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ONE Fight Night 23: Full card and how to watch
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 2, 2024
Fans in the United States are in for a treat this summer as ONE Championship returns to U.S. primetime with ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This event emanates from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Colby Covington continues to call for a fight with Charles Oliveira
Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024
Controversial UFC star Colby Covington has made it clear that he’s interested in a showdown with Charles Oliveira. We all know that Colby Covington is a controversial figure. He will say and do whatever is going to get him to where he needs to be. More often than not, it works, and he lands himself in a major fight. At this point, though, following his one-sided loss to Leon Edwards, nobody really knows what the immediate future holds for ‘Chaos’.
Francis Ngannou's head coach provides an update on his MMA return
Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s head coach Eric Nicksick has provided an update regarding his return to mixed martial arts. As we know, the focus of Francis Ngannou in the last year or so has been on boxing. He stepped into the squared circle with two of the best heavyweights on the planet – Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. While he gave Fury a real run for his money, the Joshua fight went pretty poorly as he was finished in devastating fashion.
Ian Machado Garry admits frustration at not finishing Michael Page at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - July 2, 2024
UFC star Ian Machado Garry has admitted that he was left frustrated after failing to finish Michael Page at UFC 303. At UFC 303, Ian Machado Garry managed to edge past Michael ‘Venom’ Page via decision. It wasn’t exactly the most exhilarating fight, though, and that’s us putting it lightly. Machado Garry struggled on the feet against MVP, which forced him to go to the grappling. It worked out, for the most part, as he kept his unbeaten mixed martial arts record intact.
“Reug Reug” to face Boucher Ketchup at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 2, 2024
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane is set to embark on an intriguing side quest before challenging Anatoly Malykhin for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8. The Senegalese powerhouse squares off against compatriot Boucher Ketchup in a heavyweight kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
What's next for Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka after UFC 303?
Cole Shelton - July 1, 2024
The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 303 with the light heavyweight title on the line in the main event of International Fight Week. In the main event of UFC 303, Alex Pereira took on Jiri Prochazka, in a fight that was made on short notice.
Alex Pereira's coach reveals UFC champ requested to fight in Perth just minutes after UFC 303 knockout win
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira still wants to fight in Perth at UFC 305 after his latest knockout win last Saturday. Pereira defeated former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jiří Procházka by head kick in the UFC 303 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. After taking the headlining slot on weeks’ notice, Pereira earned one of the biggest wins of his career and successfully defended his belt for the second time.
Michael Chandler claims he’s been offered a title shot against Islam Makhachev
Cole Shelton - July 1, 2024
Michael Chandler claims he has been offered a title shot against Islam Makhachev after his fight against Conor McGregor was scrapped. Chandler was supposed to headline UFC 303 against McGregor in a highly-anticipated matchup. But, just two weeks out from the fight, McGregor was forced to withdraw due to an injury, and the hope for ‘Iron’ was the fight would be rebooked.
Ian Machado Garry counters Shavkat Rakhmonov’s cold response to UFC 303 callout
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry is confused by Shavkat Rakhmonov’s response to his UFC 303 callout. Garry defeated Michael ‘Venom’ Page in arguably his toughest UFC test to date at UFC 303 on Saturday in Las Vegas. He remains undefeated in his professional career and is on the verge of potentially earning a welterweight title shot.
Henry Cejudo says Diego Lopes's UFC 303 win shows he's not ready for top featherweights
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo feels featherweight star Diego Lopes isn’t ready for the elite 145lbers after UFC 303. Lopes defeated Dan Ige, who filled in on hours’ notice for Brian Ortega, in the UFC 303 co-main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. He won the fight by unanimous decision after the sudden opponent switch in the eleventh hour of the pre-fight festivities.
Michael Chandler gives surprising update on Conor McGregor fight: "New date loading"
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2024
It seems that UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is still full steam ahead on a fight with Conor McGregor. The two stars were set to finally collide at UFC 303 over the weekend in Las Vegas. For Michael Chandler, the fight is one that he’s been waiting a long, long time for. The two coached The Ultimate Fighter last summer, with the hope of fighting in late 2023. However, due to Conor McGregor’s ‘Road House’ movie obligations, the date was shifted to this summer.
Brian Ortega's manager explains sudden UFC 303 pull-out: "He couldn't recover or keep anything down"
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2024
According to Brian Ortega’s manager, his UFC 303 pull-out was largely due to the short notice he had to prepare. ‘T-City’ was set to return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 303 on Saturday. However, as many fans likely know, Brian Ortega’s bout with Diego Lopes was made on short notice. After Conor McGregor withdrew from the card with two weeks to go, the featherweights were added to help boost the card.
VIDEO | Alex Pereira is sparring and training just hours after UFC 303 knockout win
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024
UFC star Alex Pereira isn’t taking any time off after his wild knockout win at UFC 303 last weekend. Pereira turned in another jaw-dropping performance in the Octagon by knocking out Jiří Procházka at UFC 303 on Saturday. After taking the fight on weeks’ notice, Pereira didn’t look fatigued at all as he captured one of the biggest wins of his UFC tenure.
Jon Jones appears to pivot on UFC retirement timeline: "Options are looking crazy"
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024
After his upcoming return to the Octagon, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones might not be ready to call it quits. Jones is expected to face former UFC heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic later this year. While an official date hasn’t been announced for the anticipated booking, Jones recently leaked a November pay-per-view targeting.
Dana White reacts to Ian Machado Garry’s win over Michael Page at UFC 303: “I had that fight a draw”
Susan Cox - July 1, 2024
Dana White is reacting to Ian Machado Garry’s win over Michael Page at UFC 303. UFC 303 took place this past Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Video | Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Alex Pereira knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303
Susan Cox - July 1, 2024
Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Alex Pereira knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 was caught on tape. UFC 303 took place this past Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Conor McGregor reacts to reports claiming tax authorities seized Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bank accounts
Susan Cox - July 1, 2024
Conor McGregor is reacting to reports claiming tax authorities seized Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bank accounts. It has been reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA) has lost access to his bank accounts after Russian tax authorities seized his assets because of unpaid dept. Numbers are floating around that it could be upwards of $3.3 million dollars that he owes to the Russian government.
Superlek sees “room for improvement” following ONE Friday Fights 68 win
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 1, 2024
Despite a victory over a tough opponent at ONE Friday Fights 68 on Friday, June 28, Superlek Kiatmoo9 chooses not to rest on his laurels. In his most recent outing, the reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion claimed a hard-fought unanimous decision win over compatriot Kongthoranee Sor Sommai in a three-round Muay Thai bout.