Month: April 2024

Robert Whittaker hopes Jiri Prochazka steers clear of UFC middleweight move because ‘then we’re enemies’ Robert Whittaker won’t be thrilled if Jiri Prochazka makes an eventual move down to the UFC middleweight division. Former light heavyweight champion Prochazka (30-4-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) recently revealed one of the long-term career goals is to drop to 185 […]

Demetrious Johnson reveals he’s targeting professional boxing debut, wants to face ‘a legend of the sport’ Boxing next? https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/demetrious-johnson/demetrious-johnson-targeting-professional-boxing-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demetrious-johnson-targeting-professional-boxing-debut

Alex Perez booked for June 15th UFC return just days after UFC Vegas 91 main event KO Quick Turnaround https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/alex-perez/alex-perez-booked-return-after-ufc-vegas-91-main-event-ko/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alex-perez-booked-return-after-ufc-vegas-91-main-event-ko

NSAC votes to withhold 20% of Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC 300 purse after attacking fan during walkout A hefty price https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/arman-tsarukyan/nsac-votes-withhold-arman-tsarukyan-ufc-300-purse-fan-walkout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nsac-votes-withhold-arman-tsarukyan-ufc-300-purse-fan-walkout

Alexandre Pantoja defends UFC flyweights against Sean Strickland’s harsh criticism of division: ‘Shut your mouth and respect my job!’ Shut your mouth https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/alexandre-pantoja/alexandre-pantoja-defends-flyweights-sean-strickland-criticism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexandre-pantoja-defends-flyweights-sean-strickland-criticism

Nevada Commission Seeks More Severe Sanction for Igor da Silva for Biting Opponent The Nevada State Athletic Commission has denied a proposed six-month suspension for Igor da Silva after he bit opponent Andre Lima at UFC on ESPN 53 on March 23. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nevada-Commission-Seeks-More-Severe-Sanction-for-Igor-da-Silva-for-Biting-Opponent-193522

Tom Aspinall says UFC 304 start time ‘just not fair’ for U.K. fans UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall feels for the U.K. fans who will have to pull an all-nighter to attend UFC 304. The pay-per-view event will take place July 27 in the newly built Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England. The prelims […]

Paige VanZant offers update on BKFC deal after signing contract with Misfits Boxing: “I’m here to stay” Update https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/paige-vanzant/paige-vanzant-offers-update-on-bkfc-deal-after-signing-contract-with-misfits-boxing-im-here-to-stay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paige-vanzant-offers-update-on-bkfc-deal-after-signing-contract-with-misfits-boxing-im-here-to-stay

Gilbert Burns calls for rematch against Kamaru Usman: “I was very emotional in that first fight” Rematch? https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/kamaru-usman/gilbert-burns-calls-for-rematch-against-kamaru-usman-i-was-very-emotional-in-that-first-fight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gilbert-burns-calls-for-rematch-against-kamaru-usman-i-was-very-emotional-in-that-first-fight

Deontay Wilder booked for second boxing match, set to face undefeated heavyweight in August Another Fight? https://www.bjpenn.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder/deontay-wilder-booked-for-second-boxing-match-set-to-face-undefeated-heavyweight-in-august/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deontay-wilder-booked-for-second-boxing-match-set-to-face-undefeated-heavyweight-in-august