MMA News
Daniel Cormier discusses the current state of the light heavyweight division: “Number 6 guy in the world is Nikita Krylov”
Harry Kettle - July 3, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on the current state of the light heavyweight division. Right now, Alex Pereira is sitting on top of the world. He is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, and he’s now successfully defended his belt twice. The first was a knockout win over Jamahal Hill, and the second was last weekend – another KO, this time against Jiri Prochazka.
Kayla Harrison shares prediction for Julianna Peña vs. Raquel Pennington title fight: “I’d fight both of them on the same night”
Harry Kettle - July 3, 2024
Kayla Harrison has given her thoughts on the rumored title showdown between Julianna Pena and Raquel Pennington. According to recent rumors, Raquel Pennington vs Julianna Pena is being rumored to take place at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. The event is scheduled for October 5, with Pennington hoping to cement herself as the top name in the bantamweight division. Of course, there’s an elephant in the room in the form of Kayla Harrison.
Video | Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya have intense staredown at the UFC 305 press conference
Harry Kettle - July 3, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis had an intense staredown with rival Israel Adesanya at the UFC 305 press conference. As we now know, Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya will square off in the main event of UFC 305. The bout will be contested over the UFC middleweight championship, a belt that Adesanya has previously held twice. Now, though, the strap is held by Dricus du Plessis – a man who has had a feud with ‘Stylebender’ for quite some time.
Nate Diaz defends Dana White against critics of UFC fighter pay
Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024
Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz defended his former boss, Dana White, against critics of the promotion’s fighter pay model. Diaz will face former UFC 244 foe Jorge Masvidal in a professional boxing matchup this Saturday in Anaheim. He returns to the boxing ring after a loss to Jake Paul in his professional debut last year by unanimous decision.
REPORT | Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez targeted for UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere
Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024
A UFC middleweight clash between rising contenders Michel Pereira and Anthony Hernandez is reportedly in the works for UFC 306. Pereira announced in a since-deleted social media post that he and Hernandez will feature on the UFC’s upcoming Las Vegas Sphere card on September 14th. MMA journalist Laerte Viana later confirmed the targeted booking after Pereira deleted his announcement.
Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria is "scared to take the fight" with Max Holloway
Cole Shelton - July 2, 2024
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria is sacred to take the fight with Max Holloway for his first title defense. Topuria became the UFC’s featherweight champion back in February with a knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski. He does not have his next fight booked but all signs point to him facing Holloway next.
Jan Blachowicz calls out Alex Pereira after UFC 303: "I've never lost a rematch!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz wants to be the one to put a stop to Alex Pereira’s title reign. Pereira defeated Jiří Procházka by head kick knockout in their short-notice UFC 303 headliner on Saturday in Las Vegas. Seven months after their first fight, Pereira and Procházka were called upon to save UFC 303 after Conor McGregor’s withdrawal due to injury.
WATCH | Sean Strickland mauls former NAVY seal who challenged him to a sparring session
Josh Evanoff - July 2, 2024
It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is now 1-0 against former NAVY seals. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of the octagon since his return against Paulo Costa at UFC 302 last month. The bout was Sean Strickland’s first since losing to Dricus du Plessis in January, and he largely dominated. The former champion outpointed ‘The Eraser’ en route to a split-decision victory on fight night.
Colby Covington claims Nick Diaz 'dodged' a fight against him: "He was scared to fight me"
Josh Evanoff - July 2, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington claims Nick Diaz turned down a fight against him. Last month, fans learned that the former Strikeforce and WEC champion would be returning to the cage. Next month in Abu Dhabi, Nick Diaz will face longtime welterweight contender Vicente Luque. However, the 40-year-old reportedly didn’t want to fight ‘The Silent Assassin’ at first. Instead, Diaz had a list of other opponents he wanted.
Jorge Masvidal eyes rematch with Stephen Thompson for UFC return: "Put it on for the fans"
Josh Evanoff - July 2, 2024
When Jorge Masvidal returns to the UFC, he wants a rematch with Stephen Thompson. ‘Gamebred’ is set to end his short-lived retirement this weekend. Just over a year after ending his UFC career following a loss to Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal is set to meet Nate Diaz in the boxing ring. The Stockton native also left the UFC following a submission win over Tony Ferguson in September 2022.
Conor McGregor shows respect to Alex Pereira after UFC 303 win: "Real recognize real"
Josh Evanoff - July 2, 2024
Conor McGregor has nothing but respect for UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. ‘The Notorious’ was set to return in the main event of UFC 303 last Saturday in Las Vegas. The bout was going to be Conor McGregor’s first since breaking his leg in a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in the summer of 2021. However, the Irishman was forced out due to injury, just two weeks before fight day.
Rafael dos Anjos becomes the latest to criticize Michael Chandler for waiting for Conor McGregor: "There is no price on a belt"
Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2024
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is the latest high-profile fighter to criticize Michael Chandler’s hiatus harshly. Chandler was supposed to face Conor McGregor in the UFC 303 main event last Saturday in Las Vegas. But weeks before the event, McGregor withdrew due to a toe injury suffered in camp, and the fight was indefinitely postponed.
Islam Makhachev shoots down the idea of fighting Michael Chandler next: “You are unreliable dude”
Susan Cox - July 2, 2024
Islam Makhachev is shooting down the idea of fighting Michael Chandler next. Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) has not fought since November of 2022 when he was defeated by Dustin Poirier (30-9 MMA) at UFC 281.
ONE Fight Night 23: Full card and how to watch
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 2, 2024
Fans in the United States are in for a treat this summer as ONE Championship returns to U.S. primetime with ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This event emanates from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Colby Covington continues to call for a fight with Charles Oliveira
Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024
Controversial UFC star Colby Covington has made it clear that he’s interested in a showdown with Charles Oliveira. We all know that Colby Covington is a controversial figure. He will say and do whatever is going to get him to where he needs to be. More often than not, it works, and he lands himself in a major fight. At this point, though, following his one-sided loss to Leon Edwards, nobody really knows what the immediate future holds for ‘Chaos’.
Francis Ngannou's head coach provides an update on his MMA return
Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s head coach Eric Nicksick has provided an update regarding his return to mixed martial arts. As we know, the focus of Francis Ngannou in the last year or so has been on boxing. He stepped into the squared circle with two of the best heavyweights on the planet – Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. While he gave Fury a real run for his money, the Joshua fight went pretty poorly as he was finished in devastating fashion.
Henry Cejudo still isn't convinced by Alex Pereira after UFC 303
Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024
Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo has admitted that he still isn’t 100% convinced by Alex Pereira. Last weekend at UFC 303, Alex Pereira produced another incredible performance. He knocked Jiri Prochazka out cold in the main event, successfully retaining his UFC light heavyweight championship in the process. He did so on short notice, too, making his triumph all the more impressive.
“Reug Reug” to face Boucher Ketchup at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 2, 2024
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane is set to embark on an intriguing side quest before challenging Anatoly Malykhin for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8. The Senegalese powerhouse squares off against compatriot Boucher Ketchup in a heavyweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.