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Pros react after Manon Fiorot defeats Erin Blanchfield at UFC Atlantic City
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Atlantic City event was headlined by a key women’s flyweight bout between Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot. Blanchfield (12-2 MMA) entered the contest sporting a nine-fight winning streak, her most previous being a unanimous decision victory over Taila Santos. Prior to that, ‘Cold Blooded’ had scored three submission wins in a row, finishing JJ Aldrich, Molly McCann and Jessica Andrade during that stretch.
UFC Atlantic City Results: Manon Fiorot defeats Erin Blanchfield (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlantic City results, including the main event between Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot. Blanchfield (12-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a nine-fight winning streak, her most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Taila Santos. Prior to that, ‘Cold Blooded’ had scored three submission wins in a row, finishing JJ Aldrich, Molly McCann and Jessica Andrade in that stretch.
Pros react after Joaquin Buckley finishes Vicente Luque at UFC Atlantic City
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Atlantic City was co-headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Vicente Luque taking on Joaquin Buckley. Luque (22-10 MMA) had most previously competed in August of last year, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Silent Assassin’, who had suffered losses to Belal Muhammad and Geoff Neal in his two prior efforts.
UFC Atlantic City Results: Joaquin Buckley TKO's Vicente Luque (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlantic City results, including the co-main event between Vicente Luque and Joaquin Buckley. Luque (22-9 MMA) most recently competed in August of last year, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos. That win snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Silent Assassin’, who had previously suffered losses to Belal Muhammad and Geoff Neal respectively.
UFC Atlantic City Results: Chris Weidman TKO's Bruno Silva (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlantic City results, including the main card middleweight bout between Chris Weidman and Bruno Silva. Weidman (15-7 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. The ‘All American’ was most previously seen in action last August at UFC 292, where he dropped a decision to Brad Tavares. Prior to that, the 39-year-old had suffered a broken leg in his bout against Uriah Hall at UFC 261.
UFC Atlantic City: ‘Blanchfield vs. Fiorot’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
The Octagon returns to New Jersey for tonight’s UFC Atlantic City event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot. Blanchfield (12-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a nine-fight winning streak, her most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Taila Santos. Prior to that, ‘Cold Blooded’ had scored three submission wins in a row, finishing JJ Aldrich, Molly McCann and Jessica Andrade in that stretch.
Xiong vs. Stamp, Haggerty vs. Superlek banner ONE 168: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 30, 2024
Two epic World Champion vs. World Champion bouts will grace the marquee of ONE Championship’s return to the U.S. on September 6. ONE 168: Denver takes place at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Sean Strickland threatens move to boxing over Dricus du Plessis rematch: "Not climbing that f*cking ladder again"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2024
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland is ready to move to boxing if he doesn’t face Dricus du Plessis. ‘Tarzan’ hasn’t competed since his first title defense against ‘Stillknocks’ at UFC 297 in January. The bout was Sean Strickland’s first, since defeating Israel Adesanya last September. While the newly crowned champion wasn’t excited about fighting in Canada, he was excited to finally settle his feud with Dricus du Plessis.
UFC Atlantic City: ‘Blanchfield vs. Fiorot’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - March 29, 2024
UFC Atlantic City will take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 30th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Weigh-ins took place today, Friday March 29th.
Chris Weidman shows interest in a third fight with Anderson Silva outside the UFC: "Can he get some revenge?"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is down for a boxing match against Anderson Silva. The former titleholder is set to return to the cage this Saturday night, at UFC Atlantic City. There, Chris Weidman will compete in his second fight since breaking his leg in 2021 against Uriah Hall. On Saturday night, he will face Bruno Silva, who enters the bout riding a two-fight losing streak. Heading into fight camp, Weidman was thinking to himself that he could retire with a loss.
Josh Thomson sounds off on Jamie Varner for “attacking” UFC commentator Laura Sanko: “I thought it was very harsh”
Harry Kettle - March 29, 2024
MMA analyst Josh Thomson has given his thoughts on Jamie Varner’s criticism of UFC commentator Laura Sanko. Over the course of the last few years, Laura Sanko has cemented herself as a prominent figure in the world of mixed martial arts. Her commentary has been praised by many, although it must be said that some aren’t big fans.
Superbon aims to dominate Marat Grigorian in rematch: “I think I have improved more”
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 29, 2024
Superbon Singha Mawynn finds himself standing at the precipice of another golden opportunity. The Thai superstar battles Marat Grigorian for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 58. This event airs live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.
Jacob Smith looks to spoil Denis Puric’s birthday at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 29, 2024
Jacob Smith is determined to cast a shadow over Denis Puric‘s special day. Both men collide in a flyweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. This U.S. primetime affair airs live from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 5.
Igor Severino says he’s “very regretful” for biting Andre Lima at UFC Vegas 89
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Igor Severino has spoken publicly for the first time since biting his opponent Andre Lima at UFC Vegas 89. Severino was making his UFC debut at age 20, but in the second round, he bit his opponent and was disqualified from the fight. Not only was he disqualified, but he was immediately released from the promotion.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after Georges St-Pierre claims he would have “put him down” in a potential UFC fight
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded after Georges St-Pierre claimed he would have won had they ended up fighting. After Nurmagomedov retired, there were rumors of him ending his retirement to face St-Pierre in a super-fight, but it never came to fruition. It is one of the biggest what-if questions in the UFC, as the two are among the best fighters ever to compete.
Georges St-Pierre explains why he believes Jon Jones is the GOAT: "It's hard to have an argument"
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2024
Georges St-Pierre says it’s hard to deny that Jon Jones is the greatest fighter of all time. Jones is the current UFC heavyweight champion and previously reigned over the light heavyweight division for many years. He’s considered one of, if not the best MMA fighter of all time by many fans and fellow fighters. Among those supporters is ‘GSP’, who is also in the GOAT conversation, as the Canadian believes Jones is the greatest MMA fighter for a variety of reasons.
Conor McGregor downplays future acting roles after Road House release: "I don't actually fancy it"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Don’t expect to see former UFC champion Conor McGregor in too many films moving forward. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since a first-round stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. That defeat saw Conor McGregor break his leg in the final seconds of the first round, and he was forced to spend a lot of time off. During his time on the shelf, he appeared in the remake of the 1989 classic, ‘Road House’.
Robert Whittaker speaks after booking UFC Saudi Arabia showdown with Khamzat Chimaev: "He's a hard fighter"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is ready to put on a show against Khamzat Chimaev. ‘The Reaper’ is fresh off his return to the octagon at UFC 298 opposite Paulo Costa. There, Robert Whittaker got back on the winning track, with a unanimous decision win over the Brazilian. Just a month removed from his most recent victory, the former champion has signed a deal to face Khamzat Chimaev.