MMA News
Fedor Emelianenko interested in boxing match with 'dream opponent' Mike Tyson: "He's a legend"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2023
Former Bellator heavyweight contender Fedor Emelianenko has called for a boxing match with Mike Tyson. ‘The Last Emperor’ famously retired from MMA earlier this year after his rematch with Ryan Bader. Four years after ‘Darth’ scored a first-round stoppage win over the Russian, he did it again. In the main event of Bellator 290 in February, Fedor Emelianenko suffered a first-round defeat in the final fight of his career.
Aljamain Sterling responds after Sean O’Malley slides into his direct messages
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Aljamain Sterling is responding after his UFC 292 opponent Sean O’Malley slid into his direct messages. Sterling (23-3 MMA) is scheduled to defend his 135-pound title against the number 2 ranked bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley (16-1 MMA) in the upcoming UFC 292 event scheduled for Saturday August 19th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ian Machado Garry announces Geoff Neal "bitched out" out of their UFC 292 fight
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2023
Ian Machado Garry is in need of a new opponent at UFC 292. Garry took to his social media on Wednesday and revealed that Geoff Neal has “bitched out” of their fight and he is in need of a new opponent. In the video, Garry confirmed that he would remain on the card and is ready to fight whoever in Boston, but does mention Neil Magny as a potential opponent.
Jake Paul claps back at Dana White following his comments about the Nate Diaz fight: “Focus on taking care of Wonderboy”
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Jake Paul is clapping back at Dana White following his comments about the Nate Diaz fight. It was just this past Saturday, August 5th that saw Jake Paul defeat Nate Diaz in a boxing bout at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Ric Flair details the intense smoke session he had with boxing legend Mike Tyson: “I thought I died”
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Professional wrestling icon Ric Flair is recounting an intense smoke session he had with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Flair, 74, is an American professional wrestler who had a career spanning over 50 years and is regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of all time.
Brendan Schaub explains why fight fans need to “give Jake Paul his flowers” following latest scrap with Nate Diaz
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Brendan Schaub is explaining why fight fans need to “give Jake Paul his flowers” following his latest scrap with Nate Diaz. It was just this past weekend, Saturday, August 5th that saw Jake Paul defeat the former MMA competitor Nate Diaz by unanimous decision at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It would be Paul’s 7th victory in the ring (4 by knockout).
Conor McGregor says a real BMF is about to get crowned: “Think the absolute baddest you can think and then think me looking down on him”
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
Conor McGregor has teased that he will return to the cage as the “baddest” man in the sport of mixed martial arts. It’s not exactly news to suggest that Conor McGregor is a confident guy. The Irishman has every reason to be, too, given that he’s the biggest star in the history of MMA. In equal measure, though, the last few years haven’t been particularly kind to him, and many have turned on him as a result of that.
Alexa Grasso vows to finish Valentina Shevchenko again in the headliner of inaugural Noche UFC event: “This won’t be different”
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
Alexa Grasso has vowed to finish Valentina Shevchenko once again when they collide in the inaugural Noche UFC event on September 16. Back in March, Alexa Grasso shocked the world. She defeated Valentina Shevchenko via submission to win the UFC flyweight championship. In doing so, she capped off a remarkable rise to prominence that many were hoping would one day end in a title win. Of course, following the result, everyone knew they’d have to run it back.
Dana White discusses the possibility of Nate Diaz returning to the UFC following loss to Jake Paul in boxing
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
UFC president Dana White has spoken about the possibility of Nate Diaz returning to the promotion in the future. Last weekend, Nate Diaz fell short in his attempt at defeating Jake Paul in the boxing ring. It was a fairly one-sided affair, although the king of Stockton did manage to have a few fun moments in there. Either way, though, he lost, and many have since questioned what’s going to be next for him.
Dana White says Conor McGregor is ready to fight and confirms Michael Chandler will be his opponent
Harry Kettle - August 9, 2023
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Michael Chandler is still planned to be Conor McGregor’s return opponent. Michael Chandler has been waiting patiently. Following The Ultimate Fighter, many were waiting on an announcement from the UFC regarding Michael Chandler vs Conor McGregor. Up to this point, nothing has been confirmed, and some have even suggested – including McGregor himself – that the promotion has moved on from that idea.
Anna "Supergirl" Jaroonsak's confidence grows, previews "Wondergirl's" match with Xiong Jing Nan
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 9, 2023
Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak is ready to make a run at the gold in ONE Championship’s atomweight kickboxing division. The 19-year-old prodigy impressed in her 118-pound catchweight kickboxing contest against Lara Fernandez at ONE Fight Night 13 this past Friday.
Chingiz Allazov Dedicates ONE Fight Night 13 Victory To Late Grandfather
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 9, 2023
It took 10 years, but ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Chingiz Allazov finally bested his old rival Marat Grigorian. “Chinga” retained his gold by unanimous decision in the main event of ONE Fight Night 13 on Prime Video this past Friday, August 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Logan Paul reveals unique clause in Dillon Danis' contract should he pull out of their boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Logan Paul is covered should Dillon Danis pull out of their upcoming boxing match in October. On Tuesday, it was revealed Danis and Paul are set to box on the Misfits card in Manchester, England. It is a fight that was previously in the works, but Paul suffered a knee injury in the WWE that delayed the fight. Danis was later booked to face KSI instead, but he pulled out of the fight just weeks before the event.
Dana White praises "f***ing stud" Cory Sandhagen for his win over Rob Font at UFC Nashville
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Dana White has nothing but praise for Cory Sandhagen. In the main event of UFC Nashville, Sandhagen took on Rob Font on just a few weeks’ notice after Umar Nurmagomedov had to withdraw from their fight due to an injury. Sandhagen entered the bout with a nagging elbow injury and in the first round he hurt his arm even further which forced him to turn to his wrestling.
Israel Adesanya set to defend middleweight title in main event of UFC 293 against Sean Strickland
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Israel Adesanya will be defending his middleweight title in Australia. UFC president Dana White announced on Tuesday that Adesanya is set to take on Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 293 on September 9. The event will take place in Sydney, Australia.
Mikey Musumeci praises Jarred Brooks after ONE Fight Night 13: "He's a warrior"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 8, 2023
ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci lived up to his words this past Friday. The decorated BJJ specialist submitted reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks at ONE Fight Night 13. “Darth Rigatoni” forced his rival to tap out via triangle-armbar with just minutes left in the match.
T.J. Dillashaw admits that retirement could be temporary: "I'm still the best guy in the weight class"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw will likely be back if all goes well. The 37-year-old last competed at UFC 280 against Aljamain Sterling last Fall. The fight was T.J. Dillashaw’s first in over a year, missing time after a win over Cory Sandhagen due to injury. Prior to that win over ‘The Sandman’, the former champion famously missed over two years of his career due to failing a drug test.
Logan Paul taunts Conor McGregor after Dillon Danis announcement: "You're next"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
Logan Paul seemingly has a target on UFC star Conor McGregor after his boxing match against Dillon Danis. ‘The Maverick’ isn’t as active in the boxing ring as his brother Jake Paul, but still competes from time to time. Last fighting Floyd Mayweather to a no-contest in a June 2021 exhibition, Logan Paul recently announced his return. Late last month, he, alongside KSI, were announced for a pay-per-view event in October.