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Alyse Anderson vs. Victoria Souza added to ONE 168 in September
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 3, 2024
ONE Championship has added an exciting women’s atomweight MMA duel to its highly anticipated U.S. return. At ONE 168: Denver on September 6, Alyse Anderson collides with Victoria Souza. This three-round showdown takes place live in U.S. primetime from the state-of-the-art Ball Arena.
Suablack battles Kiamran Nabati at ONE Friday Fights 68 in June
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 2, 2024
ONE Friday Fights 68’s bout lineup has been bolstered with an explosive all-striking matchup, pitting Suablack Tor Pran49 against Kiamran Nabati. This bantamweight Muay Thai clash promises to warm up fans at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 28, for the headlining acts.
UFC CEO Dana White reveals wheels in motion for next BMF title fight: "We're working on it right now"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has revealed the UFC is at work on what to do with the BMF title next. Fight fans won’t soon forget the incredible finish to the BMF Championship fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. Holloway was challenging Gaethje for the hardware and he turned in the best performance of his pro MMA career. “Blessed” slept “The Highlight” with just one second to spare in the fight to cap off a dazzling showing at UFC 300 back in April.
Dana White says Dustin Poirier's future is his choice following crushing UFC 302 loss: "He can stay here as long as he wants to"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says what Dustin Poirier decides to do next will be his choice. Poirier had what could’ve been his final crack at undisputed UFC gold this past Saturday night. “The Diamond” challenged Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 302. Fans inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey were firmly behind Poirier, who had his moments in the fight. He would ultimately succumb to a D’Arce choke in the final round.
Jon Jones reacts to Dana White’s comments about pound for pound rankings following UFC 302: "Facts are facts"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2024
The pound-for-pound debate has been sparked yet again, and Jon Jones has weighed in. UFC 302 is in the books and with it came the third successful UFC Lightweight Championship defense for Islam Makhachev. A D’Arce choke in the fifth and final round sealed it for the 155-pound titleholder in his matchup with Dustin Poirier. It wasn’t an easy ride for Makhachev, who got dinged up in the title fight, but he continues to show just how elite he is.
Jon Jones gives his thoughts on Dagestani fighters after Islam Makhachev's UFC 302 triumph
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his honest thoughts on Dagestani fighters following Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 302. In the main event of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier to retain the UFC lightweight championship. It was a pretty incredible fight between two men who put it all on the line. However, despite his big win, UFC president Dana White made it crystal clear that he doesn’t believe Makhachev is the #1 pound for pound fighter in the promotion.
Michael Chandler looks slick in latest training footage ahead of UFC 303
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC star Michael Chandler looks pretty slick in his latest training footage as the countdown to UFC 303 continues. Later this month at UFC 303, Michael Chandler will take on Conor McGregor as part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas. It will serve as Conor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon after three years away. Of course, nobody really knows what to expect from the Irishman at this point in his career.
Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev reunite backstage after war at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC stars Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev posed for a great picture backstage following their war at UFC 302. Last night at UFC 302, Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev really did go to war. The two battled it out in what proved to be an absolutely fascinating encounter in the main event of the evening. Ultimately, though, it was Makhachev who managed to get the job done submitting Poirier in the fifth round to retain the UFC lightweight championship.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares a moment with Donald Trump at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - June 2, 2024
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a moment with Donald Trump at UFC 302 last night. In the main event of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier. He submitted him in the fifth and final round to retain his UFC lightweight championship. Of course, Islam’s achievement was incredible, but it was made even better by the fact that Khabib Nurmagomedov was there in his corner.
Dana White sounds off on the “insane” judge who scored the UFC 302 co-main event in favor of Paulo Costa
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White believes judge Dave Tirelli has no business judging UFC fights. Tirelli was at the center of controversy for his judging during the UFC 302 card this past Saturday. Two fights put Tirelli under the microscope. First, there was his scorecard for the preliminary bout between Andre Lima and Mitch Raposo. While judges Adrian Castro and Eric Colon both saw the fight 30-27 in favor of Lima, Tirelli somehow scored the bout 29-28 in favor of Raposo.
Dana White says anyone calling Islam Makhachev the best pound for pound fighter is “nuts” after UFC 302
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has bashed those who believe that Islam Makhachev should be considered the pound-for-pound best fighter in MMA when Jon Jones remains active. Makhachev made his third successful UFC Lightweight Championship defense against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302, but it wasn’t easy. Poirier showed solid takedown defense and was able to do some damage on the 155-pound champion. In the end, Makhachev submitted Poirier in the fifth round via D’Arce choke.
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz react after Islam Makhachev stops Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz have shared reactions following Islam Makhachev’s submission victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Makhachev (26-1 MMA) and Poirier (30-9 MMA) collided in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner in New Jersey with the promotion’s lightweight title up for grabs.
Pros react after Islam Makhachev submits Dustin Poirier at UFC 302
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 302 was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (26-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a nasty knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at October’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi. That victory had marked the Dagestani’s thirteenth in a row and second defense of the lightweight title.
UFC 302 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Dustin Poirier in Round 5 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the main event title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a nasty knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski at October’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi. The victory marked the Dagestani’s thirteenth in a row and second defense of the lightweight title.
Pros react after Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa at UFC 302: "WTF did I just hear?"
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 302 event was co-headlined by a key middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. Strickland (29-6 MMA) entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a split decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297 to surrender the promotion‘s middleweight title in his previous effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Tarzan’ was on a three-fight winning streak which included a lopsided decision win over Israel Adesanya.
Denice Zamboanga begins moving-on process: “My goal hasn’t changed”
BJPENN.COM Staff - June 1, 2024
Denice Zamboanga chooses to persist in her pursuit of glory despite facing unexpected challenges. “The Menace” reports for duty at ONE 167 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime event emanates live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
UFC 302 Results: Kevin Holland stops Michał Oleksiejczuk in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the middleweight bout between Kevin Holland and Michał Oleksiejczuk. Holland (26-11 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘Trailblazer’ is coming off back-to-back decision losses to Michael Page and Jack Della Maddalena respectively.
UFC 302 Results: Randy Brown defeats Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 1, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 302 results, including the welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Brown (19-5 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being a knockout victory over Muslim Salikhov this past February. ‘Rude Boy’ has gone 6-1 over his past seven Octagon appearances overall.