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Alex Pereira believes Jiri Prochazka "might be a little scared" facing him again at UFC 303 after knockout loss
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
Alex Pereira thinks Jiri Prochazka could be scared going into their rematch at UFC 303. Pereira and Prochazka fought back in November at UFC 295 and it was the Brazilian winning by second-round TKO to win the vacant light heavyweight title. Pereira did a good job with leg kicks to slow Prochazka down and eventually caught him with a big punch to get the knockout win.
Photo | Conor McGregor once again takes aim at longtime rival Dustin Poirier: “Bent her over and ear f**ked her”
Josh Evanoff - June 25, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor is again taking aim at Dustin Poirier. ‘The Notorious’ was set to make his return to the cage this Saturday at UFC 303. However, due to a broken toe, Conor McGregor pulled out of his long-awaited fight with Michael Chandler. The fight was going to be the Irishman’s first since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor famously snapped his leg in the closing seconds of the first round in that contest.
Ciryl Gane confirms plans to return at UFC Paris in September: "I'm still at the top"
Josh Evanoff - June 25, 2024
UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane will likely be returning to his home country of France. ‘Bon Gamin’ hasn’t competed in nearly a year. Last September in Paris, Ciryl Gane scored a second-round knockout victory over Serghei Spivac in a win that he badly needed. Prior to that victory, the Frenchman had suffered two losses in his three previous contests, dropping bouts to Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.
Dustin Poirier makes cryptic post amid retirement speculation: "Grateful for the journey"
Josh Evanoff - June 25, 2024
Weeks removed from his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier seems close to making his retirement decision. ‘The Diamond’ faced the UFC lightweight champion earlier this month. In his third bid for undisputed gold, Dustin Poirier again came up short. Facing Islam Makhachev, the longtime fan-favorite had great success, and one judge had the bout tied heading into the fifth round. However, Poirier was submitted with minutes left in the contest.
Yoel Romero reportedly in negotiations with BKFC, Conor McGregor reacts
Susan Cox - June 25, 2024
Conor McGregor is reacting to the rumors that Yoel Romero is in negotiations with BKFC. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is supposedly in talks with former UFC middleweight title challenger Romero.
Michael Page expects to turn Ian Machado Garry into a wrestler at UFC 303: "He's going to go to sleep"
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
Michael Page believes Ian Machado Garry will be turned into a wrestler at UFC 303. Page and Machado Garry are set to open the UFC 303 main card in an intriguing welterweight bout. Both are high-level strikers, but Page is confident he is the much better striker and expects Machado Garry to have a hard time landing on him.
Igor Severino handed a nine-month suspension for biting opponent at UFC Fight Night event
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2024
Flyweight MMA fighter Igor Severino was handed a nine-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after biting Andre Lima in his March 23 UFC debut. Severino’s nine-month suspension is retroactive, and he’s also been fined more than $2,000 in fees for the incident. He was cut from the promotion immediately after biting Lima inside the Octagon.
Video | Kamaru Usman celebrates the Florida Panthers game 7 Stanley Cup victory: “We came and took care of business”
Susan Cox - June 25, 2024
Kamaru Usman, like so many, is celebrating the Florida Panthers game 7 Stanley Cup victory. Usman was in attendance for game 7, sporting his #24 Usman jersey. The former UFC welterweight champion celebrated the Florida Panthers’ victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Arman Tsarukyan fined and suspended by the NSAC for UFC 300 fan attack
Susan Cox - June 25, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has been fined and suspended by the NSAC for his UFC 300 fan attack. The 27-year-old Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA) last fought and defeated Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA) in a lightweight bout this past April at the historic UFC 300.
Superlek looks to leverage speed against Kongthoranee: “I’m faster than him”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 25, 2024
Superlek Kiatmoo9 is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. Both men lock horns in a flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Friday Fights 68. This event takes place live in Asia primetime at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 28.
What's next for Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov after UFC Saudi Arabia?
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
In the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, middleweights threw down as Robert Whittaker took on Ikram Aliskerov, who stepped up on short notice. Whittaker entered the fight coming off a decision win over Paulo Costa back in February to return to the win column after a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis. Aliskerov, meanwhile, was coming off a KO win over Warlley Alves after he knocked out Phil Hawes in his debut.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 170 with Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Gillian Robertson
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
The 170th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 303. We’re first joined by 14th-ranked strawweight Michelle Waterson-Gomez (1:13). We close things out by chatting with 15th-ranked strawweight Gillian Robertson (16:55).
Jorge Masvidal scolds Conor McGregor for never addressing his callouts: “He is scared sh*tless”
Harry Kettle - June 25, 2024
Jorge Masvidal has gone after Conor McGregor for not entertaining the idea of a superfight between them. As we know, Jorge Masvidal has a boxing showdown with Nate Diaz on the horizon. He’s being putting his heart and soul into his appearance in the squared circle, walking away from mixed martial arts in the process.
Ian Machado Garry vows to end the hype train of Michael Page at UFC 303: “He couldn't do it in Bellator and he thinks he's gonna do it here?”
Harry Kettle - June 25, 2024
UFC star Ian Machado Garry has vowed to end the hype train of Michael ‘Venom’ Page when they meet at UFC 303. This Saturday night, Ian Machado Garry will go head to head with Michael Page. It’s considered to be one of the most intriguing fights on the UFC 303 card, especially given their relative star power. Machado Garry is a rising force in the welterweight division, whereas MVP has made some real waves since arriving from Bellator.
Ok Rae Yoon to headline ONE Fight Night 23 for interim lightweight world title
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 25, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Ok Rae Yoon and Alibeg Rasulov will now headline ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. This premium live event airs in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, July 5.
Jiri Prochazka explains why he was "surprised" Alex Pereira accepted title fight on short notice at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 24, 2024
Jiri Prochazka didn’t know if Alex Pereira would accept the rematch on short notice at UFC 303. After Conor McGregor was forced to withdraw from his UFC 303 main event fight against Michael Chandler, the UFC pivoted to make the rematch between Prochazka and Pereira for the light heavyweight title. The two took the fight on just two weeks’ notice which Prochazka says came with a pay bump, but he was surprised that Pereira decided to defend his belt on short notice.
Paige VanZant explains why she signed with Power Slap, vows to become champion
Cole Shelton - June 24, 2024
Paige VanZant says she will become Power Slap champion and won’t stop until she is one. VanZant is set to make her Power Slap debut on Friday night which was surprising news. The former UFC star had been competing in BKFC and boxing but has now decided to try her hand in Power Slap. VanZant says she chases adrenaline and believes Power Slap gives her the best chance to do just that.
Jiří Procházka on what he learned during recent 3-day isolation without light and food: "You become a friend to yourself"
Curtis Calhoun - June 24, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka underwent a three-day isolation without basic needs ahead of his Octagon return. Procházka will face UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the UFC 303 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. He and Pereira will headline the card on short notice after Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from his scheduled fight with Michael Chandler.