MMA News
UFC CEO Dana White is confident fight fans will eventually see Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall: “How do you not?”
Susan Cox - February 27, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is confident that fight fans will eventually see a Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight. It was Tom Aspinall (14-3 MMA) who defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by KO last November at UFC 295. With the victory, the Brit became the interim heavyweight titleholder.
Amir Aliakbari aims to sustain career resurgence at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024
Amir Aliakbari exudes confidence as he approaches the most important bout of his professional career. The Iranian colossus faces former ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion Arjan Bhullar at ONE 166: Qatar on Friday, March 1. This historic event takes place at Lusail Sports Arena.
Anatoly Malykhin assures to be in “great shape” ahead of middleweight title clash
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin is poised to make history on Friday, March 1, as he vies for his third MMA World Title in ONE Championship. In the main event of ONE 166: Qatar, the Russian powerhouse challenges Reinier de Ridder for the ONE Middleweight MMA World Championship.
Movsar Evloev unloads on Ilia Topuria for his recent callout of Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - February 27, 2024
UFC featherweight Mosvar Evloev has questioned Ilia Topuria for calling out the likes of Khabib Nurmagmedov. Ever since becoming world champion, Ilia Topuria has been pretty busy. From interviews to celebrations and beyond, he’s enjoying life as the king. Alas, as you can imagine, there’s also been a lot of interest from other fighters who want to battle him. This includes Movsar Evloev, another undefeated fighter currently residing in the top 15 at 145 pounds.
Jorge Masvidal confirms that he is “definitely” coming out of retirement: “I can’t go out on a f**king L”
Harry Kettle - February 27, 2024
Former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal has confirmed that he intends on officially coming out of retirement. Following a defeat to Gilbert Burns last April, Jorge Masvidal retired from professional mixed martial arts. It served as his fourth straight defeat, bringing his overall record to 35-17. While he didn’t always get his hand raised, ‘Gamebred’ certainly knew how to make an impact both in the cage and on the microphone.
Aljamain Sterling believes he could “exploit” the wrestling of both Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez after watching UFC Mexico City
Harry Kettle - February 27, 2024
Aljamain Sterling believes he could find success against Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez through his wrestling. At UFC 300, Aljamain Sterling will attempt to make a winning start to life at featherweight as he prepares to battle Calvin Kattar. The expectation is that it’ll be an all-action affair, with Sterling beginning his pursuit of a second world title.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 155 with David Feldman, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Steven Peterson
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024
The 155th episode of Just Scrap Radio is live to preview UFC Vegas 87 and talk about the latest in combat sports. We’re first joined by BKFC founder David Feldman (1:16). Next, 12th-ranked UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik (16:01) comes on. Closing out the show is former UFC featherweight Steven Peterson (24:45).
Thanh Le promises to knockout old foe Tang Kai: “It's going to be a finish”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024
Thanh Le is determined to settle the score with Tang Kai in the most decisive way possible. Both men will run it back in a ONE Featherweight MMA World Title unification bout at ONE 166: Qatar this Friday, March 1. The historic event takes place at the majestic Lusail Sports Arena.
Francisco Prado's coach clarifies “you don’t need your eyes” comment from UFC Mexico City
Susan Cox - February 26, 2024
Francisco Prado’s coach is clarifying his ‘you don’t need your eyes’ comment from UFC Mexico City. UFC Mexico City took place this past Saturday, February 24th.
Former UFC fighter Mike Perry sounds off on “childish” Dana White
Susan Cox - February 26, 2024
Former UFC fighter, Mike Perry, is sounding off on the ‘childish’ antics of Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White. UFC CEO Dana White praised Merab Dvalishivili (17-4 MMA) after his unanimous decision victory over Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA) at UFC 298 earlier this month. With the win ‘The Machine’ has an incredible 10 consecutive victories in the Octagon.
