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Pedro Munhoz, UFC
UFC

Pedro Munhoz issues statement following recent loss at UFC Edmonton: “The scars are a lesson learned”

Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024

UFC veteran Pedro Munhoz has issued a statement following his recent defeat at UFC Edmonton. Throughout the course of his time in the UFC, Pedro Munhoz has always given it his all. From blockbuster knockouts to absolute slugfests and beyond, he’s accomplished a great deal. Unfortunately, in his last three outings, things haven’t quite gone to plan.

Belal Muhammad, Shavkat Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad scoffs at Shavkat Rakhmonov’s request for an interim title fight: “Bro, it’s six weeks”

Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has dismissed Shavkat Rakhmonov’s idea for an interim title fight at UFC 310. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the current king of the welterweight division. We also know that he was scheduled to defend the belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event of UFC 310. Now, however, Rakhmonov has been left without an opponent after Muhammad was forced to pull out due to injury.

Ilia Topuria, UFC 308, Results, Max Holloway, UFC
UFC

Ilia Topuria’s mother says it was a “daily routine” for ‘El Matador’ to fight in the streets: “It was not rare”

Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024

Ilia Topuria’s mother has said that it was pretty common for the UFC star to fight in the streets when he was younger. Right now, Ilia Topuria is widely considered to be one of the best fighters on the planet. He has dominated the featherweight division and in his last two fights, he’s been able to knock out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. In the modern age, you just don’t see runs of form like that.

Brandon Moreno, Amir Albazi, UFC Edmonton, Results, UFC
Brandon Moreno

Amir Albazi issues statement following lopsided decision loss to Brandon Moreno at UFC Edmonton: “It wasn’t my night”

Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024

UFC fighter Amir Albazi has issued a statement following his one-sided defeat at the hands of Brandon Moreno last weekend. For the longest time, Amir Albazi has been seen as a legitimate contender at flyweight. Heading into UFC Edmonton, the expectation was that he could give Brandon Moreno a real run for his money. Unfortunately for him, that isn’t quite how things played out.

Cole Abate and Dante Leon
ONE Championship

ONE Championship signs BJJ stars Cole Abate and Dante Leon 

BJPENN.COM Staff - November 3, 2024

ONE Championship’s submission grappling world has just been rocked by the arrival of two new superstars.    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialists Cole Abate and Dante Leon enter ONE looking to follow in the footsteps of ONE submission grappling kings Kade and Tye Ruotolo.  

Manel Kape
Manel Kape

Manel Kape fires warning at Brandon Moreno following UFC Edmonton

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024

Manel Kape has some words for Brandon Moreno following UFC Edmonton. Moreno scored a unanimous decision win over Amir Albazi inside Rogers Place this past Saturday night. It was a dominant performance from Moreno. “The Assassin Baby” succeeded in rebounding from a split decision loss to Brandon Royval earlier this year.

Alex Pereira weigh-in
UFC

Alex Pereira reveals hand issue stemming from win over Khalil Rountree at UFC 307

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024

Alex Pereira is not 100 percent healthy at the moment. Pereira was the UFC’s Iron Man in 2024. He would step up on late notice to save cards and was easily the promotion’s most reliable star this year. With that said, “Poatan” is human.

Arnold Allen wins
Arnold Allen

Arnold Allen targets big names such as Yair Rodriguez & Brian Ortega in 2025

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024

Arnold Allen is expecting to face big names in 2025. Allen had the biggest test of his pro MMA career when he took on Max Holloway. “The Almighty” dropped a unanimous decision to “Blessed.” Allen suffered another decision loss to Movsar Evloev. He was able to avoid a three-fight winning streak with a victory over Giga Chikadze.

Jon Jones
Jon Jones

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
UFC

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
UFC

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.

Erin Blanchfield, Rose Namajunas, UFC Edmonton, Pros react, UFC
Erin Blanchfield

Erin Blanchfield has a good reason for her callout of Alexa Grasso following UFC Edmonton win over Rose Namajunas

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2024

Erin Blanchfield has explained her callout of Alexa Grasso. Blanchfield is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Rose Namajunas. It’s a big win against a former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion. Now back on the winning track, Blanchfield has her sights set on another former titleholder.

Brandon Moreno, Pros react, UFC Edmonton, UFC
Brandon Moreno

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.

Brandon Moreno, Amir Albazi, UFC Edmonton, Results, UFC
Brandon Moreno

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.

Erin Blanchfield, Rose Namajunas, UFC Edmonton, Pros react, UFC
Rose Namajunas

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.

Erin Blanchfield, Rose Namajunas, UFC Edmonton, Results, UFC
Rose Namajunas

UFC Edmonton Results: Erin Blanchfield defeats Rose Namajunas

Chris Taylor - November 2, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Edmonton results, including the women’s flyweight co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield. Namajunas (13-6 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, her latest being a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Tracy Cortez back in July. ‘Thug’ has gone 3-2 over her past five Octagon appearances overall.

Alexandre Pantoja
UFC

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
UFC

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.