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Anatoly Malykhin takes aim at “Reug Reug” ahead of ONE 169: Atlanta
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 26, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin is making it abundantly clear that he feels no pressure heading into his next assignment. The three-division ONE MMA World Champion defends his heavyweight crown against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at ONE 169: Atlanta. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the State Farm Arena on November 8.
Chael Sonnen feels Jon Jones was right with previous assessment of Sergei Pavlovich: “The biggest fight he's had in four years is against Islam Makhachev”
Harry Kettle - June 26, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Jon Jones’ previous assessment of Sergei Pavlovich. As we know, Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters of all time. There are plenty of criticisms that have been thrown his way but in equal measure, he’s also overcome everyone he’s faced off against in the Octagon. At this point, fans are just waiting for an announcement regarding when he’s going to get back in the cage.
Joe Rogan believes Ian Machado Garry will struggle on the feet against Michael Page at UFC 303: “He is the most difficult puzzle on the feet I've ever seen”
Harry Kettle - June 26, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Ian Machado Garry will struggle when he’s on the feet against Michael ‘Venom’ Page. This weekend, Ian Machado Garry will take on Michael Page at UFC 303. In the eyes of many, it’s the most intriguing fight on the card. Both men have fascinating styles, both men are chasing a title shot, and both will do whatever it takes to win. As we know, there’s been a lot of back and forth between them, but we’re just excited to see what happens when they actually step across the cage from one another.
Alex Pereira defends Conor McGregor against criticism of UFC 303 withdrawal: “It is hard to fight with a broken pinky”
Harry Kettle - June 26, 2024
Alex Pereira has defended Conor McGregor against those criticizing him for withdrawing from UFC 303. As we now know, Conor McGregor will not be competing in the main event of UFC 303. That’s due to a broken toe, more specifically, his pinky toe. Because of that, his big showdown with Michael Chandler will have to wait. Instead, Alex Pereira is stepping up to defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Jiri Prochazka on short notice.
Michelle Waterson-Gomez explains why she’s eager to fight Gillian Robertson at UFC 303: “Having someone not being afraid to go to the ground with me”
Cole Shelton - June 26, 2024
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is excited to fight a true grappler at UFC 303. Waterson-Gomez is set to take on Gillian Robertson on the main card of UFC 303 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The veteran is coming off a TKO loss to Marina Rodriguez back in September, and after that fight she decided to address her nose which had been broken several times and had been impacting her breathing.
Nate Diaz empathizes with Conor McGregor after UFC 303 pullout: "I've done all kinds of s*** I shouldn't've done"
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2024
Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz came to the defense of his two-time rival, Conor McGregor, amidst the latter’s UFC return falling through the cracks. Diaz will face former UFC 244 adversary Jorge Masvidal in a professional boxing match on July 6 in Anaheim, California. He returns to the ring after falling to Jake Paul in his professional boxing debut in August.
Ali Abdelaziz takes aim at Conor McGregor: "I can’t wait to see you and spit in your face"
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has taken aim at Conor McGregor saying he wants to spit in his face. McGregor recently took aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov with some since deleted tweets after a member of Nurmagomedov’s gym, Eagles MMA, was named as one of the terrorists killed by law enforcement. McGregor said Nurmagomedov was a lying rat and told the fighter to rest in piss, but has since deleted the tweets.
Sean Strickland dismisses possible Robert Whittaker clash after UFC Saudi Arabia: "I will wait"
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has no plans to face Robert Whittaker as he waits for another title shot. Strickland is fresh off a split decision victory over former title challenger Paulo Costa at UFC 302 earlier this month. He got back in the win column after losing the middleweight title in his first defense at UFC 297.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals he offered to fight at UFC 303 following Conor McGregor's withdrawal
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski offered to fight at UFC 303 if the promotion needed. UFC 303 was set to be headlined by a highly-anticipated matchup between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. However, the Irishman suffered an injury and was forced out of the bout and the UFC reportedly looked for new fights or potential people to replace McGregor.
REPORT | Maycee Barber withdraws from UFC Denver main event
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2024
UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber has reportedly withdrawn from her first career UFC main event booking. News of Barber’s canceled UFC Denver appearance was first reported by MMA journalist Alex Behunin.
Conor McGregor rips Khabib Nurmagomedov after member of his gym implicated in Russian terrorist attacks: "Fake lying rats!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2024
Conor McGregor used the recent terrorist attacks in Dagestan as a chance to attack Khabib Nurmagomedov after a member of Nurmagomedov’s team was linked to the violence. McGregor and Nurmagomedov’s careers will always be intertwined after their heat-filled clash at UFC 229. The fight shattered UFC pay-per-view records and remains one of the biggest rivalries in mixed martial arts history.
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.
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.
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.
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.