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Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes
Bellator

With free agency looming, Cris Cyborg reveals hope to rematch Amanda Nunes in the near-future

Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022

Bellator featherweight champion has revealed her goal to fight Amanda Nunes again. ‘The Lioness’ and the Brazilian clashed at UFC 232 in December 2018. In a battle of champions, Nunes won via first-round knockout. Not only did Cyborg lose her UFC featherweight crown, but it was also her first defeat in 13 years.

Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson discusses former teammate Cain Velasquez's arrest: "The justice system failed his son, and him"

Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022

Josh Thomson has weighed in on his friend and former teammate Cain Velasquez’s recent arrest. In late February, the former UFC heavyweight champion was arrested for attempted murder. Over the next few weeks, the tale quickly unraveled. It was learned that Velasquez attempted to shoot a man in a car that had allegedly molested a close relative of his over 100 times. It was later learned that it was the former champion’s son who was the victim.

Vadim Nemkov Corey Anderson
Corey Anderson

Corey Anderson reveals he was told he defeated Vadim Nemkov prior to no-contest ruling

Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022

Corey Anderson has revealed what he was told following his fight with Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 277. ‘Overtime’ met the Russian in the finals of the Bellator light-heavyweight Grand Prix. The 205-pound title on the line, as well as one million dollars, were on the line. So, the stakes couldn’t have been higher last Saturday night.

Michael Bisping, Jake Paul
Jake Paul

Michael Bisping confirms seriousness in facing Jake Paul: "I don't see him as a threat"

Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022

Michael Bisping has confirmed that he has a serious interest in facing Jake Paul in boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion retired from MMA in 2018 due to eye issues. He later revealed that he’s entirely blind in one eye, and later had issues in his other one. The latter of which forced him to hang up the gloves.

Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic

Jon Jones opens as sizeable favorite in potential fight against Stipe Miocic

Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022

Jon Jones has opened as the betting favorite over Stipe Miocic. Recently, UFC president Dana White revealed that the UFC is looking to book Jones vs. Miocic for International Fight Week. It is a massive fight and one many fans have been asking to see ever since ‘Bones’ hinted at possibly moving up to heavyweight.

Belal Muhammad, Vicente Luque
UFC

What's next for Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque after UFC Vegas 51?

Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 51, a welterweight rematch between Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque headlined the card. Muhammad entered the fight coming off a dominant decision win over Stephen Thompson back in December. He was riding an eight-fight unbeaten streak going 7-0 with one No Contest with another notable win coming over Demian Maia.

Khamzat Chimaev, Kamaru Usman, UFC
Khamzat Chimaev

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shares a word of advice for Khamzat Chimaev

Susan Cox - April 18, 2022

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has shared some words of advice for Khamzat Chimaev after his UFC 273 win. It was on April 9th, 2022 that Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) to keep his winning record alive. The 27 year old Swede has become quite a fan favorite and is on the fast track in the welterweight division.

Shu-Ki Fita, Fighters
UFC

Shu-Ki Fita introduces MACHINE MADNESS 2022

Chris Taylor - April 18, 2022

Shu-Ki Fita and BJPENN.com welcome all earthlings to witness 64 Super Fighting Machines competing in a March Madness-style tournament. Shu-Ki Fita is an NFT project centered around Shoe-Machine Fighters.

Big John McCarthy, Ariel Helwani, , Robbie Lawler, Ben Askren, Greg Hardy, Alistair Overeem
John McCarthy

John McCarthy says he went back and watched Yan vs. Sterling 2 as a judge: “It’s razor close. It could have gone either way”

Susan Cox - April 18, 2022

It seems that John McCarthy is walking back comments he previously made concerning the Yan vs Sterling 2 battle that occurred at UFC 273 on April 9th of this year. It was Aljamain Sterling (21-3 MMA) vs Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) at the co-main event bout where the UFC bantamweight champion kept his belt by defeating Yan in a split decision victory (48-47 48-47,47-48).

