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Dana White takes aim at Jake Paul for boxing Nate Diaz: "As soon as he loses, he goes back to a 40-year-old MMA fighter"
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2023
Dana White isn’t a fan of Jake Paul boxing Nate Diaz. On August 5 in Dallas, Texas, Paul and Diaz are set to headline a boxing pay-per-view on DAZN. It will be a highly-anticipated fight but White doesn’t have much of an interest in it. As well, he says it is funny that once Paul loses to an actual boxer he goes back to fighting 40-year-old MMA fighters.
Henry Cejudo roasts Aljamain Sterling during interview with Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 288: “After this he’s got a career dude. He’s got a career in Hollywood”
Lewis Simpson - May 5, 2023
Prior to his retirement in 2020, Henry Cejudo mastered the art of getting under his opponent’s skin, and ahead of his return to the octagon at UFC 288, the 36-year-old is still utilizing the art of mental warfare in the build-up. Saturday, May 6, in Newark, New Jersey, Cejudo is set to make his return to competition at UFC 288 after a three-year hiatus from the sport. The Olympic gold medalist closed the curtain on his career in 2020 after a successful bantamweight title defence over Dominick Cruz at UFC 249.
Aljamain Sterling reacts after being pestered by Henry Cejudo’s team at the UFC 288 weigh-ins: “The disrespect was so unprofessional”
Lewis Simpson - May 5, 2023
Aljamain Sterling has responded after he was pestered by Henry Cejudo’s team at the UFC 288 weigh-ins earlier today. As Sterling took to the scale ahead of his bantamweight title fight with Cejudo, the mind-games began for team Cejudo. The Olympian gold medalist’s team pursued to throw chants towards Sterling during his weigh-in, which saw the defending champion hit 134-pounds.
Jorge Masvidal’s father booked on second degree attempted murder charges
Susan Cox - May 5, 2023
Jorge Masvidal’s father has been booked on second degree attempted murder charges. It was just yesterday that the news broke that an incident had occurred at Jorge Masvidal’s house where one victim was shot in the upper extremities and taken to a local hospital for treatment but was listed in stable condition.
Julianna Pena releases statement after pulling out of UFC 289 title fight against Amanda Nunes: "Looking forward to fighting the winner to regain my belt"
Cole Shelton - May 5, 2023
Julianna Pena has issued a lengthy statement after pulling out of her UFC 289 title fight against Amanda Nunes. Pena was set to headline UFC 289 against Nunes in their trilogy match for the women’s bantamweight belt. Yet, this week, Dana White announced that Pena suffered a broken rib and was forced to withdraw.
Michael Bisping believes Jon Jones’ recent comments could lead to Francis Ngannou returning to the UFC
Susan Cox - May 5, 2023
Michael Bisping believes Jon Jones’ recent comments could lead to Francis Ngannou returning to the UFC. Earlier this week, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones alluded to the fact that following his fight with Stipe Miocic, time, date and place yet to be confirmed, he will probably retire. That with the caveat that perhaps the only thing that might keep him’ in the game’, would be a battle in the Octagon with Francis Ngannou.
Daniel Cormier explains why former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal should stay retired: “He hasn't ever been the best in the world”
Susan Cox - May 5, 2023
Daniel Cormier is explaining why former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal should stay retired. Jorge Masvidal (35-17 MMA) announced his retirement following his unanimous decision loss to Gilbert Burns (22-5 MMA) last month at UFC 287. It was to be ‘Gamebred‘s 4th consecutive loss in the Octagon.
UFC 288: ‘Sterling vs. Cejudo’ Weigh-in Results: 2 Fighters Miss Weight, 1 Fight Cancelled
Susan Cox - May 5, 2023
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo takes place tomorrow, Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The bantamweight championship main event will feature current champ Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) vs. former two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo (16-2 MMA).
UFC 288 is down to thirteen fights following late cancellation
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 5, 2023
Another injury has impacted the UFC 288 card, but this time it has led to a fight cancellation. The UFC has announced that the planned bantamweight clash between Daniel Santos and Johnny Munoz Jr. is now off this Saturday’s UFC 288 event. The announcement notes that Santos suffered an injury, but specifics were not revealed.
