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UFC Vegas 90 Results: Damon Jackson defeats Alexander Hernandez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 90 results, including the co-main event between Alexander Hernandez and Damon Jackson. Hernandez (14-7 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Bill Algeo in his previous Octagon appearance this past October. Prior to that setback, the 31-year-old was coming off a win over UFC veteran Jim Miller.
UFC Vegas 90: ‘Allen vs. Curtis 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2024
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 90 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis 2. Allen (23-5 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner sporting a six-fight winning streak, his most recent being a submission victory over Paul Craig this past November. ‘All In’ has not tasted defeat since December of 2021, when he was TKO’d by ‘The Action Man’ at UFC Vegas 44.
Jon Jones issues statement and video footage after being accused of threatening a drug testers life
Chris Taylor - April 6, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has issued a statement after being accused of threatening the life of a drug tester in Albuquerque. Earlier today, Albuquerque-based publication ABQ Raw reported that Jones and the UFC-employed tester got into a heated altercation while attempting to conduct a routine test. The publication reports that Jones was “extremely intoxicated” and threatened to kill the tester, even stealing the tester’s cell phone. According to the report, after leaving the residence, the tester met with local police in northeast Albuquerque to report ‘Bones’.
Kyle Nelson eyes Cub Swanson or Nate Landwehr after first-round TKO over Bill Algeo at UFC Atlantic City
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2024
Kyle Nelson has won his third straight fight as the betting underdog. Nelson scored a first-round TKO win over Bill Algeo on the main card of UFC Atlantic City. The Canadian started strong as he landed a massive shot that wobbled Algeo and he kept landing punches that forced the ref to jump in and stop the fight.
Stamp Fairtex to put friendship with Denice Zamboanga aside for ONE 167
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 6, 2024
It’s safe to assume that Stamp Fairtex faces a tough predicament in her next outing. The Thai megastar is scheduled to defend her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title against Denice Zamboanga. This bout takes place 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.
Max Holloway excited to bring the "violence" against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300: "I look forward to it"
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2024
Max Holloway knows his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 will be violent for however long it lasts. Holloway is moving up to lightweight to face Gaethje for the BMF title in a highly-anticipated and fan-friendly fight. It’s a fight many fans are looking forward to and the Hawaiian promises it will be a violent scrap and will live up to the expectations.
Michael Chandler shares his five favorite MMA fighters
Susan Cox - April 5, 2024
Michael Chandler has shared who his five favorite fighters were as he was coming up in the MMA scene. Chandler (23-8 MMA) last fought and was defeated by Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) in November of 2022 at UFC 281.
Cody Garbrandt responds to Deiveson Figueiredo's 'mentally fragile' comments: "He gave up on himself!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 5, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has responded to some of Deiveson Figueiredo’s pre-UFC 300 jabs. Garbrandt and Figueiredo will kick off the UFC 300 prelims on April 13 in Las Vegas. Both bantamweights are looking to assert themselves in the crowded 135-pound title picture.
Jamahal Hill reveals Israel Adesanya advised him on how to deal with Alex Pereira ahead of UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 5, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jamahal Hill sought advice from one of Alex Pereira’s foes, Israel Adesanya, ahead of UFC 300. Hill will face Pereira in his long-awaited return to the Octagon in the UFC 300 main event. He returns after winning the then-vacant belt over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283, suffering an Achilles injury, and then vacating the title.
UFC Vegas 90: ‘Allen vs. Curtis 2’ Weigh-in Results - 4 Fighters Miss Weight
Susan Cox - April 5, 2024
UFC Vegas 90 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, April 6th at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weigh-ins took place today, Friday, April 5th.
Dana White teases Conor McGregor's UFC return: "Coming soon"
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2024
It seems that UFC President Dana White and Conor McGregor are finally on the same page. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. As fans likely remember, Conor McGregor snapped his leg in that defeat. As a result, he was forced to the sidelines for well over two years. McGregor even filmed the remake of Road House with Jake Gyllenhaal in the meantime.
Logan Paul tries to persuade WWE's Triple H into allowing UFC crossover fight: "Send me!"
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2024
WWE superstar and boxer Logan Paul is ready to head into the world of the UFC. ‘The Maverick’ hasn’t competed since his victory over Dillon Danis in the boxing ring last year. In October, Logan Paul largely dominated the former Bellator fighter through six rounds of action. With seconds remaining, ‘El Jefe’ attempted to takedown and guillotine the YouTuber, failing at both and resulting in a massive brawl.
Jamahal Hill teases fight with Tom Aspinall after UFC 300: "We both got power"
Josh Evanoff - April 5, 2024
Former light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill is down to face Tom Aspinall after UFC 300. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is set to end a yearlong layoff later this month at UFC 300. At the milestone event, Jamahal Hill will fight Alex Pereira for the title that he never lost. The former champion famously vacated the title last summer, after suffering a brutal Achilles injury. He will now return, in the main event of one of the biggest cards ever.
Damon Jackson responds to Alexander Hernandez missing weight at UFC Vegas 90: "Even more reason to bitch slap him"
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2024
Damon Jackson doesn’t care that Alexander Hernandez missed weight at UFC Vegas 90 as he says the fight will go on. Jackson is set to take on Hernandez in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 90 in an important fight for both guys to try and return to the win column. However, on Friday morning, Hernandez weighed 150lbs, four pounds over the 146lbs limit for the featherweight division.
Aljamain Sterling names the four Bellator fighters he would love to see in the UFC
Harry Kettle - April 5, 2024
Aljamain Sterling and Din Thomas have given their thoughts on some Bellator fighters they’d like to see compete in the UFC. For many years now, Bellator has been home to some incredible talent in mixed martial arts. Of course, the biggest promotion in town has always been the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Laura Sanko praises Max Holloway for having the highness “level of swag” she has ever seen in a UFC fight
Harry Kettle - April 5, 2024
MMA commentator Laura Sanko has praised the swagger of Max Holloway ahead of his return to the cage at UFC 300. For the longest time now, Max Holloway has been a massive fan favorite in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has a fun style, he’s a former champion, and he’s always had a great personality. At UFC 300, he’ll battle Justin Gaethje for the BMF title in a bout that some have suggested should be the main event.
Video | Powerbomb backfires for Chelsea Hackett at PFL San Antonio
Harry Kettle - April 5, 2024
PFL fighter Chelsea Hackett lived to regret her powerbomb attempt at PFL San Antonio in a loss to Jena Bishop. As we know in the Professional Fighters League, getting quick finishes is always a good route forward. In their league format, it can only benefit you to get more points on the board – and that comes from quick finishes. Last night, Bishop was all over Hackett from the word go as she attempted to make a quick impression.
Rich Franklin to appear at USA Muaythai Grand Nationals
BJPENN.COM Staff - April 5, 2024
The American martial arts community will witness a momentous occasion when Rich Franklin makes an appearance at the 2024 USA Muaythai Grand Nationals Tournament. The four-day competition goes down at the Hockessin PAL Center in Delaware from Thursday, April 4, to Sunday, April 7.