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REPORT | Benoît Saint Denis vs. Renato Moicano targeted for UFC Paris
Curtis Calhoun - June 28, 2024
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.
Conor McGregor takes aim at former friend and training partner Artem Lobov: “Where are you hiding collecting welfare these days?”
Susan Cox - June 28, 2024
Conor McGregor has once again taken aim at his former friend and training partner Artem Lobov. Lobov has made claim that he was the initial co-founder of Proper No. 12 whiskey and is suing McGregor for what he believes is owed to him.
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.
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
UFC president Dana White has agreed to hand out two Fight of the Night bonus awards at UFC 303. Tomorrow night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will finish off International Fight Week with a blockbuster event. The main card will be headlined by Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka 2 with the UFC light heavyweight title on the line. Beyond that, there’s an array of exciting bouts to get pumped up for – helping fans forget about the absence of Conor McGregor.
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.
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.
Ian Machado Garry accuses Michael 'Venom' Page of attempting to spy on his fight camp ahead of UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has accused Michael ‘Venom’ Page of attempting to coerce one of his teammates into giving inside information. Garry and Page will open up the UFC 303 main card this Saturday in Las Vegas. The fight features two of the most intriguing contenders in the welterweight division in a high-stakes matchup for both fighters.
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.
Dricus Du Plessis looks to enter GOAT conversation with win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305: “This is where I take over as one of the greatest”
Susan Cox - June 27, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is looking to enter into the GOAT conversation with a win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. UFC 305 will take place on Saturday August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Daniel Cormier pitches opponent for Brian Ortega’s UFC lightweight debut
Susan Cox - June 27, 2024
Daniel Cormier is pitching an opponent for Brian Ortega’s UFC lightweight debut. UFC 303 takes place this weekend, Saturday, June 29th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ok Rae Yoon outlines path to beating undefeated Alibeg Rasulov at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 27, 2024
Ok Rae Yoon is no stranger to challenges, but the odds have never been steeper than they are now. The South Korean ace takes on an undefeated newcomer in Alibeg Rasulov for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Championship. This happens at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Ian Garry rejects potential fight with 'mentally unwell' Sean Strickland: "Let's leave him be"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry feels it’s best to leave Sean Strickland alone. ‘The Future’ is set to return on the UFC 303 main card later this week. On Saturday night, Ian Garry is set for arguably the biggest test of his MMA career against Michael ‘Venom’ Page. The British fighter debuted in the promotion earlier this year, scoring a lopsided decision win over Kevin Holland. However, Garry is confident that he can end the former Bellator star’s hype train.
Conor McGregor stars in 'HITMAN' video game ahead of UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is staying busy after withdrawing from UFC 303 due to injury. McGregor withdrew from the UFC 303 main event due to a toe injury suffered ahead of his scheduled fight against Michael Chandler. It’s uncertain when McGregor will return to the Octagon and how long he’ll need to recover from the injury.
Max Holloway shares in-depth prediction for Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka 2
Curtis Calhoun - June 27, 2024
BMF titleholder Max Holloway thinks the UFC 303 main event between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka will be a high-drama affair. Pereira will make his second UFC light heavyweight title defense against Procházka in the UFC 303 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. The fight came together on weeks’ notice after Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from the main event due to injury.