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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.
Jim Miller reflects on lengthy career ahead of UFC 300 return: "I've done it the right way"
Josh Evanoff - February 29, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Jim Miller has no regrets about the career that he’s had. The man to fans as ‘A-10’ is fast approaching his 41st birthday. Few expected, including Jim Miller himself, for the lightweight to still be fighting today. Given that his professional debut took place in 2005, it’s a miracle that he’s still active. However, Miller is doing more than just fighting in pointless contests.
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’.
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.
Nate Diaz takes aim at Daniel Cormier over recent remarks about him headlining UFC 306 at The Sphere
Susan Cox - February 29, 2024
Nate Diaz has taken aim at Daniel Cormier following his recent remarks about him headlining UFC 306 at The Sphere. Diaz (21-13 MMA) parted ways with the UFC after a 27-fight run with the promotion.
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.
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.
Reinier de Ridder, Anatoly Malykhin in pursuit of contrasting rewards at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 29, 2024
Reinier de Ridder and Anatoly Malykhin carry distinct motivations heading into their epic rematch this Friday, March 1. The five-round clash for De Ridder’s ONE Middleweight MMA World Title happens in the main event of ONE 166: Qatar. It emanates live from the majestic Lusail Sports Arena.
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.
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.
PHOTO | Coach reveals cut Brian Ortega sustained just weeks before UFC Mexico City that required "14 stitches"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2024
Rener Gracie, the coach of Brian Ortega revealed ‘T-City’ suffered a serious cut just three weeks before his UFC Mexico City rematch against Yair Rodriguez. Ortega was ending his year-and-a-half-long layoff in a rematch against Rodriguez in the co-main event of Saturday’s card. It was his first fight since he suffered a shoulder injury in the first Rodriguez fight, and since then he had multiple surgeries during his time off.
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.
Matt Riddle confirms plans to return to MMA, eyes middleweight fight by end of 2024
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2024
Former WWE wrestler Matt Riddle is planning to return to the cage or ring somewhat soon. Matt Riddle had a pretty interesting MMA run. A former high school and collegiate wrestler who had once defeated Jon Jones on the mat, he made it on The Ultimate Fighter 7. That’s despite the fact, that he had no professional fights. Riddle didn’t win the middleweight tournament on the show, but had a successful run in the UFC nonetheless.
Jorge Masvidal calls to fight 'cheating f*ck' Chael Sonnen: "I would love to f*ck him up"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal badly wants to fight the retired Chael Sonnen. ‘Gamebred’ is officially out of retirement. Last April, Jorge Masvidal suffered a lopsided decision loss at the hands of Gilbert Burns. Before the bout, the welterweight stated that he would retire with a defeat, and he kept his word. Well, Masvidal kept his word for a little less than a year.