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WATCH | Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal choreograph fight scene on set of Road House
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2024
Behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of Road House starring former UFC champion Conor McGregor has emerged. ‘The Notorious’ along with Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the remake of the 80s classic, which was released earlier this week. For the most part, the film has received average to positive reviews and has done well on Amazon Prime Video. Most of the praise was directed at Gyllenhaal, as well as the debuting Conor McGregor.
UFC Atlantic City: ‘Blanchfield vs. Fiorot’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - March 29, 2024
UFC Atlantic City will take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 30th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Weigh-ins took place today, Friday March 29th.
Chris Weidman shows interest in a third fight with Anderson Silva outside the UFC: "Can he get some revenge?"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is down for a boxing match against Anderson Silva. The former titleholder is set to return to the cage this Saturday night, at UFC Atlantic City. There, Chris Weidman will compete in his second fight since breaking his leg in 2021 against Uriah Hall. On Saturday night, he will face Bruno Silva, who enters the bout riding a two-fight losing streak. Heading into fight camp, Weidman was thinking to himself that he could retire with a loss.
Josh Thomson sounds off on Jamie Varner for “attacking” UFC commentator Laura Sanko: “I thought it was very harsh”
Harry Kettle - March 29, 2024
MMA analyst Josh Thomson has given his thoughts on Jamie Varner’s criticism of UFC commentator Laura Sanko. Over the course of the last few years, Laura Sanko has cemented herself as a prominent figure in the world of mixed martial arts. Her commentary has been praised by many, although it must be said that some aren’t big fans.
Demetrious Johnson admits seeing CM Punk’s UFC earnings left a bad taste in his mouth: “A big spit in the face of all the champions”
Harry Kettle - March 29, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has admitted that he didn’t like seeing how much CM Punk got paid during his UFC career. As many fans know, professional wrestling star CM Punk gave mixed martial arts a try many years ago. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, losing in both of his outings.
Jacob Smith looks to spoil Denis Puric’s birthday at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 29, 2024
Jacob Smith is determined to cast a shadow over Denis Puric‘s special day. Both men collide in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime affair airs live from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.
Igor Severino says he’s “very regretful” for biting Andre Lima at UFC Vegas 89
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Igor Severino has spoken publicly for the first time since biting his opponent Andre Lima at UFC Vegas 89. Severino was making his UFC debut at age 20, but in the second round, he bit his opponent and was disqualified from the fight. Not only was he disqualified, but he was immediately released from the promotion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Georges St-Pierre claims he would have “put him down” in a potential UFC fight
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded after Georges St-Pierre claimed he would have won had they ended up fighting. After Nurmagomedov retired, there were rumors of him ending his retirement to face St-Pierre in a super-fight, but it never came to fruition. It is one of the biggest what-if questions in the UFC, as the two are among the best fighters ever to compete.
Khamzat Chimaev opens as betting favorite over Robert Whittaker ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia main event
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev has opened as the betting favorite ahead of his UFC Saudi Arabia main event fight against Robert Whittaker. UFC CEO Dana White announced the fight would headline the card on June 22 late Wednesday evening. The fight also serves as a No. 1 contender bout at middleweight as the winner will get the next title shot, White revealed.
Conor McGregor downplays future acting roles after Road House release: "I don't actually fancy it"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Don’t expect to see former UFC champion Conor McGregor in too many films moving forward. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That defeat saw Conor McGregor break his leg in the final seconds of the first round, and he was forced to spend a lot of time off. During his time on the shelf, he appeared in the remake of the 1989 classic, ‘Road House’.
Robert Whittaker speaks after booking UFC Saudi Arabia showdown with Khamzat Chimaev: "He's a hard fighter"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is ready to put on a show against Khamzat Chimaev. ‘The Reaper’ is fresh off his return to the octagon at UFC 298 opposite Paulo Costa. There, Robert Whittaker got back on the winning track, with a unanimous decision win over the Brazilian. Just a month removed from his most recent victory, the former champion has signed a deal to face Khamzat Chimaev.
Georges St-Pierre opens up on Dana White preventing Oscar De La Hoya boxing match: "F that guy"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre was ready to face Oscar De La Hoya in 2021 until Dana White stepped in. ‘Rush’ famously retired from MMA in early 2019, walking away from potential bouts with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Georges St-Pierre has continued to show interest in competing in retirement. He even booked a jiu-jitsu match with Nick Diaz last year, but it was canceled due to injury.
Georges St-Pierre details the strategy he would have used against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Susan Cox - March 28, 2024
Georges St-Pierre is detailing the strategy he would have used in a fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. It indeed would have been the super fight that never was as both St-Pierre and Nurmagomedov are now retired.
UFC 305 set for August 18 in Perth, Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya reportedly in discussions
Susan Cox - March 28, 2024
UFC 305 is set for August 18th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia and it’s been reported that Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya is in discussions. The last time the promotion was in Australia was in September of 2023 at UFC 293 which took place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
Andre Petroski plans to continue to prove he's the best grappler at middleweight by beating Jacob Malkoun at UFC Atlantic City
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Andre Petroski has made it clear that he believes he’s the best grappler in the middleweight division and he wants to continue to prove that. Petroski has been calling out the top grapplers since signing with the UFC and had a ton of success early on. However, in his last fight, he stepped up on short notice to face Michel Pereira and he suffered a first-round knockout loss.
Maycee Barber claps back at Erin Blanchfield following “pathetic” remarks: “She’s fighting girls after I already changed them”
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2024
Maycee Barber has hit back at Erin Blanchfield as the two flyweight stars continue to trade blows and tease a future showdown. Right now, the women’s flyweight division is looking pretty electric in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. There are plenty of top contenders hoping to make their mark in the months and years to come, and that includes Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield.
Cory Sandhagen explains why he likes Sean O’Malley’s chances in upcoming UFC title fight with Merab Dvalishvili: “He’s that much better of a striker”
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2024
UFC bantamweight Cory Sandhagen has explained why he likes Sean O’Malley’s chances in a title showdown with Merab Dvalishvili. Following his win over Marlon Vera at UFC 299, Sean O’Malley made it clear that he’s open to whatever challenge comes his way next. According to the man himself, the next contender for his bantamweight championship will be none other than Merab Dvalishvili.
Javier Mendez refutes Daniel Cormier's claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Nobody is more dangerous”
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2024
Coach Javier Mendez has disagreed with Daniel Cormier’s claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Over the course of the last few years, Islam Makhachev has firmly established himself as the king of the lightweight division. Of course, prior to that, there was one man who stood tall above the rest at 155 pounds – his close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov.