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Pros react after Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 302 was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a nasty knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at October’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi. That victory had marked the Dagestani’s thirteenth in a row and second defense of the lightweight title.
UFC 302 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Dustin Poirier in Round 5 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the main event title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a nasty knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at October’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi. The victory marked the Dagestani’s thirteenth in a row and second defense of the lightweight title.
Pros react after Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa at UFC 302: "WTF did I just hear?"
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 302 event was co-headlined by a key middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. Strickland (29-6 MMA) entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297 to surrender the promotion‘s middleweight title in his previous effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Tarzan’ was on a three-fight winning streak which included a lopsided decision win over Israel Adesanya.
Denice Zamboanga begins moving-on process: “My goal hasn’t changed”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 1, 2024
Denice Zamboanga chooses to persist in her pursuit of glory despite facing unexpected challenges. “The Menace” reports for duty at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
UFC 302 Results: Kevin Holland stops Michał Oleksiejczuk in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the middleweight bout between Kevin Holland and Michał Oleksiejczuk. Holland (26-11 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘Trailblazer’ is coming off back-to-back decision losses to Michael Page and Jack Della Maddalena respectively.
UFC 302 Results: Randy Brown defeats Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Brown (19-5 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being a knockout victory over Muslim Salikhov this past February. ‘Rude Boy’ has gone 6-1 over his past seven Octagon appearances overall.
UFC 302 Results: Jailton Almeida stops Alexandr Romanov in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the heavyweight bout between Jailton Almeida and Alexandr Romanov. Almeida (20-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a second-round knockout loss to Curtis Blaydes in his most recent effort at UFC 299 (see that here). That setback snapped a fifteen-fight win streak for ‘Malhadinho’, who had previously gone a perfect 6-0 under the UFC banner.
UFC 302: ‘Makhachev vs. Poirier’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
The Octagon returns to New Jersey for tonight’s UFC 302 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a nasty knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at October’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi. The victory marked the Dagestani’s thirteenth in a row and second defense of the lightweight title.
WATCH: Kayla Harrison easily tosses UFC champion Alex Pereira in training
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2024
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison was recently seen training with Alex Pereira. Both the Olympic gold medalist and ‘Poatan’ competed at UFC 300 in April. There, Kayla Harrison earned a second-round stoppage victory over former champion Holly Holm. In the main event of the pay-per-view card, Alex Pereira scored a first-round knockout win over Jamahal Hill. ‘Sweet Dreams’ had previously vacated the title due to injury last year.
Gable Steveson signs with NFL's Buffalo Bills, forgoes MMA career
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2024
Former Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is heading to the NFL over the UFC. The 24-year-old recently wrapped up a controversial stint with the WWE. Gable Steveson chose to sign with the professional wrestling company despite offers from the UFC and others in 2021. Ultimately, the former Minnesota amateur wrestler just wasn’t a good fit. After years of training, Steveson was released after just one televised match earlier this month.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson postponed due to 'Iron Mike' suffering a medical emergency
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2024
The professional boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is no longer going down on July 20th. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ were set to headline a Netflix-promoted event this summer in Dallas. While many cautioned Mike Tyson away from fighting given his age, the legend felt that he had to face Jake Paul. Furthermore, the bout was sanctioned as an actual professional boxing match, and not an exhibition, earlier this month.
WATCH: Sean Strickland spars with Bellator star Johnny Eblen just hours before UFC 302
Curtis Calhoun - May 31, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland isn’t pulling any punches ahead of his Octagon return against Paulo Costa. Strickland and Costa will fight in the UFC 302 co-main event on Saturday in Newark. The matchup is a potential No. 1 contender fight and a chance for Strickland to make a great case for another middleweight title shot.
UFC 302: Coach Eric Nicksick reveals when he realized Sean Strickland's popularity had grown: 'Tell me I didn't just hear that'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 31, 2024
Sean Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick recalled the time he knew Sean Strickland reached a higher level of popularity. Strickland’s personality has garnered him a ton of attention from MMA fans. The former UFC Middleweight Champion doesn’t have a filter and is willing to say whatever is on his mind. While Strickland’s viewpoints would be deemed controversial in just about any other industry, the fight game welcomes his blunt style.
Javier Mendez dismisses Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria: "He doesn't need to fight him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 31, 2024
American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez isn’t a fan of the idea of matching up UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev against Ilia Topuria, at least not right now. Topuria has quickly risen up the featherweight rankings to capture UFC gold at 145 pounds. His popularity has also gotten a nice jolt along the way and he has been laying out some lofty goal, including becoming a two-division champ.
UFC 302: ‘Makhachev vs. Poirier’ Weigh-in Results
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 31, 2024
The UFC 302 weigh-ins are in the books, and the championship main event has been made official. The early morning weigh-ins took place today, and fans will be pleased to know that UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier have made weight, both tipping the scales at 155 pounds. They will collide in the UFC 302 headliner inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey tomorrow night.
Listen | Hear what Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier had to say during tense faceoff for UFC 302: “Don’t say that or I’ll slap you”
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2024
Things got heated last night during Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier’s intense faceoff ahead of UFC 302. Tomorrow night, Dustin Poirier will challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. It’s an absolutely huge fight with massive stakes attached to it, as we all know. Makhachev is the favorite, but many fans of ‘The Diamond’ believe he can pull off the upset.
Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor is “100%” taking the Ryan Garcia approach ahead of UFC 303: “He’s not drinking”
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2024
UFC fighter Gilbert Burns doesn’t believe Conor McGregor was actually drinking in the recent video of him partying. As we know, Conor McGregor will finally make his return to the Octagon next month. He’ll do so by taking on Michael Chandler in a contest that has been in the making for well over a year. In the eyes of many, the Irishman is the favorite, but others wonder how seriously he’s taking this challenge.
Fight fans react after photo suggests Paulo Costa may have a staph infection ahead of UFC 302
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2024
Fight fans have reacted to a photo that suggests Paulo Costa may be suffering with a staph infection heading into UFC 302. On Saturday night, Paulo Costa will make his return to the Octagon. We all know that Paulo is a pretty divisive figure, and while he may not be the most consistent fighter in the cage, he knows how to make noise outside of it.