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Andrei Arlovski
Dana White

Dana White confirms that the UFC has parted ways with former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski

Harry Kettle - July 1, 2024

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the promotion have parted ways with legendary fighter Andrei Arlovski. As we know, Andrei Arlovski is an absolute legend of the mixed martial arts game. His heavyweight run has been remarkable, largely because of his longevity. Alas, at the age of 45, it appears as if his tenure with the Ultimate Fighting Championship has come to an end. In his most recent outing at UFC 303, he fell to a split decision loss at the hands of Martin Buday.

Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, UFC 295, UFC
Israel Adesanya

Fight fans take aim at Israel Adesanya over reaction to Alex Pereira’s UFC 303 win

Harry Kettle - July 1, 2024

Fight fans aren’t pleased with how Israel Adesanya reacted to Alex Pereira’s triumph at UFC 303. Last weekend, Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka via knockout in the main event of UFC 303. It cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in the UFC, which is wild, given that he’s only been in the promotion for three years. As we know, perhaps his most iconic fights came against Israel Adesanya.

Prajanchai PK Saenchai
ONE Championship

Prajanchai delighted to overcome odds to achieve two-sport glory

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 1, 2024

Prajanchai PK Saenchai cannot help but relish his career-defining accomplishment at ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28. The reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion delivered a come-from-behind performance to narrowly beat Jonathan Di Bella, seizing the vacant divisional kickboxing crown in the process.

Luke Lessei
ONE Championship

Luke Lessei eager to put Bampara Kouyate “to sleep” at ONE Fight Night 23

BJPENN.COM Staff - July 1, 2024

Luke Lessei has his sights on achieving an emphatic victory when he reports for duty at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. There, the #5-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender squares off with Bampara Kouyate in a three-round duel. This emanates live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.

Dana White, Alex Pereira
Dana White

Dana White explains apprehension to allow Alex Pereira to pursue heavyweight title shot after UFC 303

Curtis Calhoun - June 30, 2024

UFC CEO Dana White isn’t keen on the idea of Alex Pereira moving up to heavyweight to potentially cement himself into the history books. Pereira defeated former titleholder Jiří Procházka in the UFC 303 main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Just seconds into the second round, Pereira caught Procházka with a head kick to retain the belt.

Jiří Procházka
UFC

Jiří Procházka breaks silence after head kick knockout loss at UFC 303: "I need to evolve, or not fight again"

Curtis Calhoun - June 30, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka has issued his first remarks after his second loss to Alex Pereira on Saturday. Pereira finished Procházka just 13 seconds into the second round in the UFC 303 main event. The light heavyweight titleholder landed a massive head kick that floored Procházka as he retained the UFC title.

Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC, UFC 296, Results
Shavkat Rakhmonov

Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to callout from Ian Machado Garry following UFC 303: “Ian forgot what happened during those training sessions”

Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024

Shavkat Rakhmonov has sent a frightening message to Ian Machado Garry following the latter’s victory at UFC 303. Last night, Ian Machado Garry picked up a pretty substantial win. He was able to defeat Michael ‘Venom’ Page via unanimous decision, keeping his unbeaten run intact in the process. Alas, while he may have had his hand raised, it certainly wasn’t the most convincing of performances.

Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler takes aim at Conor McGregor following UFC 303: “Put your big boy pants on“

Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024

Michael Chandler has taken aim at Conor McGregor following the conclusion of last night’s UFC 303 event. As we know, Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka last night in the main event of UFC 303. It served as the conclusion to International Fight Week, which featured some fun attractions for mixed martial arts fans across the globe. Of course, that wasn’t the original main event. The main event was set to see Conor McGregor return after three years to battle it out with Michael Chandler.

Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev reacts to Alex Pereira’s stoppage victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303: “I believe I will knock you out”

Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024

Magomed Ankalaev has sent a message to Alex Pereira following the latter’s decisive victory at UFC 303 last night. On Saturday, Alex Pereira finished off International Fight Week with a real bang. He knocked out Jiri Prochazka for the second time, successfully retaining his UFC light heavyweight championship in the process. He did so on short notice, saving the card after Conor McGregor was forced to withdraw due to a broken toe.

Alex Pereira wins title
UFC

UFC 303 Bonus Report: Alex Pereira one of six fighters to take home $50k

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

The Octagon returned to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 303 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight rematch resulted in yet another knockout victory for the amazing sensation Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ scored a big knockdown in the final second of the opening round and Jiri Prochazka clearly never recovered. In the opening seconds of round two, the Brazilian landed a big head kick which sent the former RIZIN champ crashing to the canvas. From there, Pereira followed up with some heavy ground and pound which forced the referee to step in and stop the contest (see that here).

Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, UFC 303, UFC, Pros React
Jiri Prochazka

Pros react after Alex Pereira stops Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 303 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. Pereira (11-2 MMA) was 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 had marked the Brazilian’s third in a row, this after previously scoring wins over Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz.

Alex Pereira
Jiri Prochazka

UFC 303 Results: Alex Pereira stops Jiri Prochazka in Round 2 (Video)

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the main event title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. 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.

Diego Lopes, UFC 300
Dan Ige

UFC 303 Results: Diego Lopes defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the co-main event between Dan Ige and Diego Lopes. Lopes was initially slated to fight Brian Ortega in tonight’s co-headliner. However, ‘T-City‘ was forced to withdraw last minute due to a fever.

Roman Dolidze, UFC 303, Results, Anthony Smith, UFC
Roman Dolidze

UFC 303 Results: Roman Dolidze defeats Anthony Smith (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze. Smith (38-19 MMA) was last seen in action at May’s UFC 301 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Vitor Petrino (see that here). That win was preceded by a TKO loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.

Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page
Michael Page

Pros react after Ian Machado Garry defeats Michael Page at UFC 303: "MVP won that one"

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 303 main card featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page. Garry (15-o MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Geoff Neal by way of split decision this past February at UFC 298. ‘The Future’ was sporting a 7-0 UFC record ahead of tonight’s contest, earning stoppage wins over Daniel Rodriguez, Jordan Williams and Song Kenan during that stretch.

Ian Machado Garry
Michael Page

UFC 303 Results: Ian Machado Garry defeats Michael Page (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page. Garry (14-o MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Geoff Neal by way of split decision this past February at UFC 298. ‘The Future’ has gone 7-0 thus far in his UFC career, earning stoppage wins over Daniel Rodriguez, Jordan Williams and Song Kenan during that stretch.

Kevin Holland, UFC, MMA
UFC

Kevin Holland provides update on immediate UFC future

Harry Kettle - June 29, 2024

UFC fan favorite Kevin Holland has provided an update on what he wants from his immediate fighting future. As we know, Kevin Holland is the kind of guy who is willing to fight anyone. He’s already taken on some incredible competition in his mixed martial arts career, and he looks set to keep that trend going. In his most recent outing, he went head to head with Michal Oleksiejczuk, submitting him back at UFC 302.

Shinsuke Nakamura
UFC

WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura set to corner Rei Tsuruya at UFC 303

Harry Kettle - June 29, 2024

WWE sensation Shinsuke Nakamura is set to corner Rei Tsuruya at UFC 303 tonight. This evening, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will round off International Fight Week with a blockbuster event. The main card features some serious talent but in addition to that, there are also some promising newcomers who are hoping to make a name for themselves in Las Vegas. In the mix of all that, we will see the official debut of Rei Tsuruya.