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Daniel Cormier questions the UFC’s decision to proceed with Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: “For four years, he's lived the life of a normal person”
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has questioned the UFC’s decision to proceed with booking Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic. As a lot of fight fans will know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship wants to make Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic happen. In fact, Jon Jones probably wants it to happen more so than the promotion does.
'Korean Super Boy' Doo Ho Choi set to return against Bill Algeo at UFC Fight Night event this July
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
Fan favorite Doo Ho Choi will reportedly make his return to the Octagon this summer to take on Bill Algeo. For years now, fans have been clamoring to see Doo Ho Choi find more consistency in the cage. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been as active as many would’ve desired. The last time we saw him was in February 2023 when he fought Kyle Nelson to a majority draw after being deducted a point for a headbutt.
Tracy Cortez books UFC return opposite Miranda Maverick
Harry Kettle - May 14, 2024
UFC flyweight stars Tracy Cortez and Miranda Maverick are set to collide in the Octagon this summer. Things are really starting to heat up in the women’s flyweight division. There are so many fascinating fighters in the top 15 and beyond that, there are plenty waiting on the outskirts to try and seize their opportunity.
Chihiro Sawada, Wei Rui crash ONE Championship’s rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 14, 2024
Chihiro Sawada and Wei Rui have stormed their way into the upper echelons of ONE Championship’s athlete rankings. This is by virtue of their stellar victories at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video earlier this month.
'Big' John McCarthy shares hilarious story of officiating one of Nick Diaz's early UFC fights: "Hey B****! C'mon B****!"
Curtis Calhoun - May 13, 2024
Longtime MMA referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy’s attempts to get a young Nick Diaz to tone it down proved futile at UFC 51. Diaz is one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history after a long, successful run inside the Octagon. The Stockton standout defeated the likes of BJ Penn, Paul Daley, and Frank Shamrock during his promotional tenure.
Darren Till updates on fighting return, addresses 'dumbo' Mike Perry's latest bare-knuckle callouts
Curtis Calhoun - May 13, 2024
Former UFC star Darren Till is weeks away from a long-awaited return to combat sports after a long hiatus from competition. Till parted ways with the UFC after a loss to current UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis in 2022. He hasn’t fought since but has been linked to several fights, including a Bare Knuckle FC showdown against Mike Perry.
Jeremy Miado to challenge Hiroba Minowa at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 13, 2024
ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video gives fans another reason to tune in on July 5 with the addition of a high-stakes strawweight MMA clash between Jeremy Miado and Hiroba Minowa. This event airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
VIDEO | UFC star Michel Pereira helps rescue efforts after horrific floods in Brazil
Curtis Calhoun - May 13, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Michel Pereira is helping those suffering from the recent flooding in southern Brazil. Thousands have been forced from their homes in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in recent weeks due to relentless flood waters. As of this writing, at least 116 people have died in the disaster, and a few hundred Brazilians are missing.
Bellator champion Ryan Bader joins the cast of The Rock's 'The Smashing Machine' movie
Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2024
It seems that Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is getting involved in show business. ‘Darth’ has been out of action since a clash with PFL heavyweight tournament winner Renan Ferreira in February. The two heavyweights headlined the PFL vs. Bellator event in Saudi Arabia, and it didn’t go well for Ryan Bader. Just seconds into the contest, ‘Problema’ scored a knockdown and quickly stopped the champion.
Jose Aldo gives update on combat sports future after UFC 301 win: "It's not about the money"
Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has given an update on his fighting future. ‘Junior’ returned to the octagon earlier this month in the co-main event of UFC 301 in Brazil. The bout was Jose Aldo’s first since retiring in the summer of 2022. After a loss to Merab Dvalishvili, the former champion decided to venture into the sport of boxing, with the blessing of Dana White and other company brass.
Colby Covington says that the "ship sailed" on Ian Garry fight taking place at UFC 303: "I'll fight whoever I want"
Josh Evanoff - May 13, 2024
Don’t expect to see Colby Covington fight Ian Garry this summer in the co-main event of UFC 303. ‘Chaos’ has been out of the octagon since yet another shot at welterweight gold in the main event of UFC 296 in December. Sadly for the former interim champion, he was soundly defeated by Leon Edwards. Colby Covington suffered a unanimous decision defeat to ‘Rocky’ late last year, but he didn’t have plans on retiring.
Rampage Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs boxing match reportedly off
Cole Shelton - May 13, 2024
The boxing match between Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs is reportedly off. According to MMA reporter Drake Riggs, the boxing match between Briggs and Jackson will no longer be happening on June 1 in Qatar.
Joaquin Buckley reacts to Conor McGregor's radio silence after bizarre UFC St. Louis callout: 'Thought he'd stand on business'
Curtis Calhoun - May 13, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley is surprised at Conor McGregor’s apparent dismissal of his recent post-fight callout. Buckley’s rise up the welterweight rankings continued with a dominant win against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC St. Louis on Saturday. He has won four fights in a row since making the full-time move back down to welterweight and is knocking on the door of the title picture.
Former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski books his 42nd Octagon appearance for UFC 303
Susan Cox - May 13, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has booked his 42nd Octagon appearance for UFC 303. Arlovski (34-23 MMA) made his promotional debut way back in November of 2000 at UFC 28. It was in 2005 that Arlovski earned the title of UFC heavyweight champion by defeating Tim Sylvia (31-10 MMA) at UFC 51.
UFC CEO Dana White says he is open to fighters making crossover appearances in WWE
Susan Cox - May 13, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is saying he’s open to fighters making crossover appearances in WWE. It was back in April of last year that the WWE and Endeavor reached a deal which would see the WWE merge with UFC’s parent company Zuffa to form a new company called ‘TKO’.
Conor McGregor releases new training photo ahead of UFC 303 return
Harry Kettle - May 13, 2024
UFC superstar Conor McGregor has released a new training image as he prepares for his long-awaited return to the Octagon. It’s almost time, folks. Next month, Conor McGregor will return to the cage after three years away. In his last outing, he suffered a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. Now, he’s aiming to prove that he’s still got what it takes to thrive at the elite level.
Derrick Lewis expresses interest in dabbling with the WWE following TKO win at UFC St. Louis
Harry Kettle - May 13, 2024
Derrick Lewis has made it crystal clear that he’s interested in a run with WWE at some point in the future. Last weekend, Derrick Lewis wrote another chapter in the story of his legendary UFC career. Following a loss to Jailton Almeida last year, he got back in the win column with an emphatic TKO triumph over Rodrigo Nascimento. While it may not vault him back into title contention, it reminded the heavyweight division of who they’re dealing with.
Joaquin Buckley takes aim at former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns following UFC St. Louis
Harry Kettle - May 13, 2024
UFC fighter Joaquin Buckley has taken a shot at Gilbert Burns following the latter’s victory last weekend. For those who haven’t been paying attention, Joaquin Buckley is on a roll right now. The 30-year-old is on a four-fight win streak and at UFC St Louis, he defeated Nursulton Ruziboev via unanimous decision.