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Sean O'Malley claims he won three rounds over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306
Curtis Calhoun - September 19, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is moving forward as if he got his hand raised against Merab Dvalishvili last weekend. O’Malley lost to Dvalishvili by unanimous decision to lose the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 306. The elite striker struggled against Dvalishvili’s wrestling pace and pressure and failed to get the nod on the judges’ scorecards.
Michael Chandler predicts Conor McGregor's UFC future: "Sometimes his body and his brain want other things"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
Michael Chandler still thinks Conor McGregor will make the walk to the Octagon at least once more. McGregor has not been seen in action since suffering a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. That fight took place in 2021. While the “Notorious” one was penciled in to fight Chandler earlier this year, a toe injury derailed that plan.
Ilia Topuria moves on from Sean O'Malley following UFC 306: "I’m better than you, so why fight?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says Sean O’Malley has blown a potential super fight with him following UFC 306. O’Malley fell short in his bid for another successful UFC bantamweight title defense at UFC 306. It was a historic event with the UFC making its debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The “Suga” show lost the 135-pound gold to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision.
Matt Serra goes scorched earth on Sean O’Malley's coach following UFC 306: "He exposed himself"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 19, 2024
Matt Serra has gone off on Sean O’Malley’s coach for his advice in-between rounds during UFC 306. O’Malley suffered just the second loss in his pro MMA career against Merab Dvalishvili on September 14th. The “Suga” show was outmatched in the grappling department and he struggled with the forward pressure of Dvalishvili. Ultimately, it was Dvalisvili who walked out of the Sphere in Las Vegas with the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
UFC 309: ‘Jones vs. Miocic’ Fight Card and Start Times
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2024
The UFC heads back to Madison Square Garden for their annual November date for a solid UFC 309 card that sees the heavyweight title up for grabs. Event: UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Location: Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) Broadcast: Pay-per-view & ESPN+ (10 p.m. main card, 6 p.m. prelims)
Victoria Souza elated to overcome odds again at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 19, 2024
Victoria Souza once again showed that no one should ever sleep on her. The Brazilian pulled off an upset when she claimed a hard-earned unanimous decision win over Alyse Anderson at ONE 168: Denver on September 6.
Joe Rogan gushes over Superlek’s 49-second elbow win at ONE 168
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 18, 2024
Joe Rogan is one of many who couldn’t help but rave about Superlek Kiatmoo9’s stunning victory at ONE 168: Denver earlier this month. The Thai superstar took only 49 seconds to secure a monumental win over Jonathan Haggerty in a rematch of their 2018 bout. It left fans and experts alike in awe, including the renowned MMA personality and podcaster.
Ben Askren destroys "Addict" Conor McGregor after Michael Chandler ends wait for fight
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
Ben Askren is the latest to accuse Conor McGregor of substance abuse after Michael Chandler ended his wait for the former two-division UFC champion. McGregor and Chandler were supposed to headline UFC 303 in June for the Irish star’s return to the Octagon. But, McGregor withdrew from the event on weeks’ notice due to a toe injury, and he hasn’t been re-booked for a fight.
Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev trade barbs over potential rematch following Aljamain Sterling's withdrawal
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes shut down Movsar Evloev’s calls for a short-notice rematch after Aljamain Sterling’s withdrawal from UFC 307. Evloev and Sterling were scheduled to feature on the UFC 307 main card next month before Sterling announced his withdrawal due to injury. As of this writing, the UFC hasn’t named a potential replacement opponent for Evloev.
Merab Dvalishvili pivots on Umar Nurmagomedov title shot: "I am a company man!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has reversed course on his willingness to face Umar Nurmagomedov for his first title defense. Dvalishvili earned the UFC bantamweight title by unanimous decision against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. He used his wrestling and timely striking to stifle and frustrate O’Malley over five rounds of action.
Brendan Schaub slams UFC 306 at 'Rainforest Cafe' Las Vegas Sphere: "Looks f*cking great, but the product is s*it!"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub seemingly isn’t a fan of the Las Vegas Sphere. Over the weekend, Dana White and the UFC made their debut at the new arena. While some fans weren’t a fan of the card as a whole, it still had many highlights. In the main event of Noche UFC, Merab Dvalishvili picked up a dominant decision victory over Sean O’Malley. The co-main event saw Alexa Grasso outwrestled by Valentina Shevchenko in their trilogy bout.
Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones is lying about UFC 309 fight being his last: "He did not mean it!"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is serious about retirement. Earlier this week, ‘Bones’ announced his return to the cage. In the main event of UFC 309 in November at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Jon Jones will face former champion Stipe Miocic. For his part, the latter hasn’t competed since a second-round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021.
Conor McGregor asks Turki Alalshikh to book UFC return after Michael Chandler fight falls through: "I'm out of the loop"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor hopes Turki Alalshikh can help book his return. ‘The Notorious’ is in a bit of a weird spot. Conor McGregor hasn’t appeared in the cage since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in their July 2021 trilogy bout. Since then, the former champion has spent time on the shelf recovering. However, McGregor finally booked his return against Michael Chandler earlier this summer for UFC 303.
Khamzat Chimaev says champion Dricus du Plessis is a "bad version of me" ahead of middleweight return
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev believes Dricus du Plessis’s best fighting days are behind him, despite pulling off arguably the biggest win of his career. Chimaev will face former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the UFC 308 co-main event next month. The middleweight matchup comes after Chimaev withdrew from their previously scheduled fight earlier this year at UFC Saudi Arabia due to illness.
Brian Ortega vows "to make some moves to get better" after UFC 306 loss
Cole Shelton - September 18, 2024
Brian Ortega knows he has to make some moves if he is going to get better. Ortega is coming off a clear-cut decision loss to Diego Lopes at UFC 306 on Saturday. Lopes dropped Ortega early, and the Brazilian cruised to a lopsided decision win. Following the loss, Ortega took to his Instagram story to share an update on his face and leg and said he knows he has to do something if he is going to improve.
Aljamain Sterling reveals he's out of UFC 307 bout against Movsar Evloev due to injury
Cole Shelton - September 18, 2024
Aljamain Sterling is out of his UFC 307 fight against Movsar Evloev. Sterling released a YouTube video on Wednesday announcing he suffered an injury that forced him out of the bout. The former bantamweight champ said the injury happened in sparring and showed the training footage of when it happened.
Dana White confirms Tom Aspinall will be the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309
Harry Kettle - September 18, 2024
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Tom Aspinall will serve as the backup fighter for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. As we know, Jon Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. In the eyes of many, though, the true number one contender is Tom Aspinall. The Englishman has worked incredibly hard to get to the top of the mountain, but unfortunately, the promotion is pushing forward with plans for Jones to battle Miocic.
Khamzat Chimaev makes huge change in training camp ahead of UFC 308: "I am going to take a big step forward"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 18, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev has made one key adjustment to his training camp. Chimaev has endured several setbacks in his pro MMA career due to illness. He was off to a blazing start with his UFC run, scoring two finishes in the span of 10 days. Chimaev has even defeated former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.