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Pros react after Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler at UFC 309
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
Several pro fighters took to ‘X’ with reactions following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 309 co-main event between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. Chandler and Oliveira were competing for a second time this evening at Madison Square Garden. The pair had originally collided for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May of 2021, with ‘Do Bronx’ emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO.
UFC 309 Results: Charles Oliveira defeats Michael Chandler (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 309 results, including the lightweight rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. The pair first collided for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 262 in May of 2021, with ‘Do Bronx’ emerging victorious by way of second-round TKO.
UFC 309 Results: Bo Nickal defeats Paul Craig (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 309 results, including the middleweight bout between Bo Nickal and Paul Craig. Nickal (6-0 MMA) last competed at April’s historic UFC 300 event, where he earned a second-round submission victory over Cody Brundage. The wrestling standout has gone a perfect 3-0 since joining the UFC ranks in March of 2023.
UFC 309: 'Jones vs. Miocic' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 16, 2024
The Octagon returns to Madison Square Garden for tonight’s UFC 309 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Jones (27-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since claiming the then-vacant UFC heavyweight title with a first-round submission victory over Ciryl Gane in March of 2023. ‘Bones’ was originally slated to square off with Miocic one-year ago at UFC 285 but was ultimately forced to withdraw from that bout due a torn pectoral in training.
Shavkat Rakhmonov expresses his “disappointment” in the welterweight division after booking Ian Machado Garry for UFC 310, ‘The Future’ responds
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov has expressed his disappointment at how the welterweight division has acted in the wake of his Belal Muhammad fight getting canceled. For the longest time, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been seen as the boogeyman at welterweight. Nobody wants to fight him and understandably so, given his incredible record and skillset. He is 18-0 and every single win he’s picked up has come as a result of a finish.
Colby Covington replaces Ian Machado Garry to face Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington is set to replace Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC Tampa against Joaquin Buckley. For Colby Covington, the future has been uncertain ever since he was beaten by Leon Edwards. Many felt as if that marked the end of his championship days and, unless he puts a few wins together, they could be right. With that being said, he seems determined to get back in the cage and prove he can still compete with the best welterweights in the world.
Shavkat Rakhmonov to face Ian Machado Garry in UFC 310 co-main event slot
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is set to face Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC 310, UFC president Dana White has announced. For a few weeks now, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been left to wait and wonder what his next fight will look like. The undefeated welterweight superstar was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship, but unfortunately, an injury has ruled Belal out of that contest.
Francis Ngannou sends warning to Jake Paul following Mike Tyson fight: "I'm gonna give him 2 or 3 slaps"
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2024
Current PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou sent a warning to Jake Paul following his victory over Mike Tyson. Paul (11-1) and Tyson (50-7) squared off in a professional boxing match scheduled for eight two-minute rounds earlier this evening at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
VIDEO | Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier share a cordial back-and-forth ahead of UFC 309
Curtis Calhoun - November 15, 2024
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier may never be friends after their heated UFC rivalry, but their cordiality is improving over time. Jones will face former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in the UFC 309 main event on Saturday in New York. He’ll make his long-awaited first UFC heavyweight title defense almost two full years since winning the belt at UFC 285.
Mike Tyson explains why he slapped Jake Paul in viral weigh-in skirmish
Curtis Calhoun - November 15, 2024
Mike Tyson says Jake Paul is responsible for getting slapped by the heavyweight boxing great at their final pre-fight staredown. Tyson and Paul will clash tonight in their heavyweight matchup in Dallas, TX. The fight marks the professional boxing return of the all-time great Tyson, who will enter the ring just weeks after turning 58 years old.
Shamil Gasanov returns against Halil Amir at ONE Fight Night 26
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 15, 2024
An intriguing featherweight MMA battle will go down at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov. Divisional standouts Shamil Gasanov and Halil Amir will lock horns on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium as both men look to climb back up the weight bracket’s ladder.
Daniel Cormier reveals Stipe Miocic was heated backstage following press conference with Jon Jones: "He was so mad"
Josh Evanoff - November 15, 2024
According to UFC commentator Daniel Cormier, Stipe Miocic was pretty frustrated after his face-off with Jon Jones. The 42-year-old former heavyweight champion is set to return tomorrow night in New York City. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021, Stipe Miocic will face Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ won vacant UFC heavyweight gold with a first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane last March.
Paul Craig explains why he doesn't think Bo Nickal will shoot for takedowns at UFC 309: 'It's a silly move for him'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 15, 2024
Paul Craig isn’t convinced that Bo Nickal will be shooting for takedowns this Saturday. Craig and Nickal will share the Octagon inside the world famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. The middleweight bout will be featured on the UFC 309 main card.
Jon Jones reveals why he refused to shake Stipe Miocic's hand during final UFC 309 pre-fight presser
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 15, 2024
Jon Jones has explained why he refused to shake Stipe Miocic’s hand at the final UFC 309 pre-fight press conference. Jones will be putting the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake against Miocic this Saturday night. The two icons will clash inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. While Miocic is known to avoid drama, Jones has made some enemies over the years.
UFC 309 weigh-in results: Title fight official, one bout avoids cancellation following scale fail
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 15, 2024
The UFC 309 weigh-ins are in the books, and the main event title fight is official. This Saturday night, Madison Square Garden in New York City will play host to UFC 309. Taking the marquee will be a heavyweight title fight between champion Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Both men tipped the scales on Friday morning and easily made weight as expected.
Charles Oliveira cautions Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight: “This is a very tough division”
Harry Kettle - November 15, 2024
Charles Oliveira has cautioned Ilia Topuria against moving up to lightweight as he continues to shine at featherweight. There’s a lot to be said for the rise of Ilia Topuria. Over the course of the last few years, he has emerged as one of the best fighters in mixed martial arts. In his last two fights, he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski and proceeded to knock out Max Holloway – which is an absolutely crazy two-bout streak to have on your resume.
Dana White announces the UFC is permanently reverting back to old gloves: “There were a lot of complaints”
Harry Kettle - November 15, 2024
UFC president Dana White has announced that the promotion is moving back to their old gloves on a permanent basis. For the longest time, there’s been a debate regarding gloves in mixed martial arts. More specifically, people have been wondering what changes could and should be made to the ones used in the UFC. After a lot of deliberation, the company announced not so long ago that they’d be switching things up to a new design. One of the big reasons they did so was to try and prevent eye pokes, which is a common issue in the sport.
“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane happy to silence doubters: "They don't know me"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 14, 2024
Newly minted ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane was ecstatic to shock the world by beating former three-weight king Anatoly Malykhin this past weekend. The Senegalese sensation outworked Malykhin across five rounds in ONE 169’s main event last Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.