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Joe Rogan returns to commentary desk for UFC 307, other broadcast details revealed
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2024
Joe Rogan will be back at the commentary desk for UFC 307. This Saturday night, the event will be held inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Headlining the show will be a UFC light heavyweight title fight between champion Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree. The co-headliner will see Julianna Pena challenge Raquel Pennington for the women’s bantamweight gold.
Anthony Smith thinks Stipe Miocic would fight Tom Aspinall at UFC 309 if needed: 'He doesn’t really give a sh*t' about Jon Jones
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith believes Stipe Miocic would fight Tom Aspinall if the interim champion is needed for UFC 309. Miocic is scheduled to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The bout will take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 16th. The bout was initially booked for late 2023, but Jones suffered an injury.
Brendan Allen issues statement following disappointing UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Brendan Allen has issued a statement following his UFC Paris loss to Nassourdine Imavov. Allen and Imavov did battle inside the Accor Arena this past Saturday night. While Allen had high hopes for a UFC title shot, he suffered a setback. Imavov handed Allen a unanimous decision defeat.
Alex Pereira criticizes Magomed Ankalaev's fighting style: "Nobody wants to watch"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Alex Pereira doesn’t believe the UFC is too fond of Magomed Ankalaev’s fighting style. Pereira and Ankalaev have gone back and forth on who is to blame for the fact that they have yet to share the Octagon. “Poatan” has claimed that Ankalaev didn’t want to fight him at UFC 307, which the Russian strongly denies.
Kayla Harrison expects UFC 307 backup role if needed: "If I have to step in on short notice and fight, I will"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Kayla Harrison will stay ready in case she’s called upon to serve as a backup for the UFC 307 co-main event. Raquel Pennington is scheduled to put the women’s bantamweight title at stake against Julianna Pena on October 5th. On that same card, Harrison is set to collide with Ketlen Vieira.
Renato Moicano urges Paddy Pimblett to avoid fighting him following UFC Paris: "I'm going to hurt you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Renato Moicano has a stern warning for Paddy Pimblett. “Money” Moicano entered enemy territory against Benoit Saint Denis this past Saturday. The lightweight fight headlined UFC Paris inside the Accor Arena. The Brazilian battered the face of Saint Denis, and the doctor would not allow the fight to enter the third round.
Brendan Allen fires back at Dricus Du Plessis over "loser" comments following UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
It did not take long for Brendan Allen to respond to reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Allen (24-6 MMA) returned to action in the co-headliner of today’s UFC Paris event for a middleweight showdown with Nassourdine Imavov (15-4 MMA).
Merab Dvalishvili takes aim at prior opponents Petr Yan, Henry Cejudo and Sean O'Malley, vows to "smash" Umar Nurmagomedov
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili took aim at a number of his previous opponents on Saturday afternoon, this while vowing to “smash” Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA) became the UFC’s newly minted bantamweight champion earlier this month at The Sphere in Las Vegas, earning a dominant unanimous decision victory over Sean O’Malley.
Pros react after Renato Moicano stops Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Today’s UFC Paris event was headlined by a key lightweight bout featuring Benoit Saint Denis taking on Renato Moicano. Saint Denis (13-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at March’s UFC 299 event. That setback had snapped a five-fight winning streak for the Frenchman, who had previously earned consecutive stoppage wins over Niklas Stolze, Gabriel Miranda, Ismael Bonfim, Thiago Moises and Matt Frevola.
UFC Paris Results: Renato Moicano TKO's Benoit Saint Denis (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the lightweight main event between Benoit Saint Denis and Renato Moicano. Saint Denis (13-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at March’s UFC 299 event. That setback snapped a five-fight winning streak for the Frenchman, who had previously earned consecutive stoppage wins over Niklas Stolze, Gabriel Miranda, Ismael Bonfim, Thiago Moises and Matt Frevola.
Pros react after Nassourdine Imavov defeats Brendan Allen at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Today’s UFC Paris event was co-headlined by a key middleweight bout featuring Brendan Allen taking on Nassourdine Imavov. Allen (24-6 MMA) had entered the bout sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over Chris Curtis by way of split decision in April of this year. Prior to that, ‘All In’ had recorded four straight submission wins over the likes of Krzysztof Jotko, Andre Muniz, Bruno Silva and Paul Craig.
UFC Paris Results: Nassourdine Imavov defeats Brendan Allen (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the co-main event between Brendan Allen and Nassourdine Imavov. Allen (24-5 MMA) enters the bout sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over Chris Curtis by way of split decision in April of this year. Prior to that, ‘All In’ had recorded four straight submission wins over the likes of Krzysztof Jotko, Andre Muniz, Bruno Silva and Paul Craig.
UFC Paris: 'Moicano vs. Saint Denis' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
The Octagon returns to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis. Moicano (19-5-1 MMA) enters the bout on a three-fight win streak, his most recent being a second-round TKO victory over Jalin Turner at UFC 300. Prior to that, the 35-year-old Brazilian had picked up wins over Brad Riddell and Drew Dober respectively.
Kevin Lee wants to replicate Mike Perry's success in bare-knuckle MMA
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee wants to have a similar level of success in bare-knuckle MMA that Mike Perry has had in bare-knuckle boxing. This week, Kevin Lee is set to return to active competition at Lights Out Championship 17. Beyond that, he’s also booked to compete for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA later this year. The ex-UFC contender has been on a rough run of form over the course of the last few years, but his hope is that he’ll eventually be able to work his way back to the big time.
Kayla Harrison admits one concern if Julianna Pena regains UFC world title
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
UFC star Kayla Harrison has revealed what would concern her if Julianna Pena recaptures the UFC women’s bantamweight title at UFC 307. As we know, Kayla Harrison is one of the most exciting contenders in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today. She has already achieved some incredible things in mixed martial arts, and her next big aim is to capture the UFC women’s bantamweight title.
Demetrious Johnson explains why Jon Jones isn't the Michael Jordan of MMA
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has explained why he doesn’t see Jon Jones as the Michael Jordan of mixed martial arts. In the eyes of many, Jon Jones is the greatest fighter of all time. He’s done some incredible things in the sport and later this year, he’ll hope to cement his legacy even further when he battles Stipe Miocic. In doing so, he’ll be defending his UFC heavyweight championship against the man who many believe is the best heavyweight ever.
Julianna Pena believes she can lure Amanda Nunes out of retirement with UFC 307 win
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2024
Julianna Pena believes there’s a chance she could lure Amanda Nunes out of retirement with a big victory at UFC 307. As we know, Amanda Nunes is widely considered to be the greatest female fighter of all time. She has, however, been retired for a while now, riding off into the sunset with an incredible record behind her.
Diego Lopes announces he's the UFC 308 backup to Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria
Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes will be in Abu Dhabi to serve as the backup to Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 next month. In a recent tweet, Lopes shared the news.