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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson announce he’s started his MMA training camp for ‘Smashing Machine’ movie
Harry Kettle - April 22, 2024
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has announced that he has begun his mixed martial arts training camp ahead of his Smashing Machine movie. This year, The Rock has focused a lot of his attention on his professional wrestling return. Now, following WrestleMania XL, he’s preparing for his next move. He’s set to play Mark Kerr later this year in a movie titled Smashing Machine, chronicling his journey in the world of mixed martial arts.
Reece McLaren guarantees upgraded form in return to ONE Championship: “I’ve gone to another level”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 21, 2024
Reece McLaren is on a mission to rejuvenate his MMA career. “Lightning” gets the chance to do so when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Renato Moicano appreciates Paddy Pimblett's kind words following UFC 300, still thinks he's "easy money"
Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024
Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett have shown mutual respect as of late, but “Money” still thinks he’d make short work of “The Baddy.” Moicano’s stock has never been higher. The lightweight veteran is riding a three-fight winning streak. He recently made a huge statement by scoring a second-round TKO finish over Jalin Turner at UFC 300. As a result, Moicano has cracked the top 10 on the official UFC lightweight rankings.
Jorge Masvidal's coach thinks lightning strikes twice in boxing match against Nate Diaz: "I think Jorge has Nate Diaz’s number"
Fernando Quiles - April 21, 2024
Jorge Masvidal’s coach believes his fighter simply has Nate Diaz’s number. Masivdal and Diaz are set to collide for the second time, but this go-around the two will share a boxing ring. Masvidal vs. Diaz 2 will take place on June 1 and it’ll be held inside the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
VIDEO | Nate Diaz walks out of final tour stop with Jorge Masvidal: "Square off with yourself mother f**ker"
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Nate Diaz is done promoting his upcoming boxing bout with Jorge Masvidal, as he walked out of their final tour stop on Friday night. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) have been on a cross-country tour promoting their upcoming rematch, a boxing bout, which will take place on June 1st at The Forum in Los Angeles.
Justin Gaethje reflects on decision to take "huge risk" against Max Holloway at UFC 300: "I have no regrets"
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Justin Gaethje knew he was taking a “huge risk” when he signed on to fight Max Holloway at UFC 300. Gaethje (25-5 MMA) was coming off a second-round knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in July of last year at UFC 291 to claim the promotion‘s vacant BMF title. In addition to taking home the ‘Baddest Mother F**ker’ belt, ‘The Highlight’ had seemingly cemented himself as the top contender to challenge reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Sean Strickland says it is a "damn shame to see" the current state of America: "I drive home and I see Mexican flags everywhere"
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is explaining why loving your country is one of the worst things for mental health. Strickland (28-6 MMA) is known for his brash takes and once again stirred up controversy with his latest comments regarding the current state of America.
Jamahal Hill makes first public remarks on referee Herb Dean's non-stoppage at UFC 300
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has made his first public remarks regarding referee Herb Dean’s non-stoppage at UFC 300. Hill (12-2 MMA) was returning to action for the first since January 2023 in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC 300 event, where he was looking to reclaim the light heavyweight title, which he never lost, against reigning division champion Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA). ‘Sweet Dreams’ had of course captured the promotion’s vacant light heavyweight championship by defeating Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 but was later forced to vacate the belt after tearing his Achilles tendon.
VIDEO: Dana White takes on 'MMA experts' over pre-UFC 300 disappointment and critiques
Curtis Calhoun - April 20, 2024
UFC president Dana White didn’t let some of his biggest critics go unaddressed after a successful night of business at UFC 300. UFC 300 was arguably one of the greatest cards in promotional history. The stacked event from top-to-bottom featured a slew of current and former UFC champions from the first fight of the night, to the headliner.
Jamahal Hill set to return against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303
Chris Taylor - April 20, 2024
Jamahal Hill will be making a quick turnaround as he has been booked to fight Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303 on June 29. Hill (12-2 MMA) is of course coming off a first-round KO loss to Alex Pereira in his bid to reclaim the promotion‘s light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 300 (see that here). That setback had marked Jamahal’s first fight since January of 2023, where he defeated Glover Teixeira to claim the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 283. Jamahal Hill had earned that title opportunity after scoring three consecutive knockouts over Jimmy Crute, Johnny Walker and Thiago Santos.
Deiveson Figueiredo calls for 'dream fight' against former UFC champ after UFC 300 win
Curtis Calhoun - April 19, 2024
Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo wants to add a former bantamweight titleholder to his desired path to a title shot. Figueiredo defeated former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt to kick off UFC 300 last Saturday in Las Vegas. He is now 2-0 in his UFC bantamweight tenure after defeating Rob Font in December by unanimous decision.
Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Sergio Pettis 2 announced for RIZIN 47 in June
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2024
Kyoji Horiguchi will get the chance to avenge a loss to Sergio Pettis later this summer in RIZIN. ‘The Typhoon’ is fresh off a rematch with Makoto Takahashi at RIZIN 45 in December. That fight was his second in a row with the Japanese fighter, previously fighting to a no-contest in July that ended in an eye poke. In the second bout, Kyoji Horiguchi wasted no time, securing a second-round submission victory.
Report | UFC 303: ‘McGregor vs. Chandler’ could break the promotion's gate record
Susan Cox - April 19, 2024
Sources are saying that UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler could indeed break the promotion’s gate record. UFC 303 will take place on Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Video | ‘Karen’ threatens to “bust up” UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber in California
Susan Cox - April 19, 2024
UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber ran into a ‘Karen’ in California who threatened to “bust” her up. Maycee Barber (14-2 MMA) last fought and defeated Katlyn Cerminara (18-6 MMA) by unanimous decision this past March at UFC 299. The flyweight fighter is now sporting 6 consecutive victories in the Octagon.
Sam Alvey goes to bat for the UFC in fighter pay debate: “Most of the card gets paid way more than they're worth”
Susan Cox - April 19, 2024
Sam Alvey is going to bat for the UFC in the fighter pay debate. ‘Smile’n Sam’ parted ways with the UFC in 2022 after 8 years with the promotion. The now 37-year-old had a string of 8 losses prior to his departure.
Max Holloway names the one UFC memory that still surpasses his knockout of Justin Gaethje
Susan Cox - April 19, 2024
Max Holloway has named the one UFC memory that still surpasses his knockout of Justin Gaethje. The historic UFC 300 which took place last weekend, Saturday, April 13th, in Vegas saw Max Holloway (26-7 MMA) vs. Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA) in a lightweight bout with the BMF title on the line.
Henry Cejudo says Bo Nickal is not ready for the top 10 at middleweight: “He’s still maybe 10 fights away from possibly becoming UFC champion”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2024
Henry Cejudo has given his thoughts on Bo Nickal’s future and how long it will take for him to climb the ranks at middleweight. Up to this point, it’s been a case of so far, so good for Bo Nickal in the UFC. Last weekend, he featured in the opening main card fight at UFC 300. He defeated Cody Brundage, doing so in pretty comprehensive fashion.
UFC 303: ‘Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2024
The countdown is on as fight fans around the globe gear up for the long-awaited return of Conor McGregor at UFC 303. Event: UFC 303: McGregor vs Poirier Date: Saturday, 29th June 2024 Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada) Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN2, ESPN+ (6pm EST prelims, 10pm EST main card)