MMA News
Jake Paul says he's manifesting KO win over Mike Tyson this Friday in Arlington
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 11, 2024
Jake Paul believes he will put Mike Tyson away this Friday night. On November 15th, Paul and Tyson will collide at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. There is a significant age difference between the two. Paul is 27 years old, while Tyson is 58. Despite many crying foul over the fight booking, Paul maintains that Tyson is still a dangerous foe.
If Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall doesn't happen, Michael Bisping thinks UFC should strip 'Bones' of title
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 11, 2024
Michael Bisping thinks the UFC should strongly consider stripping Jon Jones of the heavyweight title if he avoids Tom Aspinall. Jones is the reigning champion at heavyweight. While he hasn’t had a fight since March 2023 due to injury, he’ll be back inside the Octagon this weekend. “Bones” will put his gold at stake against Stipe Miocic inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th.
Jon Jones reaffirms belief that beating Tom Aspinall would do nothing for his legacy: “I would literally be in the same position I am now”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
Jon Jones doesn’t believe that defeating Tom Aspinall in a unification fight would do anything for his legacy. For Jon Jones, he has one clear focus: defeating Stipe Miocic. This weekend at UFC 309, he’ll get the chance to do that when he defends his UFC heavyweight championship against the former king in New York City.
Daniel Cormier shoots down the idea that Jon Jones is afraid of fighting Tom Aspinall: “He is not afraid of that guy”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe that Jon Jones is afraid of fighting interim champion Tom Aspinall. Over the course of the last few years, Tom Aspinall has emerged as the leader of the new generation at heavyweight. From his striking to his speed and beyond, the Englishman has already achieved some great things in mixed martial arts.
Jon Jones sends warning to Stipe Miocic for “unnecessary” comments ahead of UFC 309: “You shouldn’t have called me a bitch”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
Jon Jones has sent a warning shot to Stipe Miocic after recent comments he made ahead of their clash at UFC 309. This weekend, Jon Jones will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. In doing so, he will defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. As you can probably imagine, all eyes are on ‘Bones’ to see whether or not he can still thrive at the elite level.
Kana Morimoto to debut at ONE Friday Fights 92 versus Anissa Meksen
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 11, 2024
Japanese kickboxing star Kana Morimoto has a date for her ONE Championship debut. The promotion announced earlier this week that the decorated striker will meet Anissa Meksen in atomweight kickboxing action on December 20 at ONE Friday Fights 92 in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Gaston Bolanos says he proved he belongs with UFC Vegas 100 win over Cortavious Romious
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Gaston Bolanos believes he solidified his spot on the UFC roster this past Saturday. Bolanos took on dangerous prospect Cortavious Romious on the UFC Vegas 100 card. Going into this one, many wondered if Bolanos could avoid a second straight loss, which could’ve lead to a pink slip depending on how the matchmakers felt.
Charles Oliveira puts first win over Michael Chandler in the past ahead of UFC 309 rematch: 'Our idea is to be better'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Charles Oliveira won’t be resting on his laurels ahead of his rematch with Michael Chandler. Oliveira and Chandler will mix it up a second time in the co-main event of UFC 309. The matchup will emanate from Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th.
Stipe Miocic shares thoughts on lost Francis Ngannou trilogy: 'I’m not mad at him'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Stipe Miocic isn’t dwelling on not being able to face Francis Ngannou in a trilogy fight. Miocic and Ngannou have mixed it up inside the UFC Octagon twice. Back in early 2018, Miocic schooled Ngannou with his grappling. “The Predator” even had issues in the standup when he was worried about the takedown.
Jack Della Maddalena called out by surging UFC welterweight: 'I don’t know if he’ll accept the fight'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Jack Della Maddalena has been called out by a fast-rising UFC welterweight. Carlos Prates is the fighter who has requested a showdown with Maddalena. Prates is fresh off a first-round knockout victory over Neil Magny this past Saturday. He will be making his way to the official UFC rankings with the next update.
Carlos Prates slams fans who think Neil Magny quit in UFC Vegas 100 fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Carlos Prates has a challenge for those who believe Neil Magny quit at UFC Vegas 100. Prates made the most of his opportunity to headline a UFC Fight Night card. He shared the Octagon with the crafty veteran Neil Magny. In the past, Magny has derailed hype trains, but things didn’t go well for him this past Saturday in Las Vegas.
Jon Jones reveals career-defining moments ahead of UFC 309 title fight against Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed some key matches that defined his career. Jones is set to put the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake against Stipe Miocic on November 16th. This could be the final fight in the pro MMA career of “Bones.” Jones has revealed a fight with light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira could sway him into sticking around
Pros react after Carlos Prates KO's Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 100 event was headlined by a welterweight bout between Carlos Prates and Neil Magny. Prates (21-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a highlight reel KO over Jingliang Li this past August at UFC 305 (see that here). The Brazilian standout had gone a perfect 3-0 in his first three assignments with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, scoring finishes in all three of those fights.
UFC Vegas 100 Results: Carlos Prates brutally KO's Neil Magny (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 100 results, including the welterweight main event between Neil Magny and Carlos Prates. Magny (29-12 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first-round TKO loss to Michael Morales this past August. The 37-year-old veteran has gone 2-3 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.
Pros react after Reinier de Ridder submits Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 100
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 100 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight contest between Reinier de Ridder and Gerald Meerschaert. De Ridder (18-2 MMA) was making his Octagon debut this evening. The former two-division ONE FC Champion had most previously competed in MMA this past July, where he scored a first-round TKO victory over Magomedmurad Khasaev.
UFC Vegas 100 Results: Reinier de Ridder stops Gerald Meerschaert (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 100 results, including the co-main event between Reinier de Ridder and Gerald Meerschaert. Reinier de Ridder (17-2 MMA) will be making his Octagon debut this evening. The former two-division ONE FC Champion was most previously seen in action this past July, where he scored a first-round TKO victory over Magomedmurad Khasaev.
Michael Bisping believes Jon Jones is at risk of being stripped if he doesn't fight Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - November 9, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Jon Jones should be at risk of being stripped if he refuses to fight Tom Aspinall. Next weekend, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon when he defends the UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. Of course, in the eyes of many, the man he should be facing is none other than interim champion Tom Aspinall.
Michael Chandler looks sharp in training ahead of UFC 309 return
Harry Kettle - November 9, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler looks sharp in training ahead of his expected return at UFC 309 next weekend. After a few years of waiting to fight Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler finally got sick of waiting. Instead, he’s opted to climb back into the Octagon to battle it out with Charles Oliveira for the second time. In their first fight, of course, Oliveira came out on top and captured the UFC lightweight championship in the process.