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Danielle Kelly determined to reclaim grappling crown at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2024
Former ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly enters the biggest bout of her career next week, and she’s determined to leave Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium as queen once again. The American submission artist meets reigning divisional queen Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov, on Friday, December 6, in an immediate rematch following their August encounter.
Shamil Gasanov preparing for war with Halil Amir at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 30, 2024
Fourth-ranked featherweight MMA star Shamil Gasanov is under no illusions when it comes to the test that awaits him at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov. “The Cobra” meets Halil “No Mercy” Amir on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, in a pivotal bout as both men look to continue climbing the division.
Video | Andre Onana play fights with PFL champion Francis Ngannou at Old Trafford: “I demand a rematch”
Josh Evanoff - November 29, 2024
Manchester United star Andre Onana recently fought with PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. ‘The Predator’ is fresh off his return to the cage in Saudi Arabia last month. In the main event of PFL: Battle Of The Giants, Francis Ngannou collided with former tournament winner Renan Ferreira. For the former UFC champion, the bout was his first in MMA since a decision victory over Ciryl Gane in January 2022.
2024 PFL World Championships Results and Highlights
Josh Evanoff - November 29, 2024
The PFL cage touched down in Saudi Arabia earlier today for their final card of 2024. In the main event, Timur Khizriev met Brendan Loughnane in the featherweight tournament finale. For his part, the Russian entered the cage with a stellar 18-0 undefeated record. However, Loughnane was also riding a wave of momentum. The Brit entered the finals fresh off a three-fight winning streak, last defeating Kai Kamaka in August.
WATCH | Dakota Ditcheva bludgeons Taila Santos to secure stunning PFL title victory
Josh Evanoff - November 29, 2024
PFL flyweight Dakota Ditcheva has officially arrived with her win over Taila Santos. ‘Dangerous’ entered the PFL 10 card earlier today riding a wave of momentum. With a stellar 13-0 undefeated record, Dakota Ditcheva stamped earned her way to the tournament final with three straight knockout wins. The last of which came in August, when the British prospect dominated Jena Bishop to score a first-round stoppage.
Kai Asakura thinks UFC benefits if he defeats Alexandre Pantoja in UFC 310 title fight: 'I'm here to make it exciting'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 29, 2024
Kai Asakura believes capturing UFC gold would be best for business. There’s a reason why Asakura’s first bout under the UFC banner is for a title. The UFC could make a splash in the Japanese market with Asakura, who has proven to be a dangerous competitor as a RIZIN star. Asakura is aware of the potential value he’d bring if he can be as good as advertised against the UFC’s elite at 125 pounds.
Jon Anik suggests voting board for UFC Hall of Fame: 'Every case is unique'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 29, 2024
Jon Anik has a suggestion for how UFC Hall of Fame inductees are determined. As it stands now, there’s no publicly known criteria for earning the distinction. It’s led to some debates throughout the MMA community on who deserves to make it to the Hall. We’ve even seen Daniel Cormier explain why he wouldn’t have someone like Jim Miller get in.
Jon Jones responds to “ducking” accusations from fight fans amid latest Tom Aspinall talk: “I’d probably vacate the belt before officially retiring”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 29, 2024
Jon Jones is firing back at fans who accuse him of ducking Tom Aspinall. The current UFC heavyweight titleholder is Jones, while the interim champion is Aspinall. While it’s clear that the logical step for the UFC to take is a title unification bout, there’s no guarantee that it’ll come to fruition. “Bones” has more interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Darren Till explains why he’d like to fight Manchester United legends Cristiano Ronaldo or Gary Neville: “I’d like to see his speed and power”
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024
Former UFC star Darren Till has called out Manchester United legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Gary Neville for a future fight. Ever since leaving the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it’s been clear to see that Darren Till is looking for a big payday. Now, it seems as if he’s getting closer to it. In his next outing, the former welterweight title challenger is set to battle it out with Tommy Fury in a boxing ring.
