MMA News
Conor McGregor teases entry into Ireland's Presidential race: "A true democracy!"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor seemingly might leave the cage for the political arena. ‘The Notorious’ recently re-enrolled in the USADA testing pool to clear the path for his UFC return. Famously, Conor McGregor coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against Michael Chandler this summer. That bout with the former Bellator champion is currently expected for sometime next year.
Michael Chandler gives his side of Ian Garry's issues at Kill Cliff FC: "Very much a 'me' kind of fighter"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has given his side of training with Ian Garry. ‘The Future’ has found himself in a bit of hot water at the moment. The Irishman is currently slated to face Vicente Luque at UFC 296 later this month. While some might not be aware, Ian Garry is teammates with the Brazilian at Kill Cliff FC alongside names such as Brendan Allen and Michael Chandler.
Colby Covington still proud of 'Easy Fight' with Jorge Masvidal: "50-43 and a soda"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has again slammed Jorge Masvidal. The saga between ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ is quite a lengthy one. Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington were close friends and training partners, but after the latter reportedly didn’t pay a coach, they began feuding. As a result, the former interim champion was kicked out of American Top Team as well.
Alexander Volkanovski vows to embarrass Ilia Topuria in UFC 298 return: "I am still that guy"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is out to prove a point against Ilia Topuria. ‘The Great’ has been out of the cage since a short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev in October. There, Alexander Volkanovski suffered his second loss to the lightweight champion, this time by stoppage. Following the bout, he called for a fast turnaround against Ilia Topuria in January.
Christian Lee's younger brother Adrian Lee signs with ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 5, 2023
Adrian Lee, the youngest of the renowned Lee siblings, has officially become a part of ONE Championship. This exciting news was shared by his older brother, Christian Lee, in a heartfelt post on Instagram on Sunday, December 3.
Police report claims Jamahal Hill "sucker punched" his brother after being accused of "abandoning his own daughter"
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2023
Some details have become public involving Jamahal Hill’s arrest for domestic violence. It was recently reported that Hill was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly inflicting ‘serious or aggravated injury’ upon his brother. However, it wasn’t exactly known what caused the fight, or what exactly happened, but the UFC fighter said he was looking forward to the truth being revealed.
Colby Covington says he already feels like the champion after “beating” Kamaru Usman at UFC 268: “I came back and rallied”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Colby Covington believes he should’ve had his hand raised in his rematch with Kamaru Usman. Usman had scored a fifth-round TKO victory over Covington in what some considered to be the 2019 fight of the year. In Nov. 2021, the two had their rematch for Usman’s welterweight gold. Usman won a close, but unanimous decision.
Exclusive: Hiroki Akimoto believes he "can dominate" Jonathan Haggerty and reclaim kickboxing crown
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 5, 2023
Hiroki Akimoto makes it no secret that he is on a mission to recapture the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title. ONE X in March 2022 marked a significant moment in his career when he took the belt from Capitan Petchyindee. However, his success didn’t last long as a split-decision loss to Petchtanong Petchfergus eight months later left Akimoto without the crown he had fought so hard to claim.
Stephen Thompson reacts after Leon Edwards suggests middleweight title shot with win over Colby Covington: “I think that’s crap”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Stephen Thompson doesn’t like the idea of Leon Edwards holding up the welterweight division. Edwards is set to put his UFC welterweight gold at stake against Colby Covington on December 16. The bout will headline UFC 296 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’ll be Edwards’ second title defense.
Tom Aspinall responds to Jon Jones' blistering rant on his career accomplishments
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Tom Aspinall has a response to Jon Jones’ recent tirade. Aspinall hasn’t been shy in expressing his belief that Jones should be stripped of the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jones was scheduled to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 295, but “Bones” suffered a torn pectoral muscle. The bout was replaced by an interim heavyweight title matchup between Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall knocked Pavlovich out in just over a minute.
What's next for Arman Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush after UFC Austin?
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
In the main event of UFC Austin, a battle of top 10 lightweights went down as Arman Tsarukyan took on Beneil Dariush. Tsarukyan entered the fight on a two-fight win streak and was coming off a TKO win over Joaquim Silva in his most previous effort. It was also his second UFC main event after he dropped a controversial decision to Mateusz Gamrot last year. Dariush, meanwhile, was set for his first UFC main event and was coming off a first-round knockout loss to Charles Oliveira in June.
WATCH | Giga Chikadze shares exact moment he tore his groin which forced him out of UFC 296 fight against Josh Emmett
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Giga Chikadze has been forced out of his UFC 296 fight against Josh Emmett. Emmett took to social media on Monday evening to reveal that Chikadze is out of their fight next weekend at UFC 296. He also confirmed he wants to remain on the card and is hopeful to get a replacement opponent.
Jon Jones sounds off after Tom Aspinall calls for him to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2023
Jon Jones has responded after Tom Aspinall called for Dana White to strip him of his UFC heavyweight title. It was shortly after Aspinall (14-3 MMA) defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by first-round knockout to claim the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295, that the Brit suggested Dana White and company should strip ‘Bones’ of his heavyweight championship.
Michael Chandler is still unbothered by Conor McGregor fight delays: "He's trying to wait me out"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
It doesn’t matter when former UFC champion Conor McGregor returns, Michael Chandler will be waiting. The saga between ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ is ongoing for most of this year. Since his UFC debut in 2021, Michael Chandler has been calling to fight Conor McGregor. That callout fell on deaf ears until the two lightweights were tabbed to coach the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter this year.
'King of Violence' Mike Perry reveals that BKFC is willing to pay big for Dillon Danis fight
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
Mike Perry believes that a potential BKFC fight with Dillon Danis is very realistic. ‘Platinum’ returned to the BKFC ring over the weekend to face former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez. There, Mike Perry turned in yet another stoppage win, this time defeating ‘The Underground King’ by second-round TKO. In the process, he claimed the ‘King of Violence’ symbolic championship. Following the win, he was called out by former Bellator fighter, Dillon Danis.
Arman Tsarukyan happy with 'Good' stoppage in Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green: "Five more minutes"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was happy to watch Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green on Saturday. The rising lightweight returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC Austin last Saturday night. There, Arman Tsarukyan scored a first-round knockout win over Beneil Dariush, his third win in a row. While a big victory, it seems that he was far more happy to watch Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green.
Jamahal Hill says he "can’t wait for the truth to be told in court" after domestic violence arrest
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has opened up on his recent domestic violence arrest. It was reported on Friday by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Eddie Alvarez confirms injuries suffered in BKFC 56 fight with Mike Perry: “This game is wild”
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Eddie Alvarez has revealed the injuries he sustained in his BKFC 56 loss to Mike Perry. Alvarez made his second sans gloves appearance on Saturday night, squaring off with Perry for the ‘King of Violence’ title. The former UFC and Bellator champion had made his promotional debut earlier this year, defeating Chad Mendes by decision.