MMA News
Merab Dvalishvili walks back on his stance of “never fighting” his friend Aljamain Sterling
Susan Cox - October 5, 2023
Merab Dvalishvili is walking back on his stance of ‘never fighting’ his friend Aljamain Sterling. It was Dvalishvili (16-4 MMA) who said, back in September of 2021, prior to his TKO victory over Marlon Moraes (23-13 MMA) at UFC 266:
Ariel Helwani is “baffled” by Tyson Fury’s extreme disrespect towards Francis Ngannou
Susan Cox - October 5, 2023
Ariel Helwani is ‘baffled’ by Tyson Fury’s extreme disrespect towards Francis Ngannou. Former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou is set to make his boxing debut against WCB heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on Saturday, October 28th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Colby Covington unloads on UFC veteran Matt Brown for his recent comments: “You married trailer trash, yeah”
Susan Cox - October 5, 2023
Colby Covington is unloading on UFC veteran Matt Brown for his recent comments. UFC welterweight veteran Matt Brown believes Colby Covington’s career in MMA may be over should he lose to Leon Edwards in their upcoming bout.
Chael Sonnen talks Michael Chandler’s desire toward Conor McGregor fight: “Doesn’t look desperate”
Zain Bando - October 5, 2023
Chael Sonnen let his opinions be known about the latest news regarding a potential bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. Though the fight has not been made official, Sonnen, a former UFC middleweight title challenger, said Chandler is taking the right approach despite it almost a year since UFC CEO Dana White initially announced the bout.
Thanh Le gunning to KO Ilya Freymanov and take interim world title
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 5, 2023
Thanh Le wants to make a resounding statement in his quest to regain the ONE Featherweight MMA World Title. Le will collide with Ilya Freymanov for the division’s interim strap in the headliner of ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video. The event airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 6.
Michael Chandler rejects notion that he’s wasting time waiting for Conor McGregor fight: “I have a lot of tread left on these tires”
Harry Kettle - October 5, 2023
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has rejected the idea that he’s wasting time by waiting for a fight with Conor McGregor. For the longest time now, Michael Chandler has been waiting on a fight with Conor McGregor. From the initial rumors to coaching The Ultimate Fighter together, it seemed inevitable that it was going to happen. Now, we finally seem to have some movement, with the Irishman suggesting that he has recently submitted a sample to USADA – implying he’s back in the testing pool.
Manel Kape explains why he rejected an attempted apology from Israel Adesanya at UFC 293: “We are not brothers”
Harry Kettle - October 5, 2023
UFC flyweight Manel Kape has explained why he refused an apology from Israel Adesanya after their press conference altercation. Over the course of the last few months, Manel Kape has been making some noise in the UFC. After having a string of fights canceled for a parade of reasons, he was scheduled to take on Kai Kara-France at UFC 293. Unfortunately, Kara-France was unable to proceed with the contest, meaning he went up against Felipe dos Santos instead in a Fight of the Night bout.
Conor McGregor insinuates he is back in the USADA testing pool: “Submitted my stuff to Novitzky”
Harry Kettle - October 5, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor has insinuated that he’s back in the USADA testing pool ahead of his potential return to the Octagon. For quite some time now, fans have been waiting for some kind of announcement regarding Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC. It’s been over two years since we’ve seen him in action, with many believing 2023 was going to be the year that sparked his comeback. Instead, while he has been training, the Irishman hasn’t been able to get a fight booked – to the frustration of many.
Ian Machado Garry reacts to Dillon Danis calling him out
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023
Ian Machado Garry has responded to Dillon Danis calling him out. Although Danis is set to box Logan Paul on Oct. 14, he is an MMA fighter who is under contract with Bellator. Yet, with the future of the promotion uncertain, Danis says if Bellator folds he wants to sign with the UFC and mentioned Ian Machado Garry as an easy opponent for him.
Scott Coker proud of Bellator history leading into 300th event as sale rumors swirl: "We built a roster unlike anybody else"
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2023
Heading into Bellator 300, Scott Coker couldn’t be happier with the company’s growth. This Saturday night, the company will hold its historic 300th event. As of now, the card is set to be headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov’s title defense against Brent Primus, but that’s far from the only gold on the line. Champions Cris Cyborg and Liz Carmouche will defend against Cat Zingano and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane.
Angela Lee explains decision to retire at ONE Fight Night 14: "I was not in a place to put myself in the cage"
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2023
Former ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee has explained her decision to retire. ‘Unstoppable’ has been out of the cage for well over a year, facing Xiong Jing Nan last Fall. However, just two months after Angela Lee’s most recent bout, tragedy struck. Her younger sister, 18-year-old prospect Victoria Lee took her own life.
Jake Shields charged with misdemeanor battery following alleged December attack on Mike Jackson
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2023
UFC veteran Jake Shields has run into legal trouble stemming from his altercation with Mike Jackson. While the former Strikeforce champion has been retired for years, he’s remained active in the MMA community. In fact, Jake Shields has continued to train at the UFC PI due to his friendship with many fellow fighters. Well, that was the case until his altercation with Mike Jackson late last year.
Michael Chandler interested in Nate Diaz if Conor McGregor fight doesn't happen: "Respect the hell out of him"
Josh Evanoff - October 4, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Michael Chandler would prefer to fight Nate Diaz if Conor McGregor doesn’t show. ‘Iron Mike’ has been out of action since a clash with Dustin Poirier last November at UFC 281. There, Michael Chandler suffered a third-round submission loss. Since then, he’s been in talks for a longshot fight with Conor McGregor, who has admitted that he would rather fight Nate Diaz instead.
UFC CEO Dana White hopes he can hold Mexican Independence Day event at The Sphere in Las Vegas next year
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023
Dana White has an ideal location for next year’s Mexican Independence Day event. White held Noche UFC last month for Mexican Independence Day and the event took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a massive success and White promised he would hold the Mexican Independence Day event every year goinfg forward.
Michael Chandler expects Conor McGregor fight to be on a "very historic card"
Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023
Michael Chandler has an idea of when he will finally fight Conor McGregor. Chandler and McGregor coached TUF against one another earlier this year, and the hope was they would fight before the end of 2023. However, the UFC have now announced the main events for the rest of the year, so when Chandler and McGregor will fight one another is uncertain, especially given the fact that the Irishman is still not in the USADA testing pool.
Daniel Cormier reacts after Tyson Fury books quick turnaround against Oleksandr Usyk: “It is so disrespectful!”
Susan Cox - October 4, 2023
Daniel Cormier is reacting after Tyson Fury booked a quick turnaround against Oleksandr Usyk. The news came last Friday that Tyson Fury (33-0) had signed an agreement for a heavyweight title unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk (21-0) to take place on December 23rd of this year, or failing that, sometime in January.
Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson discuss the demise of PRIDE FC: “Everybody over there was doing meth”
Susan Cox - October 4, 2023
Former UFC champions Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson are discussing the demise of PRIDE FC. PRIDE FC was folded into the UFC in October of 2007, marking the end of the organization.
Chatri Sityodtong invites Joe Rogan to commentate Muay Thai
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 4, 2023
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has extended an enticing offer to Joe Rogan. This comes after the renowned MMA personality and podcaster expressed his deep appreciation for Muay Thai.