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WATCH | Sean O'Malley releases sparring footage of him stopping Alexandre Pantoja in 2016
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2024
Sean O’Malley has released the footage of him sparring Alexandre Pantoja in 2016. Pantoja and O’Malley have taken shots at each other over the last few months, and both claimed there was a different version of their sparring footage back in 2016. In the video, O’Malley landed a body kick to the liver and after a few seconds, Pantoja called the sparring over.
Islam Makhachev details exactly how he plans to finish Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2024
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has explained how he plans to defeat Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302. In just a few short weeks, Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight championship against Dustin Poirier. While Makhachev is considered by many to be the clear favorite, this is likely going to be Dustin’s last chance at winning undisputed gold in the UFC. With that in mind, you’d have to imagine that he’s going to put it all on the line in search of the biggest win of his career.
Fight fans react to official poster for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 303: “Contender for the worst UFC poster of all time”
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2024
A parade of fight fans have given their thoughts on the official poster for UFC 303, headlined by Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler. Next month, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will broadcast UFC 303 as part of International Fight Week. In the main event of the evening, Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon after three years away.
Opening odds released for potential Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar boxing match
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2024
As per BetOnline.ag, hypothetical betting odds have been released for a possible boxing showdown between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar as of late. The two music icons have been going back and forth at one another in a range of ways, capturing the imagination of the general public in the process.
Luke Lessei goes head-to-head with Bampara Kouyate at ONE Fight Night 23
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 10, 2024
Luke Lessei aims to keep his momentum going in ONE Championship. “The Chef” reports for duty again at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video. There, he locks horns with Bampara Kouyate in a featherweight Muay Thai showdown.
Terrance McKinney expects Esteban Ribovics to "crumble" to his "power" at UFC St. Louis: "Show there are levels"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2024
Terrance McKinney is excited to fight in front of fans again, as he takes on Esteban Ribovics at UFC St. Louis on Saturday. McKinney is coming off a 20-second knockout win back in October and was hoping to make a quick turnaround after the result. Unfortunately, it took seven months for ‘T-Wrecks’ to get his night fight booked, but he’s ready to bring the heat again this weekend in Missouri.
Jared Cannonier explains why he turned down a fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 301
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2024
Jared Cannonier revealed he was offered a fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 301, but he had to turn the bout down. Cannonier had been rehabbing an injury when he got the call to go down to Brazil and fight with Costa. Although that is a fight that does interest Cannonier, as it gets him closer to a title shot, he had to turn it down.
UFC 1 fighter Art Jimmerson passes away at age 60
Susan Cox - May 9, 2024
UFC 1 fighter and longtime boxer Art Jimmerson has passed away at the age of 60. Jimmerson (0-1 MMA) is well known for kicking off UFC 1 opposite jiu-jitsu phenom Royce Gracie (15-2 MMA) in November of 1993 and became the first person in UFC history to lose by submission after tapping out to the Brazilian at 2:18 of Round 1. It was to be a very short career in the UFC.
Sean O’Malley claims he makes three times as much from social media compared to fighting: “I paid more in taxes than I made last year in my fight”
Susan Cox - May 9, 2024
Sean O’Malley is claiming that he makes three times as much money from social media compared to fighting. The current UFC bantamweight champion, O’Malley (18-1 MMA), last fought and defeated Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) in his first title defense this past March at UFC 299.
Surging UFC heavyweight contender Robelis Despaigne expects to be fighting for the title in 2025
Susan Cox - May 9, 2024
Surging UFC heavyweight contender Robelis Despaigne expects to be fighting for the title in 2025. It will be Robelis Despaigne (5-0 MMA) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (11-1 MMA) in a heavyweight bout this coming Saturday, May 11th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Michel Pereira makes a quick turnaround, gets ranked opponent at UFC Louisville
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2024
Michel Pereira has his third fight of 2024 already set. Pereira is coming off a first-round submission win over Ihor Potieria last weekend at UFC 301 and will now return on June 8 at UFC Louisville against Roman Dolidze. MMA journalist Marcel Dorff was the first to report the news.
Daniel Cormier praises Sean O'Malley's callout of Conor McGregor: "Keep your name on that same playing field!"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier loved to see Sean O’Malley call for a fight with Conor McGregor. In case you missed it, a rivalry between ‘Sugar’ and ‘The Notorious’ has begun brewing. Earlier this month, Ryan Garcia failed a drug test stemming from his boxing match with Devin Haney. That positive test resulted in a rant from Conor McGregor, who slammed the boxer. The Irishman also aimed at Sean O’Malley in the rant, who previously failed a drug test for the same substance Garcia did.
Derrick Lewis reveals he fought Jailton Almeida with two torn shoulders: "I just didn’t have any strength"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2024
Derrick Lewis revealed he entered his last fight against Jailton Almedia with a serious injury. Lewis stepped up to headline UFC Sao Paulo against Almeida and he lost a lackluster decision. Almedia was able to take him down at will as he scored six takedowns and controlled the fight for over 21 minutes on the ground.
Akbar Abdullaev showcased underrated wrestling at ONE Fight Night 22: "I can do everything"
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 9, 2024
At ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video last Friday, May 3, Akbar Abdullaev demonstrated why he’s far from being a one-trick pony. Known initially for his striking prowess and knockout power, he surprised many with his exceptional grappling skills.
Dmitry Menshikov targets rematch with Regian Eersel: “I want to be the champion”
BJPENN.COM Staff - May 9, 2024
It’s safe to say that Dmitry Menshikov is a man on a mission. After his stunning victory at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video last Friday, May 3, the Russian striker believes he has earned the right to rematch Regian Eersel for the ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title.
Jan Blachowicz calls for rematch with UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira: “He knocked out everybody… not me”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2024
Jan Blachowicz has called for a rematch against UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira upon his return from injury. Back in July 2023, Jan Blachowicz went head to head with Alex Pereira. After what proved to be a really tight and tense affair, it was Pereira who managed to edge out a decision victory. From there, he proceeded to become a two-weight world champion by claiming the belt at 205 pounds.
Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling reignite rivalry ahead of Merab Dvalishvili title fight: “Keep bragging about a handicapped fight”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2024
Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling have reignited their war of words as the former prepares to battle Merab Dvalishvili. As we all know, Sean O’Malley is the king of the bantamweight division. He was able to earn that title by defeating Aljamain Sterling, in what served as one of the biggest moments in the history of the promotion.
Thiago Moises details “awkward” encounter with drug tester at his home: “My dog came into the bathroom”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2024
UFC fighter Thiago Moises has detailed an awkward encounter with a drug tester in his home recently. As we all know, drug testing in mixed martial arts has been a hot topic for as long as the sport has been around. In the UFC, that’s particularly true, especially since the departure of USADA.