MMA News
Kamaru Usman is adamant he can still be the “Best in the world” despite three-fight UFC losing skid
Curtis Calhoun - July 23, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is transfixed on returning to his previous pound-for-pound great form. Usman hasn’t fought since a middleweight loss to Khamzat Chimaev by majority decision at UFC 294. He’s lost three consecutive fights, including a head kick knockout defeat to Leon Edwards to relinquish the welterweight title at UFC 278.
Kayla Harrison details training judo and grappling with UFC champion Alex Pereira: “He’s a strong mothertrucker”
Susan Cox - July 23, 2024
Kayla Harrison is detailing her experiences training judo and grappling with UFC champion Alex Pereira. Pereira (11-2 MMA) is hot off a TKO victory over Jiri Prochazka (30-5 MMA) this past June at UFC 303.
Photos | Leon Edwards and Paddy Pimblett get custom shorts for UFC 304 in Manchester
Susan Cox - July 23, 2024
Leon Edwards and Paddy Pimblett, the hometown boys, will be sporting new custom shorts for UFC 304 in Manchester, England. The UFC moved from supplier Reebok to Venum as its fight kit apparel partner in 2021.
Nabil Anane steps up to face Felipe Lobo at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024
One of the latest success stories emerging from the ONE Friday Fights series is primed for a significant leap. Nabil Anane makes his main roster debut at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Alexander Volkanovski explains why he’s picking Bobby Green to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304: “He’s the safer bet”
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has explained why he’s picking Bobby Green to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 304. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is a divisive figure. The Liverpudlian loves to rattle the cages of the masses, and he isn’t afraid of who he upsets along the way. This weekend, he’ll take on the biggest test of his MMA career thus far when he battles Bobby Green.
Ciryl Gane’s coach responds to ducking accusations from Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Ciryl Gane’s coach has responded to ducking accusations from heavyweight rivals Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes. As we know, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes will meet this weekend at UFC 304. The two will battle it out for the UFC interim heavyweight championship, a title formerly held by Ciryl Gane.
Jake Paul denies massive weight disparity allegations in win over Mike Perry: “So that’s a 10-pound difference”
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
Jake Paul has denied the weight disparity allegations regarding his boxing showdown against Mike Perry. As we know, Jake Paul defeated Mike Perry in their boxing showdown last weekend. He knocked ‘Platinum’ down in the first and second rounds, before eventually going on to secure a sixth-round TKO win.
Belal Muhammad says training with Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC 304 has him on a “different level”
Harry Kettle - July 23, 2024
UFC contender Belal Muhammad believes training with Khabib Nurmagomedov has taken him to a new level. This weekend, Belal Muhammad will challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship. It serves as the culmination of a real journey for the 170-pound star, as he attempts to claim the belt that has always eluded him.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 173 with Daniel Pineda and Modestas Bukauskas
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2024
The 173rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 304. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Daniel Pineda (1:13). Next, UFC light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas (9:08) comes on.
Amy Pirnie promises to bring “more fire” to ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024
Amy Pirnie is determined to take her professional career to the next level. The Scottish striker has the chance to do so in her much-awaited ONE Championship debut. This happens at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video, airing live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu steps in to face Carlo Bumina-ang
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 23, 2024
Carlo Bumina-ang is set for a baptism of fire as he steps into the ring for his main roster debut at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, the Filipino hard-hitter faces #5-ranked bantamweight MMA contender Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu. This three-round duel emanates live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Sean O'Malley blasts "mentally weak" Conor McGregor: "Drug addict, needs rehab"
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has taken aim at Conor McGregor. O’Malley has praised McGregor in the past saying he played a key role in his early MMA career. However, seemingly out of nowhere on Monday night, O’Malley took to social media to blast McGregor saying he is no longer in the GOAT conversation and that he is a mentally weak individual.
VIDEO | Leon Edwards hits wild basketball trick shot ahead of UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards sank one of the craziest basketball trick shots you’ll ever see ahead of his Octagon return. Edwards will defend the UFC welterweight title against the streaking Belal Muhammad in the UFC 304 main event this Saturday in Manchester. He returns to the Octagon after successfully defending the belt against Colby Covington in December.
Terence Crawford becomes the latest boxing star to question the need for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford doesn’t have any interest in watching heavyweight legend Mike Tyson’s scheduled return to the ring. Tyson is scheduled to return to the boxing ring to face Jake Paul on November 15th in Dallas, TX. He returns to the ring at 58 years old, looking to hand the polarizing Paul his second career boxing defeat.
Tom Aspinall calls Curtis Blaydes the "hardest matchup" for him in the heavyweight division
Cole Shelton - July 22, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes Curtis Blaydes is the most difficult stylistic matchup for him in the entire heavyweight division. Aspinall is set to defend his interim heavyweight title against Blaydes in the co-main event of UFC 304 in Manchester, England on Saturday night. It serves as a rematch of their 2022 fight, which ended in just 15 seconds due to Aspinall tearing his knee.
Darren Till scolds Mike Perry after Jake Paul loss: "Total amateur, never coached by anyone"
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till was shocked by how Mike Perry performed against Jake Paul in their Saturday boxing match. Paul won his fourth consecutive professional boxing match by finishing Perry in the sixth round of their cruiserweight clash. Paul overcame some early fatigue to pressure Perry as the fight went on, leaving plenty of openings for his signature right hand.
Conor McGregor informs 'bum beggar' Michael Chandler that he's fully healed ahead of UFC return
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is seemingly healthy and ready to fight Michael Chandler. ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ were set to meet in the main event of UFC 303 last month. For Conor McGregor, the bout would snap a nearly three-year layoff and would be his first since breaking his leg in 2021. Meanwhile, Michael Chandler hasn’t competed since a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in late 2022.
Doo Ho Choi opens up on emotional UFC Vegas 94 knockout victory: "All the people that said I'm done"
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Doo Ho Choi is finally back. ‘The Korean Superboy’ seemed well on his way to a UFC title shot when he debuted in November 2014. Doo Ho Choi then rattled off three straight knockout victories, busting into the rankings with a stoppage win over Thiago Tavares in 2016. That December, he was handed a unanimous decision loss by Cub Swanson in an instant classic.