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Jarred Brooks moves up to flyweight, faces Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2024
The card for ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov continues to evolve. In addition to many pivotal contests already announced, another high-stakes bout has entered the mix featuring Jarred Brooks. The ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Champion will move up to flyweight to face #4-ranked divisional contender Reece McLaren on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev Featherweight MMA World Title fight to headline ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2024
ONE Championship’s first U.S. primetime event of 2025 features the highly anticipated return of Tang Kai. ONE Fight Night 27 sees the ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion defend his crown against unbeaten challenger Akbar Abdullaev in the main event. The juggernauts meet on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Chael Sonnen reveals the concern he has for Tom Aspinall in a potential Jon Jones fight
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2024
Chael Sonnen says there is a major concern about Tom Aspinall if he does land the Jon Jones fight. After Jones defended his heavyweight title with a third-round TKO over Stipe Miocic, many fans were hopeful that he would face Aspinall next. Yet, ‘Bones’ was quick to admit that he wasn’t too interested in that bout when speaking at the UFC 309 post-fight press conference. However, if the bout does eventually happen, Sonnen says Aspinall’s lack of fight time in the Octagon is a concern.
Francis Ngannou interested in restarting talks with Deontay Wilder after recent callout: "Nothing has changed"
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
PFL heavyweight star Francis Ngannou is down to face Deontay Wilder in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is fresh off his return to the cage last month in Saudi Arabia. Back for the first time since being knocked out by Anthony Joshua in March, Francis Ngannou faced Renan Ferreira in the PFL. The bout was the former UFC champion’s first in MMA since defeating Ciryl Gane in January 2022. Ultimately, it took just one round for Ngannou to knockout ‘Problema’.
Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens announced for BKFC KnuckleMania on January 25th
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens will meet at BKFC KnuckleMania 5 early next year. ‘The Underground King’ has quickly become one of the bare-knuckle boxing promotion’s biggest stars. After leaving ONE Championship in late 2022, Eddie Alvarez signed with BKFC. The following April, the former UFC lightweight champion put forth a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in a five-round war with Chad Mendes.
Jake Paul seemingly accepts callout from heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois: "I'll get you in line"
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
It appears that Jake Paul could end up fighting IBF heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois next. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring on Friday night. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul finally met former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The two were originally set to fight in July, but the legendary boxer was forced out due to a health emergency in June. As a result, Paul knocked out short-notice replacement Mike Perry instead.
Darren Till claims he'll kick Tommy Fury in the "face" if he's losing in their boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2024
Darren Till has a plan in place should he start to lose to Tommy Fury in their boxing match. Till is set to return to the boxing ring on January 18 on a Misfits boxing card against Fury. It’s an intriguing matchup and after the fight got announced, the two held a press conference on Tuesday.
Jon Jones reacts to No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking following win at UFC 309
BJ Penn Staff - November 19, 2024
You won’t catch Jon Jones complaining about his new spot in the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings — but Dana White is another story. Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion and former light heavyweight champion, was back in action in the main event of UFC 309 last Saturday in New York City. He entered the Octagon with a reputation as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters competing today — even at 37 years old. He ultimately cemented that reputation with a dominant, third-round TKO win over former heavyweight king Stipe Miocic.
Demetrious Johnson explains how Tom Aspinall can give Jon Jones issues in title fight: 'I feel comfortable saying that'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2024
Demetrious Johnson believes Tom Aspinall has the physical traits to dethrone Jon Jones. Jones holds the UFC Heavyweight Championship, while Aspinall is the interim titleholder. Aspinall was in attendance for UFC 309 to witness Jones pick Stipe Miocic apart. “Bones” scored a third-round TKO finish courtesy of a spinning back kick to the solar plexus.
Tom Aspinall reveals key disadvantage for Jon Jones in potential title unification fight: 'That’s something that keeps him up at night'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes there’s a clear disadvantage for Jon Jones if the two eventually collide inside the Octagon. Aspinall was in attendance for Jones’ heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic this past Saturday. “Bones” was dominant in the fight and landed a spinning back kick to the body of Miocic in round three to seal the deal.
What's next for the stars of UFC 309?
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2024
The UFC was in New York City, New York for a solid UFC 309 card. In the main event, Jon Jones was looking to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Stipe Miocic. The co-main event saw Charles Oliveira taking on Michael Chandler in a five-round lightweight fight.
Bo Nickal voices disappointment at Daniel Cormier's UFC 309 commentary
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
UFC star Bo Nickal has voiced his disappointment at Daniel Cormier’s commentary during his fight at UFC 309 last weekend. On Saturday night, Bo Nickal defeated Paul Craig in a fairly one-sided decision victory. With that being said, many were left feeling a bit underwhelmed by the performance. Nickal kept the bout standing on the feet and although he seemed to hurt Craig on a few occasions, he wasn’t able to secure the finish.
Conor McGregor reacts to “mad little fellow” Michael Chandler’s loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024
Conor McGregor has given his thoughts on rival Michael Chandler’s defeat to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 last weekend. On Saturday night, Michael Chandler came up short in his attempt to defeat Charles Oliveira in their rematch. However, he didn’t go down without a fight. After Oliveira largely controlled the first four rounds of the contest, Chandler went for it in the fifth and almost got ‘Do Bronx’ out of there with a remarkable flurry.
Stipe Miocic issues heartfelt statement following retirement at UFC 309: "It was a honor to go to war"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic issued a heartfelt retirement statement following UFC 309. Miocic returned to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 against Jon Jones for the heavyweight title. Unfortnately, Miocic suffered a third-round knockout loss. After the defeat, Miocic announced his retirement from the sport in the Octagon.
Dominick Cruz unloads on "work mule" Ali Abdelaziz: "That’s what makes you weak"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Dominick Cruz has taken aim at MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz. Cruz announced he would be having one more fight, and commentator Jon Anik suggested he should rematch Henry Cejudo. Abdelaziz, who manages Cejudo, took to social media to claim it was an easy fight which Cruz didn’t take kindly to, as he had a heated back-and-forth
Darren Till unloads on Bo Nickal after UFC 309: "Be more humble ya ginger tool cos ur shit"
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2024
Darren Till took aim at Bo Nickal after his UFC 309 win over Paul Craig. Nickal won a decision over Craig on Saturday in a rather lackluster fight. It was the first time Nickal went the distance in his career in a fight that wasn’t that entertaining.
Jon Jones praises 'very scary' Gable Steveson for training following UFC 309 win: "He'll become a UFC champion"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has nothing but praise for Gable Steveson. ‘Bones’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday night in New York. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones faced Stipe Miocic. For his part, the 42-year-old former heavyweight champion hadn’t competed since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021.
Tom Aspinall is confident showdown with Jon Jones will eventually happen: "He has a gigantic ego"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall believes he will eventually fight Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 309 over the weekend. Back for the first time since submitting Ciryl Gane last March, Jon Jones met former champion Stipe Miocic. Sitting in the front row on fight night was interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. The British fighter weighed in as the backup fighter for the main event as well.