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Francisco Lo promises to finish Kade Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 24, 2024
Andre Lima reveals initial reaction to being bitten by Igor Severino at UFC Vegas 89: "I really thought that the fence had gotten into me"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
Andre Lima has revealed what he was thinking when Igor Severino bit him during their UFC Vegas 89 fight. Lima vs. Severino was a battle of two unbeaten prospects who were looking to take a step forward in their pro MMA careers. No one could’ve expected the outcome of the fight, as Severino went full 90s Mike Tyson and took a chunk out of his opponent’s skin after biting him. As a result, Igor was disqualified in round two, and UFC CEO Dana White fired Severino due to his actions during the fight.
Laura Sanko responds to Jamie Varner's UFC commentary criticism with class: "You and I actually fought on the same card in 2011"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
UFC color commentator Laura Sanko has responded to harsh criticism from Jamie Varner. Varner received quite a bit of unwanted attention when he chimed in on his X account during the UFC Vegas 89 broadcast, which saw Sanko at the desk with Brendan Fitzgerald and Paul Felder. The former UFC fighter slammed Sanko, calling her a “try hard” who didn’t know what she was talking about. He also dismissed Sanko’s credentials as an MMA fighter, and suggested that former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm take her place at the desk.
Daniel Cormier exits NCAA wrestling commentary amid criticism: "Continue to do things the same way and say wrestling hasn't changed since the 40s"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
Daniel Cormier has had enough of the NCAA wrestling community. Cormier has been fulfilling commentary duties on ESPN for the NCAA wrestling tournament. While some have enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm Cormier has brought to the broadcasts, there are some within the amateur wrestling scene who don’t feel “DC” has gone in-depth enough with his time in the booth.
Former UFC title challenger Diego Sanchez reflects on "very traumatic experience" with Joshua Fabia: "I paid him money to get out of my life"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2024
Diego Sanchez doesn’t have fond memories of his time with Joshua Fabia. Sanchez and Fabia were an infamous pairing within the MMA world. Fans still haven’t forgotten the wild training video of Sanchez hanging upside down while Fabia slapped his head and face. He even had Sanchez block kicks from him while he was hanging. The relationship was widely viewed as a bizarre time period in Sanchez’s pro MMA career.
Andre Lima’s post-fight tattoo earned him an extra $25k from UFC CEO Dana White
Fernando Quiles Jr. - 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.
UFC veteran Jamie Varner takes aim at Laura Sanko for “ruining the fights” with her commentary: “She is just annoying”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - 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.
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.
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.
UFC Vegas 89 Results: Rose Namajunas defeats Amanda Ribas (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.