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Sean Strickland believes boxing leads to more brain damage than MMA
Harry Kettle - October 8, 2024
Former UFC champion Sean Strickland believes boxing leads to more brain damage than mixed martial arts. The conversation of brain damage, and in particular CTE, has been running rampant in combat sports for a long time now. From boxing to mixed martial arts and beyond, the study of CTE is pretty fascinating. It’s even extended to professional wrestling, showing just how widespread the issue has become.
UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva reveals he's experiencing CTE symptoms
Cole Shelton - October 7, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva reveals he’s experiencing CTE symptoms in his latest declaration in the Le v Zuffa lawsuit. Silva fought for the UFC 11 times, but his most notable success came during his career in Pride FC. In total, Silva fought 51 times as a pro-MMA fighter, and he was knocked out seven times.
Amanda Nunes implores Dana White to "Call me" after Julianna Pena reclaims UFC belt
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former UFC superstar Amanda Nunes wants to speak with CEO Dana White just days after her former rival earned the UFC bantamweight title in Salt Lake City. Nunes retired following a dominant win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289 last year. But, after Julianna Peña defeated Raquel Pennington at UFC 307, hopes have surfaced regarding Nunes’s return to the Octagon.
Kayla Harrison reacts to Julianna Peña's dismissal in UFC 307 post-fight callout
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison believes her absence from Julianna Peña’s post-fight callout at UFC 307 was calculated. Harrison and Peña both secured wins at UFC 307 last weekend in Salt Lake City. The former PFL champion Harrison defeated Ketlen Vieira by unanimous decision, while Peña earned a narrowly-decided win over Raquel Pennington to reclaim the UFC women’s bantamweight title.
Donn Davis responds to Dana White, proposes $8 million bet involving Kayla Harrison: "Winner takes all"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2024
PFL founder Donn Davis wants to make a deal with Dana White involving Kayla Harrison. The former two-time PFL tournament winner returned to the cage at UFC 307 on Saturday. On the main card, Kayla Harrison faced Ketlen Vieira in a women’s bantamweight title eliminator. While the contest wasn’t as dominant as her debut in April, the judoka still emerged with a unanimous decision victory.
Kamaru Usman responds to Joaquin Buckley's UFC 307 callout and KO prediction: "Take a number!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former UFC welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman has answered Joaquin Buckley’s calls for a face-to-face in the Octagon in their next appearances. Buckley rallied to knock out former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. After losing on the judges’ scorecards, Buckley caught Thompson with a massive right hand that sent the karate specialist collapsing to the canvas.
Conor McGregor banks big after $1 million wager on UFC 307 main event
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s big gamble on the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. paid off handsomely. Pereira defeated the surging Rountree in the UFC 307 headliner last Saturday in Salt Lake City. It was the third successful defense of the UFC light heavyweight title in 2024, and his third victory in just seven months.
Daniel Cormier confirms Alex Pereira nearly pulled out of UFC 307 during fight week: "We may pull out"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2024
Daniel Cormier has revealed Alex Pereira nearly pulled out of his UFC 307 return. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 307 on Saturday. In the main event of the pay-per-view card, Alex Pereira faced fellow striker Khalil Rountree Jr. For the Brazilian, the fight was his third in 2024, previously defeating the likes of Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill.
Kayla Harrison reveals she was hospitalized before UFC 307 fight week: "There were a lot of things that happened"
Josh Evanoff - October 7, 2024
Kayla Harrison didn’t have a great training camp heading into her UFC 307 return. Earlier this year, the former Olympian suddenly left the PFL, in favor of the UFC. In her April debut, Kayla Harrison absolutely battered former champion Holly Holm en route to a second-round stoppage win. With the victory, she was instantly a top-five fighter. For her second octagon appearance, Harrison was matched up with Ketlen Vieira.
Michael 'Venom' Page booked for pro grappling debut vs. former UFC star Carlos Condit
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael ‘Venom’ Page will dip his toes into submission grappling when he faces former title challenger Carlos Condit at Polaris 30. Page and Condit will compete in a middleweight grappling match on November 2nd at Polaris 30, per promotional officials. This is Page’s submission grappling debut after appearances in MMA, bare-knuckle boxing, and kickboxing.
Daniel Cormier details how Alex Pereira can achieve UFC GOAT status after UFC 307
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC analyst Daniel Cormier believes UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t far removed from being considered the greatest of all time. Pereira finished Khalil Rountree Jr. in the UFC 307 main event last Saturday in Salt Lake City. Despite a rocky start to the fight, Pereira rallied late to badly batter Rountree and retain the light heavyweight belt.
WATCH | Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Alex Pereira finishing Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
UFC stars Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira have a complicated history, but that didn’t stop Adesanya from being a supporter last weekend. On Saturday, Pereira successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307. In front of a raucous crowd in Salt Lake City, Pereira put on another signature performance and battered Rountree en route to a late TKO victory.
ONE Championship releases slate of U.S. primetime events for 2025
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2024
ONE Championship has revealed its 2025 calendar dates for United States primetime cards. For the third consecutive year, the promotion will host 12 live events on Prime Video, airing in the U.S. and Canada.
John Lineker calls out Rodtang following second Muay Thai win
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2024
John Lineker is intensifying his Muay Thai momentum by challenging Rodtang Jitmuangnon. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion achieved a perfect 2-0 record in “the art of eight limbs” at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video last Friday, October 4. There, he demolished Alexey Balyko in the opening round.
Joaquin Buckley predicts KO win over Kamaru Usman in possible UFC welterweight banger
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2024
Joaquin Buckley is ready to take a major step up, and he feels the timing is right for a Kamaru Usman showdown. Buckley impressed many fans and experts with his performance at UFC 307. He had a competitive affair with crowd favorite Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Buckley was able to swarm his opponent and land body shots before knocking out Thompson with a punch upstairs.
Daniel Cormier scolds Julianna Pena for not building Kayla Harrison fight during UFC 307 post-fight interview
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 7, 2024
Daniel Cormier believes Julianna Pena missed out on a big opportunity after striking gold a second time at UFC 307. Pena challenged Raquel Pennington for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship over the weekend. She ended up becoming a two-time 135-pound titleholder via controversial split decision.
Kayla Harrison opens up on her decision win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307: “It just wasn’t the performance I was hoping for”
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has given her thoughts on her decision victory over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 last weekend. On Saturday night, Kayla Harrison defeated Ketlen Vieira via unanimous decision in Salt Lake City. While she may not have gotten the finish, the former PFL sensation did manage to carve out another solid win – likely setting herself up for a crack at the UFC women’s bantamweight championship in the process.
Referee Marc Goddard reacts to the “ungodly” punching power of Alex Pereira following UFC 307
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2024
MMA referee Marc Goddard couldn’t help but praise the punching power of Alex Pereira in the wake of UFC 307. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira did it again. He overcame adversity and knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. in what proved to be an incredibly competitive main event. Alas, while Rountree Jr. had some success, it was ‘Poatan’ who walked out of Salt Lake City with the belt wrapped around his waist.