MMA News
Dana White unloads on TUF production team for "f*****g irresponsible" coaches' challenge between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2023
Dana White is not happy with how the TUF 31 coaches’ challenge played out. Every year on TUF, the two coaches face off in a challenge for a chance to win money for themselves and their team. Dana White always says it is his favorite part of the season and on Tuesday’s episode, he was looking forward to seeing how Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler would fare in their challenge.
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.
Bellator 300 set to feature four title fights
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2023
Bellator 300 will see four titles on the line in a historic event. Last week, BJPENN.com reported that Bellator 300 would go down on October 7 in San Diego, California and one title fight on the card would be Usman Nurmagomedov defending his belt against Brent Primus. At the time, sources also informed BJPENN.com that the entire main card could be all title fights as it could be the final event in Bellator’s history.
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.
"Reug Reug" knew he'd beat "Buchecha," wants world title fight with Anatoly Malykhin
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 9, 2023
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane made a definitive statement at ONE Fight Night 13 on Prime Video. The Senegalese wrestler shocked the world in his heavyweight clash this past Friday, as he earned a unanimous decision victory over 17-time BJJ World Champion Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida and gave the Brazilian his first loss in MMA.
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.
Dana White responds after Stephen Thompson says he still hopes to be paid for canceled Michel Pereira fight: “You decided not to fight”
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Dana White has taken aim at Stephen Thompson. At UFC 291, Thompson was supposed to fight Michel Pereira but on weigh-in day, the Brazilian missed weight by three pounds. After some time negotiating, Thompson opted not to fight Pereira, which was his right after his opponent missed weight.
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.
VIDEO | Jon Jones wrestles with Gordon Ryan ahead of Stipe Miocic fight
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is getting some work with Gordon Ryan before facing Stipe Miocic. ‘Bones’ has been out of the cage since a first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane in March. Following that victory, the newly crowned heavyweight champion called to face Stipe Miocic. The Ohioan has been out of action since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in their March 2021 rematch.
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.