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Alexander Volkanovski vows to embarrass Ilia Topuria in UFC 298 return: "I am still that guy"
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2023
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is out to prove a point against Ilia Topuria. ‘The Great’ has been out of the cage since a short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev in October. There, Alexander Volkanovski suffered his second loss to the lightweight champion, this time by stoppage. Following the bout, he called for a fast turnaround against Ilia Topuria in January.
Cris Cyborg gives career update: "Financially, I can retire"
Zain Bando - December 5, 2023
Cris “Cyborg” Justino is at a crossroads. The former UFC women’s featherweight champion and current Bellator featherweight champion, Cyborg wants to be part of the newly minted PFL-Bellator merger.
Christian Lee's younger brother Adrian Lee signs with ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 5, 2023
Adrian Lee, the youngest of the renowned Lee siblings, has officially become a part of ONE Championship. This exciting news was shared by his older brother, Christian Lee, in a heartfelt post on Instagram on Sunday, December 3.
Police report claims Jamahal Hill "sucker punched" his brother after being accused of "abandoning his own daughter"
Cole Shelton - December 5, 2023
Some details have become public involving Jamahal Hill’s arrest for domestic violence. It was recently reported that Hill was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly inflicting ‘serious or aggravated injury’ upon his brother. However, it wasn’t exactly known what caused the fight, or what exactly happened, but the UFC fighter said he was looking forward to the truth being revealed.
Exclusive: Hiroki Akimoto believes he "can dominate" Jonathan Haggerty and reclaim kickboxing crown
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 5, 2023
Hiroki Akimoto makes it no secret that he is on a mission to recapture the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title. ONE X in March 2022 marked a significant moment in his career when he took the belt from Capitan Petchyindee. However, his success didn’t last long as a split-decision loss to Petchtanong Petchfergus eight months later left Akimoto without the crown he had fought so hard to claim.
Dana White explains why the UFC won’t be stripping Jon Jones of his heavyweight title: “The Stipe fight has to happen”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Don’t expect UFC CEO Dana White to entertain the idea of stripping Jon Jones of the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jones was expected to put his gold on the line against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on November 11. That didn’t end up happening, as “Bones” suffered a torn pectoral muscle while preparing for the fight. As a result, the bout was replaced with an interim title fight between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall scored a knockout win in just over one minute.
Stephen Thompson reacts after Leon Edwards suggests middleweight title shot with win over Colby Covington: “I think that’s crap”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Stephen Thompson doesn’t like the idea of Leon Edwards holding up the welterweight division. Edwards is set to put his UFC welterweight gold at stake against Colby Covington on December 16. The bout will headline UFC 296 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’ll be Edwards’ second title defense.
Tom Aspinall responds to Jon Jones' blistering rant on his career accomplishments
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 5, 2023
Tom Aspinall has a response to Jon Jones’ recent tirade. Aspinall hasn’t been shy in expressing his belief that Jones should be stripped of the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jones was scheduled to defend his title against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 295, but “Bones” suffered a torn pectoral muscle. The bout was replaced by an interim heavyweight title matchup between Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich. Aspinall knocked Pavlovich out in just over a minute.
What's next for Arman Tsarukyan and Beneil Dariush after UFC Austin?
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
WATCH | Giga Chikadze shares exact moment he tore his groin which forced him out of UFC 296 fight against Josh Emmett
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Giga Chikadze has been forced out of his UFC 296 fight against Josh Emmett. Emmett took to social media on Monday evening to reveal that Chikadze is out of their fight next weekend at UFC 296. He also confirmed he wants to remain on the card and is hopeful to get a replacement opponent.
Khamzat Chimaev set for surgery, vows to "smash somebody" in his UFC return
Jeffrey Walter - December 4, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev will be going under the knife after suffering an injury during his UFC 294 fight with Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (13-0 MMA) squared off with Usman (20-4 MMA) in a middleweight contest that served as the co-main event of October’s pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had accepted that bout on just ten days’ notice, this after Khamzat’s original opponent Paulo Costa was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Jon Jones sounds off after Tom Aspinall calls for him to be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title
Chris Taylor - December 4, 2023
Jon Jones has responded after Tom Aspinall called for Dana White to strip him of his UFC heavyweight title. It was shortly after Aspinall (14-3 MMA) defeated Sergei Pavlovich (18-2 MMA) by first-round knockout to claim the interim heavyweight title at UFC 295, that the Brit suggested Dana White and company should strip ‘Bones’ of his heavyweight championship.
Michael Chandler is still unbothered by Conor McGregor fight delays: "He's trying to wait me out"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
It doesn’t matter when former UFC champion Conor McGregor returns, Michael Chandler will be waiting. The saga between ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ is ongoing for most of this year. Since his UFC debut in 2021, Michael Chandler has been calling to fight Conor McGregor. That callout fell on deaf ears until the two lightweights were tabbed to coach the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter this year.
Arman Tsarukyan happy with 'Good