MMA News
Renato Moicano takes aim at “delusional” Michael Chandler: “Conor is not going to fight him”
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2023
UFC lightweight Renato Moicano has hit out at Michael Chandler as he continues to wait for a fight against Conor McGregor. For almost a year now, fans have been waiting for an official announcement regarding a fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. After their season of coaching on The Ultimate Fighter, it really did seem like just a matter of time – but up to this point, nothing has been confirmed. At this point, many wonder whether or not it would be better for Chandler to move on to something else as the uncertainty continues to flood in regarding the Irishman.
Mike Perry and Darren Till trade verbal jabs over previous sparring session: “I'd knock you clean out with a jab”
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2023
Mike Perry and Darren Till have gone back and forth with one another over a previous sparring battle and a future boxing match. For years, Mike Perry and Darren Till have had an interesting relationship. They haven’t actually competed against one another in a professional bout, but they’ve had a sparring session together – and they’ve bounced back and forth between being enemies and friends.
Anthony Pettis already eyeing a future fight with Cedric Doumbe: "Biggest fight in PFL history"
Josh Evanoff - October 2, 2023
PFL lightweight contender Anthony Pettis is already eyeing Cedric Doumbe. ‘The Best’ is fresh off his promotional debut against Jordan Zébo last Saturday night. In a highlight that will be shown for years to come, Cedric Doumbe got a highlight-reel knockout win in just nine seconds. That victory impressed most of the MMA world, and seemingly got the attention of Anthony Pettis.
Islam Makhachev shuts down Charles Oliveira's complaint about fighting in Abu Dhabi: "Makes no sense"
Josh Evanoff - October 2, 2023
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Charles Oliveira. The two are currently set to rematch at UFC 294 later this month, in Abu Dhabi. The fight takes place just a year after their first fight at UFC 280. Last October, Islam Makhachev scored a second-round submission win over Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight gold.
Tony Ferguson has no plans of retiring, eyes Conor McGregor with a win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2023
Tony Ferguson already has a callout ready should he beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. Ferguson is set to return to the Octagon on Dec. 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada against Pimblett. It’s an intriguing matchup as Ferguson looks to snap his six-fight losing skid.
Cain Velasquez gets court order to allow him to corner teammate Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 300
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will be in the corner of his teammate Usman Nurmagomedov this weekend at Bellator 300. Velasquez has been out on bail for nearly a year after spending months in jail following charges that included attempted murder. Part of the bail was Velasquez would have to wear GPS tracking. He must also comply with a protective order 300 yards away from the victims in the case and have travel restrictions.
Dillon Danis explains why he never cared about fighting KSI
Susan Cox - October 2, 2023
Dillon Danis is explaining why he never cared about fighting KSI. Danis was scheduled to fight KSI in an exhibition bout on January 14 of this year, but withdrew from the match.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan dubs Alex Volkanovski as the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA: “I think he won the (Islam) fight”
Susan Cox - October 2, 2023
UFC commentator Joe Rogan is dubbing featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski as the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA. Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski (26-2 MMA) was handed a unanimous decision loss in his bout with Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) in February of this year at UFC 284.
UFC CEO Dana White takes aim at Stephen Espinoza over ONE Championship production blunder
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2023
UFC CEO and president Dana White has taken aim at Stephen Espinoza as their war of words continues. Between Dana White and Stephen Espinoza, there’s a lot of bad blood. The two men have both built a legacy for themselves in combat sports, but that doesn’t mean they have an overwhelming amount of respect for one another. They’ve both been through big highs and big lows with the UFC and Showtime but in recent years, their feud has been steadily growing with many unsavory words being shared between them.
Video | Greg Hardy snaps his losing skid, forces Gregory Corbin’s corner to throw in the towel
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2023
Greg Hardy came out on top in his boxing return last weekend with a nice victory over Gregory Corbin. During his time with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Greg Hardy wasn’t exactly the biggest fan favorite. His controversial past ensured that many looked down on him, with the former NFL star receiving heavy criticism until he was eventually released last year.
