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Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill arrested for domestic violence after assaulting his brother
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has been arrested for domestic violence. On Friday afternoon, it was reported by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Beneil Dariush claims Dustin Poirier turned down two separate offers to fight: “I can’t force a man to fight me”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Beneil Dariush is claiming Dustin Poirier has turned him down on two separate offers to fight. UFC Austin takes place tomorrow, Saturday, December 2nd and will headline Beneil Dariush (22-5 MMA) vs. Arman Tsarukyan (20-3 MMA) in the lightweight main event.
Paulo Costa responds to UFC 299 challenge from Robert Whittaker: “It’s adorable”
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
Paulo Costa is responding to the UFC 299 challenge he received from Robert Whittaker. UFC 299 will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at a TBD location.
UFC Austin: ‘Dariush vs. Tsarukyan’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - December 1, 2023
UFC Austin kicks off with fighter weigh-ins, which took place at 10 a.m. ET today, Friday, December 1st. UFC Austin takes place tomorrow, Saturday, December 2nd, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Photos | Conor McGregor welcomes new baby boy with fiancee Dee Devlin
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
UFC star Conor McGregor has welcomed a new baby boy into the world alongside his fiancée Dee Devlin. As we all know, Conor McGregor is easily the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts. His track record speaks for itself, as does the celebrity status he’s been able to build throughout the course of his career.
Tom Aspinall says he loves boxing but can’t stand the sports current model: “The way the sport is going at the moment is absolutely terrible”
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has criticized the state of boxing after admitting his love for the sport. When it comes to heavyweights in combat sports, Tom Aspinall is up there with the best of the best. He now holds gold in the UFC following his sensational knockout win over Sergei Pavlovich last month.
Bobby Green shrugs off recent callout from Paddy Pimblett: “He don’t want that”
Harry Kettle - December 1, 2023
Bobby Green has shrugged off Paddy Pimblett for calling him out recently as he prepares for his return to the cage. If there is one guy who we know is about that life in the UFC, it’s Bobby Green. ‘King’ is willing to go in there and trade with just about anyone, and at the elite level, he certainly knows how to hold his own. This weekend, he’s set to return to action against Jalin Turner, as he attempts to extend his unbeaten run to four fights.
Nate Diaz responds after UFC CEO Dana White claims “Khabib’s crew in Dagestan” could take over “weak” America
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Nate Diaz is responding after UFC CEO Dana White claims ‘Khabib’s crew in Dagestan’ could take over ‘weak’ America. Dana White told the ‘Full Send’ podcast that he’s feels America is ‘soft’:
Tom Aspinall responds to fan backlash after calling for the UFC to strip Jon Jones
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Tom Aspinall is responding after receiving fan backlash from calling for the UFC to strip Jon Jones of his title. Aspinall (14-3 MMA) won the interim heavyweight title earlier this month when he defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by KO at UFC 295. Following the victory, the Brit called for ‘Bones’ to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title while he recovers from a torn pectoral muscle.
Pro fighters make their picks for Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2023
In the main event of UFC Austin, a battle of top-eight lightweights goes down as Beneil Dariush takes on Arman Tsarukyan. Heading into the fight, Dariush is a sizeable +250 underdog while the Armenian is a -310 favorite. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the fight. The pros slightly lean towards Dariush getting his hand raised at UFC Austin.
Chatri Sityodtong confirms ONE 165 for Japan; Rodtang vs. Takeru booked for main event
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2023
After nearly five years since its last event in Japan, ONE Championship is set to make a triumphant return to “The Land of the Rising Sun” for ONE 165 on January 28. This was personally confirmed by ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong during a press conference held in Tokyo on Thursday, November 30.
Dricus Du Plessis says he could be fighting at light heavyweight shortly after UFC 297
Susan Cox - November 30, 2023
Dricus Du Plessis is saying he could be fighting at light heavyweight shortly after UFC 297. UFC 297 will take place on Saturday, January 20th at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario.
Joe Solecki explains the "key" to beating Drakkar Klose at UFC Austin
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2023
Joe Solecki is excited to fight a well-known guy like Drakkar Klose at UFC Austin. After Solecki picked up a submission win back in February, he said he likely needed some time off to deal with some nagging injuries and the pending birth of his second child.
Gilbert Burns zeroes in on Colby Covington as ideal 2024 comeback opponent: "Ready to go"
Josh Evanoff - November 30, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns wants Colby Covington early next year. ‘Durinho’ has been out of the cage since a short-notice bout with Belal Muhammad in May. There, Gilbert Burns suffered a lopsided unanimous decision defeat. In the welterweight title eliminator, he also suffered multiple muscle tears in his shoulder.
'Company Man' Daniel Cormier laughs off PFL's attempt to challenge the UFC: "It's not close!"
Josh Evanoff - November 30, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier knows he’s biased, but he doesn’t see how the PFL can compete. Earlier this month, the Professional Fighters League completed their purchase of Bellator. Following the sale, Donn Davis and other executives stated that the move made them the number two company in the world. Furthermore, they see themselves as a future co-leader of MMA, alongside the UFC.
Jalin Turner claims he "didn’t have a choice" taking short-notice fight against Bobby Green at UFC Austin
Cole Shelton - November 30, 2023
Jalin Turner says he didn’t have much of a choice but to accept the short-notice fight against Bobby Green at UFC Austin. Green was originally supposed to fight Dan Hooker in a five-round co-main event. But, less than two weeks before the fight, it was revealed Hooker suffered an arm injury and was forced out of the bout. Then, on nine days’ notice, it was revealed that Jalin Turner stepped up on short notice and the fight will remain at 155lbs.
Paige VanZant claims Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce “love story” is nothing more than a publicity stunt: “I believe it’s 100 percent fake”
Harry Kettle - November 30, 2023
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant isn’t a big fan of the love story between music sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. While she may no longer compete in the UFC, Paige VanZant is still a pretty big name. She’s an enigma in so many ways, but she also keeps her foot in the combat sports door – at the moment, through BKFC. She has a large fanbase and millions of followers across social media, and that’s likely to continue being the case for months and years to come.
Iridium Sports Agency releases statement after Bobby Green was “accosted and attacked” by a member of Arman Tsarukyan’s team
Harry Kettle - November 30, 2023
Iridium Sports Agency has released a statement claiming Bobby Green was attacked by Arman Tsarukyan’s team this week. This weekend, Bobby Green and Arman Tsarukyan will both be in action – but not against each other. Green will take on Jalin Turner in the co-main event, whereas Tsarukyan will battle Beneil Dariush in the main event. The key, however, is that they’re in the same weight class at 155 pounds.