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Charles Oliveira predicts Conor McGregor will KO Dustin Poirier at UFC 264
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is predicting that promotional superstar Conor McGregor will KO Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Oliveira will be a special guest in attendance at this Saturday’s blockbuster pay-per-view event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ahead of this weekend’s huge match, “Do Bronx” was asked who he believes will […]
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UFC 264 weigh-in results: Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier official for main event
The official weigh-ins for UFC 264 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, and 25 of the 26 fighters scheduled to compete made weight. The main event of UFC 264 features the trilogy fight between lightweights Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Both men stepped onto the scale and successfully made weight, with each man […]
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Jake Paul blasts “fraud” Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264: “You can tell Conor has lost it”
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul blasted Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264, suggesting that “you can tell Conor has lost it.” McGregor and Dustin Poirier both took part in the pre-fight press conference on Thursday evening, and McGregor was criticized by fans who were watching for his weak trash talk. In addition to fans suggesting that McGregor […]
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Stephen Thompson doubts Kamaru Usman would strike with him: “He’s going to be shooting for my legs”
Stephen Thompson knows he’s a bad matchup for the current welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. Thompson is set to face Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 264. If he wins, he could very well get a title shot due to the fact he’s the only fighter in the top-five that Usman hasn’t fought. If […]
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira open to comeback in boxing
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is interested in continuing his combat sports career in the boxing ring. Nogueira, better known as “Lil Nog,” retired following a split decision loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Fight Island last summer. Now 45 years old, the Brazilian is interested in continuing his combat sports career […]
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Dana White shares his picks for the most overlooked fights heading into UFC 264
UFC president Dana White shared his picks for the most overlooked fights heading into this Saturday’s blockbuster UFC 264 pay-per-view card. The main event of UFC 264 is a trilogy fight between rivals Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. This is the fight that all the fans can’t wait to see, but there are also 12 […]
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Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor is “not that guy he used to be” following UFC 264 press conference
UFC lightweight superstar Dustin Poirier said that Conor McGregor is “not that guy he used to be” following the UFC 264 press conference. Poirier and McGregor shared the stage on Thursday night at the UFC 264 press conference in Las Vegas. If you ask “The Diamond,” he believes that the presser went well for him. […]
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Conor McGregor continues to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife: “It’s real the message request mate”
UFC superstar Conor McGregor continued to troll Dustin Poirier about his wife Jolie, suggesting that “it’s real the message request mate.” McGregor earlier this week revealed that Poirier’s wife Jolie had sent him a DM request on Instagram, and the Irishman used it as an opportunity to take a shot at “The Diamond.” On Thursday […]
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Khamzat Chimaev returns at UFC 267 in the welterweight division against Li Jingliang
Top prospect Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his return to the Octagon when he fights Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout set for UFC 267. Raphael Marinho of Combate reported the Chimaev vs. Jingliang matchup for UFC 267, which is set to take place on October 30 in Abu Dhabi. According to the scribe, […]
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Conor McGregor compares Dustin Poirier to Buster Douglas, claims he’ll “correct” his “fluke win”
Conor McGregor believes Dustin Poirier’s TKO win over him was a fluke. Back in January on Fight Island in the main event of UFC 257, McGregor made his return to the Octagon in a rematch against Poirier. In the lead-up to the fight, the Irishman was a big favorite and many expect him to get […]
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Conor McGregor says his performance at UFC 264 will “top” his TKO win over Eddie Alvarez
Conor McGregor has had a lot of great moments inside the Octagon but his win over Eddie Alvarez is considered to be one of the best performances ever. From start to finish, McGregor picked apart Alvarez and dropped him several times en route to a TKO win to become the lightweight champ. It was a […]
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Tyson Fury tests positive for COVID-19, trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder postponed
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will no longer be having their trilogy fight on July 24. Fury was supposed to fight Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight unification fight. However, an arbitrator ruled Wilder was owed the third fight so it was quickly booked to happen on July 24 in Las Vegas. As the bout got […]
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Jake Paul blasts “bald bum” Dana White over fighter pay and the way he runs the UFC: “You live in lies”
Jake Paul doesn’t believe Dana White does a good job of running the UFC. Paul and White have had several public feuds at one another ever since Paul fought and knocked out Ben Askren. That has only continued as of late, especially after the brash YouTuber turned boxer donated to UFC fighters, Sarah Alpar’s GoFundMe’s […]
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Conor McGregor plans to face Charles Oliveira in December at Allegiant Stadium: “He’s going to crumble”
Conor McGregor has big plans for himself after Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 264, McGregor is set to fight Dustin Poirier in their trilogy match. It’s a pivotal matchup where Dana White has promised the winner the next title shot. McGregor has made it clear that he’s planning on a devastating KO […]