Michael Bisping, Chael Sonnen, and more to testify on UFC's behalf at antitrust trial in April
Josh Evanoff - February 26, 2024
UFC employees such as Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen will likely be testifying in April. In 2014, several former fighters including the likes of Nate Quarry and Cung Le began suing the UFC. The claim made by the former athletes is that the promotion has illegally abused its power by operating effectively as a monopoly in MMA. They secured dominance by buying out competitors such as PRIDE and Strikeforce, enabling them to pay as little as 13% of revenue.
Oscar De La Hoya offers to fight Dana White on co-main of Sean O'Malley vs. Ryan Garcia: "Hell of a promotion"
Josh Evanoff - February 26, 2024
Oscar De La Hoya is cool with UFC President Dana White, but he wouldn’t mind boxing him. Over the last few days, there have been discussions of Ryan Garcia vs. Sean O’Malley. ‘Sugar’ has shown interest in stepping into the boxing ring for a while now. Earlier this year, the UFC champion revealed that he already broached the subject of facing ‘KingRy’ in the future with Dana White and top executives.
WATCH | UFC champion Alex Pereira grapples with Polyana Viana in his kitchen
Josh Evanoff - February 26, 2024
Ahead of his return at UFC 300 in April, Alex Pereira is getting in some work with Polyana Viana. ‘Poatan’ recently signed a deal to face Jamahal Hill at the milestone event in just two months. Alex Pereira famously won the title that ‘Sweet Dreams’ never lost in November, with a knockout win over Jiri Prochazka. For his part, Hill has been out of action since a unanimous decision win over Glover Teixeira last January.
Brandon Royval reveals he likely tore his MCL in first minute of UFC Mexico City main event against Brandon Moreno
Cole Shelton - February 26, 2024
Brandon Royval had to fight through a serious injury during his UFC Mexico City main event fight against Brandon Moreno. Royval stepped up on short notice to rematch Moreno, in a fight he was a sizeable underdog in. In the first minute of the fight, ‘Raw Dawg’ appeared to injure his knee, as he even mentioned it after the first round to his corner.
Gilbert Burns claims Belal Muhammad doesn't deserve a title shot, 'Remember The Name' claps back: "This bum has done nothing"
Cole Shelton - February 26, 2024
Gilbert Burns doesn’t think Belal Muhammad deserves a welterweight title shot. Burns and Muhammad fought last May in the co-main event of UFC 288, with Muhammad winning a clear-cut five-round decision. Since then, neither Muhammad nor Burns has fought as ‘The Remember The Name’ is looking to fight for the belt next time out. However, Burns doesn’t think Muhammad should get the next title shot.
UFC champion Ilia Topuria receives hero’s welcome at Real Madrid vs Sevilla match
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria received an incredible welcome at the weekend prior to Real Madrid’s clash with Sevilla. Earlier this month, Ilia Topuira knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to become the new king of the featherweights. It completed his remarkable rise to the top of the 145-pound division, with Topuria himself predicting this would happen for quite some time.
Henry Cejudo calls out Brandon Moreno for UFC 306 grudge match at The Sphere
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2024
UFC star Henry Cejudo wants to square off with Brandon Moreno in a grudge match at UFC 306 later this year. While Cejudo has impressed during his return to the Octagon, he has yet to get a win on the board. He has suffered close losses to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili, putting a dent in his bantamweight title hopes. Despite this, ‘Triple C’ has made it crystal clear that he has no plans to retire again just yet.
Nate Diaz targets Octagon return for UFC 306 at The Sphere in Las Vegas
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2024
Former UFC fighter Nate Diaz has revealed that he wants to return to the Octagon at UFC 306 later this year. Despite being 38 years of age, Nate Diaz is still one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts. The veteran has done a lot in his career, with his two-fight series against Conor McGregor really putting him on the mainstream map. Nowadays, he’s enjoying life away from the UFC, most recently in a boxing match against Jake Paul.