Ben Rothwell headlines BKFC: Knucklemania VI against two-time rival | BJPenn.com

Bare Knuckle FC heavyweight champion and former UFC star Ben Rothwell will face a familiar rival in his upcoming title defense. Ben Rothwell’s first Bare Knuckle FC title defense will headline the promotion’s upcoming event at Knucklemania VI in Philadelphia. Rothwell won the BKFC heavyweight championship by knocking out Mick Terrill with one punch in […]

Report: Reinier de Ridder bounces back from first UFC loss to budding star at UFC 326 | BJPenn.com

UFC middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder was medically cleared to compete sooner than expected and will return at UFC 326. Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder hinted at an extended absence from competition due to medical issues following his loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver. But months later, it appears De Ridder has […]

Paddy Pimblett calls for Anthony Joshua to ‘smash Jake Paul’s head in’ in upcoming boxing match | BJPenn.com

UFC lightweight superstar Paddy Pimblett didn’t hold back Jake Paul ahead of his upcoming boxing match against Anthony Joshua. Paddy Pimblett is just over a month away from fighting for the interim lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Pimblett and Gaethje headline a stacked card next month as the UFC kicks off its […]

Belal Muhammad claims Islam Makhachev prefers ‘easier matchup’ in Kamaru Usman over other top welterweights | BJPenn.com

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad accused Islam Makhachev of picking opponents ahead of his first title defense. Islam Makhachev won a second UFC title last month by defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322. Makhachev, just months after vacating the lightweight belt, put together one of the most dominant performances of […]

Chael Sonnen Shares Unique Take on Dana White/Francis Ngannou’s Alleged Physical Confrontation at Peak of UFC Beef | BJPenn.com

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen had a similar encounter with Francis Ngannou, as UFC CEO Dana White recently claimed. Despite being two years removed from their nasty split, UFC CEO Dana White and former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou remain at odds. White and Ngannou’s troubles span nearly an entire decade, as the two UFC […]