UFC News
Dana White blames Road House media obligations for delaying Conor McGregor's return: "He can't do both"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Dana White is about ready to start talking with Conor McGregor about a UFC return. ‘The Notorious’ is going on nearly three years out of action. The former UFC champion last competed in July 2021, in a trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round. Due to the injury, he was forced out of action for a long time.
Julian Erosa plans to "drag" Ricardo Ramos into deep waters at UFC Vegas 89: "He has less stamina and less heart than I do"
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Julian Erosa was hoping to return much sooner than he is at UFC Vegas 89. Erosa hasn’t fought since last April when he suffered a controversial first-round knockout loss to Fernando Padilla, in a fight many believed was an early stoppage. Since then, Erosa has changed his coaches which is partly why he wanted a bit of time off.
Ronda Rousey reveals severe concussions forced retirement from the UFC: "I really couldn't talk about it"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was forced to leave combat sports due to concussions. ‘Rowdy’ is still one of the biggest UFC stars of all time, and directly led to the company introducing women into the promotion. Due to Ronda Rousey’s success in Strikeforce, Dana White took notice. He signed her in late 2012 and thus began a dominant stranglehold on the 135-pound division.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk admits it’s “really difficult” to stick with her retirement decision: “I deserve to wake up tomorrow and change my mind”
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is admitting that it’s ‘really difficult’ to stick with her retirement decision. Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA) is a former strawweight champion, with a record-setting five title defenses on her resume.
UFC legend Tito Ortiz says he “lost everything” in the 2020 stock market crash: “We need to make sure we make America great again”
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz is saying he ‘lost everything’ in the 2020 stock market crash. Known as ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’, Tito, now 49, spent much of his MMA career in the UFC. Ortiz (21-12 MMA) was a former light heavyweight champion and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 0f 2012.
Fans and Fighters share disappointment over lackluster UFC 300 poster design
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2024
A parade of fans and fighters have given their thoughts on the questionable UFC 300 poster design after its recent reveal. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is gearing up for their blockbuster UFC 300 event next month. It is set to showcase some of the very best stars that the company has to offer. After all, there are stacked fights from top to bottom. With that being said, some have also suggested that the card could’ve been even better.
Heavyweight phenom Robelis Despaigne books quick turnaround for UFC St. Louis
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2024
UFC heavyweight prospect Robelis Despaigne is set to make a quick turnaround and return to the Octagon in May. Over the course of the last few weeks, Robelis Despaigne has been one of the hottest topics in the heavyweight division. Upon being signed, fans couldn’t help but marvel at the 35-year-old Olympic bronze medalist. The taekwondo star with a 4-0 record, having knocked out his three previous opponents in a combined 19 seconds.
Muhammad Mokaev reacts after Steve Erceg books title shot against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301: “I have more finishes in the UFC than he has fights”
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2024
Muhammad Mokaev has given his thoughts on Steve Erceg receiving a UFC flyweight title shot ahead of him. Ever since entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Muhammad Mokaev has made it clear that he plans on becoming world champion. Alas, while he dazzled on his debut, some have questioned his ability to consistently finish his opponents at 125 pounds.
Video | Sean Strickland responds to comments from Ian Machado Garry’s wife Layla
Cole Shelton - March 20, 2024
Sean Strickland has fired back at Ian Machado Garry’s wife, Layla over her recent comments. Layla took to social media to address some lies that people have been spreading about her and Ian. In her post, she called out the former UFC middleweight champion in Strickland, who she accused as spreading most of them.
Fighters react following TKO antitrust lawsuit settlement: “Huge victory for UFC”
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2024
Fighters believe that the TKO antitrust lawsuit settlement reached earlier today was a massive win for the UFC. In case you’ve missed it, the UFC just wrapped up a decadelong lawsuit against them. Fighters such as Nate Quarry, Cung Le, Jon Fitch, and others, began suing the massive MMA company in 2014. They alleged the company broke several antitrust laws in their pursuit to become the sport’s biggest promoter.
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Sean Strickland’s recent admissions about mental struggles
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has chimed in on Sean Strickland’s recent comments. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of action since his split-decision loss to Dricus du Plessis in January. That defeat ended Sean Strickland’s time as champion, after just a few short months. Since then, the former titleholder has called for a rematch but has yet to schedule a return to the cage.
Rose Namajunas believes she can become a "two-division champion" this year ahead of Amanda Ribas fight
Cole Shelton - March 20, 2024
Rose Namajunas is focused on fighting at flyweight as she believes she can become champion in the weight class. Namajunas is set to headline UFC Vegas 89 on Saturday against Amanda Ribas where she will look to rebound from the decision loss she suffered to Manon Fiorot back in September. That bout had marked ‘Thug’s’ first fight at 125lbs, this after she lost a lackluster decision to Carla Esparza to drop the promotion’s strawweight title.
Pro fighters make their picks for Rose Namajunas vs. Amanda Ribas
Cole Shelton - March 20, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 89, former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas takes on Amanda Ribas at flyweight. Heading into the fight, Namajunas is a -235 favorite while the Brazilian is a +180 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the main event. The pros believe Namajunas will be too much for Ribas on the feet and get the victory to return to the win column.
Islam Makhachev pins blame on Alex Volkanovski's team for knockout loss to Ilia Topuria
Susan Cox - March 20, 2024
Islam Makhachev is pinning the blame on Alex Volkanovski’s team for the Aussie’s knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. It was last October at UFC 294 that saw Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA) get knocked out by lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA).
Ian Machado Garry’s wife Layla responds to controversial comments from former UFC champion Sean Strickland
Susan Cox - March 20, 2024
Ian Machado Garry’s wife Layla is responding to some controversial comments made by former UFC champion Sean Strickland. The undefeated Garry (14-0 MMA) most recently triumphed over Geoff Neal (15-6 MMA) by split decision this past February at UFC 298. Since signing on with the UFC, ‘The Future’ has won all seven fights in the Octagon.
UFC welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena plans to “shock the world” by finishing Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2024
UFC welterweight Jack Della Maddalena has reiterated his desire to fight and defeat Shavkat Rakhmonov later this year. Earlier this month, Jack Della Maddalena secured the biggest win of his career. He beat and finished Gilbert Burns, doing so with a broken arm, to establish himself as a top contender in the welterweight division. In the immediate aftermath, he made it known that he’d be interested in taking on the seemingly unstoppable Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Mariya Agapova issues apology to UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard for her recent remarks
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2024
UFC fighter Mariya Agapova has apologized for her recent remarks that were directed at UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard. While she may be seen as a big prospect in the women’s flyweight division, we haven’t seen Mariya Agapova compete since 2022. In a since-deleted post, she couldn’t hold in her frustration any longer.
Conor McGregor says it's "all systems go" for summer return against Michael Chandler
Cole Shelton - March 19, 2024
Conor McGregor could be returning to the Octagon this summer. McGregor revealed on New Year’s Eve that he would return on June 29 for International Fight Week against Michael Chandler. Yet, nothing has been made official and recently, UFC CEO Dana White has said he isn’t even sure the Irishman will fight this year at all.