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Miesha Tate looking forward to grappling with Valentina Shevchenko: "I'm licking my chops"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Miesha Tate is looking forward to fighting Valentina Shevchenko. Last Saturday night, ‘The Bullet’ faced off against Taila Santos at UFC 275. Despite entering the bout as a massive underdog, the Brazilian put up an admirable effort. Fighting through a broken orbital, Santos secured multiple takedowns and controlled the bout on the mat.
Anthony Smith weighs in on Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka: "They just made terrible decisions"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
Don’t expect UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith to fight like Glover Teixeira or Jiri Prochazka next time out. Last Saturday night in Singapore, fans were witness to one of the greatest fights in UFC history. UFC 275’s main event saw champion Glover Teixeira look to defend against Jiri Prochazka. The bout was the first title defense for the Brazilian since capturing the strap last October.
Dominick Reyes claims he's the reason Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Dominick Reyes believes nearly beating Jon Jones at UFC 247 is the reason ‘Bones’ is moving up to heavyweight. Jones edged out a decision over Reyes in a fight that many thought the challenger should’ve won. Yet, the judges gave it to ‘Bones’ and since that fight, he has not fought and is bulking up for a heavyweight move. According to Reyes, there were talks of booking an immediate rematch but Jones backed out and instead wanted to go to heavyweight.
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).
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.
What's next for the stars of UFC 275?
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
The UFC returned to Singapore for the first time since October of 2019 where two titles were on the line at UFC 275. In the main event, Glover Teixeira was looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time as he took on Jiri Prochazka. In the evenings co-headliner, Valentina Shevchenko was looking to defend her flyweight title against Taila Santos.
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.
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.
Conor McGregor is back to throwing heavy kicks following surgery (Video)
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2022
Conor McGregor’s recovery from surgery on his broken leg continues as he begins to throw kicks once again. Last summer at UFC 264, Conor McGregor had many questioning whether he’d ever compete in mixed martial arts again after succumbing to a nasty leg break in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier. The injury required surgery and ever since then, the Irishman has been on a slow but steady recovery in preparation for another run in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.
Shu-Ki Fita #54: DU.76
Chris Taylor - June 12, 2022
INTRODUCING DU.76 DU.76 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XXXII’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is YELLOW (RARE) and his Accent Color is GREEN (COMMON).
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.
Zhang Weili explains her idea for a UFC Strawweight Title fight against Carla Esparza
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 12, 2022
Zhang Weili has an interesting idea for a UFC Strawweight Title fight against champion Carla Esparza. Zhang made it clear that she’s still an elite 115-pounder at UFC 275. She silenced the doubters by knocking Joanna Jedrzejczyk out cold with a spinning backfist in Singapore.
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.
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.