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Max Holloway calls for increased bonuses for historic UFC 300 card: "We need some big bonuses for a big card"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024
Max Holloway wants to see some bigger bonuses for this weekend’s UFC 300 event. The milestone card is set to go down this Saturday night in Las Vegas. On the main card, Max Holloway will appear in a rare lightweight bout against ‘BMF’ titleholder Justin Gaethje. ‘Blessed’ is entering the bout riding a two-fight winning streak, last defeating The Korean Zombie in the fall. However, this will be the first Hawaiian’s 155-pound bout since a 2019 loss to Dustin Poirier.
Justin Gaethje reveals severe concussion heading into Charles Oliveira fight: "I got it riding a bike"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024
With a potential UFC title shot on the line this Saturday, Justin Gaethje is opening up on his last championship fight against Charles Oliveira. ‘The Highlight’ is currently slated to face Max Holloway at UFC 300 this Saturday night. The bout will be Justin Gaethje’s first, since winning the ceremonial ‘BMF’ title last July. Also featured on the card will be former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira. ‘Do Bronx’ will fight on the main card against the rising Arman Tsarukyan.
Islam Makhachev takes apart Max Holloway's comments about not being an active champion
Curtis Calhoun - April 11, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Max Holloway’s accusations of ducking a fight with Justin Gaethje earlier this year. Holloway and Gaethje will clash in a five-round BMF title fight this Saturday at UFC 300. Gaethje won the then-vacant BMF belt by knocking out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 last July.
Jiri Prochazka was not impressed by Aleksandar Rakic's 'fake Samurai' comment: “I’m respecting all the warriors from all the history”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Jiri Prochazka was not impressed by Aleksandar Rakic’s ‘fake Samurai’ comment ahead of UFC 300. UFC 300 takes place this coming Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway BMF title fight
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
On the main card of UFC 300, Justin Gaethje looks to defend his BMF title for the first time as he takes on Max Holloway. Heading into the fight, Gaethje is a -178 favorite while the Hawaiian is a +138 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the BMF title fight. The pros are expecting Gaethje to get his hand raised in a highly-anticipated fight, as they think the size will play a factor.
Dana White shares high praise for Max Holloway ahead of UFC 300: “Probably the greatest featherweight of all time”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Dana White is sharing high praise for Max Holloway ahead of UFC 300. The much-anticipated historic UFC 300 will take place this Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mark Coleman confirms he will be at UFC 300 but is unsure about presenting the BMF title: “I don’t think they’re going to ask me to do it”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2024
Mark Coleman has confirmed he will be at UFC 300 but is unsure about presenting the BMF title to the victor. The historic UFC 300 takes place this Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bobby Green plans to “close the curtains” on Jim Miller at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
MMA veteran Bobby Green has explained how he plans on closing the curtain on Jim Miller at UFC 300. This weekend, we’re going to see a parade of high profile bouts take place at UFC 300. One of the most intriguing, we’d argue, will see Bobby Green lock horns with Jim Miller. These two have already had some great moments in their respective careers and now, they’ll compete on a huge stage in Las Vegas.
Muay Thai Legend Liam Harrison booked for ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 11, 2024
After nearly two years on the sidelines, Liam Harrison will make his long-awaited return to ONE Championship. This happens at ONE 167 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7. There, he takes on Katsuki Kitano in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash.
Paulo Costa accepts Sean Strickland’s offer to “do some bleeding” at UFC 302: “Let’s go Cowboy”
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
Paulo Costa has seemingly accepted Sean Strickland’s offer for a middleweight showdown at UFC 302. Over the course of the last few days, there has been talk of Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland throwing down in a future matchup at middleweight. The two are in different spots in the division right now, but in terms of entertainment value, this one promises to be a barnburner.
Photo | Aljamain Sterling is absolutely jacked ahead of featherweight debut at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling looks great heading into his featherweight debut at UFC 300. Following on from a successful tenure at bantamweight, Aljamain Sterling is ready to make the jump up to 145 pounds. There are plenty of exciting options for him up there, and at UFC 300, his first appearance will come against Calvin Kattar. As we know, Kattar is an experienced veteran in the featherweight division. As for Sterling, he’s a former champion at bantamweight – and you can bet he’ll be hungry for that second title.
Holly Holm responds after Ronda Rousey claims she was concussed before their title fight: "She wasn't better than me"
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
Holly Holm has responded to Ronda Rousey after ‘Rowdy’ claimed she was concussed going into their fight. Holm fought Rousey back at UFC 193 in 2015 and going into the fight, ‘Rowdy’ was a massive betting favorite. However, Holm pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as she knocked Rousey out cold to become the new bantamweight champion.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill title fight
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
In the main event of UFC 300, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Alex Pereira looks to defend the belt for the first time against former champ Jamahal Hill. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a -140 favorite while the American is a +110 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the light heavyweight title fight. The pros believe Pereira will get it done, as his striking will be too much for Hill.
Aljamain Sterling believes he can "skip the line" to get featherweight title shot with a win over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
Aljamain Sterling believes he can earn a title shot with a win over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300 on Saturday. Sterling is set to move up to featherweight to face Kattar in an intriguing matchup, as ‘Funkmaster’ is moving up in weight after he suffered a knockout loss to Sean O’Malley to lose his bantamweight title. After the loss, Sterling announced he would be moving up in weight, and will face Kattar on Saturday.
Jamahal Hill opens up on the ups and downs of Achilles recovery ahead of UFC 300 return: "It could've all been over"
Curtis Calhoun - April 10, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill admitted that his Achilles injury last year could’ve forced him to hang up the gloves. Hill will face UFC light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira in the UFC 300 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. He returns after a roller-coaster 2023, featuring a title win and vacation within months.
Jessica Andrade calls to fight for women's 'BMF' title: "It would be an amazing thing"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2024
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade wants to fight for ‘BMF’ gold. The Brazilian has been out of action since a second-round knockout win over Mackenzie Dern in November. That highlight-reel stoppage ended a three-fight losing streak for the former champion. Prior to UFC 295, Jessica Andrade had suffered stoppage losses against Tatiana Suarez, Yan Xiaonan, and Erin Blanchfield.
REPORT | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler to be officially announced at UFC 300 press conference
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2024
According to a recent report, Conor McGregor’s UFC return against Michael Chandler will be announced later this week. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor shattered his leg in that bout. As a result, he’s been kept on the sidelines for years. However, he’s kept himself busy by filming the remake of ‘Road House’. That film was released earlier this month to mixed reviews.
PHOTO | Jim Miller rocks iconic UFC 100 jacket to UFC 300 media day
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2024
Jim Miller had to pull out an iconic look for the UFC 300 media day earlier today. ‘A10’ hasn’t competed since a third-round submission victory over Gabriel Benitez in January. That was the second win in a row, previously knocking out UFC newcomer Jesse Butler inside of a minute last June. With recent success like that, Jim Miller has earned a shot at a ranked opponent in the form of Bobby Green.