Mike Perry receives BKFC callout from longtime UFC contender: “I can’t want to beat up this a**hole”
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2023
BKFC star Mike Perry has been called out by former UFC sensation Francisco Trinaldo for a bare-knuckle boxing match. It’s no secret at this stage to say that Mike Perry belongs in bare-knuckle boxing. He’s become an even bigger star than from his time in the UFC, with a parade of fighters and celebrities wanting to take him on in the ring. Of course, he can’t face them all, despite how much he’d probably want to do so.
Stamp Fairtex recalls history-making moment at ONE Fight Night 14: “I was very overwhelmed”
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2023
Stamp Fairtex clinched the vacant ONE Atomweight MMA World Championship after a remarkable win over second-ranked contender Ham Seo Hee. This monumental feat took place in the main event of ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video this past Friday, September 29.
Photo | Dillon Danis shares his physique 2 weeks out of boxing match with Logan Paul
Jeffrey Walter - October 1, 2023
Dillon Danis is flaunting his new physique two weeks out from his scheduled boxing match with Logan Paul. Danis (2-0 MMA) and Paul (0-1 Boxing) are set to collide in the co-headliner of the ‘MF & DAZN: X Series 10 – The Prime Card’ on October 14th in Manchester, England.
UFC champion Sean Strickland delivers powerful message while explaining why he drives a sh*tty Hyundai
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2023
UFC champion Sean Strickland delivered a powerful message while explaining why he drives a “sh*tty” Hyundai. Strickland (28-5 MMA) captured the middleweight world title last month with a stunning upset over Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA) at UFC 293. The victory marked Sean’s third in a row, as he had previously earned wins over Nassourdine Imavov and Abusupiyan Magomedov.
Daniel Cormier says Aljamain Sterling “absolutely” deserves a rematch with Sean O’Malley
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2023
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier admits he feels Aljamain Sterling deserves a rematch against Sean O’Malley, but he doubts it’ll happen. Sterling is well aware that O’Malley would prefer to try to avenge his lone pro MMA defeat to Marlon “Chito” Vera rather than fight him or Merab Dvalishvili next. “Funk Master,” who lost the UFC bantamweight title via second-round TKO to O’Malley back in August, has called for “Sugar” to stop cherry picking his first title defense.
Robert Whittaker responds to Israel Adesanya being shunned by Sydney fans during Sean Strickland fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2023
Robert Whittaker thinks he has an idea of why fans who attended UFC 293 in Sydney got behind Sean Strickland during his dominant performance over Israel Adesanya. Strickland turned in a stellar showing against “Izzy” last month. He was a massive underdog going into the bout, but he cracked Adesanya with a punch that dropped him in the first round. After the second stanza, Strickland took over the rest of the fight. He managed to dodge out of the way of Adesanya’s kicks, and used his Philly shell defense to pop his opponent and get out of the way of danger. Ultimately, Strickland captured the UFC Middleweight Championship via unanimous decision.
Michael Bisping wants to see Nick and Nate Diaz inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame: “How could we forget about those people?”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2023
Michael Bisping believes the Diaz brothers deserve to join him in the UFC Hall of Fame. There is no doubting the impact that Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz have had in the world of MMA. Their authenticity endeared them to fight fans around the world. It also helped that the Diaz brothers have been known for their exciting fighting styles. It’s led Bisping to share his belief that both Nick and Nate are worthy of the UFC Hall of Fame.
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling sends a message to Sean O’Malley following victory at Polaris 25: “Stop ducking the top contenders”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2023
Aljamain Sterling has sent a direct message to UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Sterling wasn’t shy in giving O’Malley a piece of his mind following a grappling showdown with Mike Grundy at Polaris 25. “Funk Master” emerged victorious via decision. After the match, Sterling was interviewed and he turned his attention to the “Sugar” show.