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Dominick Reyes claims he's the reason Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Shu-Ki Fita #55: XV.26
Chris Taylor - June 13, 2022
INTRODUCING XV.26 XV.26 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan XXII’s, Air Jordan XIX’s, and Air Jordan XX’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is ORANGE (S TIER) and his Accent Color is BLACK (S TIER).
Valentina Shevchenko reveals she was fighting injured against Taila Santos at UFC 275
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Valentina Shevchenko has revealed that she was fighting injured against Taila Santos this past weekend at UFC 275. It was Valentina Shevchenko (23-3 MMA) vs Taila Santos (19-2 MMA) this past Saturday, June 11th in the women’s co-main flyweight event in the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Cody Garbrandt vs. Rani Yahya scratched from UFC Vegas 58
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Cody Garbrandt and Rani Yahya will no longer be fighting on July 9. Multiple sources inform BJPENN.com that Yahya has suffered a neck injury that has forced him to pull out of his fight against Gabrandt. At this time, it’s uncertain if the fight will be rebooked for a later date or if a replacement will be found. The main event of UFC Vegas 58 sees Rafael dos Anjos taking on Rafael Fiziev from the UFC Apex.
Ronda Rousey names the one opponent who could lure her back to MMA
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Ronda Rousey has named the one opponent who could lure her back to MMA. Rousey, 35, retired from MMA in 2016 and was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018.
Alan Belcher earns BKFC heavyweight title shot with a crushing first round KO (Video)
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Alan Belcher has earned a BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) heavyweight title shot with a crushing first round knockout. Belcher, 38, retired from the UFC and MMA competition as a whole in 2013. The former UFC middleweight contender, Belcher now competes as a heavyweight in bare-knuckle boxing.
Referee Marc Goddard responds to concerns that Jiri Prochazka tapped out at UFC 275: “I told him it’s a risky game”
Susan Cox - June 13, 2022
Referee Marc Goddard is responding to concerns that Jiri Prochazka tapped out at UFC 275. It was Glover Teixeira (33-8 MMA) vs Jiri Prochazka (29-3 MMA) in the light heavyweight main event this past weekend which took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Video | Bob Sapp is jacked and looking to fight Mike Tyson: “I will rip your heart out and tear it to shreds”
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2022
Bob Sapp has issued a challenge to Mike Tyson in a truly incredible video posted to social media over the weekend. At the age of 48, Bob Sapp has already done a lot throughout the course of his combat sports career. From kickboxing to mixed martial arts to pro wrestling and beyond, the veteran is one of the most unpredictable characters in the game – and you never know when he’s going to pop up next.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk shares her prediction for Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has given her thoughts on what will happen when Weili Zhang challenges Carla Esparza for the UFC strawweight title. Last Saturday night at UFC 275, Joanna Jedrzejczyk retired from mixed martial arts following her knockout defeat at the hands of Weili Zhang. The two put on a thoroughly entertaining rematch in Singapore and while Jedrzejczyk had a few nice moments, the evening belonged to Zhang as a spinning back fist was enough to put a definitive end to their rivalry.
Tony Ferguson responds to seemingly fake Dana White quote calling him "washed up"
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2022
Tony Ferguson has bemused fans by responding to a Dana White quote that appears to have been confirmed to be a fake. The last couple of years certainly haven’t been kind to Tony Ferguson inside the Octagon. The man known as ‘El Cucuy’ has suffered four straight mixed martial arts losses to Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush and Michael Chandler, leaving him on the outside of the lightweight title picture looking in.
Watch Dana White's live reaction to Jiri Prochazka submitting Glover Teixeira at UFC 275 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 12, 2022
Like many fight fans, Dana White was losing his mind during last night’s UFC 275 main event between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. Teixeira (33-8 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he squared off with Prochazka (29-3-1 MMA) yesterday in Singapore. The 42-year-old had captured the promotions light heavyweight title back at UFC 267 with a second round submission victory over Jan Blachowicz.
Shu-Ki Fita #54: DU.76
Chris Taylor - June 12, 2022
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Jiri Prochazka thought his UFC 275 performance was "horrible" despite winning light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Jiri Prochazka feels his performance at UFC 275 could’ve been significantly better. Prochazka and Glover Teixeira headlined UFC 275 in Singapore this past Saturday (June 11). This fight won’t soon be forgotten as there was some thrilling action. Ultimately, Prochazka won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via submission late in the final round.
Glover Teixeira requests an immediate rematch with Jiri Prochazka following UFC 275 title loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Glover Teixeira is calling for a rematch against Jiri Prochazka following an instant classic at UFC 275. Teixeira walked into Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He didn’t end up walking out with the gold, however.
Salt Lake City to host UFC 278 on August 20, Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards set as main event
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Salt Lake City is getting a big UFC title fight in the form of Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards. During the UFC 275 broadcast, it was announced that UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman will be putting his gold on the line against Leon Edwards at UFC 278 on August 20th.
Jan Blachowicz calls out newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka: “Jiri, let's do this! The Battle for Europe”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Jan Blachowicz wants to be the first man to challenge Jiri Prochazka for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Prochazka challenged Glover Teixeira for the gold in the main event of UFC 275 in Singapore. The title fight was an instant classic with both men exchanging heavy shots and reversals on the ground.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk opens up on her decision to retire from mixed martial arts following UFC 275
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has weighed in on her decision to retire. Jedrzejczyk shared the Octagon with Zhang Weili a second time at UFC 275 in Singapore this past Saturday night (June 11). In the second round, Joanna was slept by a spinning backfist.
Pros react after Joanna Jędrzejczyk announces her retirement from MMA
Christopher Taylor - June 11, 2022
Several current and former pro fighters took to social media to congratulate Joanna Jędrzejczyk on her illustrious MMA career. Jedrzejczyk (16-5 MMA) ended a 26-month hiatus tonight for a highly anticipated UFC rematch with Weili Zhang (22-3 MMA).
Pros react after Jiri Procházka dethrones Glover Teixeira at UFC 275
Chris Taylor - June 11, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 275 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight featuring Glover Teixeira taking on Jiri Procházka. Teixeira (33-8 MMA) had captured the promotions light heavyweight title back at UFC 267 with a second round submission victory over Jan Blachowicz. That win had marked the 42-year-olds sixth in a row and third straight stoppage.