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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.
Sean Strickland accuses MMA manager Tiki Ghosn of misconduct with multiple women: “Worse than I thought”
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is going to bat for victims of alleged misconduct by well-renowned MMA manager Tiki Ghosn. Strickland is expected to receive the next UFC middleweight title shot against the Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya winner. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed such during a recent press conference, to the delight of Strickland, who has insisted on waiting for a title shot.
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.
Chael Sonnen cautions Dricus Du Plessis ahead of UFC 305 title fight with Israel Adesanya: “He does his finest work when it’s personal”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
Chael Sonnen is cautioning Dricus Du Plessis ahead of his UFC 305 title fight with Israel Adesanya. UFC 305 is taking place this coming weekend, on Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Dricus du Plessis responds to bizarre Israel Adesanya tweet comparing male genitalia
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis raised his eyebrows at Israel Adesanya’s questionable pre-fight mental warfare. Du Plessis will make his first middleweight title defense against Adesanya this Saturday at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. He returns to the Octagon after earning the belt by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 back in January.
Dan Hooker claims Israel Adesanya is finally in good health after carrying “terrible injuries” for years: “Dricus is in for a rude awakening”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
Dan Hooker is claiming that Israel Adesanya is finally in good health after carrying ‘terrible injuries’ for years. UFC 305 takes place this coming Saturday, August 17th at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
UFC CEO Dana White responds to Muhammad Mokaev’s offer for one free fight: “You put yourself in this position”
Susan Cox - August 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is responding to Muhammad Mokaev’s offer for one free fight. Muhammad Mokaev (13-0 MMA) is riding high after his latest victory over Manel Kape (19-7 MMA) just last month at UFC 304.
Former Strikeforce, BKFC fighter Lumumba Sayers arrested for alleged revenge murder
Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024
Former MMA fighter Lumumba Sayers, who fought top names like Anthony Smith and Derek Brunson, has been arrested in Colorado on murder charges. The 46-year-old Sayers allegedly shot and killed a man in Commerce City, CO at a child’s birthday party. The shooting victim, identified as 28-year-old Malcolm Watson, was potentially a friend of a man accused of murdering Sayers’s son last August.
Nabil Anane, Elias Mahmoudi shake up ONE Championship’s rankings
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 14, 2024
The landscape of ONE Championship’s striking divisions underwent significant transformations in the wake of ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video earlier this month. Notably, three weight classes experienced remarkable shakeups. Fresh faces ascended the rankings and seasoned veterans were nudged down the ladder.
Tom Aspinall shares high praise for Israel Adesanya ahead of UFC 305: “I have learned a lot just from watching him”
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has shared high praise for Israel Adesanya heading into UFC 305. This weekend, Israel Adesanya will try and become a three-time UFC champion. He will do so when he challenges Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title. As we know, ‘Stylebender’ and du Plessis have had quite the feud over the course of the last year or so.
Michael Bisping reacts after Jake Paul states his intention to qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Boxing
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Jake Paul’s desire to try and qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics in boxing. As we know, Jake Paul has had a fascinating career in professional boxing up to this point. For the most part, he’s fought former MMA fighters and notable celebrity names. His next outing, however, will see him battle former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
Photo | Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya get custom shorts for UFC 305 title fight
Harry Kettle - August 14, 2024
Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya have both received custom shorts for their upcoming UFC 305 title showdown. On Saturday night, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya. The two men will collide after a long-running feud, with many fans excited to see how their styles mesh together. Of course, if ‘Stylebender’ wins, he’ll become a three-time UFC champion at 185 pounds.
Nabil Anane takes on “Man of Steel” at ONE Friday Fights 81
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 14, 2024
The anticipation for ONE Friday Fights 81 just got even higher with the addition of the highly touted Nabil Anane to an already stacked lineup. He is booked to square off against Myanmar’s Soe Lin Oo in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash on September 27. This happens live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Superlek hires sports scientist to help with world title bid at ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 13, 2024
It’s safe to say that Superlek Kiatmoo9 is leaving no stone unturned for his highly anticipated encounter against Jonathan Haggerty. Under a different rule set, the reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion moves up in weight to challenge England’s two-sport king for the bantamweight Muay Thai belt. This clash happens in the main event of ONE 168: Denver, taking place at the Ball Arena on September 6.
Israel Adesanya vows to "make it look easy" against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Israel Adesanya believes he will reclaim the middleweight title with ease at UFC 305. Adesanya is set to fight for the first time in 11 months as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis in a highly-anticipated bout. It is the first time Adesanya has fought since losing the middleweight title in a big upset to Sean Strickland.
Michael Chiesa pleads with Tony Ferguson to retire for good after UFC Abu Dhabi
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024
Michael Chiesa thinks Tony Ferguson needs to stop competing after UFC Abu Dhabi. On the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this month, Chiesa scored a first-round submission win over Ferguson in a one-sided performance. After the fight, Ferguson half-announced his retirement but has since walked back on that, and now Chiesa is pleading with Ferguson to retire.