Dana White, Henry Cejudo, UFC
Dana White

Dana White reacts after Henry Cejudo calls out Conor McGregor: “Talking s**t on Instagram does not get you fights”

Susan Cox - April 18, 2022

UFC President, Dana White, has made it clear that talking s**t on Instagram does not get you fights. Henry Cejudo, 35, (16-2 MMA) announced his retirement after successfully defending his bantamweight title against Dominick Cruz (24-3 MMA) back in 2020 at UFC 249. ‘Triple C‘, the former UFC double champion, has always claimed he would return to the Octagon for the right price.

Belal Muhammad
Colby Covington

Belal Muhammad makes case to fight Chimaev or Covington next: "Neither one of them have fights"

Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022

Belal Muhammad is eyeing a big fight after defeating Vicente Luque. Muhammad competed against Luque this past Saturday night (April 16). The bout headlined UFC Vegas 51. The fight went the distance and in the end, it was Muhammad who had his hand raised via unanimous decision.

Jon Jones Stipe Miocic
Jon Jones

Dana White thinks Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic "makes sense" this summer

Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022

UFC President Dana White believes that it’s time to book Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The UFC Heavyweight Title picture is up in the air. Francis Ngannou is the current champion but there are some question marks about his future. He underwent successful knee surgery, so he will be out of action for a while. On top of that, he is in the midst of a contract dispute with the UFC.

Vadim Nemkov Corey Anderson
Corey Anderson

Corey Anderson reacts after losing out on a million dollars and a world title at Bellator 277

Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022

Corey Anderson has given his reaction after missing out on $1 million and a Bellator championship. Anderson challenged Vadim Nemkov in the finals of the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix. Anderson had been finding great success with his grappling up until late in the third round.

Mounir Lazzez
UFC

Mounir Lazzez questioned after giving post-win shoutout to suspected Irish mob boss Daniel Kinahan at UFC Vegas 51

Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022

Mounir Lazzez has spoken out after heaping praise on suspected Irish mobster Daniel Kinahan. Lazzez was in action this past Saturday night (April 16) on the UFC Vegas 51 card. He took on Ange Loosa and emerged victorious via unanimous decision. It wasn’t Lazzez’s performance that got everyone’s attention, however.

Drakkar Klose
UFC

UFC Vegas 51 Bonus Report: Drakkar Klose one of four winners

Chris Taylor - April 16, 2022

The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 51 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Vicente Luque vs. Belal Muhammad 2. The highly anticipated welterweight main event resulted in a twenty-five minute battle. Belal Muhammad showcased some improved striking and strong grappling to frustrate Vicente Luque throughout the course of the fight. While ‘The Silent Assassin’ appeared to be doing better in the late stages of the contest, timely takedowns by Muhammad kept his comeback at bay.

Belal Muhammad, UFC Sao Paulo
UFC

Pros react after Belal Muhammad defeats Vicente Luque at UFC Vegas 51

Chris Taylor - April 16, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 51 event was headlined by a welterweight rematch between Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad. Luque (21-8-1 MMA) and Muhammad (21-3 MMA) had originally collided way back at UFC 205 in November of 2016. That night it was ‘The Silent Assassin’ emerging victorious by way of first round knockout.

Jesse Ronson
UFC

Jesse Ronson reacts following loss to Rafa Garcia at UFC Vegas 51: "I probably could of got the DQ but I ain't no bitch"

Chris Taylor - April 16, 2022

Jesse Ronson has issued a statement following his second round submission loss to Rafa Garcia at tonight’s UFC Vegas 51 event. Ronson (21-11 MMA) was returning to action this evening after serving a 20-month USADA suspension. ‘The Body Snatcher’ had last competed in July of 2020, where he submitted Nicolas Dalby in the very first round.

Chris Barnett, UFC Vegas 51, Martin Buday
UFC

Pros react after Martin Buday is awarded victory despite hitting Chris Barnett with an illegal blow at UFC Vegas 51

Chris Taylor - April 16, 2022

Multiple fighters weighed in after Martin Buday was awarded victory despite hitting Chris Barnett with an illegal blow at UFC Vegas 51. Barnett (1-2 UFC) was returning to action this evening for the first time since scoring a spinning wheel kick KO against Gian Villante at UFC 268.