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Conor McGregor, Terence Crawford
Terence Crawford

Conor McGregor reiterates 200 million dollar offer to Terence Crawford, 'Bud' responds: "I'm tempted"

Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024

It appears talks are still ongoing between former UFC champion Conor McGregor and Terence Crawford. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t appeared in the cage for well over three years now. Since Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, he’s been away. While ‘The Notorious’ was booked to face Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 in June, the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe.

Islam Makhachev Ilia Topuria
Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria opens up on future clash with fellow UFC champion Islam Makhachev: "Pay for his medical bills"

Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria wants to meet Islam Makhachev in the octagon. ‘El Matador’ has been out of the cage since winning featherweight gold at UFC 298 in February. In the main event, Ilia Topuria scored a second-round knockout victory over longtime champion Alexander Volkanovski. For his first title defense, the young star will face ‘BMF’ titleholder Max Holloway later this month.

Kayla Harrison
Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Donn Davis continues one-sided feud with Kayla Harrison over PFL exit: "She ran!"

Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024

PFL founder Donn Davis still has issues with UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison. The judoka famously made her name in the PFL from 2018 to 2023. Over those five years, Kayla Harrison won two women’s lightweight tournaments, defeating various UFC veterans such as Cindy Dandois and Aspen Ladd. Following a victory over the latter in late 2023, she parted ways with the company.

Jose Aldo and Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley

Jose Aldo eyes Sean O'Malley with a win at UFC 307: "A great fight"

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2024

Jose Aldo is hopeful to face Sean O’Malley next time out. Aldo is set to return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC 307 on Saturday against Mario Bautista. It’s an intriguing matchup, but it is not the biggest name for Aldo. Since making his return to the UFC, Aldo has fought Jonathan Martinez and now Bautista, which Aldo says he was hopeful to get bigger names.

Conor McGregor
Dustin Poirier

Matt Brown thinks Dustin Poirier can take credit for ending Conor McGregor's desire to fight

Fernando Quiles - October 3, 2024

Matt Brown thinks Conor McGregor’s fighting career truly ended after Dustin Poirier was finished with him. While McGregor handed Poirier a first-round TKO loss back in 2014, things played out far differently in their next two encounters. “The Diamond” scored a second-round finish over the “Notorious” one in early 2021. In their July rematch that same year, McGregor suffered a broken leg.

Jose Aldo
UFC

Jose Aldo sees path to gold once more ahead of UFC 307 clash with Mario Bautista

Fernando Quiles - October 3, 2024

Jose Aldo wants another run with UFC gold. Aldo, who is already a Hall of Famer, will be stepping back inside the Octagon this Saturday. He’ll share the Octagon with the surging Mario Bautista, who is on a six-fight winning streak. It’s a familiar scenario for Aldo, who was matched up against Jonathan Martinez in his last outing.

Raquel Pennington Julianna Pena
Raquel Pennington

Julianna Pena explains why Raquel Pennington “has not been a good representation of the women’s bantamweight division” ahead of UFC 307

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024

Julianna Pena has explained why she hasn’t been a big fan of Raquel Pennington’s run as UFC women’s bantamweight champion. As we know, Julianna Pena is a former UFC champion. In addition to that, she’s also one of the biggest names in the bantamweight division.

Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira
Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya shares his prediction for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024

UFC star Israel Adesanya has given his prediction for the upcoming collision between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. This weekend, Alex Pereira returns to the Octagon once again. The UFC light heavyweight champion, who is now one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts, will defend his crown against Khalil Rountree Jr.

Khalil Rountree
Sean Strickland

Khalil Rountree Jr. reveals Sean Strickland issued him an apology ahead of UFC 307: “Khalil, I apologize, I’m a dumbass”

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024

UFC title contender Khalil Rountree Jr has revealed that former champion Sean Strickland recently issued him an apology. This weekend, Khalil Rountree Jr faces the biggest test of his career thus far. He will challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship in a fight that few people think he can win.

Khalil Rountree
Khalil Rountree

Khalil Rountree says he doesn't plan on wrestling Alex Pereira at UFC 307: "I’m not a wrestler"

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024

Khalil Rountree has no plans to wrestle Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree is set to challenge Pereira for the light heavyweight title in the main event of the pay-per-view card on Saturday night. It’s an intriguing matchup as both are strikers, but in the lead-up to the bout, many wondered if Rountree would attempt to wrestle Pereira.

Mario Bautista
Jose Aldo

Mario Bautista plans to bring the fight to Jose Aldo at UFC 307: "I'm going to make him fight"

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024

Mario Bautista is excited and honored to fight a legend like Jose Aldo at UFC 307. Bautista is coming off a decision win over Ricky Simon back in January. Since then, he had been campaigning for a fight but nine months later, he will return to the Octagon on Saturday. Although it is a much longer wait, he says the opponent is well worth it.

Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree
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UFC 307 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree title fight

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024

In the main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Alex Pereira takes on Khalil Rountree. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a sizeable -560 favorite while the challenger is a +370 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the title fight. The pros believe it should be an exciting striking match but the slight majority believe Pereira will get his hand raised. However, some do think Rountree will shock the world.

