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Ben Tynan targets quick finish of Duke Didier at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 26, 2024
Ben Tynan has already carved a niche for himself within the fervent fan base at ONE Championship. But come April 5, he’s poised to escalate the anticipation to new heights as the undefeated Canadian heavyweight steps into the U.S. primetime spotlight once again.
What's next for Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas after UFC Vegas 89?
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 89, flyweight contenders took center stage as Rose Namajunas battled Amanda Ribas. Namajunas entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Manon Fiorot in her flyweight debut, and before that, she lost to Carla Esparza to drop the strawweight title. Ribas, meanwhile, had most recently TKO’d Luana Pinheiro, this after suffering a TKO loss to Maycee Barber.
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno announces he's stepping away from MMA for the foreseeable future
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will be taking a break from MMA. Moreno is coming off a split decision loss to Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico City in February. It was his second straight loss as he dropped a decision to Alexandre Pantoja to lose his title.
Stamp vs. Zamboanga, Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II booked for ONE 167 in June
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 25, 2024
Excitement is building as two World Title bouts will grace the marquee of ONE 167 on Prime Video this June 7. This U.S. primetime event airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, promising an evening of unforgettable martial arts action.
Jake Paul downplays Mike Tyson's punching power ahead of boxing match: "I have an iron chin"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2024
Jake Paul really wants to taste Mike Tyson’s punching power in their boxing match this summer. Earlier this month, ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ announced plans to compete in a boxing match on July 20th. The fight will be streamed on Netflix and will be held in front of 85,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The venue normally known for housing the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, will instead hold Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson this summer.
Dana White threatened to resign in protest when Joe Rogan's job was at stake over 2022 controversy: "I'm very loyal"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2024
When UFC commentator Joe Rogan was at risk of losing his job in 2022, Dana White stepped up. Around two years ago now, the longtime color commentator was in very hot water. A compilation of Joe Rogan saying slurs was making the rounds on social media, and Spotify quickly caved to public pressure. Several of the podcaster’s episodes were removed from the service for controversial content, and comments.
Igor Severino has purse withheld from NAC after biting his opponent at UFC Vegas 89
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Igor Severino has also had his purse withheld along with being cut from the UFC. According to MMAFighting, Severino’s purse was withheld by the Nevada Athletic Commission after he was disqualified for biting Andre Lima in the second round. The exact amount of Severino’s purse is unknown because the NAC does not publicly disclose salaries. He was also released from the UFC following the bout.
Maycee Barber reveals she spent nine days in the hospital following UFC 299 win: "I wasn’t sure if I was going to be okay"
Cole Shelton - March 25, 2024
Maycee Barber has revealed that she spent over a week in the hospital after her UFC 299 win over Katlyn Chookagian. Barber picked up one of the biggest wins of her career as she beat the former flyweight title challenger. It was a solid performance from Barber who won by decision, but following the event, she dealt with plenty of adversity.
Nick Diaz hints at combat sport return: “Somebody is going to pay very soon”
Susan Cox - March 25, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz is hinting at a combat sports return. Diaz (26-10 MMA) has not fought since September of 2021 when he went up against Robbie Lawler (30-16 MMA) at UFC 266. The result was a TKO loss for Diaz.
Dustin Poirier reacts after Benoit Saint-Denis blames staph infection for his UFC 299 performance: “You don’t say that when you lose”
Susan Cox - March 25, 2024
Dustin Poirier is reacting after Benoit Saint-Denis blames staph infection for his UFC 299 performance. UFC 299 took place on Saturday, March 9th and the co-main event featured Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA) going up against Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA) in a lightweight bout. The result was a KO victory for ‘The Diamond’.
Jiri Prochazka explains how one “small mistake” led to his KO loss to Alex Pereira: “Until that moment, I handled that fight”
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024
Jiri Prochazka has given his thoughts on how he performed in his championship defeat to Alex Pereira at UFC 295. Last November, Alex Pereira finished Jiri Prochazka to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. It came following an electric back-and-forth affair between the two, but in the end, it was ‘Poatan’ who had his hand raised in victory.
Cris Cyborg refutes Donn Davis’ claim that their business relationship is totally fine: “I want a meeting in person”
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024
MMA legend Cris Cyborg has refuted the idea that her relationship with PFL boss Donn Davis is in a positive place. For years now, Cris Cyborg has been known as one of the biggest female stars in the history of mixed martial arts. Her resume speaks for itself, and now, she’s also kickstarted a venture into the world of boxing.
Payton Talbott expresses interest in fighting Dominick Cruz following UFC Vegas 89
Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024
UFC bantamweight Payton Talbott has expressed an interest in taking on Dominick Cruz in his next fight. Last weekend, Payton Talbott really announced himself to the rest of the bantamweight division. He went head to head with Cameron Saaiman and, in more ways than one, he outclassed him. It was a really strong performance from the unbeaten sensation and now, he’s ready to try and make a splash in the top 15.
Valmir Da Silva in search of statement win at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 24, 2024
Valmir Da Silva hopes to finally get his rhythm when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video this April 5. The Brazilian hard-hitter locks horns with Hiroyuki Tetsuka in a welterweight MMA bout. This bout takes place live in U.S. from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Francisco Lo promises to finish Kade Ruotolo at ONE Fight Night 21
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 24, 2024
Francisco Lo is on a mission to leave an indelible impression in his ONE Championship debut. He makes his maiden appearance at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video. There, he takes on ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo in a 180-pound catchweight contest.
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.
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.