Video | Rampage Jackson shares footage of the “real reason” Jake Paul has never called him out
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024
UFC legend Rampage Jackson has shared a video of why he believes Jake Paul has never called him out for a fight. For the longest time now, Jake Paul has been engaged in a long-running feud with the mixed martial arts community. In terms of his exploits in the boxing ring, this has seen him take on and defeat the likes of Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Mike Perry and even Nate Diaz. At this point, it’s safe to say that a lot of UFC fans are pretty sick of seeing him knock out some of their favorites.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones shares his thoughts on Dana White’s “very dangerous” Power Slap: “It’s entertaining people”
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2024
UFC star Jon Jones has given his thoughts on Dana White’s Power Slap league as it continues to feature alongside the UFC. For the longest time now, Dana White has been all about growing the sport of mixed martial arts. Of course, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have other interests, too. Over the years, he’s made it crystal clear that he wants to venture into boxing. In addition to that, not so long ago, he began to explore the idea of a slap fighting league.
Israel Adesanya looks back on traffic altercation with overzealous fight fan: 'You’re f*cking stupid'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
Israel Adesanya has reflected on an incident that saw one overzealous fan try to play tough guy. A September road rage incident was filmed and it showed “The Last Stylebender” in a heated confrontation with an unnamed man in Auckland. At one point, Adesanya even spat in the man’s direction, and it was clear the former UFC middleweight champion was ready to take the traffic altercation to another level.
Michael Chandler addresses accusations that he cheats in UFC fights: "I'm an honest guy"
BJ Penn Staff - November 28, 2024
Michael Chandler has responded to accusations that he intentionally bends the rules in his UFC fights. Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champ, was back in action in the co-main event of UFC 309 in New York City earlier this month, taking on Brazilian legend Charles Oliveira. He lost the five-round fight by unanimous decision, and afterwards came under fire for repeatedly striking Oliveira to the back of the head — a foul in MMA — in the final round.
Former WWE superstar doubles down on potential MMA run thanks to UFC champion Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
One former WWE star continues to ponder a possible future in MMA after training with Jon Jones. Jones recently defeated Stipe Miocic to successfully defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship. Ahead of the Madison Square Garden showdown, Gable Steveson was welcomed into Jones’ camp for fight preparations. Steveson even ate a knee during his time with “Bones.”
Demetrious Johnson reveals that leaving the UFC for ONE Championship was best decision ever
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Demetrious Johnson dominated the flyweight division, but the MMA GOAT believes he wasn’t being compensated sufficiently until he joined ONE Championship. “Mighty Mouse” explained to MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin this past week that being traded to ONE Championship allowed him to become financially sound for the first time in his life – despite a long, successful tenure in the UFC.
Why Dante Leon signed with ONE Championship: "Best of the best are over there"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Dante Leon has cemented himself as an irresistible force in the grappling world over the last few years. And now he looks to stamp his authority in ONE Championship. The Canadian submission artist arrives at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, he squares off against fellow black belt Bruno Pucci in a lightweight submission grappling affair.
Cole Abate faces Japanese icon Shinya Aoki in ONE Championship debut: "That's what excites me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 28, 2024
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom “Ice” Cole Abate makes his ONE Championship debut in just a matter of weeks, and the American superstar is ready to hit the ground running. Abate meets former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion and Japanese icon Shinya Aoki in a lightweight submission grappling bout. This happens at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Robert Whittaker promises to surprise fans with new fight style after Khamzat Chimaev loss
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2024
UFC star Robert Whittaker has promised a new fight style for himself in the wake of his recent loss to Khamzat Chimaev. As we know, Robert Whittaker is a big fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. He has achieved some great things in the sport, most notably becoming UFC middleweight champion. While he’s experienced some setbacks in recent years, including a nasty loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, that hasn’t stopped him from dusting himself off and going again.