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Jon Jones says UFC switching back to old gloves for UFC 309 is a "major relief" as he voiced his displeasure with them
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones is glad the UFC is switching back to the old gloves at UFC 309. The UFC implemented new gloves at UFC 301 in June and some people have complained saying it has taken knockouts away. But, on UFC 309 fight week it was revealed the UFC was opting to go back to the old gloves.
Rodtang wants showdown with Takeru after ONE 169: “It’s time”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
Former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon returned to his beloved sport for the first time in over a year this past weekend. And he wants to make up for lost time with a super-fight in the immediate future. “The Iron Man” dispatched #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith at ONE 169 on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium, earning the unanimous decision.
Jon Jones sends retirement ultimatum to UFC: "You can either lose me, or get one more superfight"
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones has sent an ultimatum to the UFC. Jones is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 as he looks to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. It’s an intriguing matchup and if Jones wins, there has been talk this will be his final fight.
Former Bellator champion hopes Dana White gives him an opportunity with UFC before retiring
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2024
One seasoned veteran and former MMA world champion under Bellator and RIZIN is holding out hope for a UFC run. Juan Archuleta certainly hasn’t had a bad combat sports career despite never signing with the UFC. He became a bantamweight champion for two prominent organizations. With 36 fights on his resume and a record of 29-7, Archuleta has certainly seen his share of wars.
Michael Chandler reveals lofty goals beyond UFC 309 rematch with Charles Oliveira: 'That could work out really well'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2024
Michael Chandler has an ambitious roadmap for his next few UFC fights. Chandler hasn’t seen action inside the Octagon in two years. He is scheduled to collide with Charles Oliveira in a rematch. Oliveira halted Chandler’s hopes of becoming the UFC lightweight champion courtesy of a second-round TKO back in 2021.
Anatoly Malykhin hopeful of rematch with Oumar Kane after ONE 169 loss
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
Anatoly Malykhin tasted defeat for the first time in his MMA career this past weekend at ONE 169, and now he wants to get right back to work. “Sladkiy” fell to “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane via split decision last Friday, November 8, parting ways with the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Kade Ruotolo dreams of ONE lightweight MMA gold: “That’s the top of the mountain”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2024
There’s simply no stopping ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo. The 21-year-old superstar impressed in his second MMA bout this past weekend at ONE 169. Ruotolo showed his striking superiority against Ahmed Mujtaba on Friday, November 8, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. He downed the Pakistani ace with a right hand before submitting him in just 64 seconds of their lightweight MMA bout to move to 2-0 in the all-encompassing sport.
Tyron Woodley claims Georges St-Pierre turned down a multi million dollar offer to fight him last year: “I would have beat his brains in”
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has claimed that Georges St-Pierre turned down a major offer to fight him last year. As we know, Georges St-Pierre is one of the greatest fighters of all time. That much has been obvious for quite some time now, with the real proof of that coming from his stellar record, his dynamic fight style and his two world titles in the UFC.
UFC fighter tells Tom Aspinall to stop whining about potential Jon Jones fight: “Nobody likes Tom, I hate to say it”
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
UFC 309 fighter Damon Jackson has suggested that some people don’t like Tom Aspinall as much as fans may expect. Tom Aspinall has one goal – to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. He’s already captured the interim belt, and he’s even managed to successfully defend it. Now, he has his eyes set on the king of the mountain Jon Jones.
Alex Volkanovski believes Jon Jones has to fight Tom Aspinall in order to be considered a “proper double champ”
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
Alex Volkanovski believes Jon Jones needs to fight Tom Aspinall in order to be viewed as a proper double champ in the UFC. This weekend, Jon Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. However, unsurprisingly, a lot of the discussion is actually surrounding interim champion Tom Aspinall.
Jackie Buntan reflects on capturing ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title At ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 12, 2024
ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jackie Buntan made good on her bid to finally wear gold in ONE Championship. The American-Filipina dispatched kickboxing GOAT Anissa Meksen to become the division’s inaugural queen at ONE 169 last Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Eryk Anders lays out retirement plan, vows to KO Chris Weidman at UFC 309: "We meet in the middle and someone falls"
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Eryk Anders is nearing the end of his MMA career. Anders will return to the Octagon on Saturday at Madison Square Garden at UFC 309 against Chris Weidman. It’s a venue Anders has wanted to fight at in his entire career, so he’s thrilled to get the chance to do so.
Charles Oliveira believes he will "outclass" Michael Chandler again at UFC 309
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Charles Oliveira believes he will outclass Michael Chandler again at UFC 309 to return to the win column. Oliveira is set to rematch Chandler in a five-round co-main event in a pivotal lightweight fight. The winner of the bout will likely be a win or two away from a title shot or could land the Conor McGregor fight.
Leon Edwards teases return to the cage after UFC London is announced for early 2025
Josh Evanoff - November 12, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards seemingly wants to return in March. ‘Rocky’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a return to Manchester in July. There, Leon Edwards faced Belal Muhammad in a rematch of their March 2021 meeting at the UFC Apex. Heading into the contest, the British fighter was a heavy-betting favorite. However, Muhammad flipped the script on him earlier this summer.
Aljamain Sterling admits he contemplated retirement after loss to Sean O'Malley at UFC 292
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s title reign ended against Sean O’Malley and nearly brought his career to a screeching halt. Sterling will face undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 310 next month. He returns to the Octagon looking to secure a potential featherweight title shot with a victory over Evloev.
Carlos Prates says he smokes up to 10 cigarettes a day after stunning UFC Vegas 100 win
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates’ success in the Octagon is despite some of his questionable health choices outside of it. Prates, one of the fastest-rising stars in the UFC welterweight division, knocked out Neil Magny on Saturday at UFC Vegas 100. He’s unbeaten in his UFC tenure through four fights after earning a spot via Dana White’s Contender Series last year.
REPORT | Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kamaru Usman officially in the works for UFC 310
Josh Evanoff - November 12, 2024
A fight between UFC welterweights Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov is reportedly in the works. ‘Nomad’ was set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 310 next month. The bout was going to snap a yearlong hiatus for the unbeaten welterweight, previously submitting Stephen Thompson last December. For his return, Shavkat Rakhmonov was expected to meet newly crowned UFC Belal Muhammad.
Edson Barboza's UFC return set for February 22 against surging featherweight
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2024
UFC featherweight contender and longtime lightweight mainstay Edson Barboza will return to the Octagon on February 22nd against one of the fastest-rising stars at 145lbs. As MMA Fighting‘s Damon Martin reported, Barboza will face Steve Garcia (17-5) on a UFC Fight Night card at a to-be-determined venue and location. As of this writing, the UFC has yet to formally announce the Barboza vs. Garcia matchup but is expected to do so in the coming days.