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Ariel Helwani reveals Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev is reportedly the UFC's "top choice" to headline UFC 300
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2024
MMA reporter Ariel Helwani claims Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev is the UFC’s top choice for the main event of UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White has vowed to make UFC 300 a historic card, but with the event being just two months away, the main event for the fight card is still not set. With there not being much time left, the UFC will need to announce the main event soon and according to Helwani, a potential holdup is the UFC trying to get Chimaev into the States to fight.
Alex Volkanovski offers grim prediction for UFC 298 title fight against Ilia Topuria: "He’s going to be embarrassed"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski believes Ilia Topuria will have egg on his face once UFC 298 has concluded. Volkanovski is set to put his 145-pound gold at stake against Topuria inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California this Saturday night. The featherweight championship clash will headline UFC 298. If “The Great” can emerge victorious, he’ll have secured his sixth successful UFC featherweight title defense, which would put him one shy of tying Jose Aldo’s 145-pound record.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones says a future fight with interim title holder Tom Aspinall is “definitely not off the table”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2024
Jon Jones will not dismiss the possibility of fighting interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Jones is the main UFC heavyweight champion, but he couldn’t go through with a planned defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 back in November 2023. Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle, and had to be sidelined. As a result, Aspinall was booked to face Sergei Pavlovich for the interim gold. Aspinall scored a first-round knockout win.
Osamah Almarwai driven to win in Middle East homecoming at ONE 166: Qatar
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 12, 2024
Osamah Almarwai will find himself in a must-win situation when he steps into the Circle at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. On the historic card set to happen at Lusail Sports Arena, he goes up against Cleber Sousa in a flyweight submission grappling bout.
Henry Cejudo parts ways with longtime coach Eric Albarracin ahead of UFC 298
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2024
Henry Cejudo will not be having Eric Albarracin in his corner for his upcoming fight with Merab Dvalishvili. Cejudo is taking his bout with Merab quite seriously, to the point where he’s even said he’d likely retire if he can’t beat the Georgian fighter. “Triple C” returned to the sport of MMA last year and was met with disappointment when he was bested by then-UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling via split decision. That loss was enough for Cejudo to make one significant change to his training camp.
Gregory Rodrigues has UFC championship aspirations following TKO finish over Brad Tavares: "I already showed I belong at the top"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
After nabbing his second straight victory at UFC Vegas 86, Gregory Rodrigues sees big things in his future. Rodrigues shared the Octagon with Brad Tavares on the main card of this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event. The Brazilian bruiser scored a third-round TKO finish, as he tries to wipe away the memory of his early 2023 KO loss to Brunno Ferreira. Rodrigues feels he is back on track, and he has championship aspirations.
Junior dos Santos plans to finish Alan Belcher via submission to lay claim to Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA gold
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos will be hunting for a submission when he meets Alan Belcher next month. “Cigano” will get a chance to add another championship to his mantle. He will be fighting fellow ex-UFC athlete Belcher for the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Heavyweight Championship on March 2. After being released from the UFC following a five-fight skid, dos Santos scored a split decision victory over Fabricio Werdum back in September 2023. Now, “Cigano” wants to pull off a rare submission victory.
Sean O’Malley vs. Ilia Topuria would be a "sweet fight," says coach Tim Welch: "Who wouldn't want to see that fight?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
The coach of Sean O’Malley, Tim Welch, sees big potential in a clash between his fighter and Ilia Topuria. O’Malley is the reigning UFC bantamweight champion. Topuria will be fighting for UFC Featherweight Championship on February 17. He’ll attempt to take the 145-pound gold from Alex Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 298 inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Dan Ige names potential opponents following KO win over Andre Fili, wants to fight on UFC card in Las Vegas Sphere
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
Dan Ige is fresh off a devastating knockout victory, and the UFC featherweight already has some intriguing names on his mind. Ige shared the Octagon with Andre Fili in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas on February 10. One solid punch to the jaw, and Fili was done. Ige landed one more punch on a floored Fili to seal the deal. “50K” lived up to his nickname, snagging a “Performance of the Night” bonus for his efforts.
Jack Hermansson explains calling out Nassourdine Imavov following UFC Vegas 86 win over Joe Pyfer: "I think he makes the most sense"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
Jack Hermansson has explained why he called out Nassourdine Imavov following his big win this past Saturday. In the main event of a UFC Fight Night card inside the UFC Apex, Hermansson went one-on-one with Joe Pyfer. Going into the fight, “The Joker” knew that he was being set up as a stepping stone for Pyfer, but he showed that there’s levels to the MMA game. After a shaky opening round, Hermansson was able to find his groove and had success against Joe on the feet. In the end, Hermansson won the fight via unanimous decision.
Chael Sonnen expresses disappointment with fighters not stepping up to main event UFC 300
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
Chael Sonnen believes that not enough fighters are stepping up to headline UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White has admitted that he’s been having a hard time booking a headliner for the promotion’s most important show of 2024. He’s got the main event and co-main event left to figure it out. While the card has shaped up quite nicely, there is pressure to ensure there is a main event worthy of UFC 300.
Danial Williams excited to throw down with Lito Adiwang: “It’s going to be an absolute banger”
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 11, 2024
Danial Williams is a competitor with a penchant for exciting battles. And his smile grows from ear to ear when he’s faced with an opponent who shares the same demeanor. Luckily for “Mini T,” he faces a fellow hard-hitter who promises to bring the heat to his next outing.
ONE Championship issues statement following recent accusations from Sage Northcutt
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
ONE Championship has issued a statement following the recent accusations made by welterweight fighter Sage Northcutt. Northcutt (12-3 MMA) was supposed to fight Shinya Aoki on the main card of last month’s ONE 165 event. However, during the event itself it was announced that Northcutt had pulled out of the contest because his cornermen were reportedly denied visas.
Conor McGregor teases UFC 300 announcement for Super Bowl Sunday
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is once again teasing his comeback to occur at April’s UFC 300 event. The historic fight card is set to take place on April 13, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC Vegas 86 Bonus Report: Dan Ige one of four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 86 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Joe Pyfer vs. Jack Hermansson. The middleweight main event proved to be a hard-fought back and forth affair that went the full twenty-five minutes. Joe Pyfer was able to get off to a strong start in the fight, dominating ‘The Joker’ in the opening five minutes. Round two proved to be more of the same, although Hermansson did find some offense in the late stages of the frame. After being down 2-0 after the opening ten minutes, Jack Hermansson began to take control of the fight in round three thanks to his low kicks and jab. After busting up Pyfer in rounds three and four while on the feet, Hermansson switched things up in the final five minutes. ‘The Joker’ took the fight to the floor midway through the final round and proceeded to smother ‘Bodbagz’ on the canvas on route a unanimous decision win.
Pros react after Jack Hermansson defeats Joe Pyfer at UFC Vegas 86
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 86 event was headlined by a middleweight bout featuring Joe Pyfer taking on Jack Hermansson. Pyfer (12-3 MMA) had entered his first career UFC main event sporting a five-fight win streak, his most recent being a second-round submission victory over Abdul Razak Alhassan this past October. ‘Bodybagz’ had gone a perfect 3-0 inside of the Octagon since joining the promotion in July of 2022.
Pros react after Dan Ige KO's Andre Fili at UFC Vegas 86
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 86 was co-headlined by a highly anticipated featherweight bout between Dan Ige and Andre Fili. Ige (18-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a decision loss to Bryce Mitchell back in September of last year. Prior to that setback, ’50k’ was coming off a decision win over Nate Landwehr and a knockout victory over Damon Jackson.
UFC Vegas 86 Results: Dan Ige KO's Andre Fili (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 86 results, including the co-main event between Dan Ige and Andre Fili. Ige (17-7 MMA) will be competing for the first time since suffering a decision loss to Bryce Mitchell back in September of last year. Prior to that setback, ’50k’ was coming off a decision win over Nate Landwehr and a knockout victory over Damon Jackson.