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REPORT | José Aldo vs. Mario Bautista added to UFC 307
Curtis Calhoun - August 1, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer José Aldo will make his bantamweight return to the Octagon against the surging Mario Bautista at UFC 307. Ag.Fight was the first to report the news of the Aldo vs. Bautista booking. A UFC women’s bantamweight matchup between Kayla Harrison and Ketlen Vieira is also reportedly in the works for the card.
Dana White is “not very” confident that UFC fans will see Nick Diaz fight in 2024
Susan Cox - August 1, 2024
Dana White is sharing that he is ‘not very’ confident that UFC fans will see Nick Diaz fight in 2024. In the co-main event at UFC Abut Dhabi which takes place this coming Saturday, August 3rd it was to have been Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) vs. Vicente Luque (22-10 MMA) in a welterweight bout.
Marlon Vera questions Merab Dvalishvili’s chin ahead of UFC title fight with Sean O’Malley: “If you get dropped by Henry Cejudo”
Susan Cox - August 1, 2024
Marlon Vera is questioning Merab Dvalishvili’s chin ahead of his UFC title fight with Sean O’Malley. It will be Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (23-3 MMA) in a bantamweight bout this coming Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The UFC issues statement after ‘antitrust settlement’ gets denied by judge
Susan Cox - August 1, 2024
The UFC has issued a statement after the ‘antitrust settlement’ was denied by a judge. Judge Richard Boulware, has denied the antitrust lawsuit settlement against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Marlon Vera plans to “make an example” of Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Abu Dhabi
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC star Marlon Vera vows to make an example out of Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Abu Dhabi this weekend. In the eyes of many, Marlon Vera is one of the most exciting bantamweights on the planet. Beyond that, he’s probably one of the most watchable fighters on the UFC roster. However, in his last outing, he was beaten badly by Sean O’Malley as he failed in his attempt to capture the UFC bantamweight championship.
Dustin Poirier shares high praise for Paddy Pimblett after finishing King Green at UFC 304: “He’s talking the talk, walking the walk”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has praised Paddy Pimblett following his victory over King Green at UFC 304. Last weekend at UFC 304, Paddy Pimblett picked up the biggest win of his career thus far. He was able to submit King Green, and he did so emphatically. Now, as we look ahead to the future, it seems as if ‘The Baddy’ will continue to see his star power grow.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan explains why the Olympics is a giant scam: “There are two things going on simultaneously”
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has explained why he isn’t the biggest fan of the Olympic Games. As we know, the 2024 Summer Olympics are currently ongoing in Paris, France. There are some incredible athletes taking part in some marvelous events as fans from around the globe gather to watch it all unfold. Of course, not everyone is a massive fan of the Games, including the aforementioned Joe Rogan.
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis shares his prediction for potential Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland fight
Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has given his thoughts on a possible Robert Whittaker vs Sean Strickland fight. As we know, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Beyond that, though, there’s some uncertainty regarding who the next challenger will be. Some believe it should be Robert Whittaker, and others think it should be Sean Strickland.
Aljamain Sterling cautions Sean O'Malley's coach after Merab Dvalishvili altercation
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
Aljamain Sterling has a message for Sean O’Malley’s coach after ‘Suga’ and Merab Dvalishvili butted heads during a recent faceoff. O’Malley and Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 on September 14th at the Las Vegas Sphere. The UFC bantamweight title fight headlines the first major sporting event to take place at the Sphere venue.
Tony Ferguson sends Michael Chiesa a message ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi showdown: "I'm going to choke you out"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2024
Tony Ferguson hopes that Michael Chiesa is ready for their UFC Abu Dhabi clash. ‘El Cucuy’ has been out of the octagon since a unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett in December. That defeat at UFC 296 was Tony Ferguson’s seventh loss in a row, previously losing to the likes of Michael Chandler, Beneil Dariush, and Nate Diaz. Seven months removed from that defeat, the former interim champion will face Michael Chiesa.
Dustin Poirier announces his retirement decision will be made by the end of August: "Who is there for me to fight?"
Josh Evanoff - July 31, 2024
Fans will soon have clarity on the future of UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t competed since his third crack at undisputed gold in June. Facing Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier made a herculean effort to try and upset the champion. However, the former interim titleholder was submitted in the fifth and final round of the contest.
WATCH | Footage gets released of hotel altercation at UFC 304 between Michael Page and Farid Basharat
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2024
UFC fighters Michael Page and Farid Basharat got into an altercation at the hotel following UFC 304 in Manchester, England. After the event, former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski shared in his video that there was an altercation at the hotel between UFC fighters but he wouldn’t reveal who was involved.
Zabit Magomedsharipov details UFC's recent persistence in luring him out of retirement
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
Former UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov is content in retirement, but not without numerous attempts by the promotion to get him to return. Magomedsharipov was considered an inevitable UFC title challenger after a win over Calvin Kattar in Nov. 2019. But, he opted to retire after a series of medical issues, including a career-threatening surgery on his immune system.
Michael Chiesa still believes Tony Ferguson is a "very dangerous fight" ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2024
Michael Chiesa isn’t overlooking Tony Ferguson ahead of their fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Chiesa and Ferguson are set to meet on Saturday’s main card in a pivotal fight for both of their careers. Ferguson is on a seven-fight losing streak, and Dana White has urged Ferguson to retire win or lose after Saturday’s bout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to corner cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov is returning to corner his cousin Umar at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi takes place this coming weekend, Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Aljamain Sterling expects a "Guaranteed title shot" with win over unbeaten Movsar Evloev
Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling plans to guarantee himself a title shot with a victory in his next fight. Sterling and Evloev will clash at UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City. The two top featherweights will look to assert themselves as the next title challenger to the winner of the expected Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway booking.
The UFC parts ways with seven fighters
Susan Cox - July 31, 2024
The UFC has parted ways with seven fighters. In the past three days, CEO Dana White and company have parted ways with seven fighters in preparation for the promotions annual Contender Series signing spree.
Danielle Kelly targets emphatic win over Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 31, 2024
Danielle Kelly plans to give Mayssa Bastos a dose of her own medicine when they clash at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, the American standout defends her ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title against the Brazilian challenger. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the fabled Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.