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Curtis Blaydes releases statement after having to pull out of UFC Sao Paulo main event
Cole Shelton - October 10, 2023
Curtis Blaydes has opened up on his decision to withdraw from the UFC Sao Paulo main event against Jailton Almeida. On Monday it was revealed that Blaydes withdrew from his Nov. 4 main event and was replaced by Derrick Lewis. At the time, it wasn’t revealed what happened to Blaydes, but it has since been reported he suffered an ankle injury.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou pay-per-view price revealed
Cole Shelton - October 10, 2023
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will be live on pay-per-view on Oct. 28 and the price has been revealed. Fury and Ngannou are set to box in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 28 in a highly-anticipated matchup. The full fight card has still yet to be determined/announced, but the pay-per-view price has been at $79.99. The fight will take place on ESPN+ pay-per-view as well as all traditional pay-per-view outlets with the broadcast scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. ET.
Logan Paul issues lengthy response to Brendan Schaub after being accused of breaking the first rule of fight club
Cole Shelton - October 10, 2023
Logan Paul has fired back at Brendan Schaub. Paul is set to return to the boxing ring on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Manchester, England as he faces Dillon Danis. In the lead-up to the fight, Danis has been posting unflattering photos of Paul’s fiancée Nina Agdal with other men. It has gone on for so long that Agdal is now suing Danis which Schaub isn’t a fan of.
Dan Hooker explains why he wants to fight Mateusz Gamrot his next time out
Cole Shelton - October 10, 2023
Dan Hooker is hoping to return to the Octagon against Mateusz Gamrot his next time out. Hooker is coming off a decision win over Jalin Turner but suffered a broken arm in the fight. It was expected that ‘The Hangman’ would be out for the rest of the year, but he has recovered ahead of schedule and is ready to return.
Khamzat Chimaev accused of “sabotaging” Paulo Costa fight camp ahead of UFC 294
Susan Cox - October 10, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev is being accused of ‘sabotaging’ Paulo Costa fight camp ahead of UFC 294. UFC 294 takes place on Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The co-main event will feature Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) going up against Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) in a middleweight bout.
Sean Strickland explains why the 90’s was such “a better time” for humanity: “Y’all ever see True Lies?”
Susan Cox - October 10, 2023
Sean Strickland is explaining why the 90’s was such ‘a better time’ for humanity. The currently crowned UFC middleweight champion is in the news yet again. Strickland (28-5 MMA) recently defeated Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA) by unanimous decision this past September at UFC 293 to claim the belt.
Gordon Ryan suggests Jon Jones will “leave the sport at the top” following his fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 295
Harry Kettle - October 10, 2023
Grappling sensation Gordon Ryan has hinted that Jon Jones will retire from mixed martial arts after UFC 295. Next month at UFC 295, Jon Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. If he wins, many believe Jones will cement his status as the greatest of all time. In fact, some already believe he holds that distinction. In order to get ready for the contest, ‘Bones’ is doing everything in his power to improve in training, which includes rolling with BJJ star Gordon Ryan.
Scott Coker believes Cris Cyborg solidified her position as GOAT of women’s MMA with win over Cat Zingano at Bellator 300
Harry Kettle - October 10, 2023
Bellator president Scott Coker believes Cris Cyborg is the female GOAT in MMA after her win over Cat Zingano. Throughout her time in mixed martial arts, Cris Cyborg has been a dominant force. Outside of a defeat to Amanda Nunes, she has been almost untouchable across a string of different promotions. Even now, at the age of 38, she’s still able to turn back the clock and put in the kind of performances that leave people feeling awestruck.
Mike Perry says he is planning to fight this weekend regardless if his service are needed: “I might fight that night in the crowd”
Harry Kettle - October 10, 2023
Mike Perry has suggested that he is prepared to fight this weekend, even if he isn’t called upon as backup for Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis. Over the course of the last few years, Mike Perry has completely reinvented himself. He has become an absolute superstar outside of the UFC, establishing himself as the king of bare-knuckle boxing. Some may not agree with that, but his record – and the attention he’s brought to BKFC – speaks volumes.
