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Conor McGregor reveals new two-fight plan which includes Nate Diaz trilogy
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2024
Conor McGregor is hopeful to fight two times this year, as he took to social media to reveal his new plan. McGregor has not fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier. Since then, he has been rehabbing and is getting closer to a return. He said back in December he would return in June against Michael Chandler in a highly anticipated matchup.
UFC 299: ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
Susan Cox - March 5, 2024
The countdown is on for UFC 299: ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ which takes place this coming Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The Early Prelims will kickoff this Saturday at 6pm ET / 3pm PT in the United States on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. The Prelims will air at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on ESPN, ESPN News and ESPN+. The Main Card will air exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Francis Ngannou’s coach guarantees ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua: “Lightning will strike twice”
Susan Cox - March 5, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s coach is guaranteeing ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua in their upcoming boxing bout. It will be Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) battling Francis Ngannou (0-1) in a 10-round heavyweight main event bout from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this coming Friday, March 8th.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 156 with AJ McKee, Kyler Phillips, and Anthony Taylor
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2024
The 156th episode of Just Scrap Radio is live to preview UFC 299 and talk about the latest in combat sports. We’re first joined by former Bellator featherweight champion AJ McKee (1:16). Next, UFC bantamweight Kyler Phillips (13:25) comes on. Closing out the program is boxer Anthony Taylor (23:22).
Sean O’Malley believes Umar Nurmagomedov is probably “the toughest fight” at bantamweight: “I believe Umar is a potential superstar”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
Sean O’Malley believes that Umar Nurmagomedov serves as one of the toughest fights available to him at bantamweight. This weekend, Sean O’Malley will attempt to cement his position as one of the biggest stars in MMA. He’ll do so by defending his championship against long-time rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.
Chatri Sityodtong claims ONE heavyweight champion Anatoly Malykhin would “smash” Francis Ngannou in MMA: “The greatest Heavyweight on the planet”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong believes Anatoly Malykhin would defeated Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight. Last weekend, Anatoly Malykhin made history. He finished Reinier de Ridder at ONE 166, earning himself a third world title in the promotion. In the eyes of many, Malykhin is easily one of the best heavyweights on the planet.
Gilbert Burns walks back on comments about Belal Muhammad not deserving a UFC title shot: “I don’t like the guy very much”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
Gilbert Burns has gone back on his remarks about Belal Muhammad not deserving a UFC title shot. For the longest time now, Gilbert Burns has been a big fan favorite in the UFC. He may not always be the most successful, but he’s certainly one of the most entertaining fighters in the welterweight division. This weekend at UFC 299, he’ll attempt to make a real statement when he locks horns with Jack Della Maddalena.
Nong-O looks for rebound win against dangerous Kulabdam at ONE Friday Fights 58
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 5, 2024
ONE Friday Fights 58 brings together the old guard and the new blood as Nong-O Hama goes up against Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai. This three-round bantamweight Muay Thai clash takes place on April 5. It airs live in Asian primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jailton Almeida believes three rounds is better for Curtis Blaydes, eyes an interim title shot against Tom Aspinall in Brazil with a win
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Jailton Almeida is glad he got rebooked against Curtis Blaydes but is disappointed the fight is only three rounds. Almeida and Blaydes were supposed to headline UFC Sao Paulo last November, but an injury to the American knocked him out of the fight. Almeida went on to dominate Derrick Lewis and then got rebooked against Blaydes at UFC 299 in Miami, which he was happy about. However, the Brazilian wishes it was five rounds as he feels like a twenty-five-minute contest favored him.
Michael Page foresees future title fight "in a stadium in the UK" against fellow Brit Leon Edwards
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Michael Page is ready to be part of the biggest MMA fight in UK history. Page is set to make his UFC debut on Saturday night at UFC 299 as he takes on Kevin Holland. The former Bellator welterweight contender is getting a top-15 opponent right away, as he looks to make an immediate statement to the UFC fans. It’s also a fight that excites Page a ton as he believes it is a fan-friendly fight.
What's next for Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev after UFC Vegas 87?
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 87, heavyweights threw down at the Apex as Jairzinho Rozenstruik took on Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik entered the fight coming off a submission loss to Jailton Almeida last May. Gaziev, meanwhile, made his UFC debut in December at UFC 296 and scored a TKO win over Martin Buday.
Curtis Blaydes plans to channel his "inner Justin Gaethje" at UFC 299 against Jailton Almeida: "I have the hands to put this guy away"
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Curtis Blaydes says he plans to fight like Justin Gaethje at UFC 299 on Saturday. Blaydes is set to take on Jailton Almeida in a pivotal heavyweight bout in Miami. The two were supposed to fight last November, but an injury to Blaydes forced him to withdraw from the bout. Almeida went on to beat Derrick Lewis by a one-sided decision and the two are now rebooked to collide at UFC 299.
Sean Strickland slams 'f*cking p*ssy' Ryan Garcia amid mental health struggles: "Next time just be a man"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has slammed boxing star Ryan Garcia. Over the last few weeks, ‘KingRy’ has had more than a few public struggles. As of now, Ryan Garcia is set to return to the boxing ring on April 20th, against Devin Haney. However, many fans online are publically wondering if he’s even going to make it to fight day, due to several concerning social media posts.
Michael Bisping unleashes on 'bully' Jake Paul after recent win: "His opponent was utter dogs*it"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Michael Bisping wasn’t impressed by Jake Paul’s return to the boxing ring. On Saturday night in Puerto Rico, ‘The Problem Child’ returned for his tenth professional boxing match. Instead of facing an older retired MMA fighter, he faced the 17-2 journeyman Ryan Bourland. The fight was Jake Paul’s second in a row, where he faced a more established professional boxer than his previous foes.
Coach "guarantees" Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis will be the "Fight of the Year"
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Mike Brown, the head coach of Dustin Poirier, has high expectations for his fighter’s UFC 299 scrap against Benoit Saint-Denis. Dustin Poirier is set to return to the Octagon to face Saint-Denis in a five-round co-main event fight on Saturday night in Miami. The bout will mark Poirier’s first since suffering a KO loss to Justin Gaethje last July. It’s a highly-anticipated matchup and Brown believes it will be the Fight of the Year as he’s expecting it to be a war.
Chael Sonnen explains why he doesn’t want to see Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next: “The timing feels off to me”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
Chael Sonnen is explaining why he doesn’t want to see Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next. Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA) in his first UFC middleweight title defence, lost to Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) by split decision this past January at UFC 297.
Aljamain Sterling explains why he’s picking Sean O’Malley to defeat Marlon Vera at UFC 299: “He didn’t really have a great camp”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
Aljamain Sterling is explaining why he’s picking Sean O’Malley to defeat Marlon Vera at UFC 299. UFC 299 takes place this coming Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Superbon to run it back with Marat Grigorian for interim title at ONE Friday Fights 58
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 4, 2024
Superbon Singha Mawynn and Marat Grigorian will renew their rivalry when they go head-to-head for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship. This explosive battle is scheduled to headline ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5. It airs live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.