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Dricus Du Plessis explains why Sean Strickland is just a bad matchup for Israel Adesanya and it wasn't an "off night"
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think Israel Adesanya had an off night against Sean Strickland after all. Adesanya suffered a stunning decision loss to Strickland last September to lose his middleweight title. Adesanya was a sizeable betting favorite, but Strickland dominated him for all five rounds to cruise to a lopsided decision win.
Dana White denies notion that UFC is a pro-Republican promotion: "I'd treat Joe Biden the same way!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White doesn’t believe his promotion favors former U.S. President Donald Trump and other Republicans over others with different political beliefs. White is longtime friends with Trump, who is running in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Trump, a Republican, has attended many marquee UFC events, including UFC 299 in March.
Belal Muhammad responds after Kamaru Usman claims he is a “not so good version” of himself: “Put your money where your mouth is”
Susan Cox - August 15, 2024
Belal Muhammad is responding after Kamaru Usman claimed he was a ‘not so good version’ of himself. ‘Remember the Name’ (24-3 MMA) is hot off a unanimous decision victory over Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) just last month at UFC 304 which took place at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik gives his honest assessment of the UFC’s heavyweight title picture: “Jon Jones is the real champ”
Susan Cox - August 15, 2024
Jairzinho Rozenstruik is giving his honest assessment of the UFC’s heavyweight title picture. While some fans in MMA consider interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3 MMA), who’s coming off back-to-back first-round knockouts of Sergei Pavlovich (18-3 MMA) and Curtis Blaydes (18-5 MMA), the true champion, Rozenstriuk is setting the record straight – the heavyweight champion is Jon ‘Bones’ Jones.
Rose Namajunas vs. Erin Blanchfield set to main event UFC Edmonton, Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Romanov announced as co-headliner
Susan Cox - August 15, 2024
Rose Namajnas vs. Erin Blanchfield will be the main event at UFC Edmonton, with the co-main featuring Derrick Lewis vs. Alexander Romanov. The UFC will be back in Canada with UFC Edmonton which will take place on Saturday, November 2nd at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.
Dana White reveals new details for UFC's huge debut event at the Sphere
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed just details for the promotion’s big debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas. On September 14, the Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to the Sphere in Las Vegas. The event, titled Noche UFC (previously UFC 306), is set to serve as a landmark moment for the venue. It will be the first major sporting occasion to take place inside the Sphere, and Dana White is putting everything he’s got into making it work.
Michael Page shares bold prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya title fight at UFC 305
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2024
UFC star Michael Page has given his prediction for Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya in the UFC 305 main event. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will attempt to become a three-time UFC middleweight champion. He’ll do so by going up against Dricus du Plessis, the reigning king of the division. The two will attempt to settle a feud that has been going on for quite some time now.
UFC CEO Dana White explains why Paddy Pimblett reminds him of a young Conor McGregor: “They just keep sticking it to everybody”
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has explained why Paddy Pimblett genuinely reminds him of a young Conor McGregor. As we know, Paddy Pimblett is a star on the rise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While everyone continues to wait for him to falter, he’s only getting better. Of course, nobody knows just how far he can go, but that’s part of the fun.
Demetrious Johnson, Adriano Moraes may renew rivalry in BJJ
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 15, 2024
Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes — two of the biggest names in ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division — are set to compete in the World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2024. Taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 29 to 31, the event will see the pair suit up in gi for the Master 2 featherweight category.
Aljamain Sterling speaks up after Sean Strickland accuses his manager of sexual misconduct
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is the first big-name fighter to speak out publically after his manager, Tiki Ghosn, was accused of sexual misconduct by Sean Strickland. Sterling will face unbeaten featherweight Movsar Evloev at UFC 307 in October. He returns to the Octagon and the 145lb division after a dominant performance against Calvin Kattar at UFC 300.
Israel Adesanya shares violent intentions for Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305: "I’m just prepared to kill this guy"
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024
Israel Adesanya has violent intentions for his UFC 305 main event against Dricus Du Plessis, as he looks to become a three-time middleweight champion. Adesanya is set to return to the Octagon for the first time in 11 months when he takes on Du Plessis for the middleweight title. Although ‘The Last Stylebender’ is looking to reclaim the promotion’s middleweight championship, he says he isn’t focused on getting back the belt and instead just wants to put a beating on Du Plessis.
Oscar De La Hoya unloads on Dana White in heated rant: "When a guy slaps his wife in public..."
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024
Oscar De La Hoya has taken aim at UFC CEO Dana White in a heated rant. De La Hoya and White have become rivals over the years with the two taking shots at one another on multiple occasions. In the most recent segment of their ongoing feud, De La Hoya unloaded on White while speaking to Shannon Sharpe on his podcast.
Israel Adesanya frustrated by the UFC's attempt to erase Francis Ngannou from their history: "It's silly!"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
It appears that former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is unhappy with the UFC’s erasure of Francis Ngannou. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to return to the octagon this Saturday in the main event of UFC 305. Back for the first time since a loss to Sean Strickland a year ago, Israel Adesanya will face Dricus du Plessis. For his part, ‘Stillknocks’ won the title from ‘Tarzan’ earlier this year by split decision.
Dana White vows to bring UFC to South Africa if Dricus du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya: "Obviously we'll do it"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
If Dricus du Plessis can defeat Israel Adesanya, Dana White will make UFC South Africa happen. This Saturday in Australia, ‘Stillknocks’ will look to make his first title defense. Back for the first time since winning the gold against Sean Strickland in January, Dricus du Plessis will face Israel Adesanya. For his part, ‘The Last Stylebender’ hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision loss to ‘Tarzan’ nearly a year ago.
Michael Chandler reacts to Conor McGregor's UFC return being delayed: "The sport will move on and thrive without you"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is seemingly moving on from Conor McGregor. ‘Iron’ and ‘The Notorious’ were set to clash in late June in Las Vegas. The two were set to headline UFC 303, but as many fans are aware, the fight didn’t happen. Over two weeks from fight day, Conor McGregor withdrew from his long-awaited return due to a broken toe. Quickly, Michael Chandler was also pulled from the card.
Dana White completely shoots down Alex Pereira vs. Jake Paul boxing match: "He calls people out for attention"
Josh Evanoff - August 14, 2024
It’s safe to say that Dana White won’t be allowing UFC champion Alex Pereira to face Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the boxing ring last month in Florida. While Jake Paul was originally slated to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, he instead faced Mike Perry after ‘Iron Mike’ was forced out due to injury. The YouTuber wound up dominating ‘Platinum’ on fight night, handing him a stoppage loss. Post-fight, Paul called out Alex Pereira.
Israel Adesanya puts Alex Pereira's fans on blast: "They're still coping"
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has no remaining bad blood with Alex Pereira, but his fans are another story entirely. Adesanya returns to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 305 against UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. He returns after nearly a full year away from the cage, stemming from a shocking loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 last year.
UFC 305 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya title fight
Cole Shelton - August 14, 2024
In the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, the middleweight title is up for grabs as Dricus Du Plessis looks to defend his belt for the first time against former champ Israel Adesanya. Heading into the fight, Du Plessis is a slight -104 underdog while ‘The Last Stylebender’ is a -122 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the middleweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Adesanya will reclaim his middleweight title.