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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
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 89 results, including the main event between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas. Namajunas (11-6 MMA) will enter tonight’s headliner looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. ‘Thug’ 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 strawweight title.
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 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.
Pros react after Igor Severino gets disqualified for biting André Lima at UFC Vegas 89
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2024
Igor Severino was disqualified for biting André Lima during their flyweight contest at UFC Vegas 89. Severino vs. Lima was the second scrap on 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.
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.
Demetrious Johnson opens up on the tough contract negotiations he had with Dana White the UFC: “We do not give pay-per-view points to flyweight guys”
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
Demetrious Johnson is opening up about the tough contract negotiations he had with UFC CEO Dana White. The former UFC flyweight champion, who is the current ONE Championship flyweight champion, is sharing his futile quest to secure pay-per-view points during his tenure with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.
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.
Dana White reveals UFC commentator Joe Rogan worked his first 12-13 events free of charge: “I’d do anything for Joe”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Dana White has revealed that for the first chapter of his UFC career, Joe Rogan commentated on events for free. For the longest time now, Joe Rogan has been a mainstay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He’s been one of the defining voices in the promotion and as we look ahead to the future, it doesn’t seem like he’s planning on hanging up his microphone anytime soon.
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.
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.
UFC parts ways with five fighters
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
The UFC has parted ways with five more fighters. On Thursday evening, X account UFC Roster Tracker, which tracks the UFC roster and who has been added and removed, revealed five fighters have been let go. According to the account, Bryan Barberena, Carlos Candelario, Philipe Lins, Josh Parisian, and Joanne Wood are no longer listed on the UFC’s active roster.
Dana White says "you cannot deny" Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says Kamaru Usman, not Georges St-Pierre, is the greatest welterweight of all time. Usman held the welterweight title from 2019 until 2022 and defended the belt five times. He was a dominant champion, but still, most fans think St-Pierre is the greatest welterweight of all time due to his longevity as champion.