Dana White reveals $300k bonuses for UFC 300: "Life changing money”
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
Conor McGregor has nothing but praise for Dana White after he upped the Fight Night bonuses for UFC 300. After several fighters were campaigning for the bonuses to increase for the historic card, White made the announcement during the UFC 300 press conference. Not only did White up it from $50k, but he revealed it would be $300k, meaning there is $1.2 million in bonuses up for grabs on Saturday.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsraukyan
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
On the main card of UFC 300, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira takes on Arman Tsarukyan in a potential No. 1 contender fight. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is a +176 underdog while the Armenian is a -230 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the lightweight fight. The pros are actually going with the underdog in Oliveira as they feel like he is getting overlooked.
Jamahal Hill hypes up Alex Pereira as a "monster, dangerous, scary dude" but tells fans to "watch what I do to him" at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
Jamahal Hill knows Alex Pereira is a dangerous opponent, but tells fans to watch what he does to him at UFC 300. Hill is set to headline the historic card on Saturday in Las Vegas for the light heavyweight title. It’s a highly-anticipated fight and it serves as Hill’s first fight since he vacated the belt due to him tearing his Achilles a year ago.
Belal Muhammad explodes after Leon Edwards' manager explains why UFC 300 fight didn't get booked: 'All b****s'
Curtis Calhoun - April 11, 2024
The bad blood between Belal Muhammad and UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards appears to be nearing a boiling point. Edwards is targeting a return to defend the UFC welterweight title later this year, potentially against Muhammad. He last fought against Colby Covington at UFC 296, earning a unanimous decision victory.
Former RIZIN fighter and one-time Royce Gracie opponent Akebono Taro passes away at 54
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024
Former RIZIN and K-1 fighter Akebono Taro has passed away at the age of 54. The early 2000s were the Wild West in regard to MMA. Over in Japan, that was especially the case. While freakshow fights still go on today, they were never as prevalent as they were two decades ago. One man who competed in multiple of those bouts, is former Sumo champion, Akebono Taro.
Max Holloway's manager opens up on his desire to face Ilia Topuria after UFC 300: 'He feels like he's going to whoop him'
Curtis Calhoun - April 11, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway seems locked in on a move back to 145lbs after his UFC 300 BMF title fight. Holloway will face Justin Gaethje for the latter’s BMF title this Saturday at UFC 300. This will be his second career lightweight fight and his first since a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 236.
Justin Gaethje reveals severe concussion heading into Charles Oliveira fight: "I got it riding a bike"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024
With a potential UFC title shot on the line this Saturday, Justin Gaethje is opening up on his last championship fight against Charles Oliveira. ‘The Highlight’ is currently slated to face Max Holloway at UFC 300 this Saturday night. The bout will be Justin Gaethje’s first, since winning the ceremonial ‘BMF’ title last July. Also featured on the card will be former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ will fight on the main card against the rising Arman Tsarukyan.
Islam Makhachev takes apart Max Holloway's comments about not being an active champion
Curtis Calhoun - April 11, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Max Holloway’s accusations of ducking a fight with Justin Gaethje earlier this year. Holloway and Gaethje will clash in a five-round BMF title fight this Saturday at UFC 300. Gaethje won the then-vacant BMF belt by knocking out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 last July.
Jiri Prochazka was not impressed by Aleksandar Rakic's 'fake Samurai' comment: “I’m respecting all the warriors from all the history”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Jiri Prochazka was not impressed by Aleksandar Rakic’s ‘fake Samurai’ comment ahead of UFC 300. UFC 300 takes place this coming Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alex Pereira responds to news that Jamahal Hill has been receiving advice from Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 300
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Alex Pereira is responding to the news that Jamahal Hill has been receiving advice from Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 takes place this Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dana White shares high praise for Max Holloway ahead of UFC 300: “Probably the greatest featherweight of all time”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Dana White is sharing high praise for Max Holloway ahead of UFC 300. The much-anticipated historic UFC 300 will take place this Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mark Coleman confirms he will be at UFC 300 but is unsure about presenting the BMF title: “I don’t think they’re going to ask me to do it”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Mark Coleman has confirmed he will be at UFC 300 but is unsure about presenting the BMF title to the victor. The historic UFC 300 takes place this Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bobby Green plans to “close the curtains” on Jim Miller at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
MMA veteran Bobby Green has explained how he plans on closing the curtain on Jim Miller at UFC 300. This weekend, we’re going to see a parade of high profile bouts take place at UFC 300. One of the most intriguing, we’d argue, will see Bobby Green lock horns with Jim Miller. These two have already had some great moments in their respective careers and now, they’ll compete on a huge stage in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje isn’t looking past UFC 300: “I don't usually plan on being alive the day after my fights”
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
UFC star and BMF champion Justin Gaethje has made it crystal clear that he isn’t looking beyond UFC 300. On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje will defend his BMF title against Max Holloway. As you can imagine, there’s a great deal of anticipation in the air when it comes to what this bout could look like. Both men are incredibly talented and their fight styles should ensure this is one to remember.
Paulo Costa accepts Sean Strickland’s offer to “do some bleeding” at UFC 302: “Let’s go Cowboy”
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
Paulo Costa has seemingly accepted Sean Strickland’s offer for a middleweight showdown at UFC 302. Over the course of the last few days, there has been talk of Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland throwing down in a future matchup at middleweight. The two are in different spots in the division right now, but in terms of entertainment value, this one promises to be a barnburner.
Photo | Aljamain Sterling is absolutely jacked ahead of featherweight debut at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling looks great heading into his featherweight debut at UFC 300. Following on from a successful tenure at bantamweight, Aljamain Sterling is ready to make the jump up to 145 pounds. There are plenty of exciting options for him up there, and at UFC 300, his first appearance will come against Calvin Kattar. As we know, Kattar is an experienced veteran in the featherweight division. As for Sterling, he’s a former champion at bantamweight – and you can bet he’ll be hungry for that second title.