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Aung La N Sang aims to reclaim middleweight title: “I still want to be champion again”
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 15, 2024
Amid whispers of retirement, Aung La N Sang remains resolute in his quest to reclaim the ONE Middleweight MMA World Title. Currently riding the crest of a three-fight winning streak, “The Burmese Python” stands on the precipice of a shot at gold.
Islam Makhachev explains why he accepted Dustin Poirier fight despite ‘The Diamond’ being undeserving
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has explained why he’s open to defending his belt against Dustin Poirier. Last weekend at UFC 299, Dustin Poirier scored a beautiful knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis. The veteran overcame some early adversity and got it done in the second round, cementing himself as a real contender at 155 pounds once again.
Benoit Saint-Denis vows to earn revenge against “Louisiana guy” Dustin Poirier: “I fought completely dehydrated”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024
UFC fighter Benoit Saint-Denis is out for revenge following his knockout defeat to Dustin Poirier last weekend. For years, Benoit Saint-Denis had been building his name up as a real threat in the UFC’s lightweight division. Last Saturday at UFC 299, however, he failed in his attempt to earn the biggest win of his career. Despite a promising start, he ultimately fell short in his battle with veteran Dustin Poirier.
Jarred Brooks reflects on ‘humility’ after DQ loss in rematch with Joshua Pacio
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 15, 2024
For Jarred Brooks, his rematch against Joshua Pacio at ONE 166: Qatar earlier this month brought forth a humbling realization. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion conceded that he learned his lesson in humility following an unfortunate finish in the highly anticipated bout.
Sean Strickland claims the “dirty f**king leftist” country of Canada cost him his UFC title: “I don't wanna pull this card but…”
Harry Kettle - March 15, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland has blamed the left for his defeat to Dricus du Plessis earlier this year. At UFC 297, Sean Strickland went head to head with Dricus du Plessis. Despite his best efforts, though, he came up short, falling to a decision loss at the hands of the South African champion. In the process, Sean lost the middleweight championship, which he had captured from Israel Adesanya just a few months prior.
K-1 World Champion Wei Rui inks deal with ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 14, 2024
ONE Championship has officially welcomed the highly touted Wei Rui into its ranks. The Chinese superstar has inked an exclusive deal with the world’s largest martial arts organization.
Tai Tuivasa unfazed by current three fight losing skid: “I’ve been here before in my life and in fighting”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
Tai Tuivasa is unfazed by his current three fight losing skid. UFC Vegas 88 takes place this coming Saturday, March 16th at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
Conor McGregor admits he loses "interest" and "stops full training" every time his UFC return gets pushed back
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2024
Conor McGregor is having a hard time staying motivated to train for his potential UFC return. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he has been rehabbing his leg and the Irishman appears getting close to a return.
Colby Covington slams 'trash' Michael Page after UFC 299 debut win: "That wasn't entertaining"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2024
Former interim UFC champion Colby Covington wasn’t impressed by Michael Page’s performance over the weekend. The man known to fans as ‘Venom’ finally debuted in the UFC on Saturday night against Kevin Holland. Pre-fight, the bout was viewed as an interesting battle between dynamic strikers. Instead, Micheal Page wound up largely dominating ‘Trailblazer’, earning a unanimous decision victory. The win impressed many and landed the new signee in the welterweight rankings.
Conor McGregor believes that he'll one day fight 'YouTube nerds' KSI, Paul brothers: "I hope Tyson takes his nose off"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2024
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor believes that he’ll fight some YouTubers one day. ‘The Notorious’ is currently on the sidelines, awaiting his next UFC fight. Conor McGregor famously hasn’t competed in over two years, last facing Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Unfortunately for the Irishman, he broke his leg with seconds left in the first round, and he was forced out of action.
Francis Ngannou vows that he's "not done" with boxing despite knockout loss to Anthony Joshua
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2024
PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou isn’t done with professional boxing despite losing to Anthony Joshua. ‘The Predator’ returned to boxing last Friday night, in Saudi Arabia against ‘AJ’. The bout was Francis Ngannou’s second in the ring, previously facing Tyson Fury last October. Despite entering the fight a massive underdog, the former UFC heavyweight champion dropped, and nearly defeated ‘The Gpysy King’. Still, Fury escaped with a split-decision win.
Gilbert Melendez teams up with former Bellator president Scott Coker to create a new MMA promotion
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2024
Gilbert Melendez and former Bellator president Scott Coker have teamed up to create a new MMA promotion. Coker stepped away from MMA after the Bellator and PFL merger, but he is now returning to the game. Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Melendez is starting his own MMA promotion in California and has brought along Coker to help him out. No fights have been announced for the event yet, but it is expected that the card will see both veterans and prospects on it.
Chael Sonnen takes issue with footage of Mike Tyson’s “day 1” training session
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
Chael Sonnen is taking issue with the footage of Mike Tyson’s ‘day 1’ training session. It was announced a week ago today that Jake Paul would face former world champion Mike Tyson in a boxing match on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Video | Family shares positive update on UFC legend Mark Coleman: “Miracles do happen”
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
The family of Mark Coleman have shared a positive update on the UFC legend. Mark ‘The Hammer’ Coleman (16-10 MMA) ended his MMA career with the UFC back in 2010.
Jeremy Pacatiw battles Wang Shou at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 14, 2024
Jeremy Pacatiw is about to embark on a new chapter in his professional career. “The Juggernaut” gears up for his debut bout under the Lions Nation MMA banner at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.
Fabian Edwards slams “scumbag” Colby Covington for comments about his deceased father: “It's a good thing that I wasn't there”
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2024
Fabian Edwards has given his thoughts on some of the comments made by Colby Covington about his deceased father. We all know that Colby Covington is a controversial figure. However, in the lead-up to his bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 296, many believe he crossed a line. ‘Chaos’ opted to take shots at Edwards’ deceased father, to the point where it prompted a big response from Leon.
Sean Strickland calls for rematch with Dricus Du Plessis: “They give izzy a rematch to alex after getting slept..”
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland has called for a middleweight championship rematch with rival Dricus du Plessis. Earlier this year, Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis went to war in what proved to be a fascinating encounter. The two battled it out over the UFC middleweight championship, with du Plessis managing to get his hand raised in victory. Strickland, of course, wasn’t too pleased about the result, as du Plessis gears up for his next challenge – which could well be a showdown with former champion Israel Adesanya.
Sean O’Malley responds after Marlon Vera accuses him of being “greased to the bone” at UFC 299
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has responded to Marlon Vera’s recent remarks following UFC 299. Last weekend, Sean O’Malley put a real beating on Marlon Vera. He dominated and defeated him via unanimous decision, successfully retaining his title in the process.