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Alexander Volkanovski voices support for fellow former champ Petr Yan ahead of UFC 299: “This will put him right back up there”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has voiced his support for Petr Yan ahead of his return to action at UFC 299. This Saturday night, Petr Yan makes his long-awaited return to action. The Russian sensation hasn’t been seen since last March, when he was handily beaten by Merab Dvalishvili in a decision loss. This time around, he’ll be battling Song Yadong, in an attempt to break a run of four losses in his last five fights with an impressive return to form.
Sean O’Malley believes Umar Nurmagomedov is probably “the toughest fight” at bantamweight: “I believe Umar is a potential superstar”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
Sean O’Malley believes that Umar Nurmagomedov serves as one of the toughest fights available to him at bantamweight. This weekend, Sean O’Malley will attempt to cement his position as one of the biggest stars in MMA. He’ll do so by defending his championship against long-time rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.
Chatri Sityodtong claims ONE heavyweight champion Anatoly Malykhin would “smash” Francis Ngannou in MMA: “The greatest Heavyweight on the planet”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong believes Anatoly Malykhin would defeated Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight. Last weekend, Anatoly Malykhin made history. He finished Reinier de Ridder at ONE 166, earning himself a third world title in the promotion. In the eyes of many, Malykhin is easily one of the best heavyweights on the planet.
Gilbert Burns walks back on comments about Belal Muhammad not deserving a UFC title shot: “I don’t like the guy very much”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
Gilbert Burns has gone back on his remarks about Belal Muhammad not deserving a UFC title shot. For the longest time now, Gilbert Burns has been a big fan favorite in the UFC. He may not always be the most successful, but he’s certainly one of the most entertaining fighters in the welterweight division. This weekend at UFC 299, he’ll attempt to make a real statement when he locks horns with Jack Della Maddalena.
Three fights added to ONE Fight Night 20 on March 8
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 5, 2024
The excitement continues to build for ONE Fight Night 20 on Prime Video as three more bouts have been added to the card. With International Women’s Day as the backdrop on March 8, the event promises to be a celebration of the world’s finest female martial artists at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jailton Almeida believes three rounds is better for Curtis Blaydes, eyes an interim title shot against Tom Aspinall in Brazil with a win
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Jailton Almeida is glad he got rebooked against Curtis Blaydes but is disappointed the fight is only three rounds. Almeida and Blaydes were supposed to headline UFC Sao Paulo last November, but an injury to the American knocked him out of the fight. Almeida went on to dominate Derrick Lewis and then got rebooked against Blaydes at UFC 299 in Miami, which he was happy about. However, the Brazilian wishes it was five rounds as he feels like a twenty-five-minute contest favored him.
Michael Page foresees future title fight "in a stadium in the UK" against fellow Brit Leon Edwards
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Michael Page is ready to be part of the biggest MMA fight in UK history. Page is set to make his UFC debut on Saturday night at UFC 299 as he takes on Kevin Holland. The former Bellator welterweight contender is getting a top-15 opponent right away, as he looks to make an immediate statement to the UFC fans. It’s also a fight that excites Page a ton as he believes it is a fan-friendly fight.
What's next for Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev after UFC Vegas 87?
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 87, heavyweights threw down at the Apex as Jairzinho Rozenstruik took on Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik entered the fight coming off a submission loss to Jailton Almeida last May. Gaziev, meanwhile, made his UFC debut in December at UFC 296 and scored a TKO win over Martin Buday.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik sends Shamil Gaziev wholesome message after UFC Vegas 87: "Don't worry about the loss"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik has sent a message to Shamil Gaziev. ‘Bigi Boy’ returned in the main event of UFC Vegas 87 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a submission loss to Jailton Almeida last May, Jairzinho Rozenstruik returned to face Shamil Gaziev. The undefeated heavyweight prospect debuted in the Dana White-led company with a second-round knockout win over Martin Buday in December.
Sean Strickland slams 'f*cking p*ssy' Ryan Garcia amid mental health struggles: "Next time just be a man"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has slammed boxing star Ryan Garcia. Over the last few weeks, ‘KingRy’ has had more than a few public struggles. As of now, Ryan Garcia is set to return to the boxing ring on April 20th, against Devin Haney. However, many fans online are publically wondering if he’s even going to make it to fight day, due to several concerning social media posts.
Michael Bisping unleashes on 'bully' Jake Paul after recent win: "His opponent was utter dogs*it"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Michael Bisping wasn’t impressed by Jake Paul’s return to the boxing ring. On Saturday night in Puerto Rico, ‘The Problem Child’ returned for his tenth professional boxing match. Instead of facing an older retired MMA fighter, he faced the 17-2 journeyman Ryan Bourland. The fight was Jake Paul’s second in a row, where he faced a more established professional boxer than his previous foes.
Coach "guarantees" Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis will be the "Fight of the Year"
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
Mike Brown, the head coach of Dustin Poirier, has high expectations for his fighter’s UFC 299 scrap against Benoit Saint-Denis. Dustin Poirier is set to return to the Octagon to face Saint-Denis in a five-round co-main event fight on Saturday night in Miami. The bout will mark Poirier’s first since suffering a KO loss to Justin Gaethje last July. It’s a highly-anticipated matchup and Brown believes it will be the Fight of the Year as he’s expecting it to be a war.
John McCarthy weighs in on Saturday’s Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev main event: “This is what's wrong with the heavyweight division"
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
John McCarthy is weighing in on Saturday’s Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev main event bout at UFC Vegas 87. It was just this past weekend that saw Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA) vs. Shamil Gaziev (12-1 MMA) in a heavyweight main event bout.
Aljamain Sterling explains why he’s picking Sean O’Malley to defeat Marlon Vera at UFC 299: “He didn’t really have a great camp”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
Aljamain Sterling is explaining why he’s picking Sean O’Malley to defeat Marlon Vera at UFC 299. UFC 299 takes place this coming Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Superbon to run it back with Marat Grigorian for interim title at ONE Friday Fights 58
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 4, 2024
Superbon Singha Mawynn and Marat Grigorian will renew their rivalry when they go head-to-head for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship. This explosive battle is scheduled to headline ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5. It airs live in Asian primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Alex Pereira says he’s open to training with Israel Adesanya if their rivalry is really over: “That could add a lot to our games”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is interested in training with Israel Adesanya – if their rivalry is truly over. The rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya has been legendary. After going 2-0 in kickboxing, Pereira managed to shock the world and defeat Adesanya via TKO to win the UFC middleweight championship. However, in their rematch, ‘Stylebender’ got his revenge with a knockout win to reclaim the belt.
Jake Paul expresses interest in fighting UFC veteran Tony Ferguson in MMA: “He said he wanted to fight”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
Jake Paul has revealed that he’d be interested in battling UFC veteran Tony Ferguson in a mixed martial arts bout. For the longest time now, fans have been calling for Tony Ferguson to retire. Alas, even after his most recent defeat to Paddy Pimblett, ‘El Cucuy’ refuses to go quietly into the night. Instead, he’s suggested that he plans on fighting until the wheels fall off.
Tyson Fury explains why Francis Ngannou should “get on his knees” and kiss his feet: “I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
Tyson Fury has explained why he believes Francis Ngannou should be thanking him ahead of his battle with Anthony Joshua. Last year, Francis Ngannou shocked the world. While he wasn’t able to defeat Tyson Fury in his boxing debut, he certainly gave him a scare. He dropped ‘The Gypsy King’ and, in the eyes of many, should’ve gotten the win on the scorecards.