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UFC releases official main card lineup for next month’s UFC 305: ‘Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya’ event
Harry Kettle - July 29, 2024
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released the main card for UFC 305, headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya. In just a few short weeks, the UFC will return to Perth, Australia. They’ll do so for a blockbuster event, headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya. As we know, these two men have a score to settle in a feud that’s been ongoing for a while now. Adesanya is the former champ, whereas du Plessis is the current king after dethroning Sean Strickland earlier this year.
Aaron Canarte eager to bounce back at Shamil Gasanov’s expense
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 29, 2024
Aaron Canarte is on a mission to rebound from the first loss of his professional career. The Ecuadorian gets the opportunity to do so at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. There, he faces #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil Gasanov in a three-round duel. It airs live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, August 2.
ONE Fight Night 24: How to watch live in North America
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 29, 2024
As the summer heats up, August promises to be a sizzling month for martial arts fans, with ONE Championship delivering another action-packed card to the U.S. primetime audience. Airing live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this Friday, August 2, ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video will showcase some of the most talented fighters on the planet.
Jon Jones reacts to Tom Aspinall's callout from UFC 304
Jeffrey Walter - July 28, 2024
Jon Jones has responded after once again being called out by interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at UFC 304. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) successfully defended the promotion’s interim heavyweight title with a 60-second TKO victory over Curtis Blaydes (18-5 MMA) in the co-headliner of Saturday night’s pay-per-view event in Manchester, England.
Muhammad Mokaev remains hopeful that he can stay on UFC roster: "I want to fight for the belt"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
Muhammad Mokaev is still holding out hope that he can remain on the UFC roster. Mokaev went one-on-one with Manel Kape in what was thought to be a pivotal matchup in the flyweight division. Despite the beef both men had going into the bout, the fight was rather tame with exciting moments being few and far between.
Belal Muhammad has message for Shavkat Rakhmonov following UFC 304 title win: "I’ve literally never turned down a fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
Newly-crowned UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad isn’t backing down from potential challengers, that includes Shavkat Rakhmonov. Muhammad put forth the best performance of his pro MMA career in the main event of UFC 304. Belal battled Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship in Manchester. Muhammad executed his game plan to near perfection in enemy territory. It led to a unanimous decision win for “Remember The Name.”
Leon Edwards says timing of UFC 304 title fight against Belal Muhammad threw him off, eyes another fight in 2024
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
Leon Edwards has lost the UFC Welterweight Championship, and admits the timing of UFC 304 threw him off. Edwards shared the Octagon with Belal Muhammad in hopes of securing his third successful title defense. It wasn’t meant to be as Belal utilized effective grappling and pressure to dethrone “Rocky.”
Elias Mahmoudi determined to “put on a show” at ONE Fight Night 24
BJPENN.COM Staff - July 28, 2024
Elias Mahmoudi is ready to continue his quest for another ONE World Title shot. The current #5-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender returns to the ring in a high-stakes showdown against #3-ranked Taiki Naito at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video. This bout takes place live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, August 2.
Paddy Pimblett expresses interest in coaching The Ultimate Fighter opposite Renato Moicano: “Comedy gold”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
Paddy Pimblett believes the build to a fight with Renato Moicano would be an entertaining one. “The Baddy” faced his toughest test yet in King Green on the main card of UFC 304. Pimblett was the crowd favorite, as his clash with Green was held inside Co-op Live in Manchester, England this past Saturday night.
UFC CEO Dana White wants Tom Aspinall to be the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: “We'd be insane not to make him the backup”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White plans to have interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall be the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Aspinall once again proved he’s a dangerous top heavyweight during his title defense against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Aspinall needed just one minute to finish “Razor” to send the Manchester crowd into a frenzy. He scored the TKO victory and now looks primed for a future undisputed championship bout against the winner of Jones vs. Miocic.
Dana White reacts to Muhammad Mokaev’s lackluster win over Manel Kape at UFC 304: “I think the PFL is gonna get a great undefeated guy”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 28, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White doesn’t expect Muhammad Mokaev to stick around in his promotion. Mokaev was in action this past Saturday on the UFC 304 prelims in Manchester. He went one-on-one with Manel Kape in a flyweight bout that many felt had major implications going in.
Dana White says he will never up the performance bonuses again following UFC 304: “I'm not doing this again, ever!”
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2024
UFC president Dana White says he won’t be increasing the performance bonus amount again following UFC 304. Last night, UFC 304 took place in Manchester, England. It was a fascinating event full of many twists and turns, especially in the two headline title fights. Dana White made the decision, under pressure from King Green, to up the performance bonus rewards from $50,000 to $100,000. While some fights lived up to the hype, others didn’t.
Tom Aspinall proposes a one-night heavyweight tournament for UFC 309
Jeffrey Walter - July 28, 2024
Tom Aspinall has proposed an interesting albeit unlikely one-night heavyweight tournament for UFC 309. Aspinall (15-3 MMA) successfully defended the promotion’s interim heavyweight title with a 60-second TKO victory over Curtis Blaydes (18-5 MMA) in the co-headliner of Saturday night’s UFC 304 event in Manchester, England.
Curtis Blaydes issues statement following TKO loss to Tom Aspinall at UFC 304: "I got greedy"
Jeffrey Walter - July 28, 2024
Curtis Blaydes has issued a statement following his 60-second loss to Tom Aspinall in last night’s UFC 304 co-main event. Blaydes (18-5 MMA) challenged Aspinall (15-3 MMA) for the promotion’s interim heavyweight title in the co-headliner of Saturday night’s pay-per-view event in Manchester, England. The bout served as a rematch, as the pair previously fought back in July of 2022, where it was Curtis Blaydes emerging victorious by TKO only 15 seconds into Round 1 due to a knee injury suffered by the Brit.
UFC 304 Bonus Report: Paddy Pimblett takes home $200k
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
The Octagon returned to Manchester for tonight’s UFC 304 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad. The highly anticipated welterweight title fight rematch proved to be a coming out party for Belal Muhammad. ‘Remember the Name’ put forth a dominant performance, getting the better of Leon Edwards for the majority of the fight in both the standup and on the ground. Despite a late scare at the end of the fifth and final round, Muhammad seemingly handled Edwards with relative ease this evening and proved he was the better man this time around.
Pros react after Belal Muhammad defeats Leon Edwards at UFC 304
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 304 event was headlined by a rematch between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad for the promotion’s welterweight title. Edwards (22-4 MMA) and Muhammad (24-3 MMA) first met back in March of 2021 where the end result was a no-contest ruling due to an accidental eye poke.
Pros react after Tom Aspinall TKO's Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 304 event was co-headlined by an interim heavyweight title fight featuring Tom Aspinall taking on Curtis Blaydes. ‘Honey Badger’ and ‘Razor’ were meeting for a second time this evening in Manchester. Their first bout was back in July of 2022 where it was Blaydes emerging victorious by TKO only 15 seconds into Round 1 due to a knee injury suffered by the Brit.
UFC 304 Results: Tom Aspinall stops Curtis Blaydes in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 304 results, including the interim heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes. ‘Honey Badger’ and ‘Razor’ will also be meeting for the second time. Their first bout was back in July of 2022 where it was Blaydes emerging victorious by TKO only 15 seconds into Round 1 due to a knee injury suffered by the Brit.