MMA News
Logan Paul rejects MMA rematch with Dillon Danis: "He doesn't deserve the platform"
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2023
Logan Paul is seemingly ready to close out his rivalry with Dillon Danis after their boxing match. ‘The Maverick’ and ‘El Jefe’ clashed in the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury on Saturday. The build to the fight was a heated one, as Dillon Danis routinely bashed Logan Paul’s fiancee. That eventually led to a lawsuit over harassment, as each man promised a knockout win.
Former champion Cody Garbrandt books December return against Brian Kelleher
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2023
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt will face Brian Kelleher on December 16th. ‘No Love’ has been out of the cage since a unanimous decision win over Trevin Jones in December. That was a massive victory for Cody Garbrandt, as it snapped a two-fight losing streak. Previously, the former champion had suffered back-to-back lopsided defeats at the hands of Kai Kara-France and Rob Font.
Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez announced, will headline stacked BKFC 56 card in December
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2023
Hard-hitting fan favorites Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez will headline BKFC 56 in December. For his part, ‘Platinum’ is fresh off his role in Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis. Mike Perry was the backup fighter for the boxing match, and it appeared that his services would be needed several times. However, the fight went ahead last Saturday night, with ‘The Maverick’ winning by disqualification.
Jon Jones takes the high road while responding to criticism from Islam Makhachev: “Now thats gangsta”
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has responded to Islam Makhachev. The lightweight titleholder is set to return to the cage this Saturday night at UFC 294. Back for the first time since February, Islam Makhachev will again face Alexander Volkanovski. At media day earlier this week, the lightweight champion took a bit of a shot at Jon Jones.
Unbeaten heavyweight Ben Tynan makes ONE debut at "Fight Night 16"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 18, 2023
Ben Tynan is set to step inside the ONE Championship ring for the first time on November 3. The Canadian powerhouse will duke it out with Kang Ji Won in a heavyweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video. The card emanates live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Halil Amir aims for lightweight contender spot at ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 18, 2023
Halil Amir is set to return to action, and he’s got a formidable foe waiting for him. The undefeated Turkish lightweight faces Ahmed Mujtaba in a three-round MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video. This encounter airs live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 3.
Conor McGregor takes aim at Islam Makhachev over his comments about UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones: “This is what happens when cousins have sex”
Susan Cox - October 18, 2023
Conor McGregor is taking aim at Islam Makhachev over his comments about UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) is set to battle Alexander Volkanovski (26-2 MMA) in the main event lightweight title bout at UFC 294 this coming Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Darren Till eyes future showdown with Tommy Fury after he’s done “brutalizing” Mike Perry
Susan Cox - October 18, 2023
Darren Till is eyeing a future showdown with Tommy Fury after he’s done ‘brutalizing’ Mike Perry. Till (18-5 MMA) had a string of losses in his recent appearances in the Octagon. ‘The Gorilla’ had lost 5 of his last 6 fights, the most recent submission loss coming against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA) in December of 2022 at UFC 282. Till was released from his UFC contract in March of this year.
Logan Paul apologizes to fiancé Nina Agdal for accepting a fight with Dillon Danis: “It’s inhumane what he did”
Susan Cox - October 18, 2023
Logan Paul is apologizing to his fiancé Nina Agdal for accepting a fight with Dillon Danis. It was this past Saturday, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England that saw Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis in an exhibition boxing match. Paul was to be the victor via disqualification in the sixth and final round. Danis committed a foul in the form of an illegal guillotine choke against Paul.
UFC 294 | Pro fighters make their picks for Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Cole Shelton - October 18, 2023
In the co-main event of UFC 294, Kamaru Usman stepped up on less than two weeks’ notice to face Khamzat Chimaev at middleweight. Heading into the fight, Usman is a +220 underdog while the undefeated fighter is a -295 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, which was made on less than two weeks’ notice, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are leaning towards Chimaev getting the job done, however, some do think Usman can pull off the upset even though he’s fighting on very short notice and up a weight class.
UFC fighters Walt Harris and Daniel Rodriguez handed lengthy suspensions from the NAC
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2023
UFC fighters Walt Harris and Daniel Rodriguez have both reportedly been handed suspensions from the NAC. As many fans will now know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s working relationship with USADA will end at the start of 2024. However, while that may be the case, there are still fighters who can receive suspensions for failing a test.
Report | Conor McGregor no longer facing charges for alleged sexual assault at NBA Finals game
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor is reportedly no longer facing charges for an alleged sexual assault at an NBA Finals game. While he may be the biggest name in mixed martial arts, Conor McGregor’s career hasn’t been without controversy. He has been involved in a number of legal issues outside of the cage, with a recent one stemming from an appearance at an NBA Finals game this past summer. Following the evening in question, a woman came forward and accused the Irishman of sexual assault.
Islam Makhachev claims Khabib Nurmagomedov could “easily” come back and defeat current UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland: “Without a doubt”
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2023
Islam Makhachev has stated that he believes Khabib Nurmagomedov would be able to defeat Sean Strickland if he returned to the UFC. It’s been over three years since Khabib Nurmagomedov walked away from mixed martial arts. The star from Dagestan walked away with an unbeaten record in his professional career, and while many wanted to see him return at some point, it doesn’t appear as if it’s going to happen.
Terrance McKinney says he drilled the flying knee just moments before walking out at UFC Vegas 81, eyes Chris Duncan at UFC 296
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2023
Terrance McKinney didn’t know if he would be able to fight at UFC Vegas 81. McKinney was supposed to face Chris Duncan, but the Scottish fighter couldn’t get his visa in time to fight. After that, Terrance was hoping to remain on the card, but weeks went by with nothing. However, on fight week, an opponent was found which was great news for McKinney.
UFC 294 | Pro fighters make their picks for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2023
In the main event of UFC 294, Islam Makhachev is looking to defend his lightweight title for the second time as he rematches Alexander Volkanovski. Heading into the fight, Makhachev is a -265 favorite while the featherweight champ is a +200 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, which was made on less than two weeks’ notice, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are actually leaning toward Volkanovski pulling off the upset, despite taking it on short notice.
Michel Pereira slams Stephen Thompson for UFC 291 fight cancellation: “I thought he was a little coward”
Susan Cox - October 17, 2023
Michel Pereira is slamming Stephen Thompson for his UFC 291 fight cancellation. UFC Vegas 81 took place this past weekend, Saturday, October 14th in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was Michel Pereira (29-11 MMA) going up against Andre Petroski (10-3 MMA) in a middleweight bout. The result was a TKO victory for the ‘Demolidor’, increasing his wins to 6 in a row in the Octagon.
Former title challenger Chael Sonnen weighs in on the UFC’s split with USADA
Susan Cox - October 17, 2023
Former title challenger Chael Sonnen is weighing in on the UFC’s split with USADA. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had partnered with the UFC for the past nine years, ensuring that the integrity of the sport is upheld.
The UFC parts ways with eight more fighters
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2023
The UFC has parted ways with eight fighters according to recent reports from @UFCRosterWatch on X. It should be noted that it’s unconfirmed if all of these moves are indeed releases. Fighters are removed from the UFC’s roster for a variety of reasons including retirement, fighting out their contract, poor performance, and more. For these athletes, it’s unconfirmed why they’ve parted ways with the company.