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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.
MMA legend says Conor McGregor's toe injury is "karma" for handling of RDA fight cancelation
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2024
According to one MMA pioneer, former UFC champion Conor McGregor’s toe injury ahead of UFC 303 was karma’s purest form. McGregor was scheduled to return against former Bellator titleholder Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. But, McGregor withdrew due to a toe injury he suffered in the final stages of his fight camp.
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.
Ian Machado Garry names the lone other welterweight he believes is capable of dethroning Leon Edwards
Susan Cox - June 25, 2024
Ian Machado Garry is naming the lone other welterweight he believes is capable of dethroning Leon Edwards. Edwards (22-3 MMA) is the current UFC welterweight champion. ‘Rocky’ has successfully defended his title twice and will be looking to do so for a third time when he meets up with Belal Muhammad (23-3 MMA) this coming July at UFC 304 in Manchester, England.
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).
Khamzat Chimaev reportedly targeting October return at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi
Harry Kettle - June 25, 2024
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev is reportedly targeting a return to the cage in October, as per his team. As we know, Khamzat Chimaev was set to return to the Octagon last weekend at UFC Saudi Arabia. He was scheduled to take on Robert Whittaker in an absolutely blockbuster main event. Unfortunately, due to illness, Chimaev was unable to compete, with Ikram Aliskerov stepping in to battle and lose to Bobby Knuckles.
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.
Daniel Cormier on why Roman Dolidze is a “tougher matchup” for Anthony Smith at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - June 24, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Anthony Smith has a taller mountain to climb after a last-second opponent switch ahead of UFC 303. Smith was scheduled to fill in for the injured Jamahal Hill against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303. But, Ulberg withdrew due to an undisclosed injury, after Ulberg filled for a previously injured Khalil Rountree.
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.
Michael Page targeting Kamaru Usman with victory over Ian Garry at UFC 303: "He's just sat at the top"
Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2024
If Michael Page can get through Ian Garry at UFC 303 this Saturday, he wants Kamaru Usman next. The man known to many fans online simply as ‘MVP’ is set to return this weekend. In the opening fight of the UFC 303 main card, Michael Page will meet the rising Ian Garry. Both men are coming off major victories, with the former Bellator contender dominating Kevin Holland in his promotional debut in March.