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UFC 308: ‘Topuria vs. Holloway’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
The countdown is on as we sit just a few months out from the blockbuster UFC 308 event, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway. Event: UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway Date: Saturday, 26th October 2024 Location: Etihad Arena (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN2, ESPN+ (2pm EST main card)
Belal Muhammad would never allow Conor McGregor to skip the line at welterweight: “He looks like he’s coked out”
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has dismissed the idea of Conor McGregor receiving a title shot. Over the course of many, many years, Conor McGregor has built a reputation for himself as the biggest star in mixed martial arts. While many people may not like that, it’s the truth. The Irishman is known worldwide and in many ways, he helped put MMA on the map.
Video | Dana White releases Jon Jones ‘The GOAT’ promo amidst pound-for-pound debate
Harry Kettle - September 4, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White continues to make the case for Jon Jones being the pound-for-pound best fighter in the sport. Later this year, Jon Jones will likely defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. It’s a true legacy fight for both men, with Jon being seen as the GOAT and Stipe being seen as the heavyweight GOAT. Of course, a lot of fans and pundits aren’t happy about it.
Nico Cornejo unfazed by Adrian Lee’s hype: “Don’t mess with wrestlers from Colorado”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 4, 2024
Nico Cornejo looks to derail the hype surrounding one of MMA’s most promising young stars. “The Steel City Kid” battles Adrian Lee in a lightweight bout at ONE 168: Denver at Ball Arena this Friday, September 6.
Jake Paul shares Francis Ngannou's prediction for his bout against Mike Tyson
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
Jake Paul has revealed Francis Ngannou’s blunt prediction for his boxing match against Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson are set to box on Friday, November 15 live on Netflix at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It’s an intriguing matchup and a fight that sees Paul as a sizeable betting favorite.
Conor McGregor reveals Mike Perry is still banished from BKFC for losing to Jake Paul: "See him since?"
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is continuing his feud with BKFC star Mike Perry. ‘Platinum’ hasn’t been seen since his trip over to the boxing ring earlier this summer. While Jake Paul was initially slated to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, ‘Iron Mike’ was forced out due to health issues. As a result, Mike Perry stepped up on short notice. While the former UFC star was 0-1 in the ring, he had scored several stoppage victories in BKFC.
Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 scrapped, new Bellator London main event revealed
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 has been removed from Bellator London. The two met in the main event of Bellator 299 last September. There, Fabian Edwards gave the undefeated middleweight champion arguably the toughest test of his career. However, the striker wound up being badly knocked out in round three. Post-fight, Johnny Eblen got into a confrontation with then-UFC champion, Leon Edwards in a wild scene.
Jake Paul reveals that there's no backup for Mike Tyson boxing match despite prior health issues: "He's super healthy!"
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Jake Paul has no backup set for his November boxing match with the legendary Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ were set to collide on July 20th in Texas, live on Netflix. However, over a month from fight day, the boxing legend experienced a medical emergency on a plane. Mike Tyson later revealed that due to ulcer issues, he was out of his return fight against Jake Paul. As a result, BKFC star Mike Perry stepped up on short notice.
Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas made official for UFC Edmonton
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
UFC Edmonton now has its main event in the form of Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi. Earlier this year, the promotion announced that they were heading to Edmonton for the first time since UFC 240 in July 2019. Since then, many fights have been added to the November card. One of those bouts is a key women’s flyweight clash between former champion Rose Namajunas, and the rising contender Erin Blanchfield.
Alex Pereira doubles down on middleweight return vs. Dricus du Plessis: "Bring your will"
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira didn’t take long to respond to Dricus du Plessis’s latest taunts on social media about a potential fight. Pereira will defend the UFC light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. He returns to the Octagon after successful defenses against Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka in 2024.
Belal Muhammad reacts to Chicago TV anchor calling him a "Street fighter" in bizarre interview
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
One of UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad’s post-UFC 304 interviews didn’t go according to plan in his native Chicago. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision in Manchester. The title win came after a long road to the belt which included wins over Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, and Vicente Luque.
Donald Trump cools down rhetoric towards Joe Rogan after RFK Jr. support: "I think he's good at what he does!"
Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his tune on UFC commentator Joe Rogan following the broadcaster’s public support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Rogan, a longtime UFC analyst, recently had some positive things to say about Kennedy before the independent presidential candidate withdrew from the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Kennedy has since endorsed Trump before the Republican candidate’s battle against U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Tyron Woodley reveals he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather earlier this year
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley says he was supposed to box Floyd Mayweather this past June. Woodley hasn’t competed since he suffered a KO loss in the rematch to Jake Paul in December of 2021. Since then, he has been linked to other fights, and Woodley revealed he was originally supposed to box Mayweather in June, but the undefeated boxer decided to face John Gotti III instead.
Aljamain Sterling questions if Movsar Evloev uses PEDs: "I've heard he's not a clean athlete"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Aljamain Sterling, doesn’t believe Movsar Evloev is a clean fighter. Sterling and Evloev had gone back and forth on social media over who truly didn’t want their fight to take place, but now it’s set for UFC 307 on October 5th. On the road to the pivotal featherweight encounter, Sterling has revved things up by expressing his belief that Evloev is taking banned substances.
Asa Ten Pow motivated to spoil John Lineker’s Muay Thai debut at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Evidently, Asa Ten Pow has an opportunity to catapult his career to new heights. “The American Ninja” will soon welcome John Lineker to the sport of Muay Thai. This happens at ONE 168: Denver, broadcasting live from Ball Arena this Friday, September 6.
Belal Muhammad wouldn't mind moving up to fight Sean Strickland and "slap him around"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024
UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad, still has beef with Sean Strickland and wouldn’t mind sharing the Octagon with him. Belal is the newly-minted UFC Welterweight Champion, while Strickland is hoping to get the chance to become a two-time middleweight titleholder. These two may be separated by a weight class, but there has been bad blood brewing between both sides. The two have hurled personal digs at one another on social media, and it doesn’t appears things have slowed down.
Rodtang breaks down Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek: “Full of thrills every second”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is among the many who are excited to finally see Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 go at it. Both men are booked to collide for Haggerty’s ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship. This happens in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, emanating live from Ball Arena on Friday, September 6.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 176 with Kyle Nelson and Isaac Dulgarian
Cole Shelton - September 3, 2024
The 176th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 97. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Kyle Nelson (1:20). We close things out by chatting with UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (11:08).