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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.
Reinier de Ridder urges fellow fighters not to sign with ONE Championship: “It is a bad mistake”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
UFC newcomer Reinier de Ridder has urged fellow fighters against signing with rival promotion ONE Championship. Last weekend, Reinier de Ridder made a winning start to life in the UFC with a submission win over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 100. It’s a move that has been a long time coming, with de Ridder coming off the back of a strong run in ONE Championship.
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.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz issues emotional statement following UFC Vegas 100 loss to Denise Gomes
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 10, 2024
Karolina Kowalkiewicz recently suffered her second straight loss, and she’s issued a statement. Kowalkiewicz went toe-to-toe with Denise Gomes at UFC Vegas 100. It was the featured preliminary bout on the card. The fight went the distance and Gomes was awarded the unanimous decision win.
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
UFC Vegas 100 Bonus Report: Charles Radtke one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2024
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 100 event, and four fighters wound up taking home $50k bonuses. The event was headlined by a welterweight bout between Carlos Prates and Neil Magny. The contest proved to be a coming out party for Carlos Prates. The Brazilian standout earned his fourth knockout win of 2024, this after sending Neil Magny crashing to the canvas with a left hand to the temple at the 4:50 mark of the opening round (see that here). Although Magny had a good start to the fight, Prates was eventually able to land a standing elbow that significantly changed the momentum of the contest and ultimately led to the finish. Following the win, Prates called out Jack Della Maddelena.
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.
UFC Vegas 100: 'Magny vs. Prates' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 9, 2024
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 100 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Neil Magny vs. 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.
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.
How Oumar Kane’s uncle inspired him to fight: “I was always amazed”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 9, 2024
Every fighter has an origin story. For heavyweight MMA star “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane, his began when he lost his father as a young boy. The Senegalese sensation challenges three-weight ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin for the latter’s heavyweight crown at ONE 169, which airs this Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.