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Igor Severino

Andre Lima’s post-fight tattoo earned him an extra $25k from UFC CEO Dana White

Fernando Quiles - March 24, 2024

UFC Vegas 89 winner Andre Lima got more than he bargained for on fight night, but he made the most of it. Lima took on Igor Severino inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night. In round two, time had been called as Lima was complaining about a bite from his opponent. The referee waved off the bout. At first, the UFC commentary team felt a warning would’ve been more appropriate, but once Lima showed off the bite mark it was clear that Igor’s actions were intentional.

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Laura Sanko

UFC veteran Jamie Varner takes aim at Laura Sanko for “ruining the fights” with her commentary: “She is just annoying”

Fernando Quiles - March 24, 2024

Laura Sanko has been showered with praise ever since taking on the role of UFC color commentator, but Jamie Varner is clearly not impressed. Sanko was on the call for UFC Vegas 89 this past Saturday night, which was headlined by a women’s flyweight battle between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas. She was joined at the desk by play-by-play fixture on Fight Night cards Brendan Fitzgerald, and Paul Felder.

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UFC Vegas 89

UFC Vegas 89 Bonus Report: Five fighters take home an extra $50k

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas. The highly anticipated women’s flyweight main event proved to be a hard-fought twenty-five-minute affair. Rose Namajunas got off to a strong start in rounds one and two, but Amanda Ribas stormed back to clearly outpoint ‘Thug’ in the third frame. Rounds four and five were closely contested, but Namajunas was able to do just enough to earn a decision victory on all three of the judges’ scorecards. The win marked Rose’s first professional victory at flyweight.

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Rose Namajunas

Pros react after Rose Namajunas defeats Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

A women’s flyweight bout between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas served as the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event. Namajunas (12-6 MMA) entered tonight’s main event looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. ‘Thug’ had made her flyweight debut this past September, where she suffered a unanimous decision loss to Manon Fiorot. Prior to that, she dropped a decision to Carla Esparza to lose the promotion‘s strawweight title.

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Karl Williams

Pros react after Karl Williams defeats Justin Tafa at UFC Vegas 89

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams. Tafa (7-3 MMA) entered the contest on a three-fight winning streak, with all three of those victories coming by way of knockout. During that impressive stretch the Aussie had scored finishes over Harry Hunsucker, Parker Porter and Austen Lane respectively.

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Karl Williams

UFC Vegas 89 Results: Karl Williams defeats Justin Tafa (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 results, including the co-main event between Justin Tafa and Karl Williams. Tafa (7-3 MMA) enters the contest riding a three-fight winning streak, with all three victories coming by way of knockout. During that stretch the Aussie has scored finishes over Harry Hunsucker, Parker Porter and Austen Lane respectively.

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Dana White

Dana White confirms Igor Severino will be cut for biting André Lima at UFC Vegas 89: "He’s going to have real problems"

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

Dana White has confirmed that Igor Severino will be cut by the promotion for biting André Lima at tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event. Severino (8-1 MMA) and Lima (7-0 MMA) collided in the second scrap of tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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Dana White

Dana White gives André Lima a "I got f**king bit bonus" following UFC Vegas 89

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

Dana White provided André Lima with a “I got f**king bit bonus” following his disqualification win at tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event. Lima (7-0 MMA) squared off with Igor Severino (8-1 MMA) in the second scrap of tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

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Rose Namajunas

UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Amanda Ribas vs. Rose Namajunas. Ribas (13-4 MMA) most recently competed last November, where she scored a third-round TKO victory over Luana Pinheiro. That finish got Ribas back into the win column, as she had previously suffered a TKO loss to Maycee Barber.

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Boxing News

Ben Askren reflects on his one-off boxing match against Jake Paul: "He's actually kind of good, which is unfortunate"

Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2024

Nearly three years removed from his boxing match with Jake Paul, Ben Askren doesn’t have too many bad feelings. ‘Funky’ was one of the first fighters to step up, and call out ‘The Problem Child’. After Jake Paul knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., Ben Askren aimed at the YouTuber. The former UFC welterweight had retired a year earlier and got a hip replacement in retirement.

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Islam Makhachev

Dustin Poirier rejects the idea that he doesn't deserve to fight Islam Makhachev: "I've done more in this sport than he has"

Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2024

Dustin Poirier doesn’t want to hear any talk about how he doesn’t deserve to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. ‘The Diamond’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 299 earlier this month against Benoit Saint-Denis. Heading into the bout, Dustin Poirier was actually quite a heavy underdog. Having not competed since a knockout loss to Justin Gaethje, the former interim champion was out for blood against ‘The God Of War’.

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Conor McGregor

Jake Paul takes aim at “jealous” Conor McGregor for comments about his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson

Susan Cox - March 22, 2024

Jake Paul is taking aim at ‘jealous’ Conor McGregor for comments about his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson. The upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will air live on Netflix.

Rose Namajunas
UFC

UFC Vegas 89: ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ Weigh-in Results

Susan Cox - March 22, 2024

The UFC Vegas 89 ‘Ribas vs. Namajunas’ weigh-in results are in and all fighters have successfully made weight. UFC Vegas 89 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, March 23rd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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ONE Championship

Regian Eersel prepared to go through ‘five rounds of war’ in next title defense

BJPENN.COM Staff - March 22, 2024

Two-sport king Regian Eersel is under no illusion about the challenge that lies ahead when he defends his ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title. This happens in the main event of ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video on April 5. There, “The Immortal” dukes it out with Alexis Nicolas live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Dana White

Belal Muhammad doesn’t buy Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300: “I think it was more so to hype up Leon”

Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024

Belal Muhammad doesn’t believe Dana White’s claim that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents for UFC 300. While he may not be fighting at UFC 300, it wasn’t through a lack of trying for Leon Edwards. The UFC welterweight champion was reportedly offered three different opponents for the event, as per Dana White. However, none of those actually came to fruition.

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Kamaru Usman

Fans react after Dana White suggests that Kamaru Usman surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all time: “Usman hasn't even surpassed Matt Hughes”

Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024

Fight fans have reacted to Dana White’s suggestion that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time. It goes without saying that Dana White is an opinionated guy. The UFC CEO has never been one to shy away from a debate, and he’s always going to speak his mind. In a recent podcast appearance, he caught many off guard by suggesting that Kamaru Usman – not Georges St-Pierre – is the greatest welterweight ever.

Ben Tynan
ONE Championship

Ben Tynan returns to ONE Fight Night 21 against Duke Didier

BJPENN.COM Staff - March 21, 2024

Ben Tynan braces himself for a pivotal clash at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video on April 5. On the card, the Canadian powerhouse locks horns with Duke Didier in a heavyweight MMA encounter. This takes place live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

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UFC

Kurt Holobaugh says he's no longer just satisfied to be fighting in the UFC after winning TUF

Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024

Kurt Holobaugh is in his third stint with the UFC and he now has the tools to be a ranked lightweight. Holobaugh made his UFC debut in 2013 but after losing his first Octagon appearance, he was released. He worked his way back to the promotion, but after going 0-3 he was released from the promotion once again.