MMA News
PFL reportedly in discussions to buy Bellator for as much as $500 million
Cole Shelton - September 1, 2023
The PFL is reportedly in discussions with Bellator to buy the rival MMA promotion. For months now, it has been reported that Bellator was up for sale. With that, the future of the promotion was uncertain. Bellator president Scott Coker had even confirmed the PFL had reached out to talk about potentially buying the promotion.
Marlon Vera explains how Aljamain Sterling “f**ked up” in title loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292
Susan Cox - September 1, 2023
Marlon Vera is explaining how Aljamain Sterling ‘f**ked up’ in his title loss to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. It was on Saturday, August 19th at UFC 292 that bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (23-4 MMA) took on Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA) in the main even at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The outcome was a second-round TKO victory for the 28-year-old O’Malley, who in the process stripped ‘Funk Master’ of the crown, becoming the new champion.
Jon Jones shares his prediction for the upcoming UFC middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland
Susan Cox - September 1, 2023
Jon Jones is sharing his prediction for the upcoming UFC middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland. UFC 293 will take place on Saturday, September 9th and will feature Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) and Sean Strickland (27-5 MMA) in the middleweight main event title fight which takes place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious Johnson stuns with gold-medal performance at IBJJF Masters
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2023
Demetrious Johnson has just proven his exceptional versatility and dedication to martial arts. This time, the reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion ventured into the gi-clad discipline of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
UFC Paris: ‘Gane vs. Spivac’ Weigh-in Results - All Fighters Make Weight
Susan Cox - September 1, 2023
UFC Paris takes place tomorrow, Saturday, September 2nd at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. Weigh-ins took place today, Friday, September 1st.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues ready to silence her critics: "I’m going to show them all that nothing is impossible"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2023
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues is setting her sights on a feat that no one else has achieved. She wants to become the first woman to claim ONE World Title belts in two weight classes. The reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion moves up to challenge Smilla Sundell for her strawweight crown at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. This event airs live via Amazon’s Prime Video streaming platform on September 29.
Mikey Musumeci calls openweight submission grappling bout with Shinya Aoki "a cool science experiment"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2023
For Mikey Musumeci, his next assignment is not solely about personal glory. The reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion has a grander vision in mind. It’s a goal that extends beyond the confines of the mats.
Josh Thomson refutes Demetrious Johnson’s claim that MMA is the easiest sport to become a world champion: “There’s not a lot of them at 125”
Harry Kettle - September 1, 2023
Bellator commentator and former fighter Josh Thomson has questioned Demetrious Johnson’s claim that it’s easier to become a world champion in MMA than in boxing. Mixed martial arts fans all know and love Demetrious Johnson. He’s one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport, and he’s one of the finest fighters to ever compete in the UFC. While he may be in ONE Championship now, he’s still a top competitor and likely will be for a while to come if he decides to postpone retirement.
Kurt Holobaugh reveals Team McGregor had "several" practices canceled due to the Irishman not showing up
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2023
Kurt Holobaugh was surprised to see how little Conor McGregor was truly involved with his team on The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor was coaching TUF 31 opposite Michael Chandler and it was a season of veterans vs. prospects. All the veterans ended up being coached by Chandler which Holobaugh was thrilled about.
Sean O'Malley fires back at Henry Cejudo over UFC 292 pay-per-view buyrate: "Aljo vs Henry did 135k"
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2023
Sean O’Malley has fired back at Henry Cejudo. Cejudo recently took to his YouTube channel to take aim at O’Malley and his star power as he didn’t think ‘Suga’ was as big of a draw as many think. The former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion also revealed he had someone at ESPN tell him the buyrate for UFC 292 which was headlined by Aljamain Sterling against Sean O’Malley.
Man who attempted to break into Dana White's home arrested by Maine police
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2023
The man who attempted to break into Dana White’s home in Maine has been arrested. Earlier this week, White posted a video of a man trying to break into his house and offered a $2,500 reward for anyone who knew who he was.
Mike Perry issues violent warning to Logan Paul: "I change people"
Josh Evanoff - August 31, 2023
Mike Perry believes Logan Paul made a mistake in picking him as the backup for his boxing match. ‘The Maverick’ is set to return to the ring in October, in the co-main event of KSI vs. Tommy Fury. There, Logan Paul is expected to face Dillon Danis. ‘El Jefe’, was previously slated to make his boxing debut in January against the aforementioned KSI. But, he withdrew for unknown reasons.
Brandon Royval hints at impending Alexandre Pantoja fight announcement: "And New"
Josh Evanoff - August 31, 2023
It appears that Brandon Royval is next for UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. ‘The Cannibal’ has been out of action since his trilogy with Brandon Moreno last month at UFC 290. There, the two turned in a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate, going back and forth for five rounds. In the end, it was Alexandre Pantoja who got the nod by split decision, ending the title run of ‘The Assassin Baby’.
Daniel Cormier casts doubt on Ronda Rousey returning to the Octagon at UFC 300: "Don't believe for one second"
Josh Evanoff - August 31, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t buy the idea that Ronda Rousey will fight again. Over the last few weeks, rumors of a ‘Rowdy’ return have sprung up. At the UFC 292 post-fight press conference earlier this month, Dana White stated that Ronda Rousey wasn’t planning a comeback. However, his comments were quickly trampled by a report that the former champion could return at UFC 300.
Sean O'Malley sides with Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili, says he "wouldn't want to fight a teammate" either
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2023
Sean O’Malley is siding with Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili as he says he wouldn’t want to fight a teammate either. As Sterling was the bantamweight champion, he and Dvalishvili both made it clear that the two would never fight one another, which UFC President Dana White wasn’t too thrilled about. Then, after Sean O’Malley knocked out Sterling to become the bantamweight champion, Dvalishvili said he would wait over a year for the title shot as he wanted Sterling to get the rematch first.
Dominick Cruz reacts to Sean O’Malley dethroning Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292: “O'Malley is as good as everyone wants him to be”
Susan Cox - August 31, 2023
Dominick Cruz is reacting to Sean O’Malley dethroning Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292. It was Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA) vs Aljamain Sterling (23-4 MMA) in the main event on Saturday, August 19th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The result was a knockout loss for Sterling at 0:51 of round 2. ‘Suga’ was crowned the new bantamweight champion in perhaps what was the best performance of his career.
John McCarthy is not sold on Dana White’s comments regarding a UFC comeback for Ronda Rousey
Susan Cox - August 31, 2023
John McCarthy is not sold on Dana White’s comments regarding a UFC comeback for Ronda Rousey. Ronda Rousey (12-2 MMA) retired from the MMA world all the way back in 2016 after experiencing back to back losses to Holly Holm (15-7 MMA) and Amanda Nunes (23-5 MMA).
Merab Dvalishvili’s manager responds to criticism from UFC President Dana White: “Let's find out who the best in the world is. I can tell you it aint #6 Chito Vera”
Susan Cox - August 31, 2023
Merab Dvalishvili’s manager is responding to the recent criticism his fighter received from UFC President, Dana White. It was White, who when asked at a press conference, about Dvalishvili passing up a potential title shot, said: