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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.
Magomed Ankalaev's team doubts Alex Pereira fights at UFC 310: "This is all just talk"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 1, 2024
The team of Magomed Ankalaev isn’t sold on Alex Pereira taking a short-notice fight at UFC 310. A spot opened up for the UFC 310 headliner when Belal Muhammad was forced out of his bout with Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot, and will be unable to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship at the year-end pay-per-view.
UFC Edmonton Weigh-in Results: Moreno vs. Albazi, Blanchfield vs. Namajunas Official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 1, 2024
The UFC Edmonton event is upon us, and the weigh-ins are ongoing. Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi will collide inside Rogers Place this Saturday night. Both men tipped the scales at 125.5 pounds, making their headliner official.
Stipe Miocic is full of confidence ahead of UFC 309 title fight with Jon Jones: “I’m going to do what I want to do!”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
UFC star Stipe Miocic is feeling confident heading into his blockbuster UFC 309 title fight against Jon Jones next month. When you’re talking about the greatest heavyweights in MMA history, Stipe Miocic has to be in the conversation. He has had an incredible career inside the cage and while he’s been away for quite some time, overlooking him would be a real mistake – even at this point in his career.
Joaquin Buckley, Ian Machado Garry and Kamaru Usman campaign to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
A parade of fighters have put their name forward to compete against Shavkat Rakhmonov on short notice at UFC 310. Shavkat Rakhmonov was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 310. Unfortunately, that’ll no longer happen. Due to an infection sustained in his foot, Muhammad has been forced to pull out and will not compete on the final pay-per-view of the year.
Armen Petrosyan issues statement following double backfist KO loss to Shara Magomedov: “It was a lucky punch”
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
Armen Petrosyan has given his thoughts on his double backfist knockout loss at the hands of Shara Magomedov. As we know, Armen Petrosyan is a valiant fighter. He is a constant thorn in the side of anyone he faces, and that was certainly the case when he squared off against Shara Magomedov at UFC 308. Unfortunately for Armen, he fell short courtesy of an absolutely brutal double backfist KO.
Aliff Sor Dechapan plans to make Walter Goncalves wilt at ONE 169
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 1, 2024
At only 20 years old, strawweight Muay Thai star Aliff Sor Dechapan enters his biggest bout in ONE Championship yet when he meets Walter Goncalves at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug next month, and he advises the Brazilian not underestimate him. The Thai welcomes his foe to the strawweight division on Friday, November 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Christian Lee versus Alibeg Rasulov to headline ONE Fight Night 26 in December
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 31, 2024
The main event for ONE Fight Night 26 features the return of two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee. Lee will make his highly anticipated re-entry into ONE Championship at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. There, he defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title against unbeaten contender Alibeg Rasulov on Friday, December 6.
Derrick Lewis shares bold prediction for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Derrick Lewis expects Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic to end rather quickly. Jones is set to defend his heavyweight title for the first time against Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden on November 16. It’s an intriguing matchup and one that Jones is a sizeable betting favorite in.
Belal Muhammad snaps at "Junkie" Conor McGregor for mocking UFC 310 withdrawal
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad slammed superstar Conor McGregor for laughing at his demise following his UFC 310 withdrawal due to injury. Muhammad was supposed to make his first welterweight title defense against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in December. But, he was forced to withdraw from the fight this week after suffering a bone infection in his foot.
Former UFC champion Germaine De Randamie announces retirement from MMA: "The time is now"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie has retired. ‘The Iron Lady’ hasn’t competed since a trip to the octagon against Norma Dumont in April. That bout was Germaine de Randamie’s first, since a submission victory over former UFC champion Julianna Pena in October 2020. Following that win, the former titleholder became pregnant, and eventually gave birth in early 2023.
Tom Aspinall says he plans to "Cause a few scenes" during UFC 309 fight week
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall plans to cause some drama during UFC 309 fight week ahead of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Aspinall will serve as the UFC 309 backup to the Jones vs. Miocic main event on November 16th. He returns to the Octagon after successfully defending the interim heavyweight title at UFC 304 against Curtis Blaydes in a first-round knockout.
Derrick Lewis reveals how Francis Ngannou helped him secure new UFC contract: "I could be over there getting that"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis has revealed how Francis Ngannou helped him land another UFC deal. ‘The Black Beast’ is set to make the walk to the octagon this Saturday night in Edmonton. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Rodrigo Nascimento in May, Derrick Lewis will meet Jhonata Diniz. The Brazilian enters the cage holding an undefeated 8-0 record, last handing Karl Williams a unanimous decision loss in August.
Mike Tyson vows to 'slaughter' Jake Paul in upcoming boxing match: "He's in a lot of trouble"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2024
58-year-old Mike Tyson believes he will dominate Jake Paul in his boxing return. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t competed in a professional boxing match in nearly 20 years. The last time Mike Tyson competed was a bout against journeyman Kevin McBride in June 2005. The legendary heavyweight quit on the stool that night, stating afterward he didn’t have aalove for the sport anymore. 19 years later, the spark is back.
Chad Anheliger expects to "run through" Cody Gibson at UFC Edmonton: "I'm as sharp as I've ever been"
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Chad Anheliger will finally get to fight in Canada for the UFC. Anheliger has fought four times in the UFC, but he hasn’t been booked to fight on any of the Canadian cards. But, after his last win, which was also the final fight of his deal, the promotion re-signed him and offered him Cody Gibson at UFC Edmonton.
Shavkat Rakhmonov calls for interim title fight at UFC 310 after Belal Muhammad pulls out, Ian Machado Garry shows interest
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov still wants to fight on December 7 at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to headline the pay-per-view card against Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title. Unfortnately, on Thursday, it was revealed that Muhammad was forced to withdraw from the bout.
Jon Jones recalls thinking UFC fighter had his number during title defense: "He was giving me a true f***ing run for my money"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 31, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed the one fighter who made him question if he met his match. Jones has been mostly dominant throughout his pro MMA career. There are some exceptions, however. Back in 2013, he scored “Fight of the Year” honors for his five-round war with Alexander Gustafsson. While “Bones” won the fight via unanimous decision, it was the most damage he had ever taken in his career.