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Dustin Jacoby expecting to make a "statement" with KO win over Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Nashville
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Dustin Jacoby is looking to get the bad taste out of his mouth. Jacoby had his nine-fight unbeaten streak snapped back in October in a controversial split decision to Khalil Rountree. He then dropped a decision to Azamat Murzakanov back in April and after that fight, Jacoby wanted a quick turnaround.
Cory Sandhagen explains why he's in a "win-win" situation if he beats Rob Font at UFC Nashville
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Cory Sandhagen believes beating Rob Font puts him in a win-win situation. Sandhagen was supposed to headline UFC Nashville against Umar Nurmagomedov but the Dagestani fighter was forced out of the bout due to a shoulder injury. Replacing Nurmagomedov is Font, who was scheduled to compete at UFC 292 in Boston in two weeks against Song Yadong, but Yadong also pulled out due to injury.
Jake Paul explains why he doesn't "respect" Nate Diaz as a "person" ahead of their boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Jake Paul admits he doesn’t respect Nate Diaz as a person. Paul has been vocal in wanting to box Diaz for quite some time and he will finally get the chance to do so on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and one Paul is confident he will get his hand raised in. As well, it has become a personal fight for Jake Paul as he says he doesn’t respect Nate Diaz as he thinks the Stockton native is a bully and he’s excited to shut him up.
Daniel Cormier recommends Justin Gaethje disregard Conor McGregor callout: "Title fight or bust"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Justin Gaethje has bigger things in mind than Conor McGregor. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action over the weekend in the main event of UFC 291. Five years after suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in his home state, he repaid the favor. In the pay-per-view headliner, Justin Gaethje scored a highlight-reel knockout win over ‘The Diamond’, with Daniel Cormier sitting cage side.
Beneil Dariush confident in potential future rematch with Charles Oliveira: "I win that fight"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has reflected on his loss to Charles Oliveira. The two lightweights clashed in the co-main event of UFC 289 in June. Heading into the contest, Beneil Dariush was riding arguably the greatest run in his career. Riding an eight-fight winning streak, he defeated names such as Tony Ferguson and Mateusz Gamrot in that stretch.
Jake Paul's manager reveals potential retirement with loss to Nate Diaz: "He may"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
Boxing star Jake Paul could end his career with a loss to Nate Diaz on Saturday night. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury in February. That was the first defeat of the YouTuber’s career, and he voiced his intention to activate their rematch clause post-fight. However, Jake Paul instead targeted Nate Diaz, whom he will face this weekend.
Demetrious Johnson hints at fight with massive YouTube bodybuilder Bradley Martyn: "See you soon"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
Yes, ONE Championship flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson might be fighting Bradley Martyn. ‘Mighty Mouse’ has been out of action since his trilogy against Adriano Moraes in May. There, he scored a unanimous decision win over the Brazilian, retaining his flyweight title in the process. It was also the second win in a row over the former champion, as Demetrious Johnson put the series at 2-1 in his favor.
WATCH | Nate Diaz leaves face-to-face interview with Jake Paul early after being criticized of not promoting the fight enough
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Nate Diaz just wants to fight. Diaz is set to make his boxing debut on Saturday in Dallas as he headlines a pay-per-view boxing match against Jake Paul. It’s an intriguing matchup and in the lead-up to the fight, Paul has taken aim at Diaz for not trash-talking and not promoting the event as he had hoped.
Pro fighters make their picks for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
In the main event of an ESPN+ pay-per-view boxing match, Jake Paul is set to return from his first career loss as he takes on UFC veteran Nate Diaz. Heading into the bout, Paul is a sizeable -460 favorite while the Stockton native is a +320 underdog in what serves as his pro boxing debut on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas.
Daniel Cormier shares advice for Kevin Holland following his “not ideal” comments at UFC 291
Susan Cox - August 2, 2023
Daniel Cormier is sharing some advice for Kevin Holland following his ‘not ideal’ comments at UFC 291. It was Kevin Holland (25-9 MMA) vs Michael Chiesa (18-7 MMA) last Saturday night, July 29th, at UFC 291.
Kamaru Usman names the only opponent “that even makes sense” for him to fight next
Susan Cox - August 2, 2023
Kamaru Usman is naming the only opponent ‘that even makes sense’ for him to fight next. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ (20-3 MMA) has not stepped foot in the Octagon since his back-to-back losses against Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) at UFC 278 in August of 2022 and again at UFC 286 in March of this year.
Billy Quarantillo plans to "smoke" Damon Jackson at UFC Nashville and prove he belongs: "A finish is what I am after"
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2023
Billy Quarantillo is looking to remind everyone just how good he is. Quarantillo is well-aware that MMA fans only remember people’s last fights. Unfortunately for Quarantillo, his last fight was a KO loss to Edson Barboza in the first round.
Marat Grigorian ready for five-round war against Chingiz Allazov
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
The iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, will play host to an epic trilogy bout on Friday, August 4. ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Chingiz Allazov puts his strap on the line against No. 2-ranked contender Marat Grigorian in the main event of ONE Fight Night 13.
3 reasons to watch ONE Fight Night 13 on Prime Video
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
ONE Fight Night 13 on Prime Video takes place in a matter of days, and it promises to deliver knockout action from top to bottom. Headlining the card that airs live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 4, are two ONE World Title fights. One takes place under kickboxing rules and the other in the submission grappling realm.
John Lineker looks to crash World Title picture at ONE Fight Night 13
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
The next chapter of John Lineker’s ONE Championship tenure could be off to a frantic start at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video. This Friday night, August 4, the former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion meets former top-five featherweight contender Kim Jae Woong in a bantamweight clash in Bangkok, Thailand.
Cory Sandhagen responds to Sean O’Malley’s “super lame” career advice: “I can't connect with that type of thinking at all”
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
Cory Sandhagen has called out Sean O’Malley and questioned his career advice as he prepares to return to the Octagon. This weekend, Cory Sandhagen continues his push for gold when he goes head to head with Rob Font. He was initially supposed to take on Umar Nurmagomedov, only for an injury to derail those plans.
Bobby Green explains why Jake Paul could “have a lot of trouble” with Nate Diaz
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
UFC fighter Bobby Green has explained why he thinks Jake Paul could struggle in his boxing match against Nate Diaz. This Saturday night, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul will collide in the boxing ring. It serves as a huge opportunity for Paul to add another big name to his record, whereas for Diaz, he’s always wanted to venture over to the squared circle. Now, he’ll get the chance to do so, against an opponent he’s been wanting to take on for many years.
Sean O’Malley reacts to Tony Ferguson suffering his sixth consecutive loss: “He's not losing to f*cking turds”
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on Tony Ferguson suffering a sixth consecutive defeat over the weekend. On Saturday night at UFC 291, Tony Ferguson was submitted in the final seconds of his fight against Bobby Green. It marks his sixth straight loss inside the Octagon, following on from a run in which he established himself as one of the best lightweights of all time. It’s been a hard transition for many of his biggest fans to accept, but such is the harsh nature of father time.