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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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexa Grasso vows to fight at Noche UFC with, or without Valentina Shevchenko: "That's the plan"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2024
Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will fight at Noche UFC with or without Valentina Shevchenko. The two flyweight stars are seemingly set for a trilogy bout later this year. Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko last met at Noche UFC last September, fighting to a split draw. The bout took place just a few months after the Mexican fighter ended the ‘Bullet’s’ historic title reign by submission last March.
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.
UFC 303 | Pro fighters make their picks for Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2024
In the main card opener of UFC 303, an intriguing welterweight bout goes down as Ian Machado Garry takes on Michael Page. Heading into the fight, Garry is a slight -162 favorite while the Brit is a +126 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the welterweight fight. Many fighters are torn on it as most believe it will go the distance, and could even be boring, but the slight majority are going with the underdog in Page to get the win.
Gillian Robertson believes Michelle Waterson-Gomez fight at UFC 303 is the beginning of her "title run"
Cole Shelton - June 27, 2024
Gillian Robertson believes she can put the strawweight division on notice with her UFC 303 fight. Robertson is set to fight Michelle Waterson-Gomez on Saturday in a pivotal fight for both of their career. The Canadian is coming off a TKO win over Polyana Viana back in January. Now, five months later she is fighting, which she says was perfect for her.
Leon Edwards responds to bold KO claims from UFC 304 opponent Belal Muhammad: “Deluded, he’s talking a lot of sh*t”
Harry Kettle - June 27, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has responded to Belal Muhammad’s claim that he’s going to knock him out at UFC 304. In just a few weeks, Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight championship against Belal Muhammad. It serves as the biggest opportunity of the latter’s career, as he finally gets a crack at the strap. Edwards, meanwhile, will attempt to successfully defend the strap for the third time.
UFC 306 will be rebranded to "Riyadh Season Noche UFC" and take place on September 14 at The Sphere
Harry Kettle - June 27, 2024
UFC 306 has now been rebranded to Riyadh Season Noche UFC, as announced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As we know, the UFC is planning an absolutely huge event for 306. It’s set to go down at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and will serve as the first major sports event to take place at the venue. As you can imagine, the promotion plans to pull out all the stops to impress the masses in Sin City.
“Gangster” Paige VanZant shares high praise for Power Slap ahead of promotional debut: “They've taken over!”
Harry Kettle - June 27, 2024
Former UFC star Paige VanZant has shared high praise for Power Slap as she gears up to debut for the promotion. When it comes to women’s mixed martial arts, Paige VanZant 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. Now, even in her post-UFC days, she’s still finding ways to stay relevant to MMA fans and casual fans alike.
Aung La N Sang returns to action against Shamil Erdogan at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 27, 2024
One of the most beloved superstars in ONE Championship is finally making his return to action. Aung La N Sang battles Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight MMA bout at the highly anticipated ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Colorado on September 6.
Jiri Prochazka says he "will not change anything" from first Alex Pereira fight ahead of UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 26, 2024
Jiri Prochazka says he won’t be making any changes to the way he fights ahead of his rematch with Alex Pereira at UFC 303. Prochazka and Pereira fought back in November and it was the Brazilian winning by second-round TKO to win the vacant title. Now, not even a year later, the two are rematching and Prochazka says he will be fighting the exact same way he did against Pereira in the first meeting.