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Shu-Ki One 1
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
The “SHU-KI ONE” NFT release is designed to provide would-be collectors with a straightforward and low-cost way to join the NFT world. The Shu-Ki ONE is a Shoe-Machine created with the iconic Nike SB Dunk (Low).
Luke Rockhold gives take on potential Israel Adesanya fight: "I'm the only one who can beat Izzy"
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold believes he’s the only one who can defeat Israel Adesanya. The 37-year-old is set to return in August against Paulo Costa. It’s been a long road back to the octagon for the former UFC middleweight champion. Rockhold last competed against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 239 in July 2019.
Chael Sonnen reacts after Daniel Cormier admits to “towelgate” during his UFC Hall of Fame speech: “Cheated but did not have the courage to use a needle”
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2022
Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Daniel Cormier admitting to cheating the scale at UFC 210. ‘DC’ faced Anthony Johnson in the main event of UFC 210 in April 2017. Prior to the fight, Cormier had a bit of a difficult weight cut. That rough cut led to the then light-heavyweight champion gripping a towel on the scale to make weight.
PFL's Larissa Pacheco blasts Kayla Harrison for GOAT talk: "Her fights are boring, they are not interesting to watch"
Josh Evanoff - July 1, 2022
PFL women’s lightweight Larissa Pacheco believes most of Kayla Harrison’s success is due to marketing. Since the Judoka burst onto the MMA scene in 2018, she’s been one of the faces of the PFL. Harrison went on to win two PFL women’s lightweight tournaments from that time forward and became one of the hottest names in the sport.
Justin Gaethje opens up on his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 274: “I’m not exactly sure what happened”
Susan Cox - July 1, 2022
Justin Gaethje is opening up about his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 274. It was Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) vs Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA) in the lightweight main event on May 7th, 2022 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The result was Oliveira submitting Gaethje via rear-naked choke just 3:22 into the first round of their battle.
UFC 276 Weigh-In Results: Israel Adesanya comes in at a lean 183.5 lbs
Susan Cox - July 1, 2022
UFC 276 takes place tomorrow, Saturday July 2nd, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (22-1 MMA) will defend his middleweight title for the fifth time when he faces challenger Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA).
UFC commentator Joe Rogan shares new idea for MMA scoring during interview with Gina Carano: “We should have scores like 57-96 for one round”
Harry Kettle - July 1, 2022
Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on scoring in mixed martial arts as the debate regarding the current criteria continues. Over the course of the last few decades in MMA we’ve seen the sport change and grow in a multitude of different ways, from the scoring criteria to the dominant fight style and beyond. One man who has been there for most of that ride, especially in the UFC, is none other than Joe Rogan.
Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why Michael Jordan is the celebrity he would like to fight most: “Do you want to know why?”
Harry Kettle - July 1, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov has named Michael Jordan as the celebrity he would want to fight if given the opportunity to do so. It’s well known within the mixed martial arts community that Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the best to ever do it, but within the landscape of sport in general, there are many contenders from across the globe who could claim to be in the overall GOAT conversation.
Petr Yan dares Sean O’Malley to call him out if he defeats Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276: “I dare you to call me out and I will accept it”
Harry Kettle - July 1, 2022
Petr Yan has issued a challenge to Sean O’Malley ahead of his clash with Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276 this weekend. In one of the most talked-about fights on the UFC 276 card, Sean O’Malley will attempt to keep his rise up through the bantamweight division going strong when he collides with veteran Pedro Munhoz.
"I'm going to TikTok dance on your grave" Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland in fiery exchange at UFC 276 presser
Andrew Whitelaw - June 30, 2022
Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland are two of the most outspoken characters in the UFC. They could be on a collision course now after firing off a slew of insults at one another during the UFC 276 pre-fight press conference. Strickland is currently ranked at #4 in the middleweight division and is facing Adesanya’s former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira. ‘Stylebender’ will defend his middleweight belt in the main event against #2-ranked Jared Cannonier with Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight strap in in a trilogy with Max Holloway in the co-main.
