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Pros react after Volkan Oezdemir KO's Johnny Walker at UFC Saudi Arabia
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2024
UFC Saudi Arabia Results: Volkan Oezdemir KO's Johnny Walker (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Saudi Arabia results, including the light heavyweight bout between Johnny Walker and Volkan Oezdemir. Walker (21-8 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Magomed Ankalaev this past January. That setback snapped a three-fight winning streak for the Brazilian, who had previously scored victories over Ion Cutelaba, Paul Craig and Anthony Smith.
UFC Saudi Arabia: ‘Whittaker vs. Aliskerov’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 21, 2024
The Octagon invades Riyadh for today’s UFC Saudi Arabia event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker (26-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa this past February at UFC 298. The victory was of course preceded by a TKO loss to reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
Chael Sonnen responds to Conor McGregor's "Pie-Hole" tweet, doubles down on rehab claims
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
Chael Sonnen has responded to Conor McGregor’s fiery tweet in which he verbally attacks the former UFC title challenger over claims of substance abuse. McGregor withdrew from his targeted UFC return against Michael Chandler on June 29 due to a toe injury. He and Chandler were supposed to clash at UFC 303 after months of waiting for the fight to come to fruition.
Report | Paige VanZant signs with Power Slap
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2024
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has reportedly signed with Power Slap. VanZant competed in the UFC from 2014 until 2020 and in free agency, she left to sign with BKFC. She had two fights in BKFC before having one boxing fight against Elle Brooke in Misfits which was a draw.
Rafael dos Anjos mocks Conor McGregor after 'The Notorious' reveals broken toe: "You finally got exposed"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2024
Years after the cancelation of their UFC 196 fight, Rafael dos Anjos is taking aim at Conor McGregor. As most fans are likely aware, the Brazilian was set to meet ‘The Notorious’ in March 2016. The bout was going to be a rare meeting of UFC champions, as Rafael dos Anjos was the then lightweight champion. However, due to a broken foot, he pulled out just two weeks before fight day. As a result, Nate Diaz stepped up to face then-featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
Anthony Smith gets new UFC 303 opponent after Carlos Ulberg pulls out due to injury
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2024
Light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith will now face Roman Dolidze at UFC 303 instead of Carlos Ulberg. The pay-per-view event now just a week away has had a massive shake-up over the last week. The card was originally set to be headlined by a welterweight bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. However, due to a broken toe by the Irishman, the card will now feature Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 in the main event.
Alex Pereira reveals the one thing Jiri Prochazka changed from their first fight ahead of UFC 303 rematch
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira feels Jiří Procházka demonstrated one massive change ahead of their UFC 303 rematch. Pereira and Procházka will clash on days’ notice to headline UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. The rematch came together after Conor McGregor, who was supposed to face Michael Chandler in the main event, withdrew from the card due to a toe injury.
Conor McGregor issues fiery response to Chael Sonnen's rehab claims: "Shut your pie hole!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 21, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor didn’t take long to address Chael Sonnen’s recent claims that his UFC 303 withdrawal was due to substance abuse. McGregor was supposed to face Michael Chandler in the UFC 303 main event on June 29 in Las Vegas. But, he withdrew from the fight last weekend due to injury, leading to the new UFC 303 main event between Alex Pereira and Jiří Procházka.
Conor McGregor reveals the injury that forced him out of UFC 303: "See ya’s soon, Chandler or not"
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2024
Conor McGregor has opened up on the injury that forced him out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. McGregor was supposed to make his highly-anticipated return at UFC 303 on June 29, but around two weeks out, it was revealed the Irishman was forced to withdraw from the bout. It was disappointing news, and now on Friday, McGregor took to his Instagram to reveal a broken toe is the reason he withdrew from the fight.
Robert Whittaker reveals if he'd rather win the title against Dricus Du Plessis or Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - June 21, 2024
Robert Whittaker could be fighting for the middleweight title next time out if he gets past Ikram Aliskerov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Whittaker is coming off a decision win over Paulo Costa to return to the win column after a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis. If Whittaker does beat Aliskerov, he would put himself in line for a title shot, against the winner of Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, which he thinks the South African has a good chance of winning.
UFC 1 fighter and Hawaiian actor, Taylor Wily, passes away at age 56
Susan Cox - June 21, 2024
UFC 1 fighter and Hawaiian actor, Taylor Wily, has passed away at the age of 56. Wily was known as Teila Tuli (0-1 MMA) during his one and only fight in UFC 1 back in November of 1993. Tuli vs. Gerard Gordeau (2-2 MMA) was the first fight to be broadcast in UFC history. The result was Tuli being knocked out by a head kick 26 seconds into the first round, making it the first KO in the promotion‘s history as well.
Jake Paul claims Nate Diaz is ducking him in MMA: “His punches are the weakest”
Susan Cox - June 21, 2024
Jake Paul is claiming that Nate Diaz is ducking him in MMA. ‘The Problem Child’ is currently preparing for his boxing bout with Mike Perry on Saturday July 20th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Chael Sonnen explains how Alex Pereira can become the undisputed GOAT of MMA: “We won't even have the discussion anymore”
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained Alex Pereira’s route to becoming one of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. Next weekend, Alex Pereira will make his return to the Octagon. He will fight Jiri Prochazka on short notice, defending his UFC light heavyweight championship in the process. It’s the kind of act that has made him one of the most popular UFC fighters in recent memory, and it seems as if his star will only continue to rise.
Rose Namajunas reacts to former rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s UFC Hall of Fame induction: “I looked up to her”
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2024
Rose Namajunas has given her thoughts on the UFC Hall of Fame induction of former foe Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The careers of Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk have been intertwined for quite some time now. It dates back almost a decade, when Namajunas pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC title history. She claimed the UFC strawweight championship by knocking out Joanna in New York City, before successfully defending the belt against her.
Kang Ji Won aims to use “best weapons” against Kirill Grishenko
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 21, 2024
Kang Ji Won knows exactly what he must do to beat Kirill Grishenko in their upcoming encounter. This heavyweight MMA clash takes place at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. The U.S. primetime event airs live from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.
Impa Kasanganay confident he'll get a first-round finish against Jakob Nedoh, hopes to fight Rob Wilkinson next
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2024
Impa Kasanganay is looking to secure another first-round finish at PFL 5 to cement his spot in the playoffs. Kasanganay is coming off a first-round TKO win over Alex Polizzi back in April to earn six points. It was a solid performance from the UFC vet, which got him back into the win column after his controversial loss to Johnny Eblen.
Ikram Aliskerov sends a warning to Robert Whittaker ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia: "Unpleasantly surprise him"
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2024
Ikram Aliskerov has sent a warning to Robert Whittaker ahead of their UFC Saudi Arabia main event fight. Aliskerov stepped up on short notice to face Whittaker after Khamzat Chimaev was forced out of the bout. Aliskerov was supposed to fight last weekend, so he delayed his fight a week to take on the former middleweight title challenger.
Sean O'Malley shares his MMA striker 'Mount Rushmore' featuring two current UFC titleholders
Curtis Calhoun - June 20, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley holds three current MMA fighters in high esteem when discussing the sport’s all-time great strikers. O’Malley is expected to face Merab Dvalishvili later this year in his latest UFC bantamweight title defense. He most recently defeated Marlon Vera in the UFC 299 main event by unanimous decision after capturing the belt last August.