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Dana White admits he was completely wrong with his initial assessment of Alex Pereira: “Man was I wrong”
Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024
UFC president Dana White has admitted that he was completely wrong with his initial assessment of Alex Pereira. Last night, Alex Pereira grew his legend even further. Just a few months on from his decisive victory at UFC 300, the man known as ‘Poatan’ knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. As a result, he successfully retained the UFC light heavyweight championship for the second time. Since that switch kick landed, the masses have been heaping praise onto the Brazilian’s shoulders – and rightfully so.
Magomed Ankalaev reacts to Alex Pereira’s stoppage victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303: “I believe I will knock you out”
Harry Kettle - June 30, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev has sent a message to Alex Pereira following the latter’s decisive victory at UFC 303 last night. On Saturday, Alex Pereira finished off International Fight Week with a real bang. He knocked out Jiri Prochazka for the second time, successfully retaining his UFC light heavyweight championship in the process. He did so on short notice, saving the card after Conor McGregor was forced to withdraw due to a broken toe.
UFC 303 Bonus Report: Alex Pereira one of six fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
The Octagon returned to Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 303 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2. The highly anticipated light heavyweight title fight rematch resulted in yet another knockout victory for the amazing sensation Alex Pereira. ‘Poatan’ scored a big knockdown in the final second of the opening round and Jiri Prochazka clearly never recovered. In the opening seconds of round two, the Brazilian landed a big head kick which sent the former RIZIN champ crashing to the canvas. From there, Pereira followed up with some heavy ground and pound which forced the referee to step in and stop the contest (see that here).
Pros react after Alex Pereira stops Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 303 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. Pereira (11-2 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since knocking out Jamahal Hill in the headliner of April’s historic UFC 300 event (see that here). That victory had marked the Brazilian’s third in a row, this after previously scoring wins over Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz.
Pros react after Diego Lopes defeats Dan Ige at UFC 303
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 303 event was co-headlined by a lightweight bout between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Lopes was initially slated to fight Brian Ortega in tonight’s co-headliner. However, ‘T-City‘ was forced to withdraw last minute due to a fever.
UFC 303 Results: Diego Lopes defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the co-main event between Dan Ige and Diego Lopes. Lopes was initially slated to fight Brian Ortega in tonight’s co-headliner. However, ‘T-City‘ was forced to withdraw last minute due to a fever.
UFC 303 Results: Roman Dolidze defeats Anthony Smith (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze. Smith (38-19 MMA) was last seen in action at May’s UFC 301 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Vitor Petrino (see that here). That win was preceded by a TKO loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.
Pros react after Ian Machado Garry defeats Michael Page at UFC 303: "MVP won that one"
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 303 main card featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page. Garry (15-o MMA) was returning to action for the first time since defeating Geoff Neal by way of split decision this past February at UFC 298. ‘The Future’ was sporting a 7-0 UFC record ahead of tonight’s contest, earning stoppage wins over Daniel Rodriguez, Jordan Williams and Song Kenan during that stretch.
Brian Ortega out, Dan Ige steps in to fight Diego Lopes at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2024
A major change has happened to UFC 303 as the co-main event as Brian Ortega is out of his fight against Diego Lopes and Dan Ige has stepped up on short notice. Ortega vs Lopes was supposed to take place at featherweight but on Friday the fight was moved to lightweight. Now, sources confirmed to BJPENN that Ortega is out of the fight and Ige has stepped up on short notice.
Kevin Holland provides update on immediate UFC future
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2024
UFC fan favorite Kevin Holland has provided an update on what he wants from his immediate fighting future. As we know, Kevin Holland is the kind of guy who is willing to fight anyone. He’s already taken on some incredible competition in his mixed martial arts career, and he looks set to keep that trend going. In his most recent outing, he went head to head with Michal Oleksiejczuk, submitting him back at UFC 302.
WWE star Shinsuke Nakamura set to corner Rei Tsuruya at UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2024
WWE sensation Shinsuke Nakamura is set to corner Rei Tsuruya at UFC 303 tonight. This evening, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will round off International Fight Week with a blockbuster event. The main card features some serious talent but in addition to that, there are also some promising newcomers who are hoping to make a name for themselves in Las Vegas. In the mix of all that, we will see the official debut of Rei Tsuruya.
Volkan Oezdemir challenges Jamahal Hill to fight at UFC Paris: “I’ll put you to sleep!”
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2024
UFC fighter Volkan Oezdemir has challenged Jamahal Hill to a showdown at UFC Paris later this year. Over the course of the last few years, Volkan Oezdemir has had his fair share of ups and downs. As we know, he once challenged for the UFC light heavyweight championship, falling short against Daniel Cormier. Alas, following that result, he dusted himself off and got back to work. Most recently, he viciously knocked out Johnny Walker to continue building some momentum in the division.