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Nate Diaz defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will collide for a second time this evening, this time in the boxing ring. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) originally collided for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Chris Avila defeats Anthony Pettis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Anthony Pettis squares off with Chris Avila in a boxing match scheduled for six rounds this evening in Anaheim, California. The bout is set to be contested at 175lbs.
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 Fighter Salaries Revealed: Diaz tops the list
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Nate Diaz will be making a considerable amount more money than Jorge Masvidal for tonight’s rematch in boxing. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) are set to collide for a second time this evening in Anaheim California. The pair first met in November of 2019 at UFC 244, with the promotion’s ‘BMF Title‘ up for grabs. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Conor McGregor places massive bet on tonight's Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch: "I feel Nate does him in EASY here"
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has placed a massive bet on tonight’s Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal rematch. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) and Masvidal (35-17 MMA) are set to collide for a second time this evening in Anaheim, this time in a boxing match scheduled for ten rounds. The pair originally squared off for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ‘BMF Title‘ at UFC 244 in November of 2019. ‘Gamebred’ ultimately won that bout by second-round TKO, this after causing multiple lacerations to the face of the Stockton native.
Stipe Miocic sends heartfelt message to two-time rival Francis Ngannou after tragic loss of his son
Curtis Calhoun - July 5, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has issued his first public comments on the tragic death of Francis Ngannou’s son. Miocic hasn’t fought since a knockout loss to Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 260. Since then, he’s waited a full year-plus for current titleholder Jon Jones, who he’s expected to face later this year.
Alexander Volkanovski calls to face 'good man' Dustin Poirier: "It's a big fun fight!"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a fight with Dustin Poirier. ‘The Great’ hasn’t competed since his title defense against Ilia Topuria in February. That fight saw Alexander Volkanovski’s historic featherweight reign come to an end in stunning fashion. ‘El Matador’ ended the Australian’s title reign with a brutal second-round stoppage victory.
Jon Jones announces date for UFC return against Stipe Miocic: "It's really happening"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones will fight Stipe Miocic in November at Madison Square Garden. ‘Bones’ hasn’t competed since his return at UFC 285 last March. The bout was Jon Jones’ first in over three years, and it was his first up at heavyweight as well. Despite the long lay-off, the former light-heavyweight champion made quick work of Ciryl Gane. Jones submitted ‘Bon Gamin’ in the first round, winning UFC heavyweight gold in the process.
Stipe Miocic responds to critics suggesting he’s holding up the UFC heavyweight division: “Stop crying”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Stipe Miocic is responding to critics who are suggesting he’s holding up the UFC heavyweight division. Jones and Miocic were set to battle it out for heavyweight gold in November of last year at UFC 295. The fight was cancelled due to ‘Bones’ having to bow out due to injury.
Former UFC champion Holly Holm responds to Dana White’s retirement plea: “I definitely am not ready to be done fighting”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Former UFC champion Holly Holm is responding to Dana White’s retirement plea. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ (15-7 MMA) last fought and was defeated by Kayla Harrison (17-1 MMA) in a bantamweight bout at UFC 300 this past April.
Sean O’Malley vents frustration over the current UFC pound-for-pound rankings: “How’s Ilia higher?”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Sean O’Malley is venting his frustration over the current UFC pound-for-pound rankings. The official UFC rankings garnered some changes following UFC 303 this past weekend.
Demetrious Johnson to make BJJ black belt debut in August
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 5, 2024
Demetrious Johnson wants to add another chapter to his illustrious combat sports career. “Mighty Mouse” will make his black belt debut in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, competing in the Master 2 featherweight category at the IBJJF Master World Championship 2024. The event takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 29 to 31.
Firas Zahabi slams Jiri Prochazka for approach in Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 303: “That was his worst approach to a fight ever”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024
Firas Zahabi has slated Jiri Prochazka for his approach in the rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 303. Last weekend, Alex Pereira knocked Jiri Prochazka out in violent fashion. It was a one-sided domination in the main event of UFC 303, as Pereira managed to successfully retain his UFC light heavyweight championship. Prochazka, meanwhile, dropped to 0-2 in his series with ‘Poatan’.
Sean Strickland expresses concern over the current state of UFC America: “We’re all gonna be watching Dagestanis and Russians, Brazilians fighting”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland is concerned for American fighters due to the influx of high quality international athletes in the promotion. If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that Sean Strickland is an incredibly controversial figure. The former UFC middleweight champion has never been afraid of offending the masses, and along the way, he’s found a lot of success inside the Octagon, too. Following on from his recent win over Paulo Costa, it seems as if his next course of action will be to push for another title shot.
Kai Kamaka III details hectic hours leading up to cornering Dan Ige at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - July 4, 2024
Kai Kamaka III had no idea he would be cornering at UFC 303. Kamaka fought in South Dakota in the PFL on Friday night as he beat Pedro Carvalho by decision to punch a ticket to the playoffs. The Hawaiian got on the plane to return to Vegas on Saturday morning and expected to spend the day at home with his family watching UFC 303.
Jiří Procházka's team says middleweight move is under consideration after UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - July 4, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka has a slew of options on the table after his second loss to Alex Pereira. Procházka lost to Pereira’s in a short-notice main event booking at UFC 303 last Saturday in Las Vegas. After a win at UFC 300, Procházka got another light heavyweight title shot on weeks’ notice but fell short by head kick knockout.
Former UFC champ Germaine de Randamie booked for return at UFC Paris
Curtis Calhoun - July 4, 2024
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie will make her Octagon return at the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Paris. De Randamie, who made her return from a four-year absence back in April, will reportedly face Nora Cornolle on September 28th. MMA journalist Marcel Dorff was the first to report the news of the de Randamie vs. Cornolle booking.
Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t want Khamzat Chimaev mentioned in future UFC middleweight title talks: “He hasn’t fought one single ranked middleweight”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is making it known he doesn’t want Khamzat Chimaev mentioned in future UFC middleweight title talks. Chimaev (13-0 MMA) was to fight Robert Whittaker (27-7 MMA) in the middleweight main event on Saturday, June 22nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, ‘Borz’ pulled out of the bout due to illness.
Daniel Cormier advises Jon Jones to callout Alex Pereira after beating Stipe Miocic: “Take all that thunder”
Susan Cox - July 4, 2024
Daniel Cormier is advising UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones to callout Alex Pereira after he beats Stipe Miocic. Although not yet formally announced, heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA) is expected to make his first title defense against Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA) at UFC 309 on November 9th in New York.