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Chael Sonnen admits he's 'honored' to be Anderson Silva's last fight in Brazil: 'My great moments are tied to him'
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
Despite their checkered history, Chael Sonnen basks in the honor of being Anderson Silva’s likely last combat sports opponent in Brazil. Sonnen and Silva will clash in a June 15 boxing match in São Paulo. The fight will complete one of the biggest rivalries in combat sports history in Silva’s proposed final Brazil-based fight.
Tyron Woodley blames the UFC Apex environment for late MMA career struggles
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley feels fighting in the UFC Apex towards the end of his promotional career impacted his in-cage performances. Woodley is targeting a return to combat sports later in 2024 after a long hiatus from competition. He hasn’t fought in any capacity since a knockout loss to Jake Paul in their boxing rematch in 2021.
Islam Makhachev's coach dismisses Max Holloway as a legitimate LW title threat: 'It'll be grueling for Max'
Curtis Calhoun - May 20, 2024
Islam Makhachev’s head coach doesn’t believe Max Holloway seriously threatens Makhachev’s UFC lightweight title reign. Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight belt when he faces Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1. He returns after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in October in his second consecutive win over the former featherweight titleholder.
Dan Hardy wants Jon Jones stripped of UFC heavyweight title: "I do think it's time"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2024
Dan Hardy believes Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes should determine the true undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. Aspinall has a hold of the interim gold, which he won after knocking out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 back in November 2023. Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight titleholder, has been out of action since March 2023. An injury prevented him from defending his gold against Stipe Miocic last year. It’s a fight the UFC still has on its radar.
Daniel Cormier criticizes Colby Covington: "It seems like he’s unwilling to fight Ian Garry"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 20, 2024
Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe Colby Covington realizes he can’t call the shots. Covington appears to be further away from the UFC Welterweight Championship picture than fans are used to seeing. Don’t tell that to “Chaos” however, who feels a foot injury is to blame for his shortcoming against Leon Edwards for the 170-pound gold back in late 2023. Covington recently appeared on “Submission Radio” and shared his belief that Belal Muhammad, who is challenging Edwards for the welterweight gold at UFC 304, was “squatting on his ranking.”
Video | Conor McGregor looks sharp in sparring ahead of UFC 303 fight with Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
New footage has been released of Conor McGregor in sparring ahead of his return to the Octagon next month. For the longest time now, fight fans have been waiting to see Conor McGregor get back in the cage. On June 29, they’ll finally get their chance when the Irishman headlines UFC 303 against Michael Chandler.
Anderson Silva set to face longtime UFC rival Chael Sonnen in boxing match on June 15
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
Former UFC rivals Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will collide once again in a special boxing match next month. In recent times, fight fans have been wondering what’s next for Anderson Silva. He’s already considered to be one of the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts, and yet he’s still out there competing in the ring.
Denis Puric vows to “make a fool out of” Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 20, 2024
Denis Puric is brimming with confidence ahead of his showdown with Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Both men collide in a flyweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Cory Sandhagen stays firm in his criticism of UFC bantamweight Marlon Vera: "Which improvements did you make?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
Cory Sandhagen has doubled down on his criticism of Marlon “Chito” Vera. At UFC 299 back in March, Vera challenged Sean O’Malley for the UFC Bantamweight Championship. Things didn’t go “Chito’s” way, as O’Malley was able to pick him a part on the feet for the most part. After the fight, Sandhagen took to his YouTube channel to share his belief that Vera isn’t all that good inside the Octagon.
Khalil Rountree Jr. issues statement after being forced out of UFC 303 fight with Jamahal Hill due to failed drug test
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
Khalil Rountree Jr. will not be facing Jamahal Hill at UFC 303, and he has issued a statement after being removed from the card. As it turns out, Rountree was flagged for Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) use. The light heavyweight says that an accidental blend from a personalized supplement company is to blame for the DHEA finding. While Rountree has been temporarily suspended, he insisted that he never took the banned substance intentionally.
Mike Perry calls out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley for boxing match on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
Mike Perry is looking for his next fight, and he’s itching to share the ring with Tyron Woodley on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard. Paul vs. Tyson will be taking place inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20th, and Perry is hoping he gets a chance to be on a massive stage against a former UFC champion. Of course, this would be a traditional boxing fight if they were to be on the same card as “The Problem Child” vs. “Iron” Mike.
Michael Bisping reacts to Oleksandr Usyk’s split decision victory over Tyson Fury: “That was absolutely genius game planning"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping lauds Oleksandr Usyk for his game plan against Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury did battle for the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing. While Fury appeared to be gaining steam at the halfway point, Usyk had other ideas. In the ninth round, Fury was sent stumbling into the ropes from a barrage of punches before the referee ruled a knockdown. From that point on, Fury was never the same and Usyk scored a split decision victory.
UFC Vegas 92 Results: Lerone Murphy defeats Edson Barboza (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 92 results, including the main event between Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy. Barboza (24-12 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring victories over Billy Quarantillo (18-6 MMA) and Sodiq Yusuff (13-4 MMA) respectively.
UFC Vegas 92 Results: Khaos Williams KO's Carlston Harris (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 92 results, including the co-main event between Khaos Williams and Carlston Harris. Williams (15-3 MMA) most previously took to the Octagon in May of last year where he defeated Rolando Bedoya (14-3 MMA) by split-decision. The ‘Ox Fighter’ has gone 3-1 over his past four fights, with his lone loss in that time coming against Randy Brown by way of split decision.
UFC Vegas 92: 'Barboza vs. Murphy' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 92 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy. Barboza (24-11 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring victories over Billy Quarantillo (18-6 MMA) and Sodiq Yusuff (13-4 MMA) respectively.
Johan Ghazali proud to shoulder family legacy in ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 18, 2024
Johan Ghazali carries the torch of his family’s fighting tradition into his next assignment. “Jojo” returns to action against Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat in a flyweight Muay Thai bout at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
PFL issues statement after Douglas Lima accuses league of not fulfilling his contract (Exclusive)
Curtis Calhoun - May 17, 2024
Former Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima is becoming increasingly frustrated with the PFL’s alleged lack of transparency when it comes to fulfilling his contract. Lima, along with the Bellator roster, merged under the PFL banner after the league purchased Bellator in 2023. Since the merger, Lima hasn’t competed and hasn’t fought since a win over Costello Van Steenis at Bellator 296.
Khaos Williams vows to finish Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 92 to "let everyone know that I'm back"
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2024
Khaos Williams will be ending his year-long layoff on Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 92 against Carlston Harris. Williams has not fought since last May when he defeated Rolando Bedoya by split decision. After the fight, Williams says taking time off was part of the plan as every time he steps into the Octagon he says he wants to make sure everything is 100 percent perfect.