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Dricus du Plessis explains how being UFC champion has helped his team
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2024
Dricus du Plessis has explained how becoming UFC middleweight champion has helped to improve his team. Back at UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis won the UFC middleweight championship. He did so by overcoming Sean Strickland in an intense, physical battle for the belt. Now, he’s gearing up to defend the strap for the first time against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.
Dana White delivers passionate speech for Donald Trump at Republican National Convention
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2024
UFC president Dana White gave Donald Trump a passionate introduction at the Republican National Convention. As we know, Dana White has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. He is as honest as they come, and he isn’t afraid about offending the masses. We also know that he’s close friends with Donald Trump, the former US president and Republican nominee for this year’s election.
Jon Jones provides an update on title superfight against Stipe Miocic
Harry Kettle - July 19, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has provided an update on his rumored showdown with Stipe Miocic. As we know, Jon Jones is the current undisputed heavyweight champion of the UFC. Last year, he was set to defend that crown against former king Stipe Miocic. Unfortunately, injury forced ‘Bones’ out of that contest, and we’ve been left to wait and see when it would be rebooked. Now, it appears as if we’re getting closer and closer to fight night.
Steve Garcia expects to finish Seung Woo Choi at UFC Vegas 94, eyes Dan Ige next
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2024
Steve Garcia was surprised it took so long for him to get another fight. After Garcia picked up a second-round knockout win last December, which was his third straight knockout victory, he thought he would get a quick return. However, that wasn’t the case, but he will finally get to return to the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 94 against Seung Woo Choi.
Mike Tyson expresses concern over Jake Paul “jeopardizing” the biggest fight of his career
Cole Shelton - July 18, 2024
Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson isn’t a fan of Jake Paul boxing Mike Perry on Saturday night, according to the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer. Paul and Tyson were supposed to box on Saturday, but the fight was scrapped after ‘Iron’ had to pull out due to a medical issue. The fight has been rescheduled to November 15, but Paul will box Perry on Saturday before that fight happens.
Jake Shields reveals Nick Diaz had no training before Robbie Lawler rematch: "That fight shouldn't have happened"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2024
According to Jake Shields, UFC welterweight Nick Diaz had no training before his 2021 return. The longtime fan-favorite is currently set to return to the cage next month in Abu Dhabi. Back for the first time since a third-round stoppage loss to Robbie Lawler in September 2021, Nick Diaz will face Vicente Luque. ‘The Silent Assassin’ enters the contest having lost three of his last four fights, last getting stopped by Joaquin Buckley in March.
Daniel Cormier reacts to newly released audio of Khabib Nurmagomedov/Conor McGregor ending
Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024
Daniel Cormier has provided some context behind why the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor fight had a dark cloud around it. The UFC released never-before-seen footage of Nurmagomedov submitting McGregor at UFC 229. The footage includes muted commentary with the sole audio coming from McGregor, Nurmagomedov, and referee Herb Dean.
PFL President provides an encouraging update on Francis Ngannou's MMA return
Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s long-awaited PFL debut is drawing near, according to one of the league’s top officials. Ngannou hasn’t fought in MMA since a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. One year after the fight, Ngannou opted to part ways with the UFC following a lengthy, strained contract dispute.
Conor McGregor rooting for Mike Perry against 'little dweeb' Jake Paul: "He's had such a rise in the sport"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2024
BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor is rooting for Mike Perry in his boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘Platinum’ is set to move from the BKFC ring to the boxing ring this Saturday night. On DAZN pay-per-view, Mike Perry will face the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul. For the former UFC welterweight, the fight is a massive opportunity. Paul was originally slated to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, but the legendary heavyweight pulled out due to health issues.
Khamzat Chimaev opens up on sparring session with Sean Strickland: "Choking him and beating him up"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is opening up on his training sessions with Sean Strickland. ‘Borz’ has been out of the cage since his majority-decision victory over Kamaru Usman last October. While the bout was labeled as a title eliminator heading into the matchup, Khamzat Chimaev didn’t get a shot at gold following the win. Instead, the Chechen was given a main event against Robert Whittaker, set for last month in Saudi Arabia.
Tom Aspinall shares how he would gameplan for Alex Pereira heavyweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall sounds willing to take a risky approach in a potential fight with Alex Pereira. Aspinall will defend his interim heavyweight title in a rematch with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. He returns to the Octagon after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich for the interim belt in November.
Ilia Topuria hits back at Conor McGregor after threatening to "Slap the head off" him at BKFC presser
Curtis Calhoun - July 18, 2024
Tensions are intensifying between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and superstar Conor McGregor. After withdrawing from his scheduled UFC bout with Michael Chandler at UFC 303, McGregor is recovering from a foot injury. In the meantime, he’s exploring some of his other avenues, including being a part-owner of Bare Knuckle FC.
“He’s a boss baby” – Jarred Brooks taunts upcoming foe Gustavo Balart
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 18, 2024
Jarred Brooks guarantees that Gustavo Balart won’t see what’s coming for him when they clash in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. With lineal titleholder Joshua Pacio sidelined due to an ACL injury, both men will duke it out for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship. This five-round tilt airs live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 2.
Conor McGregor teases jump to Bare Knuckle during BKFC press conference: “Two fights left on my (UFC) contract”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor teased a jump to Bare Knuckle fighting during his BKFC press conference. Just today, Thursday, July 18th, the BKFC promotion held a press conference from the Hard Rock Hotel in Marbella, Spain promoting their upcoming event this October.
Chael Sonnen details the mistake the UFC made in negotiating a Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback: “They were changing the wrong number”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2024
Chael Sonnen is detailing the mistake the UFC made in negotiating a Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback. Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) retired back in 2020 after his victory over Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA) at UFC 254.
Nate Diaz refutes reports suggesting that he is suing anybody: “Just so we’re clear”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2024
Nate Diaz is refuting reports suggesting he is suing ‘anybody’. On Saturday July 6th it was Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal in a ten round boxing match at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The result was a majority decision victory for Diaz.
UFC star Paddy Pimblett reveals what he's fighting for against Bobby Green
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has spoken about what he’s fighting for in his UFC 304 collision with Bobby Green. Next weekend, Paddy Pimblett faces arguably the toughest test of his career thus far. He’ll go head to head with Bobby Green, a man who is a real veteran in mixed martial arts. Of course, he hopes to win and climb further up the ladder, but he’s also hoping to raise his profile even further.
Dana White discusses a potential Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones super fight: “It’s a possibility”
Harry Kettle - July 18, 2024
UFC president Dana White has revealed that Alex Pereira vs Jon Jones could be a possibility in the future. Right now, Alex Pereira is riding high as the UFC light heavyweight champion. He’s also a former middleweight champion and, as you can imagine, there’s been a lot of talk about him jumping up to heavyweight. If he was to win a title in the division, that would make him the first three-weight world champion in UFC history.