Parker Porter plans to take Braxton Smith into deep waters at UFC 288 on the final fight of his contract: "This is absolutely do-or-die"
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2023
Parker Porter knows he’s fighting for his job on Saturday night at UFC 288. Porter fought back in February and suffered a first-round knockout loss to Justin Tafa and just three months later, he is already making his return. Although it may seem quick after the loss, he says he was fully cleared and ready to get the bad taste of two straight losses out of his mouth.
WATCH | Kron Gracie leaves UFC 288 poster signing early due to Henry Cejudo: "When he's done, let me know"
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2023
Kron Gracie is clearly not a fan of former UFC ‘champ champ’ Henry Cejudo. On fight week, fighters have plenty of obligations including signing the fight posters. During that time, often two fighters sign it together and that was the case with Gracie and Cejudo. As the two began signing posters, Cejudo asked Gracie if Nate Diaz was going to come to the fight which Gracie said no.
Aljamain Sterling believes he's still chasing Dominick Cruz as the bantamweight GOAT even with a win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2023
Aljamain Sterling thinks Dominick Cruz is still the bantamweight GOAT. Sterling is looking for his third title defense – which would set the record – in the main event of UFC 288 as he takes on the former champ, Henry Cejudo. Even if Sterling wins and sets the record for most title defenses, he still doesn’t think he would pass Cruz as the bantamweight GOAT but is even honored to be in the discussion.
Jorge Masvidal's father arrested for allegedly shooting someone at the retired UFC fighter's home
Chris Taylor - May 4, 2023
Jorge Masvidal’s father has been taken into police custody for allegedly shooting someone after an argument at the retired UFC fighter’s home. The news was first reported by Andy Slater, who shared the following information on Twitter:
Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor squaring off with Mike Perry at BKFC 41: "I also saw him pounding a bottle of Proper Twelve"
Jeffrey Walter - May 4, 2023
UFC President Dana White has shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event. McGregor was in the crowd for last weekend’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Denver, Colorado.
Sean O'Malley highlights large scar on Henry Cejudo's face ahead of UFC 288: "He forgot how to box"
Lewis Simpson - May 4, 2023
Sean O’Malley has highlighted the large scar on Henry Cejudo’s face ahead of his bantamweight title fight against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288 in New Jersey on May 6. While preparing to challenge for the 135-pound strap that was once his, a large gash that required stitches appeared on his face during a video uploaded to his Youtube Channel one month ago, which concerned fans ever so slightly. However, the former two-weight division champion didn’t reveal how the gash occurred, but O’Malley has his own simple conspiracy about how it got there.
UFC 288 | Pro fighters make their picks for Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2023
In the co-main event of UFC 288, a five-round welterweight bout goes down on short notice as Belal Muhammad takes on Gilbert Burns. Heading into the scrap, Burns is a -132 favorite while ‘Remember The Name’ is a +104 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight at UFC 288, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. All seven pros asked are picking Burns to get the job done on short notice, and many think it will be by decision, even though it is five rounds and both took it on short notice.
Conor McGregor reacts after Paradigm Sports Management wins $5.1 million in breach of contract case with Manny Pacquiao
Susan Cox - May 4, 2023
Conor McGregor is reacting after Paradigm Sports Management won $5.1 million in a breach of contract case with Manny Pacquiao. Paradigm Sports Management, who also represent Conor McGregor, won a legal battle against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The civil case was filed in the Superior Court of Orange County, California.
Daniel Cormier believes Francis Ngannou should just “bite the bullet” and return to UFC: “The money that he was offered, I’ve heard, was a very lucrative number”
Susan Cox - May 4, 2023
Daniel Cormier believes Francis Ngannou should just ‘bite the bullet’ and return to the UFC. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) has not fought in the Octagon since January of 2022 at UFC 270. The former UFC heavyweight champion last defeated Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA) via unanimous decision. Following the victory and unable to come to terms on his UFC contract, the fighter was released from the promotion in January of this year and stripped of his title in the process.