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Diego Lopes previews future fight against UFC champion Ilia Topuria: "He's going to crash into a wall"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
UFC featherweight Diego Lopes has opened up on a future fight against Ilia Topuria. The Brazilian has been out of the cage since a clash with Brian Ortega at UFC 306 in September. That night saw Diego Lopes hand the former featherweight title challenger a dominant decision defeat. With the victory, the rising contender earned the opportunity to be the backup for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway the following month.
Dustin Poirier seemingly offers to face Charles Oliveira amid rumors of Michael Chandler fight cancelation: "I'm in"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
Dustin Poirier is down to fight at UFC 309 if there’s any issue with Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in June. In the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier gave it his all in his third crack at undisputed gold. Sadly for the former interim lightweight champion, he suffered a heartbreaking fifth-round submission defeat.
Chris Weidman not focused on potential retirement ahead of UFC 309 return: "I still feel great!"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has no plans for retirement. The 40-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a controversial clash with Bruno Silva in March. That bout was just the second for Chris Weidman, since shattering his leg against Uriah Hall in 2021. While his fight with Silva saw the former champion commit many, many fouls, he still escaped with a technical decision victory.
WATCH | UFC President Dana White delivers speech alongside Donald Trump after stunning White House win
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
UFC President Dana White was a key fixture at President-elect Donald Trump’s victory party last night. It’s no secret that the longtime MMA promoter is a fan of the 45th U.S. President. The two are friends dating back to the early 2000s, but Dana White became closer to Donald Trump when he entered the world of politics. The UFC President famously delivered speeches at the 2016, and 2020 Republican National Conventions.
Chael Sonnen warns Jon Jones fans ahead of UFC 309 title clash with Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2024
Chael Sonnen isn’t ruling out a possible upset win for Stipe Miocic over Jon Jones. Miocic is scheduled to challenge Jones for the heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 309. The pay-per-view event will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th.
Former UFC slugger opposes interim title fight involving Shavkat Rakhmonov for UFC 310: "It kind of diminishes what an interim title is"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2024
One former UFC veteran is not on board with the idea of Shavkat Rakhmonov fighting for interim gold. Rakhmonov has been pushing for an interim title fight at the UFC’s year-end pay–per-view event on December 7th. His reasoning is that he isn’t sold on Belal Muhammad being fully recovered in six weeks. Interesting names such as Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards have been swirling around within the MMA community of potential matchups for Rakhmonov.
Michael Bisping ponders idea of Leon Edwards vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "You’re right back in the title conversation"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards would be a good option to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov next. Rakhmonov is hoping for an interim welterweight title fight at UFC 310. He was initially set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Plans changed when Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot.
Tracy Cortez forced out of UFC Tampa bout with Miranda Maverick
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2024
UFC star Tracy Cortez has been forced out of her scheduled UFC Tampa encounter with Miranda Maverick. As we know, Tracy Cortez is one of the most intriguing prospects in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The 30-year-old has had a solid run in the promotion up to this point but in her last outing, she fell to a defeat against Rose Namajunas.
Nicolas Dalby forced to withdraw from UFC Vegas 100, Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos gets late notice opponent
Harry Kettle - November 6, 2024
Nicolas Dalby has been forced to withdraw from UFC Vegas 100 with Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos receiving a new opponent. Over the years, Nicolas Dalby has been involved in some great fights in his career. Both in and outside of the UFC, the veteran has always gone out there with the intention of putting on a real show. In his last fight in June, following on from four straight victories, he slipped to a somewhat controversial split decision loss at the hands of Rinat Fakhretdinov.
Muay Thai legend Sam-A believes next bout will redirect his career: "Prove that I can still fight"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 6, 2024
Former two-sport ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao has no plans to hang the gloves up any time soon. Instead, he envisions more gold firmly around his waist. The Thai legend returns to kickboxing in ONE Championship for the first time in five years. He meets Zhang Peimian in a strawweight tilt at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, which airs this Friday, November 8, from Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Cody Garbrandt forced out of UFC Vegas 100 fight against Miles Johns
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
UFC Vegas 100 has taken a hit as former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is out of his co-main event fight against Miles Johns. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com on Tuesday night that Garbrandt withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons. The sources say Johns hopes to remain on the card and fight a short-notice opponent on Saturday.
Roy Jones Jr. shares surprising prediction for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Roy Jones Jr. has shared his prediction for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match next weekend. Tyson and Paul are set to box live on Netflix at AT&T Stadium in a professional bout. Although Paul is a -310 favorite while ‘Iron’ is a +240 underdog on FanDuel, Jones Jr. believes Tyson will pull off the upset and could even finish the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Michael Chandler shares bold prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rematch: "Absolutely smokes him"
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Michael Chandler has shared his prediction for the expected rematch between Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev and Tsarukyan are rumored to rematch in January at UFC 311 for the lightweight title. It will be one of the most intriguing title fights, as it serves as a rematch of their 2019 fight, which Makhachev won by decision. However, that contest served as Tsarukyan’s UFC debut and was a fight he took on very short notice.
Former WEC title challenger Hiromitsu Miura passes away at 43
Josh Evanoff - November 5, 2024
Former WEC title challenger and professional boxer Hiromitsu Miura has passed away. A native of Fukuoka, Japan, the longtime welterweight began competing in 2004 in Pancrase. Over the next two years, Hiromitsu Miura compiled a 7-3 professional record, which was enough to sign with the WEC. While the Japanese fighter suffered a loss to Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller in his first outing, he rebounded with back-to-back stoppage wins.
WATCH | Nate Diaz jokingly fights fan who asked him for autographed gloves: "Shoutout to homie"
Josh Evanoff - November 5, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz recently decided to spar with a fan who wanted his autograph. The Stockton native hasn’t been seen in action since a boxing match with Jorge Masvidal earlier this year. The bout took place just five years after ‘Gamebred’ handed Nate Diaz a stoppage loss in the octagon at UFC 244 in New York City. In a rematch in the ring, however, the former fan favorite emerged with a decision victory.
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis becomes latest to chime in on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "It's not fair"
Josh Evanoff - November 5, 2024
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ are currently set to face off later this month, live on Netflix. For Mike Tyson, the boxing match will be his first professional bout since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. Meanwhile, Jake Paul is fresh off a sixth-round knockout victory over BKFC star Mike Perry in July.
Ryan Hall details plethora of injuries and surgeries that has led to layoff
Cole Shelton - November 5, 2024
Ryan Hall is looking to make the walk to the Octagon again. Hall hasn’t fought since December of 2021 when he beat Darrick Minner. Since then, the fan-favorite has dealt with plenty of injuries and has had 19 surgeries since his last fight.
Sean Strickland scolded by UFC bantamweight Song Yadong over latest remarks towards Chinese people
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 5, 2024
UFC bantamweight Song Yadong has taken issue with some of Sean Strickland’s recent remarks. Strickland has been known to push the envelope. He often speaks without mincing words and doesn’t abide by social norms. The former UFC middleweight champion also isn’t afraid to poke fun at topics such as race.