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Volkan Oezdemir challenges Jamahal Hill to fight at UFC Paris: “I’ll put you to sleep!”
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2024
UFC fighter Volkan Oezdemir has challenged Jamahal Hill to a showdown at UFC Paris later this year. Over the course of the last few years, Volkan Oezdemir has had his fair share of ups and downs. As we know, he once challenged for the UFC light heavyweight championship, falling short against Daniel Cormier. Alas, following that result, he dusted himself off and got back to work. Most recently, he viciously knocked out Johnny Walker to continue building some momentum in the division.
UFC 303: ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 28, 2024
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 303 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2. Pereira (10-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since knocking out Jamahal Hill in the headliner of April’s historic UFC 300 event (see that here). That victory marked the Brazilian’s third in a row, this after scoring wins over Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz in his previous efforts.
Maycee Barber explains why she pulled out of UFC Denver main event with Rose Namajunas
Chris Taylor - June 28, 2024
Maycee Barber has offered a lengthy explanation as to why she pulled out of her slated main event fight with Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver. Barber (14-2 MMA) and Namajunas (12-6 MMA) were scheduled to collide on July 13 in the headliner of the UFC Fight Night event at Ball Arena in Colorado.
Power Slap 8 Results: Paige VanZant defeats Christine Wolmarans (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 28, 2024
Former UFC star Paige VanZant made her Power Slap debut against Christine Wolmarans this evening in Las Vegas. VanZant (8-5 MMA, 0-2 BKFC) has been one of the most prominent names for the last decade or so. While she never reached the level of becoming a UFC champion, she was always popular and has a massive following on social media.
Dana White shoots down Conor McGregor's talk of a fall return: "None of the above"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2024
According to UFC President Dana White, Conor McGregor won’t be back anytime soon. ‘The Notorious’ was set to return in the main event of UFC 303 this weekend. Conor McGregor was set to end a near three-year hiatus against fellow lightweight contender, Michael Chandler. ‘Iron’ coached The Ultimate Fighter against the Irishman, and was eager to finally step into the cage with him.
REPORT | Benoît Saint Denis vs. Renato Moicano targeted for UFC Paris
Curtis Calhoun - June 28, 2024
A lightweight matchup between surging contenders Benoît Saint-Denis and Renato Moicano is in the works for September 28 in Paris. The UFC is targeting the Saint-Denis vs. Moicano matchup for the promotion’s upcoming return to Paris on September 28th. Ag.Fight was the first to report the news of the targeted Saint-Denis vs. Moicano fight.
Conor McGregor taunts Chael Sonnen after UFC Hall of Fame induction: "His shoes talk better than him"
Curtis Calhoun - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor is ramping up his taunts aimed at former UFC star Chael Sonnen in light of Sonnen’s UFC Hall of Fame induction. McGregor was supposed to headline UFC 303 this Saturday against Michael Chandler in Las Vegas. But, the former two-division champion’s UFC return has been indefinitely postponed after McGregor suffered a toe injury in camp.
Kayla Harrison vows to 'smash another skull' if not given a UFC title shot: "I'm not saying no to anybody"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2024
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is down to fight anybody. The former two-time PFL tournament winner finally made her UFC debut in April. At the historic UFC 300 event, Kayla Harrison faced former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. Despite a lot of questions about the Judoka, she passed the test with flying colors. Harrison dominated ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ en route to a second-round stoppage victory.
Henry Cejudo heaps praise on Payton Talbott ahead of UFC 303: “A threat for any of use in the top 10”
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
Henry Cejudo is heaping praise on Payton Talbott ahead of UFC 303. UFC 303 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Conor McGregor admits he’s in “deep pain” watching UFC 303 fight week take place
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor is admitting he’s in ‘deep pain’ watching UFC 303 fight week take place. It was to be McGregor (22-6 MMA) vs. Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) in tomorrow’s main event at UFC 303, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The opposing TUF 31 coaches were to battle it out in the Octagon.
UFC 303: ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Missed Weight
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
The UFC 303: ‘Pereira vs. Prochazka 2’ weigh-ins took place today, Friday, June 28th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. It will be tomorrow, Saturday, June 29th, that UFC 303 will get underway at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Frankie Edgar admits fighting urge is still in him but he isn't planning a comeback
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
Former UFC star Frankie Edgar has confirmed that he isn’t planning an MMA comeback despite still having the urge. As we know, Frankie Edgar is now retired from mixed martial arts. Of course, in the hearts and minds of fans across the globe, he’s a huge favorite. He did some incredible things in his career, and he’ll always be remembered fondly. Now, he’s been able to ride off into the sunset and enjoy life after giving so much of himself to the UFC.
Dana White agrees to hand out two Fight of the Night bonuses at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
Joe Pyfer has high expectations heading into UFC 303 return
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
UFC prospect Joe Pyfer has high expectations for himself as he prepares to make his return at UFC 303. For a while now, Joe Pyfer has been positioned as a middleweight with real potential in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Of course, you can never know for sure, but it helps when you’re a strong finishing artist.
Stephen Thompson gives his thoughts on Ian Machado Garry vs Michael Page at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 28, 2024
Stephen Thompson has given his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page. This weekend, Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page will collide in a mammoth welterweight showdown. While the winner isn’t exactly guaranteed a title shot, it’ll serve as a huge step in the right direction. Of course, with both being viewed as real contenders, you can imagine how excited fans are to see the contest.
Superlek “excited” to compete side-by-side with “dangerous, amazing” Liam Harrison at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 28, 2024
For Superlek Kiatmoo9, ONE 168: Denver holds a special significance beyond his own quest for glory. The reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion will get to share the spotlight with dear friend Liam Harrison in ONE Championship’s return to the U.S. This highly anticipated event takes place at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on September 6.
Dana White reacts to Jiří Procházka's witchcraft accusations towards Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has weighed in on Jiří Procházka’s assessment that Alex Pereira is using sorcery and witchcraft to gain an unfair advantage. Procházka has the chance to attain revenge this Saturday at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. Just months after their vacant light heavyweight title fight at UFC 295, Procházka will get a second chance to dethrone Pereira’s light heavyweight reign.
Dana White explains why Fight Inc. docuseries won't return
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says the Fight Inc. docuseries won’t return as he says it gave up too much information. The UFC released the three-episode series on Roku and it gave fans a behind-the-scenes curtain on how some fights were made and how the UFC goes about their business. Although the docuseries was widely loved by fans, White says it is one-and-done and won’t be brought back.
Ian Machado Garry confident he'll be one of "greatest to ever do it" by the time his career is over
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2024
Ian Machado Garry believes by the time he retires from MMA he will be considered one of the greatest to ever do it. Garry is currently 14-0 as a pro and has been confident that it’s only a matter of time until he becomes the welterweight champion. The Irishman is set to return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC 303 against Michael Page, in a fight he says he isn’t interested in.