Cris Cyborg details the post-fight conversation she had with Cat Zingano at Bellator 300: “She was saying something like I was a stalker”
Harry Kettle - October 10, 2023
Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has revealed the conversation she had with Cat Zingano after Bellator 300. At Bellator 300, Cris Cyborg made a statement by defeating Cat Zingano to successfully retain her Bellator featherweight championship. In doing so, she reminded the world of what many already knew – she is one of the greatest female fighters of all time. In terms of what’s next, nobody really knows for sure, but she’ll happily sit back and bask in the glory of what she’s just achieved for a while yet.
Jon Jones says he’s going to have “trouble sleeping” after being served “a large hot piece of humble pie” from Gordon Ryan
Susan Cox - October 9, 2023
Jon Jones says he’s going to have ‘trouble sleeping’ after being served ‘a large hot piece of humble pie’ from Gordon Ryan. The UFC heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones, apparently had a rough time against jiu-jitsu extraordinaire Gordon Ryan on the mats.
Mikey Musumeci describes win over Shinya Aoki as "special moment"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 9, 2023
ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci found great meaning in his victory over Shinya Aoki in Bangkok, Thailand. Both men faced off against each other in an openweight submission grappling contest at ONE Fight Night 15 on Prime Video this past Friday, October 6, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Cain Velasquez breaks down "the greatest ever" Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 295
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Cain Velasquez is interested in seeing how Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic plays out at UFC 295. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time when he takes on former champion Miocic in the main event of UFC 295 on Nov. 11 from Madison Square Garden. It’s a massive bout, and there have been rumors that this could be both of their final fights, which only adds to the intrigue.
Jason Knight claims Conor McGregor didn't show up for a "good solid week" of TUF 31 practices
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Jason Knight says Conor McGregor rarely showed up to TUF 31 practices and filming. McGregor returned to coach TUF 31 opposite Michael Chandler, and during the show, the Irishman was noticeably not around for weigh-ins. Kurt Holobaugh then told BJPENN.com that Conor McGregor was the cause of multiple practices being canceled because he didn’t show up.
Nate Diaz calls for New Year's Eve boxing rematch against Jake Paul: "Trilogy is in Mma"
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Nate Diaz is hoping to run it back with Jake Paul before the end of the year. Diaz and Paul boxed back in August and it was ‘The Problem Child’ who won a one-sided decision to return to the win column. After the fight, Paul called for a rematch but wanted to do it in MMA under the PFL brand. He has since doubled down on the offer, as on The Full Send Podcast, Paul explained why he thinks Diaz turned down the MMA rematch.
Grant Dawson issues statement following KO loss to Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80
Susan Cox - October 9, 2023
Grant Dawson has issued a statement following his KO loss to Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 80. UFC Vegas 80 took place on Saturday, October 7th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Derrick Lewis replaces Curtis Blaydes, now headlines UFC Sao Paulo against Jailton Almeida
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Derrick Lewis will be going down to Brazil next month to headline UFC Sao Paulo. On Monday, it was reported that Curtis Blaydes was out of his scheduled main event fight against Jailton Almeida at UFC Sao Paulo due to injury. However, Ag.Fight revealed that Derrick Lewis has agreed to step up to face the Brazilian in the main event spot on Nov. 4 at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Paulo Costa reveals he had elbow surgery, vows his UFC 294 fight against Khamzat Chimaev will still happen
Cole Shelton - October 9, 2023
Paulo Costa claims he recently underwent elbow surgery. Costa took to Instagram to reveal he had surgery three weeks ago to treat an infected bursa on his right elbow. Although he underwent surgery, Costa is adamant his UFC 294 fight on Oct. 21 against Khamzat Chimaev will still take place, despite him only having five weeks since the surgery.