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Myles Jury says Bellator 239 fight is 'the most important' of his career, plans on finishing Brandon Girtz
Cole Shelton - February 20, 2020
Myles Jury is set for his second Bellator fight in the co-main event of Bellator 239 when he battles Brandon Girtz. In his promotional debut, he was the main event of Bellator 227 where he dropped a decision to Benson Henderson. Although he lost the fight, he was pleased with his performance.
UFC Auckland | Pro fighters make their picks for Paul Felder vs. Dan Hooker
Cole Shelton - February 20, 2020
In the main event of UFC Auckland, Paul Felder is heading to Dan Hooker’s backyard for a very intriguing lightweight scrap. Heading into the fight Felder is a +120 underdog while the Kiwi is a -150 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are split on this one but all agree it will be a fantastic fight.
Brent Primus frustrated with infrequency of fights in Bellator, considering free agency
Cole Shelton - February 19, 2020
Brent Primus has only fought once a year in Bellator, except in 2013 when he got two fights in. But, the former champion makes it clear that is not his doing. The 34-year-old expected to be more active, especially when he was the champion and now former champ. He became the lightweight champion in 2017 in his eighth professional fight when he beat Michel Chandler by doctor stoppage.
On last fight of contract, Jalin Turner says UFC Auckland is 'do-or-die' for UFC career
Cole Shelton - February 18, 2020
Jalin Turner knows the stakes are high for his UFC Auckland fight against short-notice opponent, Joshua Culibao. Entering this fight, Turner is just 1-2 in the UFC with a debut loss to Vicente Luque at welterweight and most recently a decision loss to Matt Frevola. In his last fight, he admits he probably should have pulled out but with his kid being born just weeks after he needed the money and couldn’t risk being on the sidelines with no payday insight.
Jimmy Crute reveals simple game plan for Michal Oleksiejczuk: 'I’m testing his f***ing chin'
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2020
Jimmy Crute is looking to return to the win column at UFC Auckland when he battles Michal Oleksiejczuk. Crute is coming off a first-round submission loss to Misha Cirkunov at UFC Vancouver where a win would have put him in the top-15. In the fight, the Aussie was close to finishing it but he says he let his emotions get the better of him.
Curtis Blaydes on Jon Jones: 'I could put him away'
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Curtis Blaydes doesn’t think Jon Jones would fare too well at heavyweight. Jones has hinted at a possible move to heavyweight for quite some time now. But, after UFC 247 many think he should rematch Dominick Reyes or fight the winner of Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz. So a potential move to heavyweight could be delayed.
Colby Covington doubts Jorge Masvidal will sign contract to fight Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Colby Covington thinks Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman won’t happen as expected. Following Masvidal and Usman’s confrontation at radio row during Super Bowl week, Dana White announced the two would fight at International Fight Week. But the welterweight champion Usman revealed the fight is not signed and also hinted at a Conor McGregor scrap.
Scott Holtzman says it's 'surreal' to fight Jim Miller, believes win puts him in 'elite company'
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2020
Scott Holtzman is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC Rio Rancho when he fights one of the OGs of MMA in Jim Miller. For Holtzman, this was not an opponent he had asked for, but when the UFC offered him the fight, he immediately accepted.
UFC Rio Rancho | Pro fighters make their picks for Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz 2
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2020
In the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Corey Anderson rematches Jan Blachowicz in a potential number one contender bout at light heavyweight. Heading into the fight, Anderson is a -205 favorite while the Pole is a +165 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap and the pros are unanimous thinking Anderson will beat Blachowicz once again.
Montana De La Rosa says it's 'nerve-wracking and exciting' to share card with husband
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2020
Montana and Mark De La Rosa will make history at UFC Rio Rancho this Saturday as they will become the first wife and husband duo to compete on the same card. Mark opens up the card when he takes on Raulian Paiva. Montana, meanwhile, is on the main card against Mara Romero Borella.
Devin Clark changed mental approach to fighting: 'I’m prepared to hurt people now'
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2020
Devin Clark has yet to get a UFC finish but says that will change at UFC Rio Rancho this weekend. Clark was expected to take on Gadzhimurad Antigulov, but the Dagestani withdrew and Dequan Townsend stepped in who fought not even a month ago at UFC Raleigh. Townsend is a natural middleweight and 0-2 in the UFC. So, Clark knows he will be dangerous as Townsend will be fighting for his UFC job.
Hector Lombard says fans can expect 'brutality' in BKFC debut, eyes dream fight with Dan Henderson
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2020
Hector Lombard will finally make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut this Saturday against David Mundell. The two will headline BKFC 10 in Fort Lauderdale, where Lombard will get the chance to fight in his home state.
James Krause believes he beat Trevin Giles at UFC 247, says he's willing to step up on short notice again
Cole Shelton - February 11, 2020
James Krause had a crazy weekend in Houston, to say the least. The UFC welterweight arrived in Houston on Wednesday to corner Youssef Zalal but on Friday that all changed. He found out Antonio Arroyo was out of his middleweight bout just after weigh-ins and told his manager he would take the fight.
Leon Edwards confident he would dethrone Kamaru Usman if he gets rematch
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2020
Leon Edwards is looking to rematch Kamaru Usman and is confident he would dethrone the champion. Edwards and Usman fought back at UFC on Fox 17 in December of 2015 where it was Usman who won by unanimous decision. It was a close fight where two judges had it 29-28, with the Englishman winning the first round. Yet it was Usman’s wrestling which was the difference-maker.
Jan Blachowicz says he'll get title shot with win over Anderson, confident he'd finish Jones
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2020
Jan Blachowicz always wanted to rematch Corey Anderson. The two first fought back at UFC 191 where it was Anderson who used his wrestling to score a unanimous decision win. Now, in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, they will run it back where the stakes are higher, as the winner is expected to receive the next title shot against Jon Jones.
Mirsad Bektic believes teammate Georges St-Pierre will fight again
Cole Shelton - February 7, 2020
Mirsad Bektic believes his Tristar teammate Georges St-Pierre will fight inside the Octagon again. St-Pierre has not fought since he submitted Michael Bisping at UFC 217 to win the middleweight title and become a champion in two divisions. Since that fight, which was his return from a four-year layoff, many have wondered if the Canadian will fight again. He has hinted at a Khabib Nurmagomedov matchup but the UFC wasn’t interested in it.
Colby Covington proclaims himself Jorge Masvidal's 'daddy'
Cole Shelton - February 6, 2020
Colby Covington believes Jorge Masvidal won’t do a thing when they cross paths at American Top Team. Following Covington’s TKO loss to Kamaru Usman at UFC 245 for the welterweight title, he spent time in Oregon and has yet to go back to train at ATT. With “Chaos” not being back in nearly two months since the fight, Jorge Masvidal said that the former interim champion left the gym for good.
UFC 247 | Pro fighters make their picks for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Katlyn Chookagian title fight
Cole Shelton - February 6, 2020
In the co-main event of UFC 247, Valentina Shevchenko is looking to defend her flyweight title for a third time when she battles Katlyn Chookagian. Heading into the fight, Shevchenko is a -1200 favorite while the American challenger is a +700 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. To no surprise, the majority are leaning towards Shevchenko getting it done, but one is picking the upset. The pros also believe the champ is running out of challengers and think the Amanda Nunes trilogy should happen next.