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Jacob Smith excited to represent Liverpool at ONE 169: “It’s ingrained in me”
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 3, 2024
Flyweight Muay Thai star Jacob Smith is a proud citizen of Liverpool, England. And he wants to give the city another World Champion when he goes to war at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug. The #3-ranked contender meets ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a rematch of their 2022 encounter on Friday, November 8, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Jon Jones' retirement should be on his terms, says coach ahead of UFC 309 fight against Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024
Jon Jones’ retirement decision should ultimately be his choice, says his longtime coach. Jones will be defending his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic. The title fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 309 on November 16th. “Bones” has hinted that this could be the last fight of his pro MMA career.
Brandon Moreno won't rule out another fight before challenging for gold again following UFC Edmonton win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024
Brandon Moreno would gladly accept another title fight, but don’t expect him to demand it. Moreno headlined UFC Edmonton this past Saturday night. He collided with Amir Albazi inside Rogers Place. Moreno’s championship experience was simply too much for Albazi. “The Assassin Baby” earned a unanimous decision win.
Max Holloway officially moves to lightweight division following UFC 308 loss: "It takes a toll cutting weight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024
Max Holloway has declared he is moving on from the featherweight division. Already a living legend and a future UFC Hall of Famer, Holloway built his legacy at 145 pounds. Winning the featherweight title by stopping Jose Aldo in Brazil is one of the many highlights “Blessed” has graced MMA fans with.
UFC Edmonton Bonus Report: Dustin Stoltzfus one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
The Octagon returned to Alberta for tonight’s UFC Edmonton event, and four fighters ended up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a high stakes men’s flyweight bout featuring Brandon Moreno taking on Amir Albazi. The contest resulted in a dominant performance from the former flyweight kingpin Brandon Moreno. ‘The Assassin Baby’ was able to overwhelm Amir Albazi for the majority of the contest, battering ‘The Prince’ with jabs, left hooks and some well-timed kicks. By the end of round four, Albazi’s face was an absolute mess and that just continued to get worse as Moreno continued his onslaught in the fifth and final round. After twenty-five minutes of action there was no doubt that Moreno would get the nod.
Pros react after Brandon Moreno dominates Amir Albazi at UFC Edmonton
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Edmonton event was headlined by a key men’s flyweight bout featuring Brandon Moreno taking on Amir Albazi. Moreno (22-8-2 MMA) entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion had most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to top contender Brandon Royval.
UFC Edmonton Results: Brandon Moreno defeats Amir Albazi (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Edmonton results, including the men’s flyweight main event between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to Brandon Royval.
Pros react after Erin Blanchfield defeats Rose Namajunas at UFC Edmonton
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Edmonton event was co-headlined by a key women’s flyweight matchup featuring Rose Namajunas taking on Erin Blanchfield. Namajunas (13-7 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, her latest being a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Tracy Cortez back in July. ‘Thug’ had gone 3-2 over her past five Octagon appearances overall prior to tonight’s affair.
UFC Edmonton: 'Moreno vs. Albazi' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024
The Octagon returns to Alberta for tonight’s UFC Edmonton event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Moreno (21-8-2 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. The former flyweight champion most recently competed back in February of this year, where he dropped a split decision to Brandon Royval.
Alexandre Pantoja makes the case for his fight being the main event of UFC 310
Harry Kettle - November 2, 2024
Alexandre Pantoja has made the case for his fight serving as the main event of UFC 310 next month. At UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC flyweight championship against UFC newcomer Kai Asakura. As you can imagine, this move took many by surprise – but it also led to a great deal of excitement.
Derrick Lewis is out of UFC Edmonton fight against Jhonata Diniz
Harry Kettle - November 2, 2024
UFC heavyweight legend Derrick Lewis will no longer be competing against Jhonata Diniz at UFC Edmonton this weekend. As we know, Derrick Lewis is a true knockout artist. He holds the record for most KO wins in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and even at the age of 39, you wouldn’t put it past him adding to that total. In fact, many tipped him to do just that against Jhonata Diniz on Saturday night.
Official: Sitthichai returns against Shadow at ONE Friday Fights 92
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 2, 2024
Thai striking superstar Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong is ready to keep the ball rolling at ONE Friday Fights 92 on December 20 in featherweight Muay Thai action. “Killer Kid” meets the incomparable Shadow Singha Mawynn at the tentpole event inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium as ONE Championship looks brings the year to a close in style.
Brendan Schaub opens up on talks with Jorge Masvidal for bare-knuckle MMA fight: "I gave them an outlandish number"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub nearly fought in Jorge Masvidal’s bare-knuckle MMA promotion. ‘Big Brown’ has been out of the cage for nearly a decade now. Brendan Schaub last competed at UFC 181 in December 2014, against then-heavyweight contender Travis Browne. That night saw the future podcaster handed a first-round knockout loss. Post-fight, Schaub retired after urging from his friend Joe Rogan.
Beneil Dariush contemplates move to welterweight amid UFC hiatus: "I can just fight more often"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is in a weird spot as he prepares for his return. The 35-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since last December. In the main event of UFC Austin, Beneil Dariush was handed a brutal first-round knockout defeat by Arman Tsarukyan. The defeat was the lightweight’s second in a row, previously being knocked out by Charles Oliveira in the summer.
Stipe Miocic quiets talk of retirement ahead of UFC 309 return: "Right now I'm just going to worry about the fight"
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is undecided on retirement ahead of his return. The 42-year-old heavyweight hasn’t been seen in the cage in over three years. Stipe Miocic last competed in the main event of UFC 260 in March 2021. That night saw the heavyweight champion lose by a brutal second-round knockout to Francis Ngannou. For a long time, it appeared that Miocic would never fight again.
PHOTO | Mike Tyson reveals absurd physique ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is absolutely shredded ahead of his return against Jake Paul. The 58-year-old heavyweight is set to head to the ring for the first time since 2020 later this month. However, while his bout with Roy Jones Jr. four years ago was an exhibition, his next fight will be a professional one. On November 15th, live on Netflix, Mike Tyson will clash with Jake Paul.
REPORT | Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev not an option for UFC 310
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2024
Alex Pereira is unlikely to make a fourth defense of his light heavyweight title in 2024. After Belal Muhammad was forced to withdraw from UFC 310 due to a toe infection, Pereira was linked to make another quick turnaround and defend his belt against Magomed Ankalaev. However, according to Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighitng, Pereira vs. Anakalev is not an option for UFC 310 on December 7.
TJ Dillashaw explains what went wrong for Max Holloway in UFC 308 KO loss to Ilia Topuria
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 1, 2024
TJ Dillashaw believes he knows where things went south for Max Holloway at UFC 308. Holloway attempted to become a two-time UFC featherweight champion when he met the undefeated Ilia Topuria in Abu Dhabi. “Blessed” was competitive in the first two rounds, but things went off the rails for him in the third frame. Sensing that he had Holloway hurt, Topuria unleashed a barrage of strikes before catching his opponent flush for the knockout win.