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Demetrious Johnson opens up on the tough contract negotiations he had with Dana White the UFC: “We do not give pay-per-view points to flyweight guys”
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
Demetrious Johnson is opening up about the tough contract negotiations he had with UFC CEO Dana White. The former UFC flyweight champion, who is the current ONE Championship flyweight champion, is sharing his futile quest to secure pay-per-view points during his tenure with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
The UFC Vegas 89 ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ weigh-in results are in and all fighters have successfully made weight. UFC Vegas 89 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, March 23rd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Regian Eersel prepared to go through ‘five rounds of war’ in next title defense
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 22, 2024
Two-sport king Regian Eersel is under no illusion about the challenge that lies ahead when he defends his ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title. This happens in the main event of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video on April 5. There, “The Immortal” dukes it out with Alexis Nicolas live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Belal Muhammad doesn’t buy Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300: “I think it was more so to hype up Leon”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad doesn’t believe Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300. While he may not be fighting at UFC 300, it wasn’t through a lack of trying for Leon Edwards. The UFC welterweight champion was reportedly offered three different opponents for the event, as per Dana White. However, none of those actually came to fruition.
Dana White reveals UFC commentator Joe Rogan worked his first 12-13 events free of charge: “I’d do anything for Joe”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Dana White has revealed that for the first chapter of his UFC career, Joe Rogan commentated on events for free. For the longest time now, Joe Rogan has been a mainstay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s been one of the defining voices in the promotion and as we look ahead to the future, it doesn’t seem like he’s planning on hanging up his microphone anytime soon.
Ben Tynan returns to ONE Fight Night 21 against Duke Didier
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 21, 2024
Ben Tynan braces himself for a pivotal clash at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video on April 5. On the card, the Canadian powerhouse locks horns with Duke Didier in a heavyweight MMA encounter. This takes place live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kurt Holobaugh says he's no longer just satisfied to be fighting in the UFC after winning TUF
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Kurt Holobaugh is in his third stint with the UFC and he now has the tools to be a ranked lightweight. Holobaugh made his UFC debut in 2013 but after losing his first Octagon appearance, he was released. He worked his way back to the promotion, but after going 0-3 he was released from the promotion once again.
Amanda Ribas plans for Rose Namajunas fight to be a "war" to prove it is worthy of being the main event
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Amanda Ribas is ready to prove her UFC Vegas 89 fight against Rose Namajunas deserves to be the main event. Ribas and Namajunas are set to headline the card on Saturday in a very intriguing matchup. Namajunas is looking to avoid her first three-fight losing streak of her career, while Ribas is looking for the biggest win of her career. However, heading into the bout, Ribas has heard the talk that the fight isn’t main event worthy, so the Brazilian is looking to prove those fans wrong.
Dana White says "you cannot deny" Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says Kamaru Usman, not Georges St-Pierre, is the greatest welterweight of all time. Usman held the welterweight title from 2019 until 2022 and defended the belt five times. He was a dominant champion, but still, most fans think St-Pierre is the greatest welterweight of all time due to his longevity as champion.
Dana White blames Road House media obligations for delaying Conor McGregor's return: "He can't do both"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Dana White is about ready to start talking with Conor McGregor about a UFC return. ‘The Notorious’ is going on nearly three years out of action. The former UFC champion last competed in July 2021, in a trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. As many fans likely remember, Conor McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of the first round. Due to the injury, he was forced out of action for a long time.
PFL's Donn Davis opens up on possibility of signing Conor McGregor when 'The Notorious' hits free agency: "We're ready"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
PFL’s Donn Davis is ready to make a big splash in free agency, and that could involve Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ is currently hoping to return to the cage this summer, against Michael Chandler. In recent weeks, Conor McGregor has opened up on a lot about his MMA future. The former UFC champion has even revealed that he only has two more fights with the Dana White-led company on his deal.
Julian Erosa plans to "drag" Ricardo Ramos into deep waters at UFC Vegas 89: "He has less stamina and less heart than I do"
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
Julian Erosa was hoping to return much sooner than he is at UFC Vegas 89. Erosa hasn’t fought since last April when he suffered a controversial first-round knockout loss to Fernando Padilla, in a fight many believed was an early stoppage. Since then, Erosa has changed his coaches which is partly why he wanted a bit of time off.
Ronda Rousey reveals severe concussions forced retirement from the UFC: "I really couldn't talk about it"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was forced to leave combat sports due to concussions. ‘Rowdy’ is still one of the biggest UFC stars of all time, and directly led to the company introducing women into the promotion. Due to Ronda Rousey’s success in Strikeforce, Dana White took notice. He signed her in late 2012 and thus began a dominant stranglehold on the 135-pound division.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk admits it’s “really difficult” to stick with her retirement decision: “I deserve to wake up tomorrow and change my mind”
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is admitting that it’s ‘really difficult’ to stick with her retirement decision. Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA) is a former strawweight champion, with a record-setting five title defenses on her resume.
UFC heavyweight Walt Harris receives four-year suspension for banned substances
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
UFC heavyweight veteran Walt Harris has received a four-year suspension for the use of banned substances. Walt ‘The Big Ticket’ Harris (13-10 MMA) last fought in June of 2021, going down to defeat against Marcin Tybura (25-8 MMA) by TKO. With the loss, the 40-year-old heavyweight had the unenviable record of losing 3 fights in a row inside of the Octagon – all by TKO.
UFC legend Tito Ortiz says he “lost everything” in the 2020 stock market crash: “We need to make sure we make America great again”
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz is saying he ‘lost everything’ in the 2020 stock market crash. Known as ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’, Tito, now 49, spent much of his MMA career in the UFC. Ortiz (21-12 MMA) was a former light heavyweight champion and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 0f 2012.
Heavyweight phenom Robelis Despaigne books quick turnaround for UFC St. Louis
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2024
UFC heavyweight prospect Robelis Despaigne is set to make a quick turnaround and return to the Octagon in May. Over the course of the last few weeks, Robelis Despaigne has been one of the hottest topics in the heavyweight division. Upon being signed, fans couldn’t help but marvel at the 35-year-old Olympic bronze medalist. The taekwondo star with a 4-0 record, having knocked out his three previous opponents in a combined 19 seconds.
Watch | Mike Perry mean mugs Thiago Alves in first faceoff ahead of BKFC: KnuckleMania 4
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2024
Mike Perry and Thiago Alves squared off in their first meeting before their main event showdown at BKFC: KnuckleMania 4. On April 27, Mike Perry and Thiago Alves will collide in a bare-knuckle boxing showdown that promises to be explosive. Both men are undefeated in BKFC, with Perry holding a 4-0 record and Alves being 2-0. Everyone knows about the star power that ‘Platinum’ possesses, but they also know that Alves serves as one of his biggest tests to date.