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Shu-Ki Fita, UFC, YS.14, NFT
UFC

Shu-Ki Fita #14: YS.14

Chris Taylor - May 2, 2022

INTRODUCING YS.14 YS.14 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XII’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is NAVY BLUE (WILDCARD) and his Accent Color is BLACK (S TIER).

Khamzat Chimaev, Gilbert Burns
Khamzat Chimaev

Gilbert Burns explains why he “exploded crying” after loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273

Harry Kettle - May 2, 2022

Gilbert Burns has explained why he was so emotional following his defeat to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273. While he may not have had his hand raised at UFC 273, Gilbert Burns did manage to win even more fans than he already had as a result of his courageous performance against Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Durinho’ went in there and gave everything he had in the name of victory and while he ultimately came up short, his stock in the promotion rose even higher.

Yoel Romero, Bellator 266
Melvin Manhoef

Yoel Romero receives new opponent for Bellator 280 after Melvin Manhoef suffers injury while apprehending three burglars

Harry Kettle - May 2, 2022

Yoel Romero has received a new opponent for Bellator 280 following the recent withdrawal of Melvin Manhoef. While he may now be entering his mid-40s, Yoel Romero is still one of the most feared fighters out there – largely due to the reputation he’s been building throughout the course of his time in mixed martial arts.

TJ-Dillashaw-Urijah-Faber
TJ Dillashaw

Urijah Faber explains why TJ Dillashaw vs. Aljamain Sterling is the fight to make

Harry Kettle - May 2, 2022

Urijah Faber has explained why TJ Dillashaw vs Aljamain Sterling is the fight that needs to be made at bantamweight. Following on from Aljamain Sterling’s win over Petr Yan at UFC 273, fans have been wondering who the champion will defend the belt against next. The division is as stacked as it’s ever been but in terms of top contenders, the two in the running right now are TJ Dillashaw and Jose Aldo.

Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz, UFC
Nate Diaz

Justin Gaethje fires back at "jealous" Nate Diaz: "I ain't your bruh"

Christopher Taylor - May 1, 2022

Justin Gaethje has clapped back at Nate Diaz after the ‘Stockton Slugger’ joked about him being put to sleep by a triangle choke from mount. Gaethje (23-3 MMA) is set to challenge reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) in the headliner of next weekend’s pay-per-view event in Phoenix.

Marlon Vera
Marlon Vera

Marlon Vera guarantees finish if he faces Jose Aldo again: "I would love to kick his ass"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 1, 2022

Marlon Vera is riding high after his sensational performance against Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53. “Chito” Vera and Font collided inside the UFC Apex for the event’s headliner. Font looked smooth in the early going but Vera was simply figuring out what he was dealing with. It didn’t take long for Vera to find his groove and he had Font hurting throughout the fight.

Shu-Ki Fita, UFC, JA.77, NFT
UFC

Shu-Ki Fita #13: JA.77

Chris Taylor - May 1, 2022

INTRODUCING JA.77 JA.77 is a HYBRID model built with Air Jordan XXIII’s, Air Jordan XXIX’s, Air Jordan V’s, Air Jordan XI’s. Its construction is TOE-UP and LACE-to-LACE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is LIME (RARE).

Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz not impressed by Justin Gaethje: "Bruh got triangle choked from mount"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 1, 2022

Nate Diaz couldn’t hold his tongue after seeing a recent quote from Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is set to challenge Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship on May 7. The title fight will headline UFC 274 inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Marlon Vera, Rob Font, UFC Vegas 53
Rob Font

Pros react after Marlon Vera defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 53 event was headlined by a key men’s bantamweight matchup between Rob Font and Marlon Vera. Font missed weight for the contest and was forced to forfeit 20% of his purse to Vera.

Marlon Vera, UFC
Rob Font

UFC Vegas 53 Results: Marlon Vera defeats Rob Font (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 53 event is headlined by a key men’s bantamweight matchup between Rob Font and Marlon Vera. Font missed weight for tonight’s main event and was forced to forfeit 20% of his purse to Vera.

andrei-arlovski
UFC

UFC Vegas 53 Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Jake Collier

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 53 event is co-headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring former champion Andrei Arlovski taking on Jake Collier. Arlovski (33-20 MMA) enters the contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a split decision win over Jared Vanderaa at UFC 271.

Shu-Ki Fita, UFC, GB.56, NFT
UFC

Shu-Ki Fita #12: GB.56

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

INTRODUCING GB.56 GB.56 is a SINGLE model built exclusively from Air Jordan XVIII’s. Its construction is TOE-DOWN and SOLE-to-SOLE. His Primary Color is WHITE (COMMON) and his Accent Color is TEAL (RARE).

Curtis Blaydes, Tom Aspinall, UFC London
Tom Aspinall

Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall among three fights added to UFC London

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

A key heavyweight contest between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall will headline UFC London on July 23, 2022. Multiple sources confirmed the news to BJPENN.com following an initial report from MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.

Khamzat Chimaev, Darren Till, UFC, Sweden
Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev responds to fans suggesting Darren Till had a negative impact on his UFC 273 fight camp: "There is no bad influence"

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

Khamzat Chimaev has responded to fans suggesting that Darren Till had a negative impact on his fight camp for UFC 273. Chimaev (11-0 MMA) collided with former UFC title challenger Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) on the main card of this month’s pay-per-view event in Jacksonville.

Rob Font, Marlon Vera, UFC Vegas 53
Rob Font

UFC Vegas 53: 'Font vs. Vera' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - April 30, 2022

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 53 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Rob Font vs. Marlon Vera. Font (19-5 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision loss to Jose Aldo his last time out. That setback snapped a four-fight winning streak for the American, who had previously defeated Cody Garbrandt, Marlon Moraes, Ricky Simon and Sergio Pettis.

Danny Sabatello
Danny Sabatello

Danny Sabatello pleased with dominant win over Jornel Lugo, eager to beat up Leandro Higo: "I think he's a bum and a piece of s**t"

Cole Shelton - April 29, 2022

Danny Sabatello wants people to realize he’s no longer the dark horse of Bellator’s bantamweight grand prix. Sabatello earned his way into the grand prix with a dominant decision win over Jornel Lugo at Bellator 278. He used his wrestling to control Lugo and won every single round which he says he expected to do.

Kevin Holland, UFC 272
Tim Means

Kevin Holland announces next fight against Tim Means by beating up Big Bird (Video)

Josh Evanoff - April 29, 2022

UFC welterweight Kevin Holland is one of a kind. ‘Big Mouth’ announced he is fighting Tim Means in June. The 29-year-old was last seen in action at UFC 272 in March, knocking out Alex Oliveira. The victory was an important fight for Holland. The knockout got him back into the win column following a three-fight unbeaten streak.

Ciryl Gane
Tai Tuivasa

Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa targeted as UFC France main event in September

Josh Evanoff - April 29, 2022

UFC France is getting closer to having its main event. The promotion is reportedly targeting a heavyweight slugfest between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. The UFC is set to hold its first MMA in France on September 3rd. The sport was first legalized in January 2020, but the promotion has been able to get out to the country. Bellator has notably held several MMA cards there, with Bellator 280 set for next week in Paris.