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Eduard Folayang throws support behind Denice Zamboanga at ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
A legendary figure who knows a thing or two about rising to the occasion is passionately rallying behind Denice Zamboanga. Eduard Folayang has openly declared his support for Zamboanga, who challenges Stamp Fairtex for her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship. This happens in the main event of ONE 167 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 7.
Jorge Masvidal explains why he would pick Kayla Harrison to defeat Amanda Nunes in a potential super fight
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
Jorge Masvidal has explained why he would pick Kayla Harrison to defeat Amanda Nunes if the two ever fought. Last weekend, Kayla Harrison made her debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It was a successful outing, as she submitted Holly Holm in fairly dominant fashion.
Cody Garbrandt responds to fans suggesting his “vertigo” revelation from UFC 300 was a bad look
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
Cody Garbrandt has responded to critics who have questioned his suggestion that vertigo impacted his performance at UFC 300. Last weekend, Cody Garbrandt suffered a submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo. It served as the latest setback in his push to climb back into title contention. At this point, many are wondering what the future holds for him in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Michael Bisping explains why Justin Gaethje was a “victim of his own success” in UFC 300 fight with Max Holloway
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Justin Gaethje’s approach at UFC 300 last weekend. On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje fell short against Max Holloway. He lost his BMF championship, with Holloway managing to knock him out in the final seconds of their five-round war.
Jake Peacock ready for next challenge: “I’m always down for a scrap”
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 17, 2024
For Jake Peacock, his recent triumph in ONE Championship has only fueled his hunger for more challenges. The Canadian-British sensation turned heads in his promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights 58 earlier this month. There, he dominated Kohei Shinjo from bell to bell in their bantamweight Muay Thai clash en route to a convincing unanimous decision win.
Georges St-Pierre believes Robert Whittaker is very capable of making Khamzat Chimaev 'look bad' at UFC Saudi Arabia
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
George St-Pierre is sharing that he believes Whittaker is very capable of making Chimaev ‘ look bad’ at UFC Saudi Arabia. It has been announced that former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA) will take on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA) in the main event at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tatiana Suarez warns Zhang Weili against potential strategy for next title defense: "That's a bad idea!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 16, 2024
UFC strawweight contender Tatiana Suarez thinks Zhang Weili should abandon her recent tendencies to boost her chances at a long title reign. Weili defeated Yan Xiaonan by unanimous decision to retain her strawweight title at UFC 300 on Saturday. It was her second successful title defense since reclaiming the title by defeating Carla Esparza at UFC 281.
Gegard Mousasi rips PFL over fumbled contract talks, 'pressured' from league to take a significant pay cut
Curtis Calhoun - April 16, 2024
Former Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi has accused the PFL of sabotaging his fighting career. Mousasi, a former UFC standout, hasn’t fought in the cage since a loss to Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296. He has yet to fight under the new Bellator International Champions Series banner after the PFL purchased Bellator in 2023.
Jon Anik gives honest assessment of Calvin Kattar's future after UFC 300 loss to Aljamain Sterling: 'There's not much fight left...'
Curtis Calhoun - April 16, 2024
UFC play-by-play broadcaster Jon Anik gave a bleak forecast of Calvin Kattar’s future after his loss to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 300. Kattar’s Octagon comeback fell short of the mark against Sterling during the UFC 300 prelims. Sterling defeated Kattar by unanimous decision, and Kattar tallied just eight significant strikes.
Joe Rogan calls Max Holloway's UFC 300 win over Justin Gaethje the greatest KO ever: "So many people counted him out"
Josh Evanoff - April 16, 2024
Joe Rogan believes that Max Holloway’s victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 is the greatest knockout ever. Over the weekend, ‘Blessed’ and ‘The Highlight’ fought on the main card of UFC 300. The two competed over for the ceremonial ‘BMF’ title that Justin Gaethje won last summer, with a knockout victory over Dustin Poirier. For Max Holloway, he entered the bout riding a two-fight winning streak down at featherweight.
Max Holloway admits that Conor McGregor rematch would be his ideal next fight: "Let's run it back"
Josh Evanoff - April 16, 2024
In his ideal world, Max Holloway would be facing Conor McGregor in his UFC return later this year. ‘Blessed’ returned to the cage over the weekend on the main card of UFC 300. In a rare lightweight appearance for the former featherweight champion, he faced Justin Gaethje. On the line was ‘The Highlight’s BMF gold that he won last year against Dustin Poirier. Despite entering the bout as an underdog, Max Holloway turned in a masterclass.
Chael Sonnen speaks after UFC announces his fight with Anderson Silva is going into Hall of Fame: "I was very grateful"
Josh Evanoff - April 16, 2024
Chael Sonnen couldn’t believe that his fight with Anderson Silva was being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Over the weekend, the company held its historic UFC 300 event. The headlines naturally focused on the action going down in the cage, such as Max Holloway’s knockout win over Justin Gaethje, and Alex Pereira’s destruction of Jamahal Hill. Lost in the madness, is that Chael Sonnen will become a Hall of Famer.
VIDEO | Training footage of Alex Pereira emerges of broken toe suffered just weeks before UFC 300 KO
Curtis Calhoun - April 16, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira suffered a gruesome foot injury while in final preparations to face Jamahal Hill at UFC 300. Pereira knocked out Hill in the first round of the UFC 300 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. It was his first light heavyweight title defense after capturing the then-vacant title at UFC 295.
Magomed Ankalaev calls for Alex Pereira title fight in Abu Dhabi: “The man doesn’t have a chin”
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev is calling for a title shot against UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in Abu Dhabi. Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA) is hot off a knockout victory over Jamahal Hill this past weekend at UFC 300.
Jorge Masvidal targets Justin Gaethje for ‘easy’ UFC comeback fight
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
Jorge Masvidal is targeting Justin Gaethje for what he says would be an ‘easy’ UFC comeback fight. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) was the inaugural BMF belt holder, but when he retired from MMA, the title was vacated.
Official: Seven matches added to ONE Fight Night 22 to complete 11-bout lineup
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 16, 2024
As the countdown to ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video draws closer, fans are in for a treat with the addition of seven matches to complete its lineup. Four contests were previously announced for this U.S. primetime card set to air live from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 3. It includes Smilla Sundell’s defense of her ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title against Natalia Diachkova in the main event.
Aleksandar Rakic reveals staph infection impacted his performance at UFC 300: “It obviously affected me”
Cole Shelton - April 16, 2024
Aleksandar Rakic reveals he had staph infection leading into his UFC 300 fight against Jiri Prochazka. Rakic was ending his nearly two-year layoff at UFC 300 as he was facing the former champ in Prochazka in a crucial fight for the light heavyweight division. Ultimately, it was Prochazka who won by second-round TKO as he had Rakic hurt and swarmed him until the ref stopped the fight.
Diego Lopes calls for rematch with “Decision Man” Movsar Evloev following UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
UFC star Diego Lopes has called for a rematch with Movsar Evloev following his recent triumph at UFC 300. For those who don’t know, Diego Lopes is a fascinating rising prospect in the UFC. He’s won his last three fights via first round finish, with the most recent of those coming against Sodiq Yussuf last weekend at UFC 300.