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Sean O'Malley admits surprise at UFC deciding to cut Muhammad Mokaev
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the promotion’s decision not to re-sign Muhammad Mokaev. As many fans know, Muhammad Mokaev is no longer with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He may be an undefeated flyweight prospect, but the promotion has decided he’s not worth keeping on the books. One of the main reasons for that, it seems, is his attitude.
Dustin Poirier pushes for UFC to bring an event to Louisiana
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC star Dustin Poirier is eager to bring an event to his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana before he retires. It goes without saying that Dustin Poirier is a mixed martial arts legend. He may not be the most successful fighter of all time, but he may well be the most beloved. He has been battling it out with the best of the best for years now, and the masses have taken notice.
Lil' bro reminds fans that Jonathan Haggerty's "got that dog in him"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 12, 2024
Freddie Haggerty exudes confidence that older brother Jonathan Haggerty will emerge triumphant in his next assignment. Jonathan stakes his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship against flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the main event of ONE 168: Denver. This takes place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Israel Adesanya claims beating Dricus du Plessis is more important than winning UFC title
Harry Kettle - August 12, 2024
UFC star Israel Adesanya has claimed that defeating Dricus du Plessis would mean more to him than winning back the UFC title. It’s been almost twelve months since we saw Israel Adesanya compete inside the Octagon. On that night, he was defeated by Sean Strickland in a shocking one-sided decision. The American was able to drop ‘Stylebender’ in the first round before going on to dominate him throughout the five-round contest.
Coach Eric Nicksick says PFL star Francis Ngannou is "in a good place right now" following tragic loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 11, 2024
Eric Nicksick, the coach of Francis Ngannou, believes the former UFC Heavyweight Champion is in a good place after healing from the tragic death of his son. Ngannou publicly admitted to struggling with the loss of his son and even said retirement was a possibility. The good news is that “The Predator” seems to have been able to find himself in a good mental space.
Ben Askren thinks Jon Jones has dirt on UFC CEO Dana White: "He's playing along, and letting him and Stipe fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 11, 2024
Ben Askren feels there may be something behind the scenes when it comes to Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Many MMA fans have expressed dismay over UFC CEO Dana White sticking to his guns on booking Jones vs. Miocic for the heavyweight title. This is because Tom Aspinall is the current interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, and fans believe he’s the more exciting fight for “Bones.”
Merab Dvalishvili details beef with Sean O'Malley's coach Tim Welch: "He was very disrespectful to me"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 11, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili is none too pleased with Sean O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, ahead of UFC 306. Dvalishvili is set to challenge O’Malley for the UFC Bantamweight Championship. While the two have engaged in a war of words, it appears Merab is even more upset with Welch.
UFC champion Alex Pereira speaks out on past alcohol addiction: "It was very difficult for me"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 11, 2024
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has discussed his past alcohol addiction in an effort to help others. Pereira has become one of the UFC’s biggest stars, but life wasn’t always glamorous for “Poatan.” The Brazilian bruiser struggled with alcohol consumption, and admits he didn’t have the support system that he has now to make better decisions.
Jailton Almeida calls out Serghei Spivac following UFC Vegas 95: "I want to fight, bro"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 11, 2024
Serghei Spivac didn’t want to mention any names after submitting Marcin Tybura at UFC Vegas 95, but he ended up being called out by Jailton Almeida. Spivac and Tybura shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex this past Saturday night. This was a heavyweight rematch, as Tybura won their first encounter back in 2020 via unanimous decision. Things played out far differently this time, with Spivac locking in an armbar for the submission win in under two minutes.
Chris Weidman reacts after recent opponent Bruno Silva receives suspension for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
Chris Weidman is reacting after his most recent opponent Bruno Silva received a six-month suspension for violating the UFC anti-doping policy. Weidman (16-7 MMA) and Silva (23-11 MMA) collided on the main card of March’s UFC event in Atlantic City. The contest resulted in a controversial technical decision win for Chris Weidman.
UFC Vegas 95 Bonus Report: Serghei Spivac one of three fighters to take home an extra $50k
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 95 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Marcin Tybura vs. Serghei Spivac 2. The highly anticipated heavyweight rematch proved to be a short-lived affair. Serghei Spivac was able to get the fight to the ground early and promptly transitioned to an armbar submission which forced Marcin Tybura to tapout (see that here). With tonight’s impressive victory, ‘The Polar Bear’ has now won four of his past five Octagon appearances.
MMA Community reacts after Serghei Spivac exacts revenge on Marcin Tybura at UFC Vegas 95
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 95 event was headlined by a heavyweight rematch featuring Marcin Tybura taking on Serghei Spivac. Tybura (25-9 MMA) and Spivac (17-4 MMA) had previously met back in February of 2020, where it was ‘Tybur’ defeating ‘The Polar Bear’ by unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 95 Results: Chepe Mariscal defeats Damon Jackson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 95 results, including the co-main event between Damon Jackson and Chepe Mariscal. Mariscal missed the featherweight limit by three and a half pounds and will be fined a percentage of his purse which will go to Jackson.
UFC Vegas 95 Results: Chris Gutierrez defeats Quang Le (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 95 results, including the men’s bantamweight bout between Chris Gutierrez and Quang Le. Gutierrez (21-6-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Song Yadong this past December. Prior to that setback, ‘El Guapo’ had fought and defeated Alateng Heili in October of 2023.
Darren Till explains why Belal Muhammad becoming UFC champion is both good and bad: "He probably wouldn’t be the champion I’d want"
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
Former welterweight title challenger Darren Till is explaining why Belal Muhammad becoming UFC champion is both good and bad. Muhammad (24-3 MMA) captured the promotion’s coveted welterweight title by defeating former champion Leon Edwards by unanimous decision in the headliner of last month’s UFC 304 event in Manchester, England.
Video | Charles ‘Krazy Horse’ Bennett snaps 21-fight losing skid with submission win
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
Charles ‘Krazy Horse’ Bennett snapped his 21-fight losing skid at last night’s Island Fights 84 event in Pensacola, Florida. Bennett (31-42-2 MMA) squared off with fellow veteran Justin Howard in a featherweight contest on the main card of last night’s Island Fights event.
REPORT | Anthony Smith vs. Dominick Reyes booked for UFC 310
Curtis Calhoun - August 9, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight title challengers Anthony Smith and Dominick Reyes will reportedly collide at the year’s end pay-per-view event. MMA journalist Alex Behunin was the first to report the news of the Smith vs. Reyes booking, reportedly set for UFC 310 in December. The date, venue, and location for the event have yet to be announced, but the UFC usually holds its year-end final PPV cards in Las Vegas.
Daniel Cormier cautions Belal Muhammad amidst intensifying Kamaru Usman beef: "Be careful what you wish for!"
Curtis Calhoun - August 9, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels Belal Muhammad might be biting off more than he can chew when it comes to his growing beef with Kamaru Usman. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards last month at UFC 304. The win capped off a remarkable streak in the welterweight division, including wins over Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson.