MMA News
Chris Curtis explains why he deleted his Twitter account: “The reality is that MMA fans come in two very distinct camps”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2023
Chris Curtis has an explanation for his exit on the Twitter/X platform. Curtis found himself in the middle of MMA fan cringe on the social media site involving Ian Garry and Sean Strickland. Garry threatened to sue Strickland over comments he made about his wife. Despite being Strickland’s training partner and friend, Curtis came to the defense of Garry, prompting the keyboard warriors to rise from the sewers.
Ian Garry threatens to sue UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland for harassing his wife
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2023
Ian Garry has threatened a lawsuit on UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. By now, MMA fans are well aware that Strickland has no filter, and his recent comments on Garry’s wife are no exception. Recently, fans have taken aim at Garry’s wife for writing a book titled, “How to be a WAG.” It has led some to believe Garry’s wife only married him due to his status as an athlete.
Alex Pereira explains why he's uninterested in Khamzat Chimaev fight: "It doesn't make sense!"
Josh Evanoff - November 24, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira doesn’t see much of a point in fighting Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage opposite Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 earlier this month. There, Alex Pereria scored a second-round knockout win over ‘Denisa’. In the process, the Brazilian became light-heavyweight champion, and quickly eyed a potential trilogy with Israel Adesanya.
Glover Teixeira admits that he's itching to fight again but will stay retired: "It's time right?"
Josh Evanoff - November 24, 2023
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira is too mellow these days to return to fighting. The Brazilian has been out of the cage since a bout for vacant light-heavyweight gold in January. There, Glover Teixeira faced Jamahal Hill, in his home country of Brazil. Pre-fight, the 44-year-old admitted that he was on the verge of retirement, and a loss to ‘Sweet Dreams’ might do him in.
Joaquin Buckley plans to step in for Stephen Thompson after ‘Wonderboy’ bails on Shavkat Rakhmonov fight: “He ain’t going to show up to that”
Susan Cox - November 24, 2023
Joaquin Buckley is saying he plans to step in for Stephen Thompson after ‘Wonderboy’ bails on his fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov. UFC 296 takes place on Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Israel Adesanya teases fans with UFC 298 title fight against Alex Pereira
Susan Cox - November 24, 2023
Israel Adesanya teased fight fans on Thursday with a UFC 298 title bout against Alex Pereira. UFC 298 will take place on February 17th of 2024 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Alex Pereira pokes fun at Khamzat Chimaev following recent callout
Susan Cox - November 24, 2023
Alex Pereira is poking fun at Khamzat Chimaev following his recent callout. It was Alex Pereira (9-2 MMA) who defeated Jiri Prochazka (29-4 MMA) via TKO on November 11th at UFC 295 to become the UFC light heavyweight champion.
Superlek Kiatmoo9 to defend flyweight kickboxing strap against Elias Mahmoudi in ONE Fight Night 18 headliner
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 24, 2023
ONE Championship has set the stage for an epic clash between Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Elias Mahmoudi to headline its first U.S. primetime show of 2024. The bout for Superlek’s ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title takes place at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video. It airs live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12.
Ilia Topuria details the key “advantage” he will have over Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298
Susan Cox - November 23, 2023
Ilia Topuria is detailing the key ‘advantage’ he will have over Alex Volkanovski at UFC 298. UFC 298 will take place on Saturday, February 17th at a TBD venue in Los Angeles, California.
Ben Rothwell expresses interest in fighting Francis Ngannou under the PFL banner: “Something like that would be fun”
Susan Cox - November 23, 2023
Ben Rothwell is expressing an interest in fighting Francis Ngannou under the PFL banner. Rothwell (39-14 MMA) parted ways with with UFC in 2022 after 13 years with the promotion. The 42 year old subsequently signed with the BKFC where he holds a record of 2-0.
Sean O’Malley advises Jorge Masvidal against picking a street fight with Chael Sonnen
Susan Cox - November 23, 2023
Sean O’Malley is advising Jorge Masvidal against picking a street fight with Chael Sonnen. The former UFC star Jorge Masvidal recently weighed in on a tiff between Ariel Helwani and Chael Sonnen during his appearance on ‘The MMA Hour’.
Ilia Topuria already eyeing Max Holloway after Alexander Volkanovski: "It's going to happen"
Josh Evanoff - November 23, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria wants Alexander Volkanovski, then he wants Max Holloway in Spain. ‘El Matador’ and ‘The Great’ are currently slated to face off at UFC 298 in February. That bout will be Alexander Volkanovski’s first since a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in October. Due to that knockout defeat, there were questions if the featherweight champion would be able to fight Ilia Topuria in early 2024.
Former MMA world champ John Lineker to face dangerous Liam Harrison under Muay Thai rules
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2023
As the clock ticks down to the beginning of 2024, combat sports fans have been chomping at the bit for one fight — John Lineker’s long-teased debut in Muay Thai. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion is set to duke it out against Muay Thai savant Liam Harrison at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video. The event will air live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12.
Chatri Sityodtong reveals that ONE Championship is poised for record-breaking numbers in 2024
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2023
ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong expressed unwavering confidence in the company’s financial future. In a recent interview with CNBC, Sityodtong said that he fully believes ONE will achieve profitability by the second half of 2024.
Dana White announces two more fights inlcuding Joe Pyfer getting first UFC main event
Cole Shelton - November 23, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has announced two key more fights on social media. White took to his X account on Thanksgiving to announce some fights announcements including Joe Pyfer getting his first UFC main event.
Jacob Smith chasing $50K bonus at ONE Fight Night 15: ‘I’m coming for that 50 bags’
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2023
Jacob Smith harbors a desire to win his upcoming bout in the most rewarding way possible. The British striker takes on #2-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Walter Goncalves at ONE Fight Night 17 on Prime Video. This emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 8.
Jan Blachowicz plans to silence Aleksandar Rakic with a "clear KO" at UFC 297: "He’s going to have nothing to say"
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is excited to silence Aleksandar Rakic once and for all. Blachowicz and Rakic fought in the main event of UFC Vegas 54 in May of 2022 and it was the Pole who won the fight by TKO as Rakic blew out his knee after leg kicks from Blachowicz. Since then, Rakic has been adamant he will get a rematch with Blachowicz and beat him when they do.
Dan Hooker speaks following withdrawal from Bobby Green fight: "It's all on me"
Josh Evanoff - November 22, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker has explained why he’s no longer fighting Bobby Green. ‘The Hangman’ and ‘King’ were slated to clash next month at UFC Austin. For Dan Hooker, he was hoping to score his third win in a row, previously scoring victories over Jalin Turner and Claudio Puelles. Meanwhile, Bobby Green is coming off a knockout win over Grant Dawson in October, his second in a row.