Kayla Harrison reveals hate she received following Julia Budd cancelation: "At this point, I get backlash for how I brush my hair"
Josh Evanoff - June 30, 2022
Kayla Harrison received a lot of hate following the cancelation of her fight with Julia Budd. That’s despite the fact that she didn’t pull out. The former lightweight tournament winner was set to face the former Bellator featherweight champion this Friday at PFL 6. However, a week before the fight, Budd pulled out due to injury. She was replaced by women’s pioneer Kaitlyn Young.
Pedro Munhoz says Sean O'Malley is "legit" but plans to "break him" at UFC 276
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2022
Pedro Munhoz believes Sean O’Malley is as legit as they come. Opening up the UFC 276 main card is a solid bantamweight scrap between Munhoz and O’Malley. The bout will serve as the first time O’Malley fights a top-10 opponent in the UFC. With that, many have criticized ‘Suga’ about who he has fought and wondered if he is good as he says he is, but for Munhoz, he believes ‘Suga’ is legit even without fighting a top-ranked opponent before.
Robbie Lawler admits Nick Diaz fight got him excited to fight again: "I thank him"
Josh Evanoff - June 30, 2022
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler has found his fire again, and he thanks Nick Diaz for that. ‘Ruthless’ has been struggling in the octagon since 2016. Lawler lost his UFC welterweight strap to Tyron Woodley in July of that year, and he was unable to get back on the right track. Following that defeat, he went 1-4 in the cage, with defeats to names such as Colby Covington and Ben Askren.
Israel Adesanya compares fighters to strippers due to their pay: "We need to get paid like it's a f*****g big deal"
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2022
Israel Adesanya thinks fighters need to be paid more money. Adesanya has been vocal in the past about fighter pay, especially with Francis Ngannou going through his contract dispute. Although ‘Stylebender’ signed a lucrative deal prior to his last fight, he says fighters are still paid like strippers and should instead be paid more like NFL and NBA players.
Alex Pereira confused by Israel Adesanya’s “big pillow gloves” comment ahead of UFC 276: “Already make him leave on the stretcher with a balloon on him, imagine what’s going to happen with four-ounce”
Susan Cox - June 30, 2022
Alex Pereira says he is confused by Israel Adesanya’s ‘big pillow gloves’ comment ahead of UFC 276. Adesanya spoke about a potential rematch with Pereira ahead of UFC 276. Pereira defeated ‘The Last Stylebender’ twice in kickboxing but Adesanya stated that the MMA doesn’t have ‘big pillow gloves’ like kickboxing and the middleweight champion can’t wait to drive a four-ounce glove ‘through (Pereira’s) face’ when they finally meet again.
Chris Curtis eyes "a knockdown drag-out war" with Kelvin Gastelum next after win over Rodolfo Vieira: "It would be a really fun fight"
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2022
Chris Curtis is hoping to fight Kelvin Gastelum his next time out. Curtis improved to 3-0 in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 57, as he beat Rodolfo Vieira by decision in a fight that saw him defend 20 takedown attempts. Although Curtis got the win, he didn’t get the finish which is something he wanted.
Israel Adesanya says Sean Strickland must “fight with his ego” if he wants to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 276: “If I'm being honest, he might get f**ked up”
Susan Cox - June 30, 2022
Israel Adesanya says Sean Strickland must ‘fight with his ego’ if he wants to beat Alex Pereira at UFC 276. It will be Sean Strickland (25-3 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (5-1 MMA) in a middleweight bout on Saturday, July 2nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
UFC 276 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 title fight
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2022
In the co-main event of UFC 276, the featherweight title is up for grabs as Alexander Volkanovski takes on Max Holloway for the third time. Heading into the fight, Volkanovski is a -215 favorite while the challenger is a +164 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are actually split in this one as they all believe it is a very close and competitive fight that likely goes the distance.