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PFL Results: Francis Ngannou KO's Renan Ferreira (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view results, including the heavyweight bout between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) will be returning to MMA for the first time since defeating Ciryl Gane by unanimous decision at UFC 270 in January of 2022. ‘The Predator’ most recently competed in boxing where he suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua (see that here).
PFL Results: Cris Cyborg defeats Larissa Pacheco (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view results, including the women’s featherweight title fight between Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco. Cyborg (27-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since scoring a first-round TKO victory over Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 in October of 2023. The former UFC champion has gone 6-0 since making the move the Bellator in July of 2019.
UFC Vegas 99: 'Pereira vs. Hernandez' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 99 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez. Pereira (31-11 MMA) will enter the contest on an eight-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming by way of first-round submission over Ihor Potieria at May’s UFC 301 event. ‘Demolidor’ has scored first-round stoppage wins in each of his last three Octagon appearances.
PFL ‘Battle of the Giants’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024
The PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view fight card takes place today in in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is headlined by a heavyweight super fight featuring former UFC champion Francis Ngannou taking on reigning PFL champion Renan Ferreira.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals plan to compete on UFC 312 card in Australia
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has revealed his desire to compete on the UFC 312 card in Australia next year. Over the course of the last five years, Alexander Volkanovski has established himself as one of the best fighters of his generation. With that being said, recent defeats to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have left many to wonder what’s next for him.
Tom Aspinall predicts a hypothetical fight against Francis Ngannou
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
Tom Aspinall has given his thoughts on how a hypothetical fight between him and Francis Ngannou would play out. Right now, there’s an argument to be made that Tom Aspinall in the best heavyweight on the planet. In fact, the majority of people would say that. Unfortunately for him, the presence of Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou means that it’ll never be unanimous.
Mike Brown reveals surprise at Jorge Masvidal's great shape ahead of comeback
Harry Kettle - October 19, 2024
American Top Team head coach Mike Brown has expressed his surprise at Jorge Masvidal’s great shape ahead of his proposed return. Once upon a time, Jorge Masvidal was the most popular fighter in mixed martial arts. He had an incredible year in 2019, rattling off wins over Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz to really vault himself into superstardom. However, following a poor run of form, he announced his retirement last year.
Max Holloway believes Alex Pereira might be 2024 Fighter of the Year, even with a UFC 308 title win: "Hard man to beat"
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2024
Max Holloway believes UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is likely 2024’s Fighter of the Year. ‘Blessed’ is set to return in the main event of UFC 308 later this month in Abu Dhabi. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Justin Gaethje in April, Max Holloway will return to featherweight to face Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ famously won 145-pound gold in February with a stoppage victory over Alexander Volkanovski.
Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he can defeat Islam Makhachev in UFC title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 18, 2024
Arman Tsarukyan has detailed how he can dethrone Islam Makhachev. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He defeated Charles Oliveira via second-round submission to capture the gold back in October 2022. He’s had three successful title defenses since that fight.
Umar Nurmagomedov torches 'bum' Sean O'Malley for UFC title loss to Merab Dvalishvili
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 18, 2024
Umar Nurmagomedov has slammed Sean O’Malley for his efforts in a title-losing performance against Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley and Dvalishvili collided inside the Sphere in Las Vegas for UFC 306. The “Suga” show had his moments, but Dvalishvili’s relentless pressure and grappling were on full display. It led to a unanimous decision win for the proud Georgian, who is now the UFC bantamweight champion.
Surging UFC contender Anthony Hernandez sends message to 'tough motherf*****' Dricus du Plessis: "I'll see you soon"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 18, 2024
Anthony Hernandez has respect for Dricus du Plessis, but he also plans to go after UFC gold. Hernandez is riding a five-fight winning streak. In that span, he’s beaten the likes of Roman Kopylov and Edmen Shahbazyan. You’ll have to go back to the pandemic era to find Hernandez’s last defeat, and that was against the crafty Kevin Holland.
Belal Muhammad reveals why he believes he can overcome Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has explained why he believes he will defeat Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. At UFC 310 on December 7, Belal Muhammad will put his UFC welterweight championship on the line. It will mark his first fight since dethroning Leon Edwards earlier this summer, as he prepares to take on arguably the scariest contender in the division.
Rodtang fires back at John Lineker: “He’s not scary at all”
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 17, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon didn’t waste any time responding to the recent challenge posed by John Lineker. The reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion found himself in the spotlight after Lineker called him out following the Brazilian’s second victory in “the art of eight limbs” at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video earlier this month.
Alex Pereira hints he may prevent Magomed Ankalaev's UFC title shot after "Disrespectful" trash talk
Curtis Calhoun - October 17, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira might stop the promotion from giving Magomed Ankalaev a title shot if he wins his upcoming fight later this month. Pereira successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight belt by finishing Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. Despite a slow start to the fight, Pereira rallied as the fight went on, battering and defeating Rountree in Round 4.
Kai Kara-France vents frustration for Kai Askaura getting flyweight title shot: "He hasn’t even fought yet"
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2024
Kai Kara-France believes he should have been the one to get the next flyweight title shot. UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend his belt in the co-main event of UFC 310 against newcomer Kai Asakura. Asakura is the former RIZIN champion who has notable wins over Manel Kape, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Juan Archuleta, but it still came as a surprise that he received an immediate title shot in his first UFC fight.
Alex Pereira dismisses Jamahal Hill's criticism about UFC 307 performance: "I'm on a different level than him"
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has responded to Jamahal Hill. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 307 earlier this month. Back for the first time since knocking out Jiri Prochazka in June, Alex Pereira faced fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. Despite ‘The War Horse’ entering the bout as a heavy underdog, he wound up taking an early lead on the scorecards.
Alex Pereira slams the door shut on boxing match against Jake Paul: "He knows I'm under contract to the UFC"
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2024
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is done talking about a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 307 earlier this month. In Salt Lake City, Alex Pereira put on an incredible fight with fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. Despite some early success from the challenger, the Brazilian wound up breaking ‘The War Horse’ down en route to a knockout win.
Dominick Cruz reveals list of potential opponents for final UFC fights: "I want to put on a good show"
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is ready for his final fights. ‘The Dominator’ hasn’t been seen in the cage in over two years now. Dominick Cruz last fought in San Diego in August 2022, facing former UFC title challenger Marlon Vera. Despite some early success from the former champion, ‘Chito’ wound up scoring a brutal fourth-round knockout victory. In the process, snapping Cruz’s two-fight winning streak.