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Triller's Ryan Kavanaugh slams UFC President Dana White at Triad Combat: “He pays his fighters what we pay our ushers”
Adam D Martin - November 28, 2021
Triller’s Ryan Kavanaugh slammed UFC President Dana White at Triad Combat, saying that “he pays his fighters what we pay our ushers.” Kavanaugh held the Triller Triad Combat event on Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. During the event, he was interviewed and asked about his rival White, and it shouldn’t surprise you what he said about him. Kavanaugh had nothing but negative things to White, criticizing the UFC for both its fighter pay as well for its production setup.
Conor McGregor admits he has been impressed by Michael Chandler: “Could well be today’s champion”
Adam D Martin - November 28, 2021
UFC superstar Conor McGregor admitted that he has been impressed by Michael Chandler, saying that he “could well be today’s champion.” McGregor took questions from fans on his social media on Saturday, and one of the questions that he was asked is what he thinks about Chandler. The former Bellator lightweight champion joined the UFC earlier this year and he has had three memorable fights in the Octagon thus far. In his UFC debut, he knocked out Dan Hooker at UFC 257 (the same card that McGregor headlined against Dustin Poirier). Chandler was then given a vacant title shot against Charles Oliveira and, while he lost via second-round TKO, that was also a fantastic fight. Then, Chandler lost a decision to Justin Gaethje at UFC 268, but the fight was an absolute war and Chandler’s stock arguably went up despite losing the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Islam Makhachev books fight with Beneil Dariush
Christopher Taylor - November 27, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov was pushing for Islam Makhachev to receive a title shot following his submission victory over Dan Hooker at UFC 267. Despite the former champions campaign efforts, it was announced today that Makhachev (21-1 MMA) has been booked to fight fellow lightweight contender Beneil Dariush (21-4-1 MMA) in February.
Pros react after Kubrat Pulev TKO's Frank Mir at Triller Triad Combat event
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
Tonight’s Triller Triad Combat event was headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Frank Mir squaring off with Kubrat Pulev. Mir (0-1 Boxing, 19-3 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, had made his professional boxing debut back in April where he suffered a loss to Steve Cunningham.
Pros react after Alexander Flores defeats Matt Mitrione at Triller Triad Combat event
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
Tonight’s Triller Triad Combat event was co-headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Matt Mitrione squaring off with Alexander Flores. Mitrione (13-9 MMA) was looking to snap a four-fight losing skid at Globe Life Field on Saturday. The former UFC and Bellator fighter had last competed back in July, where he suffered a TKO loss to Tyrell Fortune.
Triller Triad Combat Results: Alexander Flores def. Matt Mitrione (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
Tonight’s Triller Triad Combat event is co-headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Matt Mitrione taking on Alexander Flores. Mitrione (13-9 MMA) will be looking to snap his four-fight losing skid at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The former UFC and Bellator fighter last competed in July, where he suffered a TKO loss to Tyrell Fortune.
Pros react after Mike Perry defeats Michael Seals at Triller Triad Combat event
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
Tonight’s Triller Triad Combat fight card featured the return of Mike Perry who squared off with Michael Seals. Perry (14-8 MMA, 0-1 Boxing), a former UFC welterweight, had last competed back in April where he suffered a decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez. ‘Platinum’ had gone just 1-4 over his past five Octagon appearances and was thus looking to make a statement this evening.
Triller Triad Combat Results: Mike Perry defeats Michael Seals (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
Tonight’s Triller Triad Combat fight card features the returning Mike Perry who is set to collide with Michael Seals. Perry (14-8 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) became a free agent back in May, this after going just 1-4 over his past five fights with the UFC. The hard-hitting welterweight is looking to make a statement this evening before moving on to BKFC.
John Lineker 'not surprised' by Demetrious Johnson's loss, open to eventual fight
Drake Riggs - November 27, 2021
For the vast majority of the time that John Lineker spent in the UFC, he found himself chasing the all-time great, Demetrious Johnson. Now, he’s chasing Johnson’s teammate. Despite Lineker being the heavier of the two with a new target in sight, “Hands of Stone” remains open to the prospect of taking on “Mighty Mouse”. Training with current ONE Championship flyweight champion Adriano Moraes, Lineker wasn’t too shocked by seeing his fellow Brazilian manage to knock out Johnson.
