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Cody Stamann says he'll need a "private escort" out of Brazil after UFC 283: "I'm f*****g flipping these guys off and throwing their beer cans back at them"
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2023
Cody Stamann is ready to be in hostile territory on Saturday. Stamann is set to take on UFC newcomer, Luan Lacerda at UFC 283 in Brazil as Lacerda gets to make his debut at home. Although Stamann has never fought in Brazil, he did corner his teammate Daron Cruickshank and is familiar with the Brazilian fans chanting ‘Uh vai morrer’ which translates to ‘You Will Die.’
Sean O’Malley explains why Khamzat Chimaev’s rumored move to middleweight would be the “smartest f**king career move”
Susan Cox - January 20, 2023
Sean O’Malley is explaining why Khamzat Chimaev’s rumored move to middleweight would be the ‘smartest f**king career move’. Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) last fought in September of 2022 at UFC 279 where he defeated Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA) by submission. Originally the Swedish-born fighter was supposed to fight Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) at UFC 279, but missed weight by a whopping 7.5 pounds.
Former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy set to make bare knuckle boxing debut at BKFC KnuckleMania 3
Susan Cox - January 20, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy is set to make his bare-knuckle boxing debut at BKFC KnuckleMania 3. Bare Knuckle FC KnuckleMania 3 takes place on Friday, February 17th at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, NM.
UFC 283: ‘Teixeira vs. Hill’ Weigh-In Results
Susan Cox - January 20, 2023
UFC 283 takes place tomorrow, Saturday January 21, 2023, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the main event, it will be former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) vs. Jamahal Hill (11-1 MMA) battling it out for the vacant title.
Jose Aldo hits back at critics after letting former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro stay at his house: "I don't give a damn"
Josh Evanoff - January 20, 2023
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has hit back at critics over his friendship with Jair Bolsonaro. ‘Junior’ retired from MMA last year and was later released from his UFC contract. While nothing has been made official, he’s expected to make his professional boxing debut next month in Brazil.
Kalle Sauerland confirms Misfits Boxing is in discussions to book Francis Ngannou vs. Derek Chisora
Josh Evanoff - January 20, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is reportedly in discussions with Misfits Boxing. ‘The Predator’ has been out of action since his decision victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 last year. Following the victory, Ngannou revealed that he was fighting compromised against ‘Bon Gamin’. As a result of a knee injury, he’s spent over a year out of the cage.
Neil Magny details training with "real deal" Khamzat Chimaev: "I f****d around and found out'
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2023
Neil Magny was vocal in wanting to fight Khamzat Chimaev, but it never came to fruition. Magny and Chimaev agreed to fight one another on social media and for a while, it looked like the fight would happen. But, after it didn’t and both went their separate ways, Magny and Chimaev ended up training with one another and after the training session, Magny realized the Swede is the real deal.
Joe Rogan reacts after Francis Ngannou parts ways with the UFC: “I’m so bummed out by this whole thing”
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2023
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on Francis Ngannou leaving the promotion and becoming a free agent. Last weekend, it was announced that Francis Ngannou had been released by the UFC. The news came after a long negotiation period, in which the two parties couldn’t come to terms on a new deal.
Francis Ngannou is excited to see Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane but adds “undisputed means nothing here”
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2023
Former UFC star Francis Ngannou has given his thoughts on the upcoming heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Last weekend, it was announced that Francis Ngannou had been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It came at the end of a long negotiating period, in which the two sides couldn’t come to terms.
Sean O’Malley reacts to footage of Paddy Pimblett smoking a joint on a boat: “This blew my mind, how fat he looked”
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2023
UFC star Sean O’Malley has reacted to recent footage of Paddy Pimblett, pointing out his weight after his last fight. Ever since entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Paddy Pimblett has been like marmite. Some enjoy his antics and fight style, whereas others see him as a bit overrated. Either way, he’s a superstar – and he may be one of the biggest names in the entire sport right now.
Jon Jones says he's "really happy" for Daniel Cormier and his success after retirement from MMA: "I’ve got nothing but respect for Daniel Cormier"
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2023
Jon Jones is happy with Daniel Cormier’s success after retiring from MMA. Jones and Cormier had one of the biggest rivalries in UFC history as the two did not like one another and it led to them fighting twice. The first time, Jones edged out a decision and in the second fight, ‘Bones’ won by TKO, but it was overturned to a No Contest due to a failed drug test by Jones.
Jon Jones claims he "was chosen by God Himself to be an undefeated fighter"
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2023
Jon Jones believes he was picked by God to become the greatest fighter of all time. Jones is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 285 on March 4 against Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. If Jones wins he would become a two-division champion and cement himself as one of, if not the greatest fighter of all time.
Power Slap debut episode viewership comes in under 300k
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2023
The debut episode of Power Slap on TBS did not do well on TV. Power Slap is the brainchild of Dana White and he has hyped it up for months. Yet, after the New Year’s Eve incident where he hit his wife, it was delayed a week and it appeared to not do well with TV ratings.
UFC 283 | Pro fighters make their picks for Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2023
On the main card of UFC 283, a welterweight fight goes down as Gilbert Burns takes on Neil Magny. Heading into the fight, Burns is a massive -500 favorite while the American is a +340 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros expect Burns to get it done with his grappling and can likely even get a submission win at home in Brazil.
Gilbert Burns hopes MMA promotions get more serious about healthcare after witnessing Damar Hamlin's injury in the NFL
Josh Evanoff - January 19, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is hopeful MMA promotions paid attention to Damar Hamlin’s injury. The 24-year-old is a starting safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Earlier this month after making a routine tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamlin collapsed. Initial fears were that he suffered a concussion, but fans quickly realized something was seriously wrong.
Paul Craig hopeful for potential rematch with Jamahal Hill after UFC 283: "That's ideally a great situation"
Josh Evanoff - January 19, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight contender Paul Craig is likely rooting for Jamahal Hill on Saturday. ‘Bearjew’ has been out of action since a decision defeat to Volkan Oezdemir last July at UFC London. That defeat was a devastating one for Craig, as it snapped a six-fight winning streak for the Scottish fighter. He previously defeated names such as Shogun Rua and Nikita Krylov in that stretch.
VIDEO | Sean Strickland knocks over viral self-defense tiktok sensation Dale Brown into display full of guns
Lewis Simpson - January 19, 2023
Sean Strickland is most definitely the type of guy you leave at home when venturing into a public setting. Going by his most recent interaction with a viral self-defence tiktoker, it would seem an accurate assessment. While attending a Las Vegas gun store event, Strickland met up with Detroit Urban Survival Training’s (D.U.S.T’s) Dale Brown. Here’s how it unfolded.
UFC 283 | Pro fighters make their picks for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4 title fight
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2023
In the co-main event of UFC 283, the flyweight title is up for grabs as Deiveson Figueiredo looks to defend his strap as he and Brandon Moreno settle the score as they fight for the fourth time. Figueiredo enters the fight as a +102 underdog while the Mexican is a -130 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The fighters are nearly unanimous in thinking Moreno gets it done and becomes the champ again, in likely another competitive fight.