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Ben Askren responds to Paige VanZant jabbing him as 'Not a fighter' despite several world titles
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren hit back at Paige VanZant’s claims that he’s not an athlete worth recognition as a fighter. VanZant is scheduled to face OnlyFans model Elle Brooke for the Misfits Boxing women’s middleweight title on May 25th. She returns to combat sports for the first time since a loss to Rachael Ostovich at Bare Knuckle FC 19.
Ryan Garcia responds to Conor McGregor's fiery criticism of PED use: 'You ran from being tested!'
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia didn’t take long to address Conor McGregor’s scathing tweet about Garcia’s use of a performance-enhancing drug. Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, a performance enhancer, on three different occasions leading up to his victory over Devin Haney last month. He defeated Haney by majority decision to hand the WBC super lightweight champion his first career defeat.
Alex Pereira responds to Jon Jones after social media pitches for a champion vs. champion UFC clash
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
UFC light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira has responded to Jon Jones’ viral tweets about a potential champion vs. champion showdown. Pereira is fresh off of his first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill in the UFC 300 main event just weeks ago. He successfully defended the light heavyweight belt after defeating Jiří Procházka for the then-vacant title at UFC 295 in November.
Renato Moicano questions Alexandre Pantoja’s decision to fight Steve Erceg at UFC 301: “I don’t think it was very smart”
Susan Cox - May 3, 2024
Renato Moicano is questioning Alexandre Pantoja’s decision to fight Steve Erceg at UFC 301. UFC 301 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th at the Farmasi Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
UFC 301: ‘Pantoja vs. Erceg’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fight Cancelled
Susan Cox - May 3, 2024
The UFC 301 weigh-ins took place today, Friday, May 3rd at the UFC host hotel in Rio de Janeiro. UFC 301: ‘Pantoja vs. Erceg’ will take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th at the Farmasi Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Video | Merab Dvalishvili digs desert grave for Sean O’Malley: “Let’s go!”
Susan Cox - May 3, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili is digging a desert grave for Sean O’Malley. ‘The Machine’ (17-4 MMA) last fought and defeated Henry Cejudo (16-4 MMA) this past February at UFC 298. It would be his 10th victory in a row in the Octagon. Dvalishvili has fought and defeated the likes of Petr Yan (17-5 MMA), Jose Aldo (31-8 MMA), Marlon Moraes (23-13 MMA) and others.
Anthony Hernandez forced to withdraw from slated UFC 302 fight with Roman Dolidze
Susan Cox - May 3, 2024
Anthony Hernandez has withdrawn from his slated UFC 302 fight with Roman Dolidze. UFC 302 will take place on Saturday, June 1st at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey.
Tristan Hamm details transition from influencer to boxer ahead of Le'Veon Bell boxing match, eyes future fight with Dillon Danis
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2024
Tristan Hamm made quick work in his boxing debut and now he wants to see how far he can take it. Hamm, also known as Mr. Adventure on social media with over two million Instagram followers, had his boxing debut in January on the Misfits card. He scored a quick knockout win, and although he’s only been boxing for six months, Hamm says being part of the influencer boxing was something he had been interested in.
Anthony Smith claims beating Vitor Petrino at UFC 301 doesn't do "s**t" for him: "The fight means nothing to me"
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2024
Anthony Smith says his UFC 301 fight against Vitor Petrino doesn’t do anything for him. Smith is set to return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC 301 against the undefeated Petrino after the Brazilian called him out following his last win. ‘Lionheart’ is coming off a TKO loss to Khalil Rountree as he is fighting down in the rankings and looking to return to the win column.
Charles Oliveira reveals timeline for UFC return, Top 5 lightweight calls him out
Curtis Calhoun - May 2, 2024
Charles Oliveira is looking ahead to a bounce-back performance in his next UFC fight, and he already has a willing adversary lined up. Oliveira remains in the UFC lightweight title hunt despite a split decision loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. Before that, he defeated Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 to keep pace in the title picture.
Daniel Cormier envious of José Aldo ahead of UFC 301 return: 'I wanted that moment one time...''
Curtis Calhoun - May 2, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier wishes he could’ve replicated one of José Aldo’s biggest wins of his legendary career. Aldo will end his two-year MMA retirement when he returns to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC 301. He’ll face #13 bantamweight contender Jonathan Martinez in the pay-per-view co-main event.
Paige VanZant unloads on "clown" Dillon Danis, shares humiliating encounter with him
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2024
Paige VanZant has shared a humiliating encounter with Dillon Danis after the former Bellator fighter took a shot at her. VanZant recently claimed Danis wasn’t a real fighter, which he wasn’t a fan of, and then took to social media to claim she tried to be with him. Of course, VanZant is married to Bellator fighter Austin Vanderford, so the former UFC fighter took to her Instagram to claim Danis asked her to peg him.
Dustin Poirier could retire with win over Islam Makhachev at UFC 302: "It could be my last fight"
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2024
If Dustin Poirier defeats UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in June, that could be it for him. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 299 in March. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier faced the rising Benoit Saint-Denis. Despite some early success from ‘The God of War’, the longtime lightweight wound up scoring a second-round knockout win.
Chael Sonnen goes to bat for Ilia Topuria following criticism of BMF title demands for Max Holloway fight
Susan Cox - May 2, 2024
Chael Sonnen is going to bat for Ilia Topuria following recent criticism of his BMF title demands for the Max Holloway fight. The undefeated Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA) most recently defeated Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA) by KO this past February at UFC 298. With the victory ‘El Matador’ became the UFC featherweight champion.
Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze added to UFC 304 in Manchester
Curtis Calhoun - May 2, 2024
A high-octane UFC featherweight clash between contenders Arnold Allen and Giga Chikadze has been added to UFC 304 on July 27th. MMA Junkie confirmed the news of the Allen vs. Chikadze booking this week after an initial report by journalist Léo Guimaraes.
Anatoly Malykhin throws support behind Natalia Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 2, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin backs his Russian compatriot Natalia Diachkova as she gears up for the most crucial bout of her career. Diachkova challenges Smilla Sundell for the Swede’s ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship in the main event of ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 3.
Jon Jones slams MMA content creator for spreading false rumors about his sex life: 'Literally some random loser'
Curtis Calhoun - May 2, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has addressed a prominent MMA content creator’s claims that he’s a homosexual. Jones is working towards an Octagon return after winning the UFC heavyweight title last year at UFC 285. He was booked to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 before withdrawing due to injury.
Stephen A. Smith sounds off after Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson gets sanctioned as a professional bout: “I’m disgusted by it”
Susan Cox - May 2, 2024
Stephen A. Smith is sounding off after the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson was sanctioned as a professional bout. On Saturday July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Jake Paul will get in the ring with former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson. The event will be streamed globally on Netflix.