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Raul Rosas Jr. vows to “put a beating” on Ricky Turcios for criticism of previous withdrawal
Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024
UFC youngster Raul Rosas Jr has vowed to put a beating on Ricky Turcios ahead of their long-awaited collision. As we all know, Raul Rosas Jr is a pretty interesting prospect. The teenage sensation burst on the scene with all the momentum in the world, but up to this point, many are uncertain as to how far he can go. That makes sense, too, given that he’s just 19. He’s only really beginning his mixed martial arts journey and this weekend, the next chapter will be written when he takes on Ricky Turcios.
UFC champion Alex Pereira sends a warning to top contender Magomed Ankalaev: “They don't know my ground”
Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has issued a warning to top divisional contender Magomed Ankalaev. Right now, Alex Pereira is on top of the world. The former middleweight king now runs the show at 205 pounds, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, some would argue that he’s only just starting to find his prime in mixed martial arts – which is a scary prospect.
UFC CEO Dana White claims Power Slap has “more viewers” than any Taylor Swift video ever posted
Harry Kettle - June 6, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has claimed that Power Slap’s videos have received more views than any Taylor Swift video ever. As we all know, Power Slap is Dana White’s big pet project. Over the course of the last few years, he’s put on a range of events as part of the Power Slap brand. It’s true to say that many of the clips have gone viral, largely because people can’t understand how and why it’s a legalized competition.
Masaaki Noiri feels no pressure ahead of much-awaited debut at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 6, 2024
Masaaki Noiri is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face #3-ranked Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong. Both men duke it out in a featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event takes place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 7.
Dustin Jacoby says he has a “couple things” up his sleeve to catch Dominick Reyes early at UFC Louisville
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2024
Dustin Jacoby believes he will catch Dominick Reyes early and score a KO win at UFC Louisville on Saturday night. Jacoby is set to return in the co-main event of the Fight Night card against Reyes. After his loss to Alonzo Menifield in December, Dustin wasn’t sure what would be next for him, but he jumped at the chance when he got the call to face Reyes.
Arman Tsarukyan rear-naked choke'd an alligator during recent south Florida fishing trip, plans to turn it into boots
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan tested his grappling skills on an alligator during a recent fishing trip to the Everglades. Tsarukyan sat cageside as UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event on Saturday. After Makhachev’s submission victory, a rematch between Tsarukyan and Makhachev is the likely next lightweight title fight booking.
Islam Makhachev's coach explains why staph infection before UFC 302 wasn't a big deal for them
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2024
Javier Mendez, the head coach of Islam Makhachev says his fighter getting staph before UFC 302 wasn’t a big deal to them. Makhachev was headlining UFC 302 against Dustin Poirier as he was looking to defend his lightweight title for the third time. Heading into the fight, Makhachev was a sizeable betting favorite, but on fight week, a photo went viral of him apparently having a staph infection.
Michael Chiesa opens up on booking UFC Abu Dhabi fight against Tony Ferguson: "He was once the boogeyman"
Josh Evanoff - June 5, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael Chiesa is happy to finally face Tony Ferguson. ‘Maverick’ hasn’t competed since a first-round submission loss to Kevin Holland at UFC 291 last July. That defeat was Michael Chiesa’s third in a row, previously suffering defeats to Vicente Luque and Sean Brady. Following the loss to ‘Trailblazer’, many felt that the 36-year-old could retire from fighting.
Curtis Blaydes believes fight with Tom Aspinall is for "real" UFC heavyweight title: "He's the guy with the real belt"
Josh Evanoff - June 5, 2024
Curtis Blaydes believes that his fight with Tom Aspinall at UFC 304 is for the real heavyweight title. ‘Razor’ has been out of the octagon since a second-round knockout victory over Jailton Almeida in March at UFC 299. That win was Curtis Blaydes’s fourth in his last five cage appearances, and enough for him to get a crack at Tom Aspinall. The British heavyweight had previously won interim gold with a knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich last November.
Mikey Musumeci fired up to score payback on Gabriel Sousa: "I’m f****** ready"
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 5, 2024
Mikey Musumeci intends to leave everything on the line when he runs it back with Gabriel Sousa. The rematch happens at ONE 167 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, June 7.
Islam Makhachev gets P4P endorsement from Alexander Volkanovski amidst Jon Jones debate: "There has to be activity there..."
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
Former UFC featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski feels his two-time foe, Islam Makhachev, deserves the pound-for-pound nod over Jon Jones. Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission to retain the UFC lightweight belt at UFC 302. He remains the UFC’s pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter as of this writing, with Jones in the No. 2 spot.
Dustin Poirier's ATT teammate defends him against Arman Tsarukyan's post-UFC 302 taunts: "Arman is a b****!"
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
One of Dustin Poirier’s American Top Team teammates has vehemently defended him against recent public jabs from another teammate, Arman Tsarukyan after UFC 302. Poirier’s third and likely final attempt at UFC undisputed gold fell short against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 on Saturday. Despite a competitive first four rounds, Makhachev sealed the victory by tapping out Poirier with a D’Arce choke in Round 5.
Sean Strickland rekindles bad blood with former UFC champ Luke Rockhold: "I'll f*** you up for fun"
Curtis Calhoun - June 5, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland didn’t take long to hit back at Luke Rockhold’s recent remarks about him. Strickland won a split decision over former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa at UFC 302 last weekend. He got back in the win column after a close loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297.
Eddie Alvarez makes bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2024
Eddie Alvarez has made his prediction for a possible rematch between UFC lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan had a competitive showdown back in 2019. Makhachev emerged victorious via unanimous decision. While Makhachev has gone on to become a UFC champion with three successful title defenses, Tsarukyan hasn’t done too bad either, going 9-1 since that encounter.
Mark Hunt waiting on judge's orders despite UFC lawsuit being tossed: "Finally, justice will be served"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2024
Mark Hunt remains confident that his long legal battle with the UFC will sway in his favor. It’s no secret that Hunt has been going after the UFC and Brock Lesnar in court. Hunt was initially beaten by Lesnar via unanimous decision at UFC 200, but the result was changed to a No Contest after “The Beast” failed his drug test. Hunt ended up suing the UFC, Dana White, and Brock. The “Super Samoan” alleged the UFC conspired with Lesnar knowing the former heavyweight champion was on PEDs.
Henry Cejudo calls Sean Strickland's UFC 302 win over Paulo Costa a "snoozefest"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 5, 2024
Henry Cejudo believes the UFC 302 co-main event between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa was a total bore. Strickland vs. Costa was a one-sided fight, but don’t tell that to judge Dave Tirelli, who somehow gave Costa a baffling 49-46 score total. Strickland overcame the oddball judge to emerge victorious via split decision thanks to his forward pressure. “Borrachinha” couldn’t do much while backpedaling, and it made for an uneventful fight.
Arman Tsarukyan believes Dustin Poirier “just gave up” in fight with Islam Makhachev at UFC 302: “Why are you giving up your neck?”
Harry Kettle - June 5, 2024
UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan has questioned Dustin Poirier’s strategy in the final round of his title fight with Islam Makhachev. Last weekend in the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier battled it out with Islam Makhachev over the UFC lightweight championship. The contest proved to be much closer than many had anticipated, but in the end, it was Makhachev who got the win with a late submission triumph.
Itsuki Hirata aims for impressive win at ONE 167: “I’m confident I can get a finish”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 5, 2024
Itsuki Hirata vows to do everything in her power to return to her winning ways. “Android 18” squares off with Victoria Souza in a women’s atomweight MMA bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime card emanates live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, June 7.