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Michael Bisping details what Michael Chandler told him about his interactions with Conor McGregor on TUF 31
Harry Kettle - March 2, 2023
Michael Bisping has revealed what Michael Chandler told him about his interactions with Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter. In late May, the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter will commence. When it does, the two coaches in charge of the teams will be Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor.
Bruce Buffer explains what happened when the New York State Athletic Commission was changing the scorecard in the Octagon at UFC 281: "That is probably a mistake on their part"
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Bruce Buffer didn’t know what to think when the New York State Athletic Commission was changing the scorecard in the Octagon at UFC 281. Before the scorecard between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Silvana Gomez Juarez was read, the commission came into the Octagon to change the score in front of everybody. According to Buffer, he says he couldn’t read the score so told the commission to write it better, but instead of writing it in private, they changed it while inside the Octagon cage.
Conor McGregor responds after Charles Oliveira says Michael Chandler will defeat him in upcoming UFC fight: “Shut your pie hole”
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor has responded to Charles Oliveira. ‘The Notorious’ is currently occupied filming the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. While the fight between the two hasn’t been scheduled, McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler at the end of the season. The bout will be the Irishman’s first since his trilogy with Dustin Poirier nearly two years ago.
Charles Oliveira unbothered by possibility of Conor McGregor getting a title shot: "Chandler is going to win!"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira isn’t worried about Conor McGregor getting a title shot over him. ‘The Notorious’ is currently filming the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. While the former dual-weight champion is yet to re-enter the USADA testing pool, his return is expected for later this year. Coaching alongside McGregor is former Bellator lightweight titleholder, Michael Chandler.
Luke Rockhold thrilled with BKFC signing after leaving the UFC: "I'm done being a f*cking slave"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold couldn’t be happier with BKFC. The former champion has been out of action since his clash with Paulo Costa last August. In the co-main event of UFC 278, the two middleweight contenders put on a show. Ultimately, it was ‘The Eraser’ who picked up the win by unanimous decision.
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury pay-per-view buys revealed
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury reportedly pulled in upwards of 500,000 pay-per-view buys according to the YouTuber. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend to finally face ‘TNT’. The two celebrity boxers had been signed to fight each other on two prior occasions. However, Fury withdrew from both matchups, resulting in a lot of bad blood heading into fight night.
Eddie Alvarez says he tried his best to make a trilogy fight with Michael Chandler happen: “That guy, he does not want to fight me”
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Eddie Alvarez claims Michael Chandler does not want to fight him again. After Alvarez was granted his release from ONE Championship, he mentioned the possibility of having a trilogy match with Chandler. It would’ve been a big fight, but Alvarez says he tried to get the fight made multiple times in different promotions but Chandler had no interest.
Daniel Cormier claims Jon Jones “did not punch very hard” and will “need his skill” to overcome Ciryl Gane at UFC 285
Lewis Simpson - March 1, 2023
After sharing the octagon with Jon Jones several times, Daniel Cormier claims his former rival ‘did not punch very hard’. Jones’ is set to make his heavyweight debut this Saturday at UFC 285 in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the vacant title. The man welcoming Jones to his new home is Ciryl Gane, who will compete for the heavyweight title for the second time in his career.
Paddy Pimblett gives thoughts on UFC 284 lightweight title fight: "That last round Makhachev was hanging on for dear life"
Lewis Simpson - March 1, 2023
UFC star Paddy Pimblett recently gave his thoughts on the lightweight title fight that took place at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev successfully retained his lightweight belt in a five-round battle with featherweight champion Volkanovski. The Aussie undoubtedly gave Makhachev the toughest outing of his career but fell short by the slightest of majors.
Bruce Buffer excited to see Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, believes 'Bones' is the "GOAT"
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Bruce Buffer always thought Jon Jones would fight again. After Jones vacated his light heavyweight title after his win over Dominick Reyes in February 2020, he said the plan was to make his heavyweight debut. However, three years went by without him fighting, but Buffer always expected him back.
UFC 285 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
In the main event of UFC 285, Jon Jones is set to end his three-year-long layoff against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title. Heading into the fight, Jones is a -166 favorite while the Frenchman is a +130 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Jones uses his wrestling to win the fight and become the heavyweight champ.
Darren Till reveals he asked for his UFC release, vows to "be back"
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Darren Till has confirmed he is no longer on the UFC roster. On Tuesday night, it was revealed Till was removed from the UFC roster which caught many by surprise. Yet, on Wednesday morning, Till took to social media to reveal he asked for his release as he needs to sort some stuff out. However, he vows he will be back in the UFC once he gets things in order.
Sean Strickland calls out “kind of dumb” Paulo Costa: “I’m going to put him on his knees and f**k him like Izzy”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2023
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has once again called for a showdown with Paulo Costa. When it comes to controversial fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa are right up there. From what they say to what they actually do, both men have ruffled some feathers in years gone by.
Aljamain Sterling believes he will receive an immediate shot at featherweight gold if he smashes Henry Cejudo: “They couldn’t deny me”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has explained his route to a possible featherweight title shot. While he may be the champ at 135 pounds, Aljamain Sterling is still a divisive character. Largely, that’s because of the controversial nature of his last three wins.
Firas Zahabi reveals he backed out of cornering Jon Jones’ first light heavyweight title fight at the request of GSP: “That kind of put a rift between us”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2023
Tristar Gym’s Firas Zahabi has revealed that he backed out of cornering Jon Jones at the request of Georges St-Pierre. This Saturday night, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon for the first time in three years. He’ll do so in the main event of UFC 285, as he prepares to lock horns with Ciryl Gane over the UFC heavyweight championship.
Jalin Turner expects Mateusz Gamrot to try and wrestle him "a lot more now than he ever has" at UFC 285: "I see myself finishing him"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
Jalin Turner thought he was going to have to fight an unranked opponent at UFC 285. Turner was supposed to take on Dan Hooker but about a month out, the Kiwi was forced to withdraw from the scrap due to a broken hand. After Hooker was forced out, Turner thought he was going to have to fight someone unranked and was surprised when seventh-ranked Mateusz Gamrot stepped up on short notice.
Jon Jones knows he could "lose to any guy, any given night" if he isn't well prepared: "It's more like a chess match"
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
Jon Jones doesn’t think he is unbeatable by any means. Jones is set to finally end his three-year-long layoff on Saturday night as he will move up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title. Although Jones only has one loss coming by DQ, he says he never underestimates anyone as he knows he can get beat on any given night.
Three fighters removed from the UFC active roster including Darren Till
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
Darren Till has been removed from the UFC’s active roster. According to the Twitter account, UFC Roster Watch, three fighters have been removed from the roster including the former title challenger, Darren Till. Along with Till, Zubaira Tukhugov and Jose Johnson were also removed from the roster.