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Israel Adesanya believes “stubborn” Dricus Du Plessis will likely beat Sean Strickland in rematch: “He’s just so weird”
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya believes Dricus du Plessis will defeat Sean Strickland in their anticipated rematch. For many fans, Israel Adesanya is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. He’s also one of the most popular, and that’s been the case for a long time now. The former middleweight champion has had his fair share of ups and downs but along the way, he’s made memories that’ll last a lifetime.
Miesha Tate compares Julianna Pena’s striking to that of Dricus Du Plessis: “Julianna’s striking is extremely underrated”
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate has compared Julianna Pena’s striking to that of UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. This weekend, Julianna Pena has the opportunity to reclaim UFC gold. She’ll be challenging Raquel Pennington for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship in the co-main event of UFC 307. In the eyes of many, despite being the challenger, she’s seen as the favorite to walk away with the belt.
Kayla Harrison would happily fight three times at UFC 307: “When you’re the best in the world, you can’t be stopped”
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has claimed that she’d fight three times in one night at UFC 307 if called upon. As we know, Kayla Harrison is one of the most interesting contenders in the UFC today. After demolishing Holly Holm in her promotional debut, the expectation is that she’ll soon become a title challenger at bantamweight. Before that, however, she’s got to get through Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 this weekend.
UFC featherweight champ Ilia Topuria sends scathing response to Conor McGregor: “I’ll slap these nuts on his forehead”
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has sent a damning message to Conor McGregor after a recent taunt from the Irishman. As we know, Ilia Topuria is set to defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway later this month. Beyond that, though, expectations are high regarding the long-term future of the Spaniard.
Israel Adesanya wants Sean Strickland rematch to prove he's better than him: "I can take this guy"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2024
Israel Adesanya is hoping to get a rematch with Sean Strickland. Adesanya fought Strickland in September of 2023 as he put his middleweight title up for grabs. Adesanya entered the bout as a sizable betting favorite but Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as he dominated ‘The Last Stylebender’ for five rounds to win a decision.
Bellator Paris card on November 16th canceled, Patchy Mix vs. Leandro Higo postponed
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024
Next month’s Bellator Paris card headlined by Patchy Mix vs. Leandro Higo has been canceled. ‘No Love’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a split-decision victory over Magomed Magomedov in May. That victory was Patchy Mix’s first defense of his Bellator bantamweight title and moved him to 20-1 as a professional. Following the victory, the champion was booked opposite Leandro Higo for next month in France.
Bokang Masunyane willing “to risk it all” for emphatic win at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 3, 2024
Bokang Masunyane has one goal in mind for his next assignment — to deliver an electrifying performance. “Little Giant” figures in a pivotal strawweight MMA bout against #5-ranked Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates lives from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 4.
Conor McGregor reiterates 200 million dollar offer to Terence Crawford, 'Bud' responds: "I'm tempted"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024
It appears talks are still ongoing between former UFC champion Conor McGregor and Terence Crawford. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t appeared in the cage for well over three years now. Since Conor McGregor’s trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, he’s been away. While ‘The Notorious’ was booked to face Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 in June, the Irishman pulled out due to a broken toe.
Donn Davis continues one-sided feud with Kayla Harrison over PFL exit: "She ran!"
Josh Evanoff - October 3, 2024
PFL founder Donn Davis still has issues with UFC women’s bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison. The judoka famously made her name in the PFL from 2018 to 2023. Over those five years, Kayla Harrison won two women’s lightweight tournaments, defeating various UFC veterans such as Cindy Dandois and Aspen Ladd. Following a victory over the latter in late 2023, she parted ways with the company.
Jose Aldo eyes Sean O'Malley with a win at UFC 307: "A great fight"
Cole Shelton - October 3, 2024
Jose Aldo is hopeful to face Sean O’Malley next time out. Aldo is set to return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC 307 on Saturday against Mario Bautista. It’s an intriguing matchup, but it is not the biggest name for Aldo. Since making his return to the UFC, Aldo has fought Jonathan Martinez and now Bautista, which Aldo says he was hopeful to get bigger names.
Renato Moicano agrees with Chael Sonnen, seeks UFC brawl with Justin Gaethje
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2024
Renato Moicano is in agreement with Chael Sonnen on a potential showdown with Justin Gaethje. Moicano has been “Money” his last four fights. In his most recent outing, Moicano wasted little time silencing the crowd in Paris with his beatdown of Benoit Saint-Denis. While the veteran lightweight might just be better than ever, he wants to prove he can be elite.
Matt Brown thinks Dustin Poirier can take credit for ending Conor McGregor's desire to fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2024
Matt Brown thinks Conor McGregor’s fighting career truly ended after Dustin Poirier was finished with him. While McGregor handed Poirier a first-round TKO loss back in 2014, things played out far differently in their next two encounters. “The Diamond” scored a second-round finish over the “Notorious” one in early 2021. In their July rematch that same year, McGregor suffered a broken leg.
Julianna Pena explains why Raquel Pennington “has not been a good representation of the women’s bantamweight division” ahead of UFC 307
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024
Julianna Pena has explained why she hasn’t been a big fan of Raquel Pennington’s run as UFC women’s bantamweight champion. As we know, Julianna Pena is a former UFC champion. In addition to that, she’s also one of the biggest names in the bantamweight division.
Israel Adesanya shares his prediction for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya has given his prediction for the upcoming collision between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. This weekend, Alex Pereira returns to the Octagon once again. The UFC light heavyweight champion, who is now one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts, will defend his crown against Khalil Rountree Jr.
PFL reveals full fight card and price for ‘Battle of the Giants’ pay-per-view event
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024
PFL has revealed the full fight card ahead of their blockbuster Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia. Later this month on October 19, the PFL heads to Saudi Arabia for probably the biggest event in the company’s history. They will showcase a range of blockbuster fights from top to bottom, with the kind of card that can go head to head with a lot of the UFC’s offerings this year.
Khalil Rountree Jr. reveals Sean Strickland issued him an apology ahead of UFC 307: “Khalil, I apologize, I’m a dumbass”
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024
UFC title contender Khalil Rountree Jr has revealed that former champion Sean Strickland recently issued him an apology. This weekend, Khalil Rountree Jr faces the biggest test of his career thus far. He will challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship in a fight that few people think he can win.
Mario Bautista plans to bring the fight to Jose Aldo at UFC 307: "I'm going to make him fight"
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024
Mario Bautista is excited and honored to fight a legend like Jose Aldo at UFC 307. Bautista is coming off a decision win over Ricky Simon back in January. Since then, he had been campaigning for a fight but nine months later, he will return to the Octagon on Saturday. Although it is a much longer wait, he says the opponent is well worth it.
UFC 307 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree title fight
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2024
In the main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Alex Pereira takes on Khalil Rountree. Heading into the fight, Pereira is a sizeable -560 favorite while the challenger is a +370 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the title fight. The pros believe it should be an exciting striking match but the slight majority believe Pereira will get his hand raised. However, some do think Rountree will shock the world.