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Mike Perry issues apology to police officers after drunk driving arrest
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2024
Mike Perry has issued an apology after he was arrested for drunk driving in Florida. Perry was arrested by the Clermont Police Department on Oct. 12 at 1:04 a.m. local time. He was charged with driving under the influence along with an offense of refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance. ‘Platinum’ was released on a $1,500 bond later that morning, and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30. The maximum penalty is up to 60 days in jail and a fine up to $500.
Daniel Cormier admits he's against the "Loophole" of Donald Cerrone's potential comeback
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier appreciates the resurgence of Donald Cerrone’s competitive fire but believes it sets a bad precedent. Cerrone made headlines recently in a recent Instagram post, in which he announced his planned UFC comeback. He wants at least two more fights to hit 50 appearances under the UFC banner, although UFC CEO Dana White seems less than thrilled with Cerrone’s proposal.
Eddie Abasolo dukes it out with Mohamed Younes Rabah at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2024
Fans are in for a thrilling matchup as Eddie Abasolo squares off against Mohamed Younes Rabah on the supporting card of ONE 169. This featherweight Muay Thai encounter takes place at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, airing live in U.S. primetime on November 8.
Brandon Royval explains why he approves of Kai Asakura getting a UFC title shot for his debut
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024
Former UFC flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval believes newcomer Kai Asakura’s title shot is a breath of fresh air for the division. Asakura will face UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in the UFC 310 co-main event in December. After a decorated tenure in RIZIN, Asakura will make his UFC debut on the highest possible stage in the flyweight division.
Dillon Danis confirms plans for MMA return, claims several UFC veterans declined to fight him: "Everyone is scared!"
Josh Evanoff - October 16, 2024
It appears that Bellator veteran Dillon Danis wants to return to the cage. The controversial ‘El Jefe’ hasn’t been seen in action since his boxing match with Logan Paul a year ago. In the co-main event of Misfits 10, Dillon Danis was badly outboxed by ‘The Maverick’. Despite a lot of pre-fight trash talk, the MMA fighter was very little more than a heavy bag last October.
Holly Holm backing former opponent Cris Cyborg to beat Larissa Pacheco in PFL debut: "Go in there and get that championship"
Josh Evanoff - October 16, 2024
Holly Holm is backing Cris Cyborg to defeat Larissa Pacheco this weekend in her PFL debut. The two Brazilians are currently set to meet in the co-main event of Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira on Saturday. Larissa Pacheco enters the fight red-hot, riding a ten-fight winning streak over the likes of Julia Budd and Kayla Harrison. Meanwhile, Cris Cyborg hasn’t competed since a knockout win over Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 last October.
Demetrious Johnson says ONE attempted to lure him out of retirement for Mikey Musumeci super fight
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson nearly postponed his retirement for a special rules match against ONE grappling standout Mikey Musumeci. Johnson, after a decorated career in mixed martial arts, announced his fighting retirement in front of the world at ONE 168 in Denver. He retired as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all-time, including a record-setting run as the UFC’s inaugural flyweight champion.
VIDEO | Bodycam footage of Mike Perry’s DUI arrest released
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2024
A police officer’s bodycam footage of Bare Knuckle FC star Mike Perry’s arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Florida has been publicized. Perry, who hasn’t appeared in combat sports since a loss to Jake Paul in July, was pulled over near Clermont, FL earlier this month for speeding. As an officer approached Perry’s passenger side window, he smelled excessive alcohol coming from Perry.
Ian Machado Garry insists Colby Covington continues to duck UFC fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has hurled ducking accusations Colby Covington’s way. Garry and Covington have been trading barbs for quite a while now. “The Future” has long claimed that “Chaos” is avoiding a fight with him. Garry said that Covington initially used a foot injury as an excuse.
Belal Muhammad offers to slap fellow UFC champion Ilia Topuria amid beef
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2024
Belal Muhammad says he’s prepared to slap Ilia Topuria around if he wants to turn their beef into physicality. Muhammad was recently on the receiving end of some trash talk from Topuria. “El Matador” is the reigning UFC featherweight champion, while Muhammad is the welterweight king. Topuria called Muhammad a “fake champion” and took aim at his finishing rate inside the Octagon.
Dana White rejects proposed Donald Cerrone return to the UFC
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
UFC president Dana White has rejected the idea of retired legend Donald Cerrone making his return to the promotion. In case you haven’t heard, UFC veteran Donald Cerrone is planning on coming out of retirement. In doing so, he would also be making a return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Cerrone, 41, has been away from the sport for a few years now and has been focusing on other ventures.
Joaquin Buckley expresses interest in possible Colby Covington fight
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
UFC contender Joaquin Buckley has expressed his interest in a possible showdown with Colby Covington. There’s no denying that Joaquin Buckley has been on an absolute tear throughout the last few years. Since making his way to welterweight, he has been able to show a completely different side of himself. In his most recent outing, with things not looking good against Stephen Thompson, he pulled a rabbit out of the hat in the form of a Hail Mary knockout win.
Conor McGregor teases UFC comeback as he makes return to the gym
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has teased a comeback once again with a recent image of him returning to the gym. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering when they’re going to see Conor McGregor back in the Octagon. Some have probably given up hope at this point, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from turning.
"Buchecha" to go head-to-head with Amir Aliakbari at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin and “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane may be squaring off for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title in the main event of ONE 169, but the card could also set the stage for the next top contender in the division. At the same event, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida makes his much-awaited return to take on Amir Aliakbari. This three-round duel airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 8.
Belal Muhammad says Conor McGregor illustrates the "Dark side of fighting" in response to Irish star's latest rant
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes Conor McGregor is no longer a role model for young athletes amidst his long Octagon hiatus. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304. Just months after earning the belt, and capping off a lengthy win streak, Muhammad will defend the belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in December.
Dustin Poirier hints at multiple bouts before retiring, names a few opponent possibilities
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
Former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Dustin Poirier wants two fights in 2025 to complete his legendary career in the Octagon. Poirier hasn’t fought since a fifth-round submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. After losing his third career lineal UFC title fight, Poirier strongly suggested retirement and that he’d walk away after the fight.
Renato Moicano doubts the UFC would give him Paddy Pimblett: "UFC is going to protect him"
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
Renato Moicano doesn’t think he will be fighting Paddy Pimblett anytime soon. Moicano and Pimblett have taken shots at one another in the past and many fans were hoping it would lead to them fighting each other. Both are massive fan-favorites, but after Moicano beat Benoit Saint-Denis in a dominating fashion the Brazilian doesn’t think the UFC will give him that fight.
Kayla Harrison accuses PFL of treating fighters poorly: "The truth will come out"
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2024
Two-time PFL championship winner Kayla Harrison responded to founder Donn Davis’s ongoing attacks by shedding a small light on how the league treats its roster. Harrison is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 earlier this month. She’s 2-0 since signing with the UFC earlier this year, including a finish of former titleholder Holly Holm at UFC 300.