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Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree
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UFC 307 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree title fight

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024

In the main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Alex Pereira takes on Khalil Rountree. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a sizeable -560 favorite while the challenger is a +370 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the title fight. The pros believe it should be an exciting striking match but the slight majority believe Pereira will get his hand raised. However, some do think Rountree will shock the world.

Vince Morales
UFC

Vince Morales confident he will "break" Taylor Lapilus at UFC Paris

Cole Shelton - September 26, 2024

Vince Morales wasn’t sure if he would ever fight in the UFC again. Morales was released from the UFC in January of 2023 and went on to fight in various promotions including RIZIN. Since his release, Morales won five straight fights. Then, as he noticed Taylor Lapilus was still without an opponent at UFC Paris, he asked his manager to try to get him that fight.

Bryan Battle
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Bryan Battle eager to go into enemy territory at UFC Paris, expects to finish Kevin Jousset in "spectacular fashion"

Cole Shelton - September 25, 2024

Bryan Battle jumped at the chance to go into enemy territory to face Kevin Jousset at UFC Paris. Battle is coming off a No Contest against Ange Loosa in March due to an accidental eye poke. It was a fight Battle was winning early on, and he says because of that, the UFC matchmakers saw enough to not have to rebook the bout.

Benoit Saint-Denis and Renato Moicano
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Pro fighters make their picks for Benoit Saint-Denis vs Renato Moicano

Cole Shelton - September 25, 2024

In the main event of UFC Paris, a pivotal lightweight bout goes down as Benoit Saint-Denis takes on Renato Moicano. Heading into the fight, Saint-Denis is a -290 favorite while the Brazilian is a +215 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the lightweight fight. The pros believe Saint-Denis will get his hand raised, as he will be able to KO Moicano early in the fight to get a big win at home.

Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko
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UFC 306 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko 3 title fight

Cole Shelton - September 12, 2024

In the co-main event of UFC 306, the women’s flyweight title is up for grabs as Alexa Grasso looks to defend her belt in the trilogy match against Valentina Shevchenko. Heading into the fight, Grasso is a slight -140 favorite while the challenger is a +110 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the women’s flyweight title fight. The pros slightly lean towards Grasso getting the win, as most of them think Shevchenko’s age has caught up to her and that she’s lost a step.

Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili

UFC 306 | Pro fighters make their picks for Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili title fight

Cole Shelton - September 11, 2024

In the main event of UFC 306, the bantamweight title is up for grabs as Sean O’Malley looks to defend his belt for the second time against Merab Dvalishvili. Heading into the fight, O’Malley is a slight -140 favorite while the Georgian is a +110 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the bantamweight title fight. The majority of pros believe O’Malley will remain the bantamweight champ as they expect him to KO Dvalishvili.

Tristan Hamm
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Tristan Hamm expects to KO Ashley Rak-Su at Misfits 18, eyes rematch with Le'Veon Bell

Cole Shelton - September 10, 2024

Tristan Hamm is looking to silence the doubters at Misfits 18. Hamm is coming off a decision loss to former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell back in May. After the loss, the Canadian influencer decided to drop down to his natural weight class of 175lbs and will take on Ashley Rak-Su on Saturday in Newcastle, England.

Isaac Dulgarian
UFC

Isaac Dulgarian confident he will finish Brendon Marotte "early" at UFC Vegas 97: "I'm the better fighter"

Cole Shelton - September 5, 2024

Isaac Dulgarian is set to return to the Octagon against Brendon Marotte at UFC Vegas 97. It will be Dulgarian’s first fight since he suffered his first career loss. That loss came back in March and was a controversial decision defeat to Christian Rodriguez which is a fight Dulgarian still believes he won.

Kyle Nelson
Kyle Nelson

Kyle Nelson expects Steve Garcia to "gas" out at UFC Vegas 97 en route to second-round TKO

Cole Shelton - September 5, 2024

Kyle Nelson was supposed to get the biggest fight of his career as he was booked to face Calvin Kattar at UFC Vegas 97. However, just about a month out from the fight, it was revealed Kattar was injured and the fight was off. It was disappointing news for Nelson who had a chance to crack the top-10.

Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessia
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UFC 305 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya title fight

Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024

In the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, the middleweight title is up for grabs as Dricus Du Plessis looks to defend his belt for the first time against former champ Israel Adesanya. Heading into the fight, Du Plessis is a slight -104 underdog while ‘The Last Stylebender’ is a -122 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the middleweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Adesanya will reclaim his middleweight title.

Michael Chiesa and Tony Ferguson
Michael Chiesa

Michael Chiesa pleads with Tony Ferguson to retire for good after UFC Abu Dhabi

Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024

Michael Chiesa thinks Tony Ferguson needs to stop competing after UFC Abu Dhabi. On the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this month, Chiesa scored a first-round submission win over Ferguson in a one-sided performance. After the fight, Ferguson half-announced his retirement but has since walked back on that, and now Chiesa is pleading with Ferguson to retire.

Steve Erceg
Kai Kara-France

Steve Erceg explains why he preferred to not fight Kai Kara-France, expects to "put one on his chin" at UFC 305

Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024

Steve Erceg had UFC 305 circled as his next fight before he had even fought Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title back in May. Erceg is coming off a very close decision loss to Pantoja for the flyweight title. After the fight, Erceg made it clear he wanted a quick turnaround to fight at home in Perth, Australia and he got his wish.