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Alexandre Pantoja shuts down bantamweight move ahead of UFC 310 title defense against Kai Asakura
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 1, 2024
Alexandre Pantoja isn’t thinking about a move to the bantamweight division at the moment. Pantoja is the reigning UFC flyweight titleholder, but he had teased dabbling into the 135-pound division for a showdown with Sean O’Malley. At the time, O’Malley held the bantamweight championship.
UFC can't salvage Conor McGregor's image following sexual assault verdict, says MMA legend
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 1, 2024
Conor McGregor has found himself in hot water, and the UFC may not be able to pull him out of it. A Dublin court recently found McGregor liable for sexual assault. The accusation dates back to 2018, and while the Irishman plans to appeal the verdict, many have already taken action. McGregor has seen his image scrapped from murals, video games, and even the Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey brand, which he started.
Chael Sonnen believes UFC will give Jon Jones two options for his fighting future and Alex Pereira isn't one of them
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 1, 2024
Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe the UFC is without leverage when it comes to Jon Jones’ future. Jones hasn’t shown eagerness to have a title unification bout with Tom Aspinall. Both men currently split the UFC Heavyweight Championship, with Aspinall being the interim titleholder. Despite this, “Bones” has been more interest in a clash with UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
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.
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.
Thongpoon in do-or-die mode at ONE Fight Night 26: "My back is against the wall"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 29, 2024
Thongpoon PK Saenchai has always worn shades when he walks to the ring, stating that it’s because his future’s so bright. But after mixed results, the sun hasn’t been shining in his part of town, and the Thai striker is in do-or-die mode. He meets Danial Williams at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Friday, December 6, in what’s expected to be a strawweight Muay Thai slugfest inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
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.
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.
Jamahal Hill explains the difference between his and Jiri Prochazka’s losses to Alex Pereira: “You got dominated, and I got caught”
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024
Jamahal Hill has attempted to explain the difference between his loss to Alex Pereira and the latter’s wins over Jiri Prochazka. Ever since his loss to Alex Pereira earlier this year, Jamahal Hill has been waiting for the chance to get back in the Octagon. He’s been scheduled to do so on a couple of occasions, only for those encounters to be canceled. Now, the former UFC light heavyweight champion is set to meet another former UFC light heavyweight champion at UFC 311 in the form of Jiri Prochazka.
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.
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.
Joe Rogan shares reaction in aftermath of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: 'I was hoping for the Cinderella story'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the aftermath of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson collided in a boxing match earlier this month. The clash was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As many expected going into the fight, the 58-year-old “Iron” Mike was simply too old and slow to catch up to Paul. “The Problem Child” ended up scoring the unanimous decision victory.
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.
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.