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UFC 299: ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
The Octagon returns to Miami for tonight’s UFC 299 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2. O’Malley (17-1 MMA) and Vera (23-8 MMA) originally collided at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the first round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.
Junior Dos Santos calls for an opportunity to face heavyweight boxing’s best: “Stop avoiding to talk about my name”
Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024
Former UFC fighter Junior dos Santos has called for an opportunity to take on some of heavyweight boxing’s finest. Last night, Francis Ngannou went head to head with Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster showdown. In the end, Joshua secured a massive knockout win in the second round. It left many wondering whether or not MMA fighters should continue to crossover into professional boxing.
Sean Strickland explains why ‘Road House 2’ is the most accurate story ever: “90 percent of the current rosters future”
Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024
UFC fighter Sean Strickland has issued a warning to the roster in relation to the upcoming release of the Road House remake. Later this month, Conor McGregor will star in the remake of Road House alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Wtih the early reviews looking positive, it certainly seems as if this could be the beginning of a venture into movies for the Irishman.
Ryan Garcia reacts to Anthony Joshua sleeping Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia: “Let this be a big warning to MMA fighters”
Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has given his thoughts on Anthony Joshua’s vicious KO win over Francis Ngannou. Last night, Anthony Joshua knocked Francis Ngannou out in the second round of their blockbuster heavyweight boxing showdown. Joshua was in control from beginning to end, as ‘The Predator’ failed to replicate his sensational display against Tyson Fury.
Jake Paul reacts after Anthony Joshua KO’s Francis Ngannou
Zain Bando - March 8, 2024
Jake Paul has reacted after Anthony Joshua floored former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in less than two rounds. Paul, who defeated Ryan Bourland in San Juan, Puerto Rico to begin the month of March, took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) and gave props to Joshua for maximizing under tremendous pressure.
Francis Ngannou issues statement following nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Francis Ngannou has issued a statement after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua this evening in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) squared off with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3) in tonight’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pros react after Anthony Joshua brutally KO's Francis Ngannou
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squared off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight was to be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.
Anthony Joshua KO's Francis Ngannou in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squares off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight will be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.
Kayla Harrison laughs off Cris Cyborg training with Holly Holm: "Go home already, nobody cares"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
The UFC’s newest signing Kayla Harrison is ready to move on from Cris Cyborg. The former PFL tournament winner is currently set to make her promotional debut in April. At the historic UFC 300 milestone event, Kayla Harrison will face former women’s bantamweight champion, Holly Holm. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ is coming off a no-contest with Mayra Bueno Silva last summer, and is hoping to earn another title shot.
Tyson Fury accuses Francis Ngannou of letting newfound boxing money change him: "He's this cocky guy"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury badly wants Francis Ngannou again. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently in Saudi Arabia, to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou up close. For Tyson Fury, he has a history with both men. While he’s never held the ring with ‘AJ’, the two have been British rivals for years now. The same cannot be said for the other man in tonight’s boxing event.
Drake makes $615,000 bet on Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: "Betting on a scary man"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
Famed rapper Drake is rolling with Francis Ngannou to defeat Anthony Joshua in his boxing return. ‘The Predator’ is set to make the walk to the ring in just a few short hours from now. Back for the first time since a split-decision loss to Tyson Fury in his boxing debut last year, Francis Ngannou will face Anthony Joshua. For his part, ‘AJ’ is red-hot heading into the matchup, winning his last three fights.
Ali Abdelaziz tells Dustin Poirier if he wins at UFC 299 he's fighting Islam Makhachev in June
Cole Shelton - March 8, 2024
Dustin Poirier could be fighting for a title shot on Saturday at UFC 299. Poirier is set to face Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of UFC 299 in a highly-anticipated matchup. It’s also a crucial fight for Poirier due to the fact he is coming off a KO loss to Justin Gaethje. Despite the loss, Poirier is still a title contender at lightweight, and he could get a title shot with a win on Saturday.
Chael Sonnen taken by security to undisclosed location following threats from Jorge Masvidal
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
Chael Sonnen has revealed that he was taken by security to an undisclosed location in Miami following threats from Jorge Masvidal. Sonnen is currently in Miami, Florida for the UFC 299 ‘O’Malley vs. Vera’ pay-per-view event which takes place tomorrow, Saturday March 9th in the Kaseya Center.
‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
Follow BJ Penn.com for all of today’s ‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights. The main event takes place today, Friday, March 8th from the Freedom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UFC 299: ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
UFC 299 ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ takes place tomorrow, Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The main event will feature Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA) in his first title defense against Marlon Vera (23-8 MMA) for the bantamweight crown.
Song Yadong plans on leapfrogging Merab Dvalishvili by knocking out Petr Yan at UFC 299: “I’m the next”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
UFC bantamweight Song Yadong plans on leapfrogging Merab Dvalishvili in the title conversation by defeating Petr Yan. Across his last six fights, Song Yadong has picked up five wins. Following his loss to Cory Sandhagen, the youngster bounced back with wins over Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez. This weekend, he’ll have the chance to pick up the biggest win of his career thus far when he collides with Petr Yan.
Eddie Hearn voices concern over Francis Ngannou’s confidence headed into Anthony Joshua bout: “He should be petrified”
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has voiced his concern over Francis Ngannou’s confidence levels heading into the Anthony Joshua fight. Tonight, Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua will collide in a blockbuster boxing showdown in Saudi Arabia. While Joshua is the clear favorite, Ngannou’s remarkable performance against Tyson Fury has left many wondering whether or not he can pull off the upset here.
Alexander Volkanovski shares bold prediction for Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera rematch at UFC 299
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has given his prediction for tomorrow night’s clash between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. On Saturday night, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera. It’ll take place in the main event in Miami, with ‘Suga’ attempting to cement his position as one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts.