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Kamaru Usman admits it "stings" he didn't become a champ-champ in his UFC career
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says it stings that he never became a champ-champ in his UFC career. Usman was a dominant champion at welterweight as he defended his title five times. However, he made it clear he wouldn’t go up to middleweight to chase champ-champ status due to his friend Israel Adesanya being the 185lbs champion. With that, it ruled out any chance of Usman holding two titles at the same time as many of the greats have done.
Robert Whittaker interested in fighting Sean Strickland on rumored Perth card: "I owe Australia a fight"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker is interested in a matchup with Sean Strickland if he doesn’t get a title shot his next time out. Whittaker returned to the win column earlier this month with a hard-fought decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. It was a solid performance from the Aussie who is back in the title picture following the win.
Patricio Pitbull scheduled for March return after canceled PFL vs. Bellator bout
Josh Evanoff - February 29, 2024
Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull will be returning on March 22nd in Ireland. The Brazilian has had a rough 12 months. Patricio Pitbull has been out of action since a knockout loss to Chihiro Suzuki at Super RIZIN 2 last July, the first knockout loss of his entire career. The defeat was the second in a row for the Bellator star, previously losing to Sergio Pettis that June down at bantamweight.
Daniel Cormier responds to Nate Diaz b*tch remark: "What does that make him?"
Josh Evanoff - February 29, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t appreciate Nate Diaz’s recent insult toward him. Earlier this week, the feud between ‘DC’ and the Stockton-based fighter began and it frankly came out of nowhere. On his YouTube channel, Daniel Cormier released a video discussing Nate Diaz’s potential return to the UFC. Last week, the former title challenger revealed plans to fight at the Las Vegas Sphere in September.
Alexander Volkanovski breaks silence after UFC 298 loss to Ilia Topuria: "I'm gonna let my head rest"
Josh Evanoff - February 29, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is going to take some time off. ‘The Great’ is fresh off his return earlier this month against Ilia Topuria. The featherweight champion was back for the first time since a knockout loss to Islam Makhachev in October, a short-notice bout for him. Unfortunately for Alexander Volkanovski, he suffered yet another stoppage loss against ‘El Matador’.
Robert Whittaker reveals he woke up on UFC 298 fight day with the flu: "There wasn't anything that was going to stop me"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker reveals he woke up on UFC 298 fight day with the flu. Whittaker recently returned to the Octagon against Paulo Costa in an intriguing middleweight fight. It was a crucial fight for both of their careers, as Whittaker was coming off a TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis so if he was going to remain a title contender he would need to beat Costa.
Umar Nurmagomedov shares prediction for upcoming Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera title fight at UFC 299
Susan Cox - February 29, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov is sharing his prediction for the upcoming Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera title fight at UFC 299. UFC 299 will take place on Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Henry Cejudo wants Dana White to pull Max Holloway from his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 300: “You will not be the same”
Susan Cox - February 29, 2024
Henry Cejudo wants Dana White to pull Max Holloway from his fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 will take place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Israel Adesanya recounts seeing Alex Pereira with what he believes were two beautiful “hookers” in Brazil: “He was getting some for to go”
Harry Kettle - February 29, 2024
Former UFC middleweight king Israel Adesanya has revealed a pretty interesting story regarding Alex Pereira. Right now, Alex Pereira is on top of the world. He is the UFC light heavyweight champion, and he’s set to headline UFC 300 against Jamahal Hill. The pieces are falling perfectly into place for him to cement his position as one of the best MMA fighters of all time. It’s crazy, too, when you consider how little time he’s spent in the sport.
Israel Adesanya confirms plans to rematch Sean Strickland after he “handles” Dricus Du Plessis: “It won’t take me that long”
Harry Kettle - February 29, 2024
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has confirmed his plans to rematch Sean Strickland if he gets past Dricus du Plessis. Right now, Israel Adesanya is enjoying some well-earned time off following an incredible championship run in the last few years. In his most recent outing, he went up against Sean Strickland, falling short in a decision defeat. He lost his UFC middleweight title in the process, with Sean going on to drop the belt to Dricus du Plessis.
Photo | Jorge Masvidal pulls up at the Diaz Academy in Stockton: “Too bad no one was there”
Harry Kettle - February 29, 2024
Former UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal continues to tease some kind of rematch with rival Nate Diaz. Many years ago, Jorge Masvidal battled Nate Diaz for the inaugural BMF championship. Masvidal won the contest, completing one of the most remarkable years in UFC history. From there, his star power began to dwindle following consecutive defeats to Kamaru Usman.
Sean Strickland reacts to footage of Brendan Schaub flipping his truck: “Come hang out with me, I'll help you not be a pussy”
Harry Kettle - February 29, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland has given his thoughts on Brendan Schaub flipping his truck recently. In the mixed martial arts community, it’s become a bit of a common trend to make fun of Brendan Schaub. Regardless of what he achieved in his career as a fighter, it’s his time as an analyst that has really piqued the interest of the masses. Either way, he often makes a lot of headlines, and he did so again this past week.
Jarred Brooks, Joshua Pacio look to steal the show at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 29, 2024
While it may not be the main event on paper, the highly anticipated rematch between Jarred Brooks and Joshua Pacio is stealing the spotlight at ONE 166: Qatar. Both men will run it back for Brooks’ ONE Strawweight MMA World Title this Friday, March 1.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik believes UFC Vegas 87 fight against Shamil Gaziev comes down to "who lands first"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2024
Jairzinho Rozenstruik knows his UFC Vegas 87 main event fight against Shamil Gaziev won’t be needing the judges. Rozenstruik is coming off a stoppage loss to Jailton Almeida back in May which he admits was a tough defeat to deal with. After that, Rozenstruik said he wanted time off to fix some things but was hoping to return at the end of 2023.
Muhammad Mokaev expects to face Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301 with win over Alex Perez
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2024
Muhammad Mokaev expects to secure a flyweight title shot with a win over Alex Perez on the main card of UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday. Mokaev is set to return to the Octagon to face Perez as it’s a top-10 opponent for the undefeated prospect. It’s a crucial fight for both men, but Mokaev believes he can secure a title shot with a win, as he thinks the UFC wants a fresh matchup for current champ Alexandre Pantoja.
David Feldman says there are "top-20 pound-for-pound" boxers who are in talks with BKFC: "You won't believe it"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2024
BKFC founder David Feldman says fans won’t believe the boxers they are in talks with to sign with their sans gloves promotion. At BKFC 57 on Feb. 2, pro boxer Austin Trout won the BKFC welterweight title with a decision win over Luis Palomino. It was just his second fight in the sans gloves promotion as he beat Diego Sanchez in his debut.
Jorge Masvidal reveals discussions of UFC 300 return: "There was some flirting"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2024
Former welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal was nearly added to UFC 300 in April. ‘Gamebred’ has been out of action since a unanimous decision defeat to Gilbert Burns last April. Jorge Masvidal showed some spark against ‘Durinho’, but was largely battered across 15 minutes. The welterweight promised to retire with a defeat, and he kept his word post-fight. He retired in the center of the cage, in an emotional moment.
Jake Paul explains why he opted for co-main event spot in boxing return: "I'm just here supporting"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2024
Ahead of his return to the boxing ring, Jake Paul is just happy to be gaining experience. ‘The Problem Child’ is at a very strange point in his combat sports career. Jake Paul burst onto the scene in 2020, scoring a knockout win over AnEsonGib in his professional debut. Following that victory in the boxing ring, the YouTuber began to target fights with several former UFC stars.