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Video | Mike Perry claims Jake Paul broke his ribs just ten seconds into their boxing match
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
Mike Perry is claiming that Jake Paul broke his ribs just ten seconds into their boxing match. Jake Paul took on Mike Perry in an eight-round cruiserweight contest on Saturday, July 20th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Matt Hamill offers to rematch Jon Jones at heavyweight to settle controversial ‘12-6’ disqualification victory
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
Matt Hamill is offering to rematch Jon Jones at heavyweight to settle controversial his ’12-6′ disqualification victory. Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) has only 1 loss in the Octagon, and that came about in December of 2009 when Matt Hamill (13-8 MMA) defeated ‘Bones’ by disqualification (illegal elbows). Hamill, now 47, is the only reason Jones doesn’t have a perfect record.
UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Missed Weight
Susan Cox - July 26, 2024
The UFC 304: ‘Edwards vs. Muhammad 2’ official weigh-ins took place today, Friday, July 26th. The much-anticipated UFC 304 fight card will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 27th, at the Co-Op Live, in Manchester, England.
Alexander Gustafsson believes Tom Aspinall would be “too much” for former rival Jon Jones: “He has all the weapons to beat Jon”
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2024
Alexander Gustafsson believes Tom Aspinall would be too much for Jon Jones to handle if they collided in a heavyweight superfight. This weekend, Tom Aspinall will attempt to get one step closer to the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship. He will be defending the interim belt against Curtis Blaydes, with the winner likely to receive a crack at the undisputed belt – currently held by Jon Jones.
Mike Perry medically suspended for 60 days following TKO loss to Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2024
Mike Perry has been medically suspended for 60 days in the wake of his TKO defeat to Jake Paul last weekend. We all know that Mike Perry is a true warrior. From mixed martial arts to bare-knuckle boxing and beyond, he’s had some great highlight-reel moments throughout the course of his career. Last Saturday, he opted for something different. He stepped into the squared circle to battle it out with Jake Paul, with many believing there was a chance he could pull off the upset.
Coach Larry Wade claims Jake Paul “had to lose 38 pounds in five weeks” for Mike Perry fight
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2024
Coach Larry Wade has claimed that Jake Paul had to lose 38 pounds in five weeks prior to the Mike Perry fight. Last weekend, Jake Paul and Mike Perry went head to head in a fascinating boxing showdown. Perry was considered to be a big underdog in the bout, and unfortunately for him, he couldn’t overcome the size difference. Paul knocked him down in the first two rounds before eventually picking up the win via TKO in the sixth.
UFC 304 | Pro fighters make their picks for Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2024
On the main card of UFC 304, a very intriguing lightweight bout goes down as Bobby Green takes on Paddy Pimblett. Heading into the fight, Green is a slight -122 favorite while ‘The Baddy’ is a -104 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 are torn on this one, but the slight majority do think Green will edge out a competitive decision.
Bobby Green talks Dana White into $100k bonuses at UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
UFC veteran Bobby Green convinced CEO Dana White to double the post-fight performance bonuses at UFC 304 this weekend. Green will face the UFC unbeaten Paddy Pimblett on the UFC 304 main card on Saturday in Manchester. The 37-year-old returns to the Octagon for the chance to earn another signature win and get back in the lightweight mix.
Photo | Official poster drops for UFC 305: ‘Du Plessis vs. Adesanya’
Susan Cox - July 25, 2024
The Official Poster for UFC 305: ‘Du Plessis vs. Adesanya’ has been released. UFC 305 takes place on Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
Sean Strickland reveals friendship with 'liberal' Chris Curtis is now over: "Weakness is cancer"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
It appears that former UFC champion Sean Strickland is no longer cool with Chris Curtis. ‘Tarzan’ and ‘The Action Man’ have been close friends and training partners for years now. In the last few years, Sean Strickland and Chris Curtis have continued to rise in the UFC together. While the former became middleweight champion with a win over Israel Adesanya last year, the latter has continued to move up the rankings.
Dana White confirms Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner is next for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic winner: "Absolutely"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
According to UFC President Dana White, the winner of Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes will face Jon Jones, or Stipe Miocic next. The interim heavyweight title is currently set to be defended in the co-main event of UFC 304 in Manchester. The bout will be Tom Aspinall’s first defense of the championship, since winning it last November with a knockout over Sergei Pavlovich. With the win, the British star hoped to face Jon Jones next.
Alexander Volkanovski offers to fill in for UFC 304 main event if necessary: "Belal, that's a fight I could do"
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is willing to fight Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad. ‘Rocky’ and ‘Remember The Name’ are set to collide in the main event of UFC 304. The bout will be Leon Edwards’ first since a unanimous decision victory over Colby Covington in December. Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad hasn’t competed since a decision win over Gilbert Burns last summer. The welterweight title contest will headline a stacked pay-per-view card from Manchester.
Sean Strickland makes racist remark against Belal Muhammad ahead of UFC 304
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is upping the ante in his ongoing mockery and attacks on Belal Muhammad. Muhammad will face UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the UFC 304 main event this Saturday in Manchester. His long-awaited UFC title shot comes after a 10-fight unbeaten streak that included wins over some of the welterweight elite.
WATCH | Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green exchange words in intense faceoff ahead of UFC 304
Cole Shelton - July 25, 2024
Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green had an intense faceoff ahead of their UFC 304 fight on Saturday. Pimblett and Green are set to fight in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout, and following the press conference on Thursday, the two had a faceoff. During the faceoff Pimblett and Green were seen exchanging words in what looked like a very intense confrontation.
Manel Kape claims Muhammad Mokaev left ATT after being constantly submitted by UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja
Susan Cox - July 25, 2024
Manel Kape is claiming Muhammad Mokaev left ATT after being constantly submitted by UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja. UFC 304 takes place this coming weekend, on Saturday July 27th at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England.
Paddy Pimblett shuts down rumors that he plans to leave the promotion after UFC 304: “Why would I leave?”
Susan Cox - July 25, 2024
Paddy Pimblett is shutting down rumors that he plans to leave the promotion after UFC 304. UFC 304 takes place this coming Saturday, July 27th at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England.
VIDEO | Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad's teams nearly come to blows after UFC 304 press conference
Curtis Calhoun - July 25, 2024
Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad’s teams had to be separated by security personnel immediately following the UFC 304 press conference. Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight title on Saturday in the UFC 304 main event in Manchester. He returns to the Octagon for a rematch with Muhammad, after their first fight resulted in a no-contest in 2021.
Kamaru Usman explains why he’s picking Leon Edwards to defeat Belal Muhammad at UFC 304: “I’m cheering for nobody”
Harry Kettle - July 25, 2024
Kamaru Usman has explained why he’s picking Leon Edwards to defeat Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304. This weekend, Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight championship against Belal Muhammad. It will serve as the culmination of a feud that’s been going on for a good few years now, dating back to their first meeting. On that occasion, an accidental eye poke rendered Muhammad unable to continue against ‘Rocky’.