MMA News
Tyson Fury sends Alexander Volkanovski support after loss to Islam Makhachev: "Get back in there and kick ass!"
Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2023
Tyson Fury has sent Alexander Volkanovski some support after his loss at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ returned to the octagon over the weekend for a rematch with Islam Makhachev. In February, Alexander Volkanovski stepped up to face the lightweight champion, suffering a unanimous decision loss. However, stepping up on short notice, circumstances were much different heading into Saturday’s clash.
Alexander Volkanovski appreciates fan support after admitting mental struggles at UFC 294: "It's good for awareness"
Josh Evanoff - October 24, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has broken his silence after his loss to Islam Makhachev. On Saturday night, ‘The Great’ returned on less than two weeks’ notice to headline UFC 294. There, Alexander Volkanovski moved up to lightweight for yet another clash with Islam Makhachev. In February, the two put on one of the best fights of the year, with the Russian retaining his gold by unanimous decision.
Tyson Fury explains why he thinks Francis Ngannou is more dangerous than Oleksandr Usyk
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2023
Tyson Fury believes Francis Ngannou is more of a dangerous opponent than Oleksandr Usyk will be. Fury is set to return to the ring on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia as he takes on the former UFC heavyweight champ in Ngannou. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that Fury is a massive favorite in, given the fact that it is Ngannou’s boxing debut.
UFC and Bud Light announce record-breaking sponsorship deal: "I feel we are very aligned when it comes to our core values"
Cole Shelton - October 24, 2023
The UFC and Bud Light have agreed to a record-breaking sponsorship deal. According to ESPN, the UFC signed a new partnership deal with Anheuser-Busch to make Bud Light the official beer of the promotion. Sources had told ESPN that it’s the biggest sponsorship deal in the company’s history, but the exact terms of the deal were not announced. However, the deal surpasses the $175 million deal the UFC signed with Crypto.com.
Nathaniel Wood vents his frustration following “blatant cheating” in loss to Muhammad Naimov at UFC 294
Susan Cox - October 24, 2023
Nathaniel Wood is venting his frustration following ‘blatant cheating’ in loss to Muhammad Naimov at UFC 294. UFC 294 took place this past Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Michael Chandler believes he knows Islam Makhachev’s kryptonite following UFC 294
Susan Cox - October 24, 2023
Michael Chandler believes he knows Islam Makhachev’s kryptonite following UFC 294. UFC 294 took place last Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Seksan set for U.S. primetime debut at ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 24, 2023
ONE Championship’s return to U.S. primetime on November 3 has added an extra dose of excitement by including Seksan Or Kwanmuang in the lineup. The Muay Thai megastar is slated to duke it out against Johan Estupinan in a 140-pound catchweight contest at ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video. The event emanates live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ahmed Mujtaba aims to score huge upset at ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 24, 2023
Ahmed Mujtaba has one goal in mind at ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video this November 3 — to score the biggest win of his professional career. He is set to duke it out with #4-ranked lightweight MMA contender Halil Amir. The three-round bout will air live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Joe Rogan heaps praise on Islam Makhachev for “perfect” knockout over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2023
UFC commentator Joe Rogan heaped praise on Islam Makhachev following his win over Alexander Volkanovski. Last weekend at UFC 294, Islam Makhachev shocked the world. His win over Alexander Volkanovski wasn’t the shocking part – but instead, it was the manner in which he did it. Makhachev landed a nasty head kick before following up with brutal ground and pound, with the referee eventually stepping in to stop the fight.
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez trade barbs following newly announced fight at BKFC 56
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2023
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez went at each other in a joint interview recently ahead of their clash at BKFC 56. As many fans know, Mike Perry is widely considered to be the face of bare-knuckle boxing. His time in BKFC has been incredibly successful up to this point. As such, quickly made a name for himself as one of their biggest stars.
Khamzat Chimaev debuts in the UFC middleweight rankings following majority decision win over Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev has officially made his way into the UFC’s middleweight rankings following his win over Kamaru Usman. Last weekend at UFC 294, Khamzat Chimaev went head to head with Kamaru Usman. The two had an incredibly competitive encounter and in the end, it was Chimaev who wound up scoring the majority decision victory. Now, the expectation is that he’ll take on Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight championship, with Dana White saying beforehand that it was a title eliminator fight.
Anatoly Malykhin favors “physically gifted” Fabricio Andrade at ONE Fight Night 16
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 23, 2023
Anatoly Malykhin is optimistic about Fabricio Andrade’s chances of clinching his second World Title. Andrade, the reigning ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion, takes on Jonathan Haggerty for the vacant divisional kickboxing crown. This bout headlines ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video. It airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 3.
What's next for the stars of UFC 294?
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2023
The UFC returned to Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a solid UFC 294 card that somehow got better after both the main and co-main events were changed on less than two weeks’ notice. In the main event of UFC 294, Islam Makhachev was looking to defend his lightweight title for the second time as he was rematching featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski. The co-main event saw Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman fight at middleweight.
Islam Makhachev urges Alexander Volkanovski to "take some rest" and not fight in January after knockout loss
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2023
Islam Makhachev is hopeful that Alexander Volkanovski won’t return to action in January. Volkanovski stepped up on 11 days’ notice to rematch Makhachev in the main event of UFC 294. Before taking the fight, Volkanovski was rumored to face Ilia Topuria in January to defend his featherweight title but decided to jump on the chance to rematch Makhachev.
Francis Ngannou offers prediction for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 295: "He doesn't get the respect he deserves"
Josh Evanoff - October 23, 2023
Francis Ngannou believes that Stipe Miocic will likely defeat Jon Jones at UFC 295. ‘The Predator’ is currently preparing for his boxing debut against Tyson Fury later this month. It has to be a little bit awkward for Francis Ngannou, considering that the UFC is staging their heavyweight title fight just a few weeks later. In early November, Jon Jones will look to defend the gold against Stipe Miocic.
Dan Henderson teases potential combat sports comeback: "Bare knuckle? YouTube boxing?"
Josh Evanoff - October 23, 2023
It appears that former UFC title challenger Dan Henderson might be making a comeback. ‘Hendo’ is one of the sport’s most beloved fighters, having competed from 1997 to 2016. In that time, he became a PRIDE champion, and Strikeforce champion, and faced some of the biggest athletes the sport has ever seen. Furthermore, Dan Henderson fought for the UFC title on three different occasions.
Francis Ngannou unbothered by criticism ahead of Tyson Fury clash: "I don't care, it's my show man!"
Josh Evanoff - October 23, 2023
Francis Ngannou doesn’t really care about what critics think ahead of his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently slated to clash this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the boxing match will be the first of his combat sports career, as he will enter a massive underdog. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is coming off a knockout win over Derek Chisora in December.
Jared Cannonier reveals injury that forced him out of fights with Khamzat Chimaev and Roman Dolidze
Susan Cox - October 23, 2023
Jared Cannonier is revealing the injury that forced him out of fights with Khamzat Chimaev and Roman Dolidze. ‘Submission Radio’ took to ‘X‘ with the news: