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Pros react after Amanda Lemos defeats Mackenzie Dern at UFC 298
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
A women’s strawweight bout between Amanda Lemos and Mackenzie Dern served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 298 event. Lemos (14-3-1 MMA) was returning for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Weili Zhang in a fight for the promotion‘s strawweight title at last August’s UFC 292 event. Prior to that setback, the 36-year-old Brazilian was coming off stoppage wins over Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez respectively.
UFC 298 Results: Amanda Lemos defeats Mackenzie Dern (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the featured prelim between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Lemos. Dern (13-4 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to former division champion Jessica Andrade at November’s UFC 295 event in New York City. Prior to that setback, Dern was coming off a unanimous decision win over Angela Hill in May of 2023.
UFC 298 Results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima TKO's Junior Tafa (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 298 results, including the heavyweight prelim between Marcos Rogerio de Lima and Junior Tafa. De Lima (21-10-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Derrick Lewis last July at UFC 291. Prior to that setback, the Brazilian was coming off back-to-back wins over Andrei Arlovski and Waldo Cortes-Acosta respectively.
UFC 298: 'Volkanovski vs. Topuria' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2024
The Octagon returns to Anaheim, California, for tonight’s UFC 298 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Alex Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski (26-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound from the nasty knockout loss he suffered to Islam Makhachev in a short notice fight for the promotion‘s lightweight title at UFC 294. ‘The Great’ has never lost at featherweight and will be looking to defend his 145lbs title for the sixth time when takes to the Octagon this evening.
Jon Anik believes Alexander Volkanovski will make a permanent move to lightweight if victorious at UFC 298
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Alexander Volkanovski will make a permanent switch to lightweight if he wins at UFC 298. Tonight, Alexander Volkanovski goes head to head with Ilia Topuria. He will be defending his UFC featherweight championship as he attempts to cement his place as one of the best 145-pounders of all time.
Demetrious Johnson shares high praise for Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 298: “The last person who I felt that way about, to be honest, was Conor McGregor”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has given his thoughts on the rise of Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 298 this evening. Tonight, Ilia Topuria has the chance to change his life forever. He will walk into UFC 298 as the challenger, but he aims to walk out as the champion. He will be battling Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title with many believing he has a good chance at coming out on top.
Ryan Bader explains why a rematch with Jon Jones at heavyweight would go completely different than their first encounter
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
Bellator champion Ryan Bader believes a rematch against Jon Jones would go differently at heavyweight. Way back in 2011, Jon Jones and Ryan Bader clashed at light heavyweight. It was billed as an encounter that would determine who the next rising contender really is at 205 pounds, and Jones came out on top with a nice submission finish.
Ian Machado Garry confirms plans to “retire” Colby Covington after UFC 298: “There’s only one choice”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2024
UFC star Ian Machado Garry has made it clear that he wants to retire Colby Covington if he gets past Geoff Neal. This weekend, Ian Machado Garry faces his toughest test to date when he battles Geoff Neal. In the eyes of many, this serves as a really good insight into where he’s at in the welterweight division.
ONE Championship inks broadcast partnership with Japan’s U-NEXT
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 16, 2024
Max Holloway shares prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: "There's a reason they didn't give me Ilia"
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2024
Max Holloway has shared his prediction for the UFC 298 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Volkanovski is returning to the featherweight division to take on the undefeated Topuria in a highly-anticipated matchup. It’s a scrap that many fans are looking forward to and one many are torn on who will win.
Ian Machado Garry clears up rumors about highly publicized marriage: "My wife does not have a boyfriend"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry wants to clear a few things up. ‘The Future’ is currently slated to return at UFC 298 tomorrow night against Geoff Neal. The bout is a re-booking, as the two were set to fight last August. However, ‘Handz of Steel’ was forced to withdraw due to injury, and Ian Machado Garry wound up defeating short-notice replacement Neil Magny.
Michael Bisping downplays Alexander Volkanovski age concerns heading into UFC 298: "He's a special fighter"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping doesn’t buy into talk of Alexander Volkanovski being old. ‘The Great’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night at UFC 298. There, Alexander Volkanovski will return to featherweight for the first time since last summer, to face the rising Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ last demolished Josh Emmett in June, handing him a lopsided unanimous decision loss.
Joe Rogan doesn't hold back on Sean Strickland's sparring session with Sneako: "I don't know why he wanted to do that"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wasn’t happy to see Sean Strickland’s sparring session with Sneako last week. ‘Tarzan’ has become one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC today, and it didn’t happen by accident. In Sean Strickland’s career thus far, he’s made a name for himself in a variety of ways. One thing that consistently keeps the former champion in the news, is his wild sparring sessions.
UFC 298 gets replacement fight, Junior Tafa steps in to fight Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
Marcos Rogerio de Lima will remain on the UFC 298 card in a wild turn of events. On the ESPN portion of the UFC 298 prelims, de Lima was expected to take on Justin Tafa. During the UFC’s live broadcast of the weigh-ins, it was announced that Tafa was forced off the card due to an injury. Despite this, the UFC was able to work out a last-minute deal to secure a fight for de Lima.
UFC 298's Merab Dvalishvili scolds Sean O’Malley over money comments on Henry Cejudo: "This is bullsh*t"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
UFC 298 fighter Merab Dvalishvili has caught wind of recent comments about Henry Cejudo made by Sean O’Malley. O’Malley and Cejudo have had verbal exchanges, with O’Malley expressing his belief that “Triple C” is down bad and will be fighting this Saturday night because he needs money. This is despite Cejudo vowing to retire if he is unable to defeat Merab.
UFC 298 Weigh-Ins: Fight Cancelled, Main Event Title Bout between Alexander Volkanovski & Ilia Topuria Official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
One fight on the UFC 298 card has been cancelled, but thankfully the championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria is still on. Weigh-in day is always a stressful time for the fighters and fans. You never know who might have issues before, during, and after tipping the scale. In this case. a fight that had been scheduled for the ESPN portion of the UFC 298 prelims has been scrapped. The kicker is that an injury is to blame.
UFC veteran Matt Brown lauds Ian Machado Garry for "championship level" striking ahead of UFC 298: "The dude looks f*cking tremendous"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2024
UFC veteran Matt Brown believes that Ian Machado Garry has what it takes to win a UFC title. Garry is set to take on Geoff Neal on the main card of UFC 298 this Saturday night. Garry will look to keep his unbeaten record intact when he meets “Handz of Steel” inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. “The Future” has been on the fast track on his climb up the welterweight rankings. If Garry continues to win in impressive fashion, he could be become one of the UFC’s biggest stars, whether you like him or not.
Mackenzie Dern says she has turned the page following struggles in her personal life: “Totally at a better place”
Harry Kettle - February 16, 2024
UFC star Mackenzie Dern believes she has finally moved in a positive direction forward following issues in her personal life. For a long time now, Mackenzie Dern has been seen as a prominent figure in women’s mixed martial arts. Unfortunately, while the 30-year-old has enjoyed plenty of big moments in her career, she’s also had to deal with some problems outside of the cage.
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 4 to showcase eleven former UFC fighters including Junior dos Santos
Harry Kettle - February 16, 2024
Junior dos Santos is one of the former UFC stars who will feature at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 4 on March 2. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, bare-knuckle combat sports have taken on a life of their own as of late. In the last couple of years, boxing and MMA have both implemented the bare-knuckle style, especially when it comes to Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred brand.