MMA News
Sean Strickland discusses emotionally charged interview with Theo Von: "Years and years of abuse changes you"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was surprisingly emotional during a recent interview with Theo Von. ‘Tarzan’ is currently slated to return to the octagon in January, in the main event of UFC 297. There, Sean Strickland will look to score his first title defense against Dricus du Plessis. Over the weekend, the two middleweights attended the star-studded UFC 296, with everyone from Donald Trump to Theo Von also in attendance.
Tyron Woodley calls for PFL trilogy bout with Jake Paul: "Fighting anybody in MMA outside of me is disrespect"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
Tyron Woodley finds it a bit disrespectful he’s not in the conversation for Jake Paul’s PFL debut. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the ring over the weekend. On Friday night, Jake Paul moved to 8-1, with a knockout win over Andre August. Following the victory, there was naturally talk of his PFL debut. Ever since the beginning of his boxing career, he’s teased a move to the cage.
VIDEO: Artem Lobov leaks text messages from Conor McGregor amid legal battle
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
Artem Lobov has released private messages from former UFC champion Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ is currently healing, awaiting his return to the octagon. As of now, Conor McGregor is currently hoping to return at UFC 300 in April, against Michael Chandler. The two famously coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against one another, but have been unable to nail down a bout date.
Ray Longo unloads on "f*****g moron" Colby Covington after UFC 296: "This guys a piece of shit"
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2023
MMA coach Ray Longo is not a fan of Colby Covington. Covington is a brash-talker who isn’t afraid to say anything, which Longo says is frustrating for the MMA community. But, after Covington’s comments about Leon Edwards’ dad ahead of UFC 296, Longo was left feeling irate and unloaded on ‘Chaos’ during his appearance on The Anik & Florian Podcast as he spoke his mind about the former interim champ.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Dana White’s “weird” explanation about UFC 296 ticket issue: “I’m not trying to fan the flames”
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Aljamain Sterling is reacting to Dana White’s ‘weird’ explanation about his ticket issue at UFC 296. The former UFC bantamweight champion, Sterling, arrived at UFC 296 this past weekend expecting to receive tickets, but upon arrival found the doors locked at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Joe Rogan critical of the “ego-based decisions” made by Leon Edwards at UFC 296
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Joe Rogan is being critical of the ‘ego-based decisions’ made by Leon Edwards at UFC 296. It was just this past Saturday that saw Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) defeat Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) to retain his title in the main event welterweight fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Robert Whittaker reacts to the crowd brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 296: “I think that fight looked a little staged”
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Robert Whittaker is reacting to the crowd brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 296. It’s true that Strickland and Du Plessis got into it at UFC 296, ahead of their scheduled bout this coming January (see that here).
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Leon Edwards’ performance against Colby Covington at UFC 296: “It left me wanting a little more”
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Leon Edwards’ performance at UFC 296 last weekend. On Saturday night, Leon Edwards defeated Colby Covington and retained his UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 296. He did so in a dominant way, winning 4-1 on the judges’ scorecards.
Zhang Weili and Alexa Grasso seemingly agree to superfight at UFC 300: “Let’s do this!”
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2023
Zhang Weili and Alexa Grasso have seemingly agreed to a superfight between them at UFC 300 next year. When you take a look at the most important fighters in women’s MMA today, Zhang Weili and Alexa Grasso are at the top of that list. They may not be the biggest stars, but they are the ones with the gold. They’ve done brilliantly to vault themselves into this championship position, and now, their big job is to stay there.
Liam Harrison predicts Joseph Lasiri vs. Prajanchai PK Saenchai II at ONE Friday Fights 46
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 19, 2023
Liam Harrison is lending his insight into what promises to be a clash of titans between Joseph Lasiri and Prajanchai PK Saenchai. Both men are slated to run it back in a ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title unification bout. This match serves as the co-headliner of ONE Friday Fights 46, which airs live in Asia primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 22.
Leon Edwards responds after Jon Jones offers to buy him a motorcycle for his win at UFC 296: “I don’t ride bikes but I will take a rollie”
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2023
UFC welterweight king Leon Edwards has responded to Jon Jones’ praise following his victory at UFC 296. Last weekend in the main event of UFC 296, Leon Edwards defeated Colby Covington. While he didn’t finish him, he did manage to carve out a dominant performance, winning four of the five rounds on the judges’ scorecards. It came as a welcome relief for many critics who aren’t the biggest fans of Colby’s antics.
Prajanchai seeks to get payback on Joseph Lasiri at ONE Friday Fights 46
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 19, 2023
Emotions are running high as Prajanchai PK Saenchai prepares to share the same stage with Joseph Lasiri once again. Both men are set to collide in a ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title unification bout at ONE Friday Fights 46. The show broadcasts live in Asia primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 22.
Michael Page reveals that PFL appearance directly led to UFC signing: "Kicked everybody into gear"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
Welterweight contender Michael Page has admitted that his PFL appearance helped push him right into the UFC. ‘MVP’ is the UFC’s newest signing. Dana White himself announced the move late Saturday night, following Colby Covington’s loss to Leon Edwards. In the process, it ended months of speculation as to where Michael Page was headed after ending his lengthy Bellator tenure.
Michael Chandler hilariously mocks Colby Covington's UFC 296 loss: "He took 1776 shots to the face"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is the latest to mock Colby Covington. ‘Chaos’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 296 over the weekend. For Colby Covington, the bout was his first since a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal last March. In the pay-per-view headliner, he met Leon Edwards. In the build to the bout, Covington was unsurprisingly antagonistic, even invoking the champion’s murdered father.
Bryce Mitchell explains why he's "so happy" with Josh Emmett after UFC 296: "Thank you"
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2023
Bryce Mitchell admits he’s very thankful to Josh Emmett. Mitchell stepped up on short notice to face Emmett in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division win. Despite stepping up on 10 days’ notice, Mitchell was a sizeable betting favorite to beat Emmett at UFC 296.
Michael Page explains why he 'hates' trash talkers such as Colby Covington: "Everyone seems to have lost themselves"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page has explained why he’s not a big fan of trash talkers such as Colby Covington. ‘MVP’ is the newest signing to the promotion, as his free agency came to a close over the weekend. Dana White himself made the announcement following the UFC 296 main event, featuring Colby Covington. In that bout, ‘Chaos’ suffered a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Leon Edwards.
Jorge Masvidal reacts to Colby Covington‘s loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
Jorge Masvidal has reacted to Colby Covington’s UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards. ‘Chaos’ ended a nearly two-year hiatus over the weekend, facing Leon Edwards. The bout was the first since a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal in March 2022. Nonetheless, the build to the fight was intense and heated, as Colby Covington publicly mocked the welterweight champion’s deceased father. As a result, many fighters blasted the former interim champion.
Jon Jones offers to buy Leon Edwards a motorcycle following his win over Colby Covington at UFC 296
Susan Cox - December 18, 2023
Jon Jones has offered to buy Leon Edwards a motorcycle following his win over Colby Covington at UFC 296. Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) did indeed defeat Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) in the main event welterweight title fight this past Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.