Triller Triad Combat: 'Pulev vs. Mir' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
Triller is back this evening with their Triad Combat event, a seven-bout fight card headlined by heavyweights Frank Mir and Kubrat Pulev. Mir (0-1 Boxing, 19-3 MMA), a former UFC heavyweight champion, made his professional boxing debut back in April where he suffered a loss to Steve Cunningham.
Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush booked to headline UFC Fight Night in February
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2021
A massive fight between top UFC lightweight contenders Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush has been booked for February. That news comes from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto who reported the following on Twitter:
Patricky Pitbull points out next challengers for Bellator lightweight title
Adam D Martin - November 26, 2021
Newly-crowned Bellator lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull pointed out the next challengers for his Bellator lightweight title. Pitbull recently won Bellator’s vacant 155lbs title when he knocked out Peter Queally. The belt was recently vacated by his brother Patricio Pitbull, who let go of his lightweight belt in order to focus on his rematch with AJ McKee for the featherweight crown.
Pro fighters make their picks for Rob Font vs. Jose Aldo
Cole Shelton - November 26, 2021
In the main event of UFC Vegas 44 on December 4, top-five bantamweights are set to throw down as Rob Font will take on Jose Aldo. Heading into the fight, Font is a -145 favorite while the former featherweight king is a +125 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The majority of pros are picking the underdog in Aldo to be able to outstrike Font and continue his winning ways at bantamweight.
Justin Gaethje reveals plan to win UFC lightweight title, make first title defense against Islam Makhachev
Adam D Martin - November 26, 2021
UFC fighter Justin Gaethje revealed his plan to win the UFC lightweight title, and then make his first title defense against Islam Makhachev. Gaethje was not happy when UFC commentator Daniel Cormier suggested that Makhachev should be next in line to fight for the lightweight title after he beat Dan Hooker at UFC 267. As far as Gaethje goes, he is clearly the next man in line for the belt after beating Michael Chandler at UFC 268. So while he knows that Makhachev is a great fighter in his own right who deserves to fight for the belt, Gaethje is confident he should get the next title shot.
Diego Sanchez provides health update, says he has "blood clots in both my legs"
Adam D Martin - November 26, 2021
UFC legend and fan-favorite Diego Sanchez provided a health update on his social media, saying that he has “blood clots in both my legs.” Sanchez took to his social media on Thursday night to let his fans know how he is feeling after contracting COVID-19. According to “The Nightmare,” who posted a photo from his hospital bed, he has both pneumonia and COVID-19, and both ailments have affected his body in a very negative way. According to the former Ultimate Fighter winner, he is now battling blood clots, and he says he has blood clots in both of his legs, which is frightening.
Video | Quinton Jackson and Shannon Briggs have backstage encounter at Triller presser
Adam D Martin - November 26, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson and boxing legend Shannon Briggs had a backstage encounter at the Triller presser. Jackson and Briggs were both guests ahead of the Triller Triad Combat promotion’s first event this weekend. The organization held its pre-fight press conference this week, and both Jackson and Briggs were on hand for the festivities. The two then ran into each other backstage and got into a war of the words, potentially setting up a future boxing matchup.
Jiri Prochazka details intense training methods, including punching a tree 500 times per day
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka has spoken about his unusual new training partner – a tree. It’s safe to say that there are very few individuals on the face of the planet quite like Jiri Prochazka. The former Rizin star is 2-0 in the UFC after wins over Volkan Oezdemir and Dominick Reyes and at this point, it feels like just a matter of time before he’s given a shot at the 205-pound title.
Colby Covington says he is open to fighting “participation trophy winner” Khamzat Chimaev
Harry Kettle - November 26, 2021
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has said he’d be open to the idea of fighting rising star Khamzat Chimaev. In the wake of his defeat to Kamaru Usman, many have been wondering what’s next for Colby Covington. As opposed to moving up or down a weight class, though, Covington has made it clear that he wants to stay at 170 pounds and attempt to work his way back to the title.