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Video | Khamzat Chimaev defeats Luke Rockhold in friendly BJJ match
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev appears to be in fine form ahead of his UFC 308 matchup with former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Chimaev (13-0 MMA) is set to face Whittaker (26-7 MMA) in a high-stakes middleweight bout on October 26 at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.
Pro fighters react after MMA legend Demetrious Johnson announces his retirement
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024
Several pro fighters took to social media to congratulate MMA legend Demetrious Johnson on his retirement from combat sports. Johnson (25-4-1 MMA) announced his retirement during the main card of Friday night’s ONE 168 event in Denver, Colorado.
UFC Vegas 97: 'Burns vs. Brady' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 7, 2024
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 97 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady. Burns (22-7 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Durinho’ is coming off losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad in his most recent efforts. Prior to those setbacks, Burns was coming off back-t0-back victories over Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny respectively.
Rafael Fiziev teases incredible showdown against Dan Hooker
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024
UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev has teased the idea of what would be a barnburner fight against Dan Hooker. In the last couple of years, Dan Hooker has really turned his career around. He’s put together a nice string of victories and most recently, he was able to overcome Mateusz Gamrot in what proved to be quite the upset. Now, he’s looking ahead to a possible title run, which would’ve seemed insane to consider not so long ago.
Dustin Poirier confirms he will fight again in the UFC
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has confirmed that he will make the walk to the Octagon one more time. When it comes to fan favorites, there are few more obvious choices than Dustin Poirier. This is a man who has been there and done it all in mixed martial arts, and even though he never became a world champion, he’s still one of the most beloved fighters of his generation. Following his loss to Islam Makhachev, however, many were left to wonder whether or not he’d hang up the gloves for good.
Jeremy Stephens calls out Conor McGregor after BKFC victory
Harry Kettle - September 7, 2024
Following his victory over Bobby Taylor at BKFC 65, Jeremy Stephens has responded to Conor McGregor’s challenge. For so many years now, Jeremy Stephens has been recognized as a true warrior both in the cage and the ring. However, some of you may remember that once upon a time, he was best known for something else. That was because he was involved in the famous “who the f**k is that guy” interaction alongside Conor McGregor.
VIDEO | Demetrious Johnson announces his retirement at ONE 168
Curtis Calhoun - September 6, 2024
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson announced his retirement from the sport at ONE 168 on Friday in Denver. Johnson has been contemplating retirement since his trilogy win over Adriano Moraes in May 2023. He’s remained active in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at various tournaments but hasn’t fought in MMA since the Moraes victory.
Robert Whittaker's manager reveals Sean Strickland rejected UFC 305 clash: "We said absolutely!"
Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker nearly fought Sean Strickland at UFC 305. For his part, ‘The Reaper’ has been out of the cage since a first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov in June. As many likely remember, Robert Whittaker was originally set to face Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. However, ‘Borz’ was forced out on a week’s notice due to illness. Following the win, Whittaker called to re-book the fight with Chimaev.
Michael Page teases future middleweight move after "cleaning out" welterweight: "There's some fun fights"
Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page is already eyeing a move up in weight. The man known to fans simply as ‘Venom’ has been out of the cage since June. At UFC 303, the former Bellator met Ian Garry in his second promotional appearance. While ‘The Future’ hoped to meet Colby Covington at the event, ‘Chaos’ rejected the bout and Michael Page stepped up.
Robert Whittaker details "Superpower" Dricus du Plessis uses to fuel his UFC success
Curtis Calhoun - September 6, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker believes one aspect of Dricus du Plessis’s skillset has fueled his rise to the world title. Whittaker will face the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 308 co-main event on October 26th in Abu Dhabi. The card is headlined by a UFC featherweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway.
ONE shifts Mikey Musumeci vs. Bebeto Oliveira to openweight contest at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 6, 2024
The roller coaster ride continues for Mikey Musumeci. As the 28-year-old star reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver this Friday, September 6, he has faced a series of hurdles before stepping inside the Circle at Ball Arena.
Israel Adesanya makes serious accusations towards man in roadside altercation
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 6, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has issued a statement following his viral street incident. Footage surfaced of a roadside altercation between “The Last Stylebender” and an unidentified man in New Zealand. At the end of their argument, Adesanya spat in the man’s direction. The two did not come to blows, but Adesanya has made serious accusations towards the man.
Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov picks Islam Makhachev over Jon Jones in UFC pound-for-pound debate
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 6, 2024
Usman Nurmagomedov has weighed in on the pound-for-pound debate. At the top of the official UFC pound-for-pound rankings currently is UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. UFC light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira has the number two spot, while Jon Jones sits at number three.
Chael Sonnen claims Alex Pereira was “not sincere” with his callout of Dricus du Plessis: “The play here was a final nail in the coffin of his rivalry with Adesanya”
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Alex Pereira was being sincere when he challenged Dricus du Plessis recently. As we know, Alex Pereira is easily one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts. He also happens to be one of the most successful, too. He has won world titles in two weight classes in the UFC, and he is the current king of the light heavyweight division.
Gilbert Burns says it “would be a shame” for Kamaru Usman to receive the next UFC welterweight title shot
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2024
Gilbert Burns isn’t convinced that former opponent and teammate Kamaru Usman should get the next UFC welterweight title shot. Throughout the course of his career, Gilbert Burns has been a fan favorite. In addition to being a nice guy, he also has a fun style inside the Octagon. A few years back, it even took him all the way to a title shot. He met Kamaru Usman, his teammate, in a battle for the UFC welterweight championship.
UFC Paris: ‘Moicano vs. Saint-Denis’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2024
We’re on the verge of UFC Paris as Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis prepare to battle it out in an important match-up. Event: UFC Paris: Moicano vs. Saint-Denis Date: Saturday, 28th September 2024 Location: Accor Arena (Paris, France) Broadcast: ESPN+ (12pm EST prelims, 3pm EST main card)
Isaac Dulgarian confident he will finish Brendon Marotte "early" at UFC Vegas 97: "I'm the better fighter"
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2024
Isaac Dulgarian is set to return to the Octagon against Brendon Marotte at UFC Vegas 97. It will be Dulgarian’s first fight since he suffered his first career loss. That loss came back in March and was a controversial decision defeat to Christian Rodriguez which is a fight Dulgarian still believes he won.
Umar Nurmagomedov responds to Merab Dvalishvili's dismissal of him getting the next bantamweight title shot
Curtis Calhoun - September 5, 2024
Undefeated UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov didn’t take long to respond to Merab Dvalishvili’s remarks about the next title shot. Dvalishvili faces UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley in the UFC 306 main event next weekend in Las Vegas. After defeating former titleholder Henry Cejudo at UFC 298, he clinched the next bantamweight title shot.