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UFC parts ways with eight fighters
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
The UFC has trimmed its roster as eight fighters have been removed. On Monday evening, X account UFC Roster Tracker which tracks the UFC roster and who has been added and removed – revealed eight fighters have been let go. According to the account, Mike Breeden, Fernie Garcia, Luis Saldana, Denys Bondar, Daniel Lacerda, Mateus Mendonca, Tyson Pedro, and Jamie Pickett have all been removed from the UFC roster.
Sean O'Malley says he’s still shocked Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion: "He's so stupid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Sean O’Malley says he is still stunned Henry Cejudo was a UFC champion due to how dumb he was. Cejudo first won the UFC flyweight title in 2018 as he beat Demetrious Johnson by split decision. He then won the bantamweight title two fights later in 2019 to become a champ-champ to help cement his legacy.
WATCH | Justin Gaethje reacts to Benoit Saint-Denis getting KO'd by Dustin Poirier: "F**k that kid"
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Justin Gaethje was thrilled to see Benoit Saint-Denis get knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. In the co-main event of UFC 299, Saint-Denis was fighting Poirier in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout. It was an intriguing matchup that many were torn on who would win. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success, and to begin the second round, he got ahold of Poirier’s back and looked like he was close to finishing him.
Michael Page reveals UFC shot down original plan for debut walkout: "I had a big plan"
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page nearly had a much different entrance on Saturday. Over the weekend, the man known simply as ‘Venom’ finally debuted in the UFC. The longtime Bellator star faced Kevin Holland, in what promised to be a striker’s delight. However, Michael Page wound up dominating ‘Trailblazer’ on the feet. The newly-signed welterweight ultimately handed Holland a unanimous decision defeat.
REPORT | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson targeted as professional fight, not exhibition
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
The boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is eyed to be a real, professional fight. Last week, ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ signed a deal to fight in the boxing ring on July 20th. The two are set to headline a Netflix-broadcasted event, for the first time that the service has streamed a fight. The bout was announced as a heavyweight one, and the fight will go down at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
VIDEO | Jon Jones hospitalizes fan who asked him to kick him twice
Josh Evanoff - March 11, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently hospitalized a fan with really bad decision-making skills. Currently, ‘Bones’ is on the sidelines healing for his next fight. Last March, Jon Jones ventured up to heavyweight to face Ciryl Gane in a bid for vacant UFC gold after Francis Ngannou left the company. The legendary quickly dispatched of ‘Bon Gamin’, scoring a first-round submission victory.
Dustin Poirier reveals what he told Dana White after knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2024
Dustin Poirier sent a stern message to UFC CEO Dana White after he knocked out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 on Saturday. Poirier entered the fight as the underdog and many were writing off the former UFC interim lightweight champ following his knockout loss to Justin Gaethje back in July. In the first round, Saint-Denis had a ton of success and to begin the second round, the Frenchman had Poirier’s back.
Demetrious Johnson explains why he thinks Anthony Joshua would beat Francis Ngannou in MMA
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Demetrious Johnson is explaining why he thinks Anthony Joshua would also beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight. Ngannou, the former heavyweight champion, parted ways with the UFC in January of last year and proceeded to sign on with the Professional Fighter’s League in May of 2023.
UFC releases complete TUF 32 roster featuring Men's Featherweights and Middleweights
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
The UFC has released the complete TUF 32 roster. The Ultimate Fighter 32 will be back for its 32nd season featuring opposing coaches, women’s flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, and former champion, Valentina Shevchenko.
Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to callout from UFC 299 winner Jack Della Maddalena
Susan Cox - March 11, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is responding to the callout from UFC 299 winner Jack Della Maddalena. This past Saturday, March 9th, at UFC 299, saw Jack Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA) defeat Gilbert Burns (22-7 MMA) by KO at 3:43 of Round 3 in a welterweight bout (see that here). Maddalena also earned a $50K fight of the night bonus.
Official lineup for UFC 300 released, Bo Nickal receives main card placement
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
UFC star Bo Nickal has received the honor of a place on the main card of next month’s UFC 300 pay-per-view. Next month in Las Vegas, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on one of its biggest events of all time. UFC 300 will feature some absolutely blockbuster fights and although it may not be quite as stacked as some would’ve hoped, nobody can deny that there are some incredible bouts on the card.
Michael Chandler shares high praise for Dustin Poirier following his KO win at UFC 299: “It’s the best hook in the MMA world”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has praised Dustin Poirier following the latter’s knockout win at UFC 299. Last Saturday night, Dustin Poirier was able to knock Benoit Saint-Denis out in vicious fashion at UFC 299. He did so in the second round, cementing himself as a man who is still a top contender at lightweight. Of course, many of us already believed that to be true, but turning back such a hungry young lion proves just how savvy the veteran really is.
Dustin Poirier responds to Conor McGregor’s post-fight comments from UFC 299: “He felt that right hook too”
Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024
Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s reaction to his battle with Benoit Saint-Denis last weekend. On Saturday night, Dustin Poirier and Benoit Saint-Denis went to war. They squared off in a blockbuster lightweight contest, and in the end, ‘The Diamond’ got the win with a vicious second round knockout. It was the kind of statement-making moment that reminded us all of his quality, as he goes on yet another push for a title shot.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues fires shots at old foe Stamp Fairtex: “Come back to Muay Thai”
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2024
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues has made it abundantly clear who she wants to face next. Following the successful defense of her ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title against Cristina Morales at ONE Fight Night 20 on Prime Video last Friday, March 8, she issued a bold challenge to Stamp Fairtex.
Ali Abdelaziz offers Dustin Poirier a title shot with Islam Makhachev following UFC 299
Cole Shelton - March 10, 2024
Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says Dustin Poirier can get the next title shot following his knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299. Poirier was coming off a KO loss to Justin Gaethje back in July and took on Saint-Denis in a fight which he was the underdog in. After a first round in which Saint-Denis had a lot of success, Poirier landed a big uppercut and followed it up to get a KO win in the second round.
Ilia Topuria rejects challenge from UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley
Cole Shelton - March 10, 2024
Ilia Topuria isn’t interested in fighting Sean O’Malley next. O’Malley defended his bantamweight title for the first time on Saturday night with a masterful performance against Marlon Vera. It was a one-sided fight as O’Malley won all five rounds to defend his title with ease.
Sean O’Malley didn't recognize Merab Dvalishvili during backstage run-in following UFC 299 main event (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Sean O’Malley had a run-in with Merab Dvalishvili backstage at UFC 299, but “Suga” didn’t even know it was the highly-ranked bantamweight he was speaking to. O’Malley turned in a stellar performance at UFC 299 against Marlon “Chito” Vera. It was O’Malley’s first UFC Bantamweight Championship defense, and it went as well as he could’ve hoped for. While “Chito” was one tough customer, O’Malley had success on the outside and his striking was on display for five rounds. He scored the unanimous decision victory.
Tom Aspinall responds to callout from UFC 299 winner Curtis Blaydes
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 10, 2024
Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has given an emphatic response to Curtis Blaydes’ recent challenge. Blaydes was in action in the featured UFC 299 preliminary bout. He took on Jailton Almeida , and things went awry for the Brazilian in the second round. When Almeida went for a takedown, Blaydes rained down punches to knock his opponent out.