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Cain Velasquez attempted murder trial date slated for September 9th
Josh Evanoff - April 25, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is set to go to trial later this year. The former heavyweight hasn’t competed in the cage since a first-round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2019. After that defeat, Cain Velasquez retired from MMA but has remained active in the world of professional wrestling. That was until early 2022 when the former UFC champion was arrested for attempted murder.
Mark Hunt explodes at 'b*tch' Dana White after Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney boxing purses revealed
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
Mark Hunt thinks the recently disclosed Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney boxing purses show UFC president Dana White is financially low-balling fighters. Garcia stunningly defeated Haney last weekend in their highly-anticipated boxing match. After the fight, their purses were revealed, with Garcia making $50 million and Haney earning $35 million.
Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov set to headline UFC Louisville
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2024
A battle of ranked middleweights is set to headline UFC Louisville, as Jared Cannonier will take on Nassourdine Imavov. According to MMA reporter Alex Behunin, Cannonier is set to face Imavov in the main event of UFC Louisville, which is set for June 8 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jose Aldo campaigns to get on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson after UFC 301
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2024
Jose Aldo is hoping to make his return to boxing this summer and wants to be on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event on July 20. Aldo is set to return to the UFC next weekend at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil against Jonathan Martinez. It’s his first fight in MMA in nearly two years, as he has had three boxing matches since then.
UFC champion Sean O’Malley explains delay in Merab Dvalishvili title fight booking: “I'm not fighting out of the country”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has explained why there has been a delay in booking his title fight against Merab Dvalishvili. For a while now, fans have been expecting Sean O’Malley’s next fight to come against Merab Dvalishvili. Both men have had big performances in recent years, and it seems as if they’re the top two bantamweight on the planet right now.
Justin Gaethje plans to take at least 6 months off following brutal KO loss at UFC 300: “It would be foolish for me to jump back”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2024
UFC star Justin Gaethje has revealed that he will likely take around six months off following his knockout loss to Max Holloway. At UFC 300, Justin Gaethje suffered a nasty knockout loss at the hands of Max Holloway. While it was a fun bout throughout, ‘Blessed’ scored a big KO in the final seconds of the bout.
Welterweight veteran Tim Means calls for $300k bonuses to stick following UFC 300: “It can’t go back”
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2024
UFC veteran Tim Means believes the promotion should keep the $300,000 bonuses that were issued at UFC 300. As part of their landmark 300th pay-per-view event, the Ultimate Fighting Championship issues $300,000 bonuses to fighters who either received Performance of the Night or Fight of the Night honors. As you can imagine, they received a great deal of praise for that.
Donald Cerrone “rushed into surgery” following bull riding accident, Dana White reacts
Harry Kettle - April 25, 2024
Donald Cerrone was rushed into surgery earlier this week after suffering a nasty injury in a bull riding accident. While he may no longer compete in mixed martial arts, Donald Cerrone is still a fascinating guy to follow. He’s enjoying life after retirement, and that’s included him taking up some interesting hobbies.
Mikey Musumeci to challenge Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2024
Two of the very best grapplers on the planet will collide on home soil at ONE 168: Denver. Flyweight submission grappling king Mikey Musumeci moves up a division to challenge ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo. The American BJJ black belts will meet the the Ball Arena in Denver, United States, on September 6.
Jose Aldo reveals Dominick Cruz was originally set to be his return opponent at UFC 301
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2024
Jose Aldo was originally supposed to fight Dominick Cruz at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 4. It was announced that Aldo will be returning to the Octagon and fighting at UFC 301 and will be taking on Jonathan Martinez. Although Martinez is a tough test for the former champ, Aldo revealed to Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter, that the original plan was for him to fight Cruz but the former champ had an injury in camp.
Joaquin Buckley booked for UFC St. Louis co-main event against streaking welterweight contender
Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2024
UFC president Dana White has granted welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley’s wish to compete in his hometown next month. White announced on Wednesday that Buckley will face 6’5″ welterweight Nursulton Ruziboev in the UFC St. Louis co-main event on May 11th. At the UFC 300 pre-fight press conference, Buckley hijacked the microphone to implore White to give him a main event slot in St. Louis.
K-1 World Champion Masaaki Noiri joins ONE Championship: "I’ve been waiting for this moment"
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 24, 2024
ONE Championship has added another of the world’s top kickboxers to its ranks. Japanese superstar Masaaki Noiri announced that he joined the ONE roster this week, where he will compete in the talent-rich featherweight kickboxing division.
Mike Malott's UFC return booked for July 13th against Gilbert Urbina
Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2024
Anthony Smith eyes future fight with Alex Pereira: "I would step in the fire with him"
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2024
Anthony Smith is hopeful to secure a future fight with Alex Pereira. Smith and Pereira have taken shots at each other in the past, and now that the Brazilian is the light heavyweight champion, ‘Lionheart’ is hopeful he can face him down the line. Smith believes it would be a fan-friendly fight as he says he would step in the fire with the Brazilian.
Jamahal Hill changes tune on referee Herb Dean's non-stoppage at UFC 300: "It makes me think before obeying a ref's command!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has changed his previously neutral stance on referee Herb Dean’s inaction during the UFC 300 main event. Hill’s UFC comeback at UFC 300 fell short as he lost by first-round knockout to Alex Pereira in the main event. It was his first fight after winning and then vacating the title in 2023.
Alex Pereira sends a message of support to Charles Oliveira after UFC 300: "Sometimes we lose"
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has sent a message of support to Charles Oliveira. It was a very different night for the two Brazilians at UFC 300 earlier this month. Both men fought on the main card of the historic event, with Alex Pereira headlining it. ‘Poatan’ faced former champion Jamahal Hill in the main event, while Charles Oliveira met Arman Tsarukyan on the main card in a title eliminator.
PHOTO | Jon Jones returns to training for the first time since suffering torn pec
Josh Evanoff - April 24, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is now back in training for his return to the cage. ‘Bones’ has been out of action since a first-round submission victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year. That win snapped a three-year hiatus for the former light-heavyweight and also saw him earn heavyweight gold. Jon Jones famously won the title that Francis Ngannou left vacant upon his exit from the company last year.
Lyoto Machida responds after being called out by Luke Rockhold at Karate Combat 45: “The Dragon is already breathing fire!”
Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida might be nearing a fighting comeback against Luke Rockhold in Karate Combat. Rockhold knocked out Joe Schilling at Karate Combat 45 last weekend in Dubai. He returned to the combat sports win column after a loss to Mike Perry in his bare-knuckle debut last year.
Jamahal Hill opens as betting favorite ahead of UFC 303 co-main event fight against Khalil Rountree
Cole Shelton - April 24, 2024
Jamahal Hill has opened as the betting favorite ahead of his UFC 303 fight against Khalil Rountree. Hill is making a quick turnaround after losing to Alex Pereira by first-round knockout at UFC 300 for the light heavyweight title. Despite being knocked out, Hill will return on June 29 against Rountree, which the UFC announced would be the co-main event of UFC 303. Of course, the main event sees Conor McGregor taking on Michael Chandler.