MMA News

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 13, 2023

Zhang Peimian and Rui Botelho are set to face off in a contest that will have fans on the edge of their seats. This strawweight kickboxing bout is scheduled for ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video this November 3. It will air live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2023

Khamzat Chimaev has shared some of his training footage ahead of his fight against Kamaru Usman next weekend. Next Saturday night at UFC 294, Khamzat Chimaev will battle Kamaru Usman. He was initially scheduled to take on Paulo Costa, however, an injury ruled the Brazilian out of the bout. Now, Usman is stepping up to the plate as he attempts to get back on the winning trail following consecutive losses to Leon Edwards at welterweight.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2023

Robert Whittaker has given his thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski taking on Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 294. Next weekend at UFC 294, Alexander Volkanovski will challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. It will serve as the second time he’s done so, following a tight decision win for Islam earlier this year.

Harry Kettle - October 13, 2023

Islam Makhachev’s head coach Javier Mendez has given his thoughts on what Alexander Volkanovski may do differently at UFC 294. Next weekend, on short notice, Alexander Volkanovski will step in for the injured Charles Oliveira and challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. It will serve as his second attempt at claiming Makhachev’s belt following a close decision defeat earlier this year.

Susan Cox - October 12, 2023

Belal Muhammad believes Colby Covington will retire should he lose to Leon Edwards at UFC 296. UFC 296 takes place on Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

Susan Cox - October 12, 2023

Jon Jones is reacting to the news that the UFC and USADA are ending their partnership. It was announced yesterday, Wednesday, October 11th that the USADA’s contract with the UFC would come to an end on December 31st of this year.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 12, 2023

Since the launch of ONE Super Series in 2018, ONE Championship has redefined the world of combat sports. That year, the promotion made a commitment to provide a platform for the world’s best strikers. This exciting venture enticed practitioners from various stand-up disciplines, including Muay Thai and kickboxing.

Cole Shelton - October 12, 2023

Ashley Yoder is finally ready to fight. Yoder hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when she lost to Jinh Yu Frey by decision to drop her to 8-8 as a pro and 3-7 in the UFC. Since then, Yoder had an injury that resulted in surgeries, as well as filming a yet-to-be-released reality TV show.

Cole Shelton - October 12, 2023

Hunter Campbell, a UFC executive, didn’t like what USADA did to Conor McGregor. After Conor McGregor broke his leg, it was well-documented that he was out of the USADA testing pool. As it got closer to him making a return, the Irishman claimed being in the testing pool for six months didn’t matter and he would fight when he wanted to.

Cole Shelton - October 12, 2023

Logan Paul went face-to-face with Dillon Danis on Thursday ahead of their boxing match on Saturday and he brought a guest with him. In the lead-up to the fight, Danis has posted photos of Paul’s fiancee, Nina Agdal with other men and in other relationships. He has posted hundreds of photos, which had forced Agdal to sue him.

Josh Evanoff - October 12, 2023

The UFC is heading to Saudi Arabia next year, and Conor McGregor is already a fan of the deal. The country’s PIF is infamously being used to help boost its economy. Already, Saudi Arabia has massive deals with the PGA, and the WWE, and has also attracted multiple boxing matches there. Later this month, Francis Ngannou will travel to the country to face Tyson Fury, for example.

Josh Evanoff - October 12, 2023

A California MMA bill supported by Ronda Rousey and others has now been passed. Fighter pay and benefits for MMA athletes have been a discussion for the last few years now. The ongoing antitrust lawsuit threatens the UFC itself and is expected to potentially kick off next year. The suit was led by names such as Nate Quarry and Cung Lee and could get billions in damages from the company.

Josh Evanoff - October 12, 2023

Dillon Danis cut Logan Paul’s face at the press conference ahead of their high-profile boxing match. ‘El Jefe’ and ‘The Maverick’ are set to clash this Saturday night on DAZN pay-per-view. The boxing match will be Logan Paul’s first since 2021, and the first of Dillon Danis’ career. They will clash in the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury, another influencer bout that has captured a lot of attention.

Cole Shelton - October 12, 2023

UFC CEO Dana White has unloaded on USADA. On Wednesday, USADA issued a press release announcing Conor McGregor is back in the testing pool. However, the bigger news was the fact that USADA wrote their partnership with the UFC is over effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Harry Kettle - October 12, 2023

Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo has continued to go after divisional rival Merab Dvalishvili. It’s safe to say that when it comes to trash talking, Henry Cejudo is as prolific as anyone. From the start of the ‘Triple C’ era to the present day, there’s always been a lot of intrigue surrounding the Olympian and what he’s going to say next. After his narrow defeat to Aljamain Sterling earlier this year, some felt as if he may slow down a bit – but that isn’t the case.

Harry Kettle - October 12, 2023

Dillon Danis had some fun at his Misfits Boxing open workout this week ahead of his clash with Logan Paul. For months now, Dillon Danis and Logan Paul have been going back and forth ahead of their highly anticipated boxing showdown in Manchester. On Saturday night, the two will finally lock horns, with many wondering what exactly Danis is going to look like when he steps into the squared circle. We’ve seen Paul compete before, but Dillon has been out of action in any combat sport for a while.

Harry Kettle - October 12, 2023

A parade of fighters have reacted to the news that UFC’s partnership with USADA has come to a dramatic end. As many fans are now aware, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s association with USADA is no more. The news broke last night, with a scathing statement being issued by USADA, which served as the official confirmation. At the heart of the matter was the status of Conor McGregor, who has been a hot topic when it comes to the testing pool for months now.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 12, 2023

Tye Ruotolo is poised to make history at ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video this November 3. The U.S. primetime card sees the American phenom compete against Magomed Abdulkadirov for the inaugural ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title. The fight takes place at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.