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Valentina Shevchenko explains why it wouldn’t be “fair” to have Alexa Grasso trilogy at UFC 306: “We fought on Mexican Independence Day before”
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2024
Valentina Shevchenko has explained why she doesn’t believe it would be fair for her to battle Alexa Grasso at UFC 306. In the last twelve months, Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso have built up quite the rivalry. At UFC 285, Grasso shocked the world by submitting Shevchenko to become the new UFC women’s flyweight champion. Then, six months later, the two fought to a draw as part of the UFC’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Dustin Poirier reveals he was worried about his “own well being” following KO loss to Justin Gaethje: “I started actually doing therapy after”
Harry Kettle - March 12, 2024
Dustin Poirier has revealed that he was concerned for his mental health following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje. Last weekend, Dustin Poirier got back in the win column in devastating fashion. He knocked out rising lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis, confirming what many already knew – that he’s still an elite force at 155 pounds.
Phetjeeja honored to be Janet Todd's final opponent: "A historic moment for both of us"
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 12, 2024
At ONE Fight Night 20 on Prime Video last Friday, March 8, “The Queen” Phetjeeja found herself at the center of a historic moment. The rising Thai superstar faced Janet Todd in a highly anticipated ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Title unification. This also served as the American striking icon’s farewell bout.
What's next for the stars of UFC 299?
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
The UFC was in Miami, Florida for a stacked UFC 299 card with the men’s bantamweight title was up for grabs. In the main event, Sean O’Malley was looking to defend his bantamweight title for the first time against Marlon Vera in a rematch of their 2020 fight. The co-main event saw Dustin Poirier take on rising contender Benoit Saint-Denis.
Sean O'Malley says he’s still shocked Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion: "He's so stupid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Sean O’Malley says he is still stunned Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion due to how dumb he was. Cejudo first won the UFC flyweight title in 2018 as he beat Demetrious Johnson by split decision. He then won the bantamweight title two fights later in 2019 to become a champ-champ to help cement his legacy.
WATCH | Justin Gaethje reacts to Benoit Saint-Denis getting KO'd by Dustin Poirier: "F**k that kid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Justin Gaethje was thrilled to see Benoit Saint-Denis get knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. In the co-main event of UFC 299, Saint-Denis was fighting Poirier in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout. It was an intriguing matchup that many were torn on who would win. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success, and to begin the second round, he got ahold of Poirier’s back and looked like he was close to finishing him.
Michael Page reveals UFC shot down original plan for debut walkout: "I had a big plan"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page nearly had a much different entrance on Saturday. Over the weekend, the man known simply as ‘Venom’ finally debuted in the UFC. The longtime Bellator star faced Kevin Holland, in what promised to be a striker’s delight. However, Michael Page wound up dominating ‘Trailblazer’ on the feet. The newly-signed welterweight ultimately handed Holland a unanimous decision defeat.
Sean O'Malley moves on from Ryan Garcia, calls out Floyd Mayweather: "Going straight to the big dog"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is moving on from talk of fighting Ryan Garcia, and moving onto Floyd Mayweather. ‘Sugar’ is fresh off his return to the cage over the weekend in the main event of UFC 299. There, Sean O’Malley faced longtime rival, Marlon Vera, in his first bantamweight title defense. The newly crowned champion largely dominated ‘Chito’, scoring a lopsided decision victory on Saturday night.
VIDEO | Jon Jones hospitalizes fan who asked him to kick him twice
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently hospitalized a fan with really bad decision-making skills. Currently, ‘Bones’ is on the sidelines healing for his next fight. Last March, Jon Jones ventured up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane in a bid for vacant UFC gold after Francis Ngannou left the company. The legendary quickly dispatched of ‘Bon Gamin’, scoring a first-round submission victory.
Dustin Poirier reveals what he told Dana White after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Dustin Poirier sent a stern message to UFC CEO Dana White after he knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 on Saturday. Poirier entered the fight as the underdog and many were writing off the former UFC interim lightweight champ following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje back in July. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success and to begin the second round, the Frenchman had Poirier’s back.
Demetrious Johnson explains why he thinks Anthony Joshua would beat Francis Ngannou in MMA
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Demetrious Johnson is explaining why he thinks Anthony Joshua would also beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight. Ngannou, the former heavyweight champion, parted ways with the UFC in January of last year and proceeded to sign on with the Professional Fighter’s League in May of 2023.
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier seemingly agree to June title fight
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier have seemingly agreed to a June 2024 title fight. Poirier (30-8 MMA) is flying high after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) this past Saturday night at UFC 299 in the ‘Sunshine State’ of Florida.
Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to callout from UFC 299 winner Jack Della Maddalena
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is responding to the callout from UFC 299 winner Jack Della Maddalena. This past Saturday, March 9th, at UFC 299, saw Jack Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA) defeat Gilbert Burns (22-7 MMA) by KO at 3:43 of Round 3 in a welterweight bout (see that here). Maddalena also earned a $50K fight of the night bonus.
Official lineup for UFC 300 released, Bo Nickal receives main card placement
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
UFC star Bo Nickal has received the honor of a place on the main card of next month’s UFC 300 pay-per-view. Next month in Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on one of its biggest events of all time. UFC 300 will feature some absolutely blockbuster fights and although it may not be quite as stacked as some would’ve hoped, nobody can deny that there are some incredible bouts on the card.
Michael Chandler shares high praise for Dustin Poirier following his KO win at UFC 299: “It’s the best hook in the MMA world”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has praised Dustin Poirier following the latter’s knockout win at UFC 299. Last Saturday night, Dustin Poirier was able to knock Benoit Saint-Denis out in vicious fashion at UFC 299. He did so in the second round, cementing himself as a man who is still a top contender at lightweight. Of course, many of us already believed that to be true, but turning back such a hungry young lion proves just how savvy the veteran really is.
Nate Diaz sends a warning to three of the top heavyweights in Boxing: “I’ll whoop all your asses”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has issued an interesting warning to three of the top heavyweights in boxing. For the longest time now, Nate Diaz has been one of the most fascinating stars in the world of combat sports. From his early days in mixed martial arts to boxing in his post-UFC career, Nate knows how to make some noise. Of course, that’s given him plenty of enemies along the way, both in the cage and the squared circle.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues fires shots at old foe Stamp Fairtex: “Come back to Muay Thai”
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2024
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues has made it abundantly clear who she wants to face next. Following the successful defense of her ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title against Cristina Morales at ONE Fight Night 20 on Prime Video last Friday, March 8, she issued a bold challenge to Stamp Fairtex.
Ali Abdelaziz offers Dustin Poirier a title shot with Islam Makhachev following UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 10, 2024
Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says Dustin Poirier can get the next title shot following his knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. Poirier was coming off a KO loss to Justin Gaethje back in July and took on Saint-Denis in a fight which he was the underdog in. After a first round in which Saint-Denis had a lot of success, Poirier landed a big uppercut and followed it up to get a KO win in the second round.