MMA News
Germaine de Randamie planning to end three-year hiatus this fall: "There is a fire burning"
Josh Evanoff - August 28, 2023
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie is eyeing a return. ‘The Iron Lady’ has been out of action since a clash with Julianna Pena in October 2020. Facing the future women’s bantamweight champion, she scored a third-round submission win over ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’. While a massive win for Germaine de Randamie, she’s been inactive since then.
Israel Adesanya excited to expose 'gym hero' Sean Strickland: "Knock him out with my painted nails"
Josh Evanoff - August 28, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is looking forward to fighting Sean Strickland. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has been out of action since his April rematch with Alex Pereira. Just months after suffering a knockout loss to ‘Poatan’, the former champion avenged his defeat. In the main event of UFC 287, Israel Adesanya scored a second-round knockout win to re-earn middleweight gold.
UFC veteran Sam Alvey signs with Karate Combat ahead of September heavyweight debut
Josh Evanoff - August 28, 2023
Former UFC middleweight contender Sam Alvey is heading to Karate Combat. ‘Smilin’ had a lengthy and high-profile stint in the UFC from 2014 to 2022. Early in his tenure, Sam Alvey proved his place as a middleweight contender, defeating names such as Rashad Evans, Nate Marquardt, Dan Kelly, and more. However, things took a turn for the worse in 2018.
Former opponent offers Dustin Poirier late 2023 rematch: "I'm up one!"
Josh Evanoff - August 28, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier has received a callout from Michael Johnson. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off his return late last month at UFC 291 opposite Justin Gaethje. Over five years after Dustin Poirier handed ‘The Highlight’ a knockout loss, he suffered the same fate. In their pay-per-view headliner, Gaethje scored a highlight-reel second-round knockout win.
Dillon Danis explains why Mike Perry being the backup fighter and having faceoff with Logan Paul "bothers” him
Cole Shelton - August 28, 2023
Dillon Danis isn’t a fan of Logan Paul hyping up Mike Perry as the backup fighter for their boxing match. Danis and Paul are set to box on Oct. 14 in Manchester, England in a fight that has gotten personal. However, after the fight was announced, Paul admitted he was nervous that Danis would even show up and if he pulled out for a fake injury, he would have to pay $100,000.
Ian Machado Garry names the two opponents he'd like to headline UFC Dublin against
Cole Shelton - August 28, 2023
Ian Machado Garry has an idea for who will be standing across the Octagon from him in the main event of UFC Dublin. After Garry beat Neil Magny at UFC 292, he called out Stephen Thompson for a fight in November or December, which he believes will happen. Following that, the plan according to UFC president Dana White, is to bring the Octagon back to Ireland for UFC Dublin and have Garry as the main event.
Teen star Smilla Sundell motivated to inspire a new generation of female athletes
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2023
Smilla Sundell is relishing the opportunity to be among the cast of headliners at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. The ONE Championship event on September 29 airs live in U.S. primetime and features three all-women World Title bouts.
Kevin Holland doubts he'll get a chance to face Ian Machado Garry: "I don't think I fit the blueprint"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2023
Kevin Holland would like to share the Octagon with Ian Machado Garry, but he doesn’t think the bout will happen in the near future. Garry has been emerging in the UFC welterweight division. He’s fresh off a dominant unanimous decision victory over seasoned veteran Neil Magny at UFC 292. Garry has called for a showdown with Stephen Thompson, but “Wonderboy” is more interested in a clash with former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.
Max Holloway responds after Ilia Topuria suggests it’s time for him to retire following win at UFC Singapore
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2023
Max Holloway will not be heeding Ilia Topuria’s advice. Topuria was paying attention to Holloway’s recent outing against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Holloway won the fight with a walk-off KO. The featherweight scrap headlined UFC Singapore this past Saturday. After the fight, Topuria hopped on Twitter to suggest it’s time for “Blessed” to hang up his MMA gloves.
Alex Pereira sounds off on “washed up” Anthony Smith for bashing other fighters: “He never amounted to anything”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 28, 2023
Alex Pereira has some scathing words for fellow UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith. Pereira has caught wind of comments made by “Lionheart.” Smith expressed his belief that “Poatan” isn’t as intimidating at light heavyweight as he was in the middleweight division. Smith is known for being vocal about his takes, while insisting he never intends to be disrespectful.
Denice Zamboanga expects Stamp Fairtex to finish Ham Seo Hee at ONE Fight Night 14
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2023
Denice Zamboanga has voiced her support for former teammate and No. 1 women’s atomweight MMA contender Stamp Fairtex. Stamp will duke it out with No. 2-ranked Ham Seo Hee for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship. The bout will headline ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime on September 29 via Amazon’s Prime Video service.
Max Holloway heaps praise on MMA “legend” The Korean Zombie: “It was an honor to be his last fight”
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2023
Max Holloway has praised Chan Sung Jung, aka The Korean Zombie, following their fantastic fight at UFC Singapore. Last Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Singapore, Max Holloway went to war with The Korean Zombie. The two men traded back and forth until finally, at the start of the third round, Holloway caught Zombie with a counter after the underdog rushed forward and threw caution to the wind. He knocked him out, earning his first finish in almost five years.
Rafael dos Anjos responds to fight offer from lightweight veteran Michael Johnson: “If you want to go up and fight a small WW I’m game”
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2023
UFC veteran Rafael dos Anjos has responded to a fight offer from Michael Johnson. Over the years, Rafael dos Anjos has fought the best of the best in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His outstanding record speaks for itself, and as a former champion, he’s earned the respect of many of his peers.
Stephen Thompson reveals the alternative fight offers he received for UFC 291, says he wants Kamaru Usman next
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2023
Stephen Thompson has spoken candidly about what the future holds for him after what happened back at UFC 291. Back at UFC 291, Stephen Thompson was scheduled to take on Michel Pereira. Unfortunately, Pereira missed weight, with Thompson refusing to go ahead with the bout as a result.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon puts friendship with Superlek Kiatmoo9 aside in much-awaited clash
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 27, 2023
For Rodtang Jitmuangnon, his highly anticipated bout against Superlek Kiatmoo9 is strictly business. He defends his ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title against the division’s kickboxing champ at ONE Friday Fights 34. The event takes place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 22.
UFC 293 headliner Israel Adesanya hasn't forgotten about Dricus du Plessis: "I do want that fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya still has Dricus du Plessis on his radar. Adesanya is scheduled to put his 185-pound gold at stake against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 on September 9 in Sydney, Australia. The initial plan was to have Adesanya and du Plessis fight for the middleweight title following “Stillknocks'” second-round TKO finish over Robert Whittaker. Things didn’t pan out as Dricus du Plessis wasn’t going to be healed in time for UFC 293.
Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley trade shots over talk of a potential fight at featherweight: “I see this fight as too easy of a challenge”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
Featherweight contender Ilia Topuria and UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley have gotten into an exchange on social media. Following his second-round TKO victory over Aljamain Sterling to capture UFC gold, O’Malley said he’d consider challenging for the 145-pound title if Topuria fights and defeats reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. O’Malley has said that a bout against Volkanovski is out of the question.
Anthony Taylor accuses UFC President Dana White of treating the black fighters “like sh*t”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 27, 2023
Anthony Taylor has bashed the UFC over what he feels is mistreatment of black fighters. Taylor, an MMA fighter turned boxer who competed under the Bellator banner, has made quite the claim on how UFC President Dana White treats black fighters. Taylor’s recent comments come after Sean O’Malley revealed what the UFC boss told him after he defeated Aljamain Sterling via TKO.