MMA News
Bobby Green explains why he’s picking Tony Ferguson to defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296
Harry Kettle - November 21, 2023
UFC fighter Bobby Green has explained why he believes Tony Ferguson can defeat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. Next month at UFC 296, Tony Ferguson will attempt to break his six-fight losing streak in the Octagon. He will go head to head with Paddy Pimblett, who is considered to be a rising prospect by many in the promotion. One way or the other, someone is going to be making some headlines by the end of the night.
What's next for Brendan Allen and Paul Craig after UFC Vegas 82?
Cole Shelton - November 20, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 82, Brendan Allen took on Paul Craig in a battle between top-15 middleweights. Allen entered the fight riding a five-fight win streak and was coming off a submission win over Bruno Silva back in June.
Jason Jackson says mindset won the welterweight belt at Bellator 301: “He was scared”
Zain Bando - November 20, 2023
Friday marked a new era in Jamaican MMA, as Jason Jackson shocked the mixed martial arts world with a third-round KO against previously unbeaten welterweight kingpin Yaroslav Amosov in the main event of Bellator 301. Although it may go down as an upset in the history books, for Jason Jackson, 33, it was meant to be.
Jake Paul reacts to the PFL-Bellator merger: "Let's prove it"
Zain Bando - November 20, 2023
Boxing personality Jake Paul has chimed in on the Bellator-PFL merger, which was announced Monday morning by PFL chairman Donn Davis. The two promotions will begin their partnership in 2024. Jake Paul, who boxes Andre August December 15, said he’s excited for the future of MMA and said the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
Frank Warren says there's a "good chance" Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou 2 goes down in 2024
Josh Evanoff - November 20, 2023
Frank Warren believes Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will likely meet in the boxing ring again in 2024. ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ are fresh off their meeting in Saudi Arabia last month. For Francis Ngannou, the boxing match was the first of his career. Meanwhile, the bout was the only thing standing between Tyson Fury’s title clash with Oleksandr Usyk, set for December 23rd.
Donn Davis eyeing PFL vs. Bellator championship card for February: "Best card possible"
Josh Evanoff - November 20, 2023
PFL executive Donn Davis is hoping to see his best face Bellator’s early next year. Earlier today, the Bellator-PFL sale was made official. Throughout much of this year, the two companies were in talks, especially after Showtime made the decision to drop combat sports. While already rumored, the announcement this fall made Donn Davis and others get this deal finalized.
Michael Venom Page hints at UFC signing after Bellator-PFL merger: "Moving on to the next chapter"
Josh Evanoff - November 20, 2023
Former Bellator title challenger Michael Venom Page continues to hint at a potential UFC signing. Earlier today, Bellator announced its long-awaited merger with the PFL. As previously reported, the two companies were in talks for a sale throughout most of this year. Due to Showtime dropping combat sports, other figures such as Michael Venom Page began to look for a new home elsewhere.
PFL founder Donn Davis believes Dana White is "worried" about their promotion
Cole Shelton - November 20, 2023
PFL founder Donn Davis thinks UFC CEO Dana White is worried about his promotion. The PFL announced on Monday that they bought Bellator in a massive deal that will change the landscape of MMA. Although the UFC is still the top promotion in MMA, Davis believes the PFL has White nervous that they can challenge them for the top spot.
Max Holloway says he’s on the “shortlist” to fight Conor McGregor
Susan Cox - November 20, 2023
Max Holloway is claiming he’s on the ‘shortlist’ to fight Conor McGregor. The two have a history, it was Holloway (25-7 MMA) vs McGregor (22-6 MMA) in a featherweight bout way back in August of 2013, where it was the Irishman defeating ‘Blessed’ by unanimous decision.
PFL officially acquires Bellator MMA: “Our fighter roster is equal to UFC”
Susan Cox - November 20, 2023
The PFL has officially acquired Bellator MMA, and in doing so has stated, ‘Our fighter roster is equal to UFC’. The news of the merger has been in the works for months, but now is a done deal and the Professional Fighters League has officially acquired Bellator MMA.
Khamzat Chimaev calls for fight with Alex Pereira after being snubbed of middleweight title shot
Susan Cox - November 20, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev is calling for a fight with Alex Pereira after being snubbed of a middleweight title shot. It was Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA) who anticipated getting a shot at the middleweight title following his majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA) this past October in Abu Dhabi at UFC 294.
PFL reveals pay-per-view price for their ‘2023 World Championship’ event
Harry Kettle - November 20, 2023
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced their pay-per-view price for their 2023 World Championship event. The PFL World Championship card will take place at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on Friday night. On the card, we will see the crowning of six divisional champions who will all receive a fee of $1 million for their victory. In addition to that, we’ll also see the return of Kayla Harrison to the cage.
Chase Hooper wants to fight fellow submission ace Claudio Puelles following his win at UFC Vegas 82
Harry Kettle - November 20, 2023
UFC prospect Chase Hooper is interested in taking on Claudio Puelles after his victory at UFC Vegas 82 last weekend. For the last few years, Chase Hooper has been seen as one of the more interesting young prospects in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has an intriguing style, an incredible personality, and he’s been pretty inconsistent in the cage. On Saturday night, however, he got the biggest win of his career thus far as he was able to turn back Jordan Leavitt via submission.
Ali Abdelaziz hints at Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway fight at UFC 298
Harry Kettle - November 20, 2023
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has hinted at the idea of Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway squaring off for the BMF title at UFC 298. In 2024, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is going to come out swinging. They’ve already announced the main event bouts for UFC 297, UFC 298 and UFC 299, and of course, the blockbuster UFC 300 event will follow in April.
Thai legend Seksan battles rising Aussie star River Daz at ONE Friday Fights 46
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 20, 2023
Seksan Or Kwanmuang seeks to cap off his spectacular year on a high note. “The Man Who Yields To No One” faces River Daz in a 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai bout at ONE Friday Fights 46. This event airs live in Asian primetime from the world-renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 22.
Daniel Cormier heaps praise on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez: "I still believe he was the best fighter"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has some big time praise for his American Kickboxing Academy brethren Cain Velasquez. Velasquez is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion. He beat the likes of Junior dos Santos (twice), Brock Lesnar, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. Before Stipe Miocic emerged as the record holder for most successful UFC title defenses, many argued that Velasquez was the best UFC heavyweight of all time, maybe even in MMA period.
Brendan Allen confident in how rematch with Sean Strickland would go: "I think I was still winning that fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2023
Brendan Allen believes he is a better fighter than reigning UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland despite losing to the controversial star three years ago. Back in November 2020, Allen and Strickland shared the Octagon in a 195-pound catchweight bout. Allen was riding a seven-fight winning streak going into the bout, but he had to get back on the horse after being stopped by Strickland via second-round TKO. Since that fight, Allen has gone 8-1, including a recent submission victory over Paul Craig.
Dustin Poirier welcomes fourth UFC fight with Conor McGregor: "Even if I slap his ass around again, he's still going to be chatting"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2023
Dustin Poirier wouldn’t mind having another go at Conor McGregor. Poirier and McGregor have had three fights against each other under the UFC banner. Their first encounter took place back in September 2014, and it was McGregor who scored the first-round TKO finish. The rematch wasn’t held until January 2021, and the tables were turned. Poirier scored a second-round TKO win.