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Rafael dos Anjos fires back after Conor McGregor says to put him in the cage at UFC 264
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos fired back after Conor McGregor said to put him in the cage against him at UFC 264. There are reports emerging from Las Vegas which suggest that dos Anjos is the backup fighter for the UFC 264 main event between McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The UFC hasn’t officially […]
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Dustin Poirier is “looking phenomenal” and is “going to hurt somebody” at UFC 264, says teammate Jorge Masvidal
Dustin Poirier is “looking phenomenal” and is “going to hurt somebody” at UFC 264, says his teammate at American Top Team, Jorge Masvidal. Poirier takes on archrival Conor McGregor in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout that serves as the main event of this Saturday’s blockbuster UFC 264 pay-per-view card. Ahead of the fight, his teammate at […]
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Dustin Poirier would “be successful” and “dominant” at welterweight if he moves up, says coach
Dustin Poirier started his UFC career at featherweight and may end it at welterweight, his strength and conditioning coach, Phil Daru says. Poirier is set to headline UFC 264 in a highly-anticipated trilogy bout against Conor McGregor. It’s a massive fight for both men and in the lead-up to the scrap, “The Diamond” asked if […]
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Jerome Rivera plans to “shut down” Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC 264: “I’m looking to expose him”
Jerome Rivera knows his UFC 264 fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov is do-or-die for his UFC career. Rivera enters the fight being 0-3 in the UFC and not many fighters get the fourth fight if they are winless through three. Yet, Rivera did the UFC a favor in taking a fight against Ode Osbourne up two […]
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Belal Muhammad says Leon Edwards “played it a little bit safe” against Nate Diaz, still wants the rematch
UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad says rival Leon Edwards “played it a little bit safe” against Nate Diaz and once again asked for the rematch. Muhammad and Edwards fought back in March to a No Contest after Edwards accidentally poked Muhammad in the eye early in the second round, rendering him unable to continue. As the […]
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Niko Price says he quit smoking weed after being suspended twice
UFC welterweight fighter Niko Price says he quit smoking weed after being suspended following his fight against Donald Cerrone last year. Price tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his draw with Donald Cerrone last September. The result of the bout was overturned to a No Contest and Price was fined and suspended for six months […]
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UFC 264 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3
In the main event of UFC 264, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor have their highly-anticipated trilogy match. Heading into the fight, Poirier is the -130 favorite while the Irishman is the +110 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are split […]
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Sean O’Malley responds to critics who says he copies Conor McGregor
Bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley responded to the critics who say that he copies promotional superstar Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 264. O’Malley takes on UFC newcomer Kris Moutinho in the opening main card fight at Saturday’s pay-per-view, which features McGregor against Dustin Poirier in a trilogy fight that serves as the main event. Ever since […]
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Greg Hardy unloads on “fatty” Derrick Lewis: “He’s an ex-con that doesn’t know when to shut up”
UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy unloaded on “fatty” Derrick Lewis, saying that “The Black Beast” is “an ex-con that doesn’t know when to shut up.” Hardy takes on Tai Tuivasa on the UFC 264 main card this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Ahead of this weekend’s big PPV event, Hardy spoke to the media about the […]
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Gilbert Burns says it would be “easy money” to fight Nate Diaz
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns said it would be “easy money” if he were to step into the Octagon and fight against Nate Diaz. Burns takes on Stephen Thompson in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 264 pay-per-view card. Coming off of a TKO loss to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, Burns is eager to […]
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Conor McGregor reacts after Rafael dos Anjos tabbed as backup for UFC 264 main event
UFC superstar Conor McGregor reacted after Rafael dos Anjos was tabbed as the backup for his UFC 264 main event fight against Dustin Poirier. On Wednesday, reports emerged that dos Anjos was spotted in Las Vegas and was cutting weight in preparation for Friday’s weigh-in ahead of UFC 264. Apparently dos Anjos was brought in […]
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Conor McGregor plans to score a “devastating KO” against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 that leaves him “on a stretcher”
Conor McGregor has all the confidence in himself once again. After McGregor suffered a second-round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier he said he can’t be written off yet and he would be back. Now that the trilogy is booked for UFC 264 on Saturday, the Irishman has taken shots at “The Diamond” and he says […]
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Donald Trump, Justin Bieber among several celebrities attending UFC 264, reveals Dana White
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president will be in attendance for UFC 264 on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. White had hinted that UFC 264 would have more celebrities in attendance than any other UFC event. On Wednesday, he then revealed to TSN some of the many celebrities that will […]
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CM Punk’s UFC 225 loss to Mike Jackson overturned due to positive marijuana test
CM Punk is no longer 0-2 as an MMA fighter, instead, he’s 0-1 and one No Contest. Punk, a WWE star, crossed over into MMA and made his pro debut at UFC 203 against Mickey Gall where he suffered a first-round submission loss. He didn’t fight again until June 9, 2018, at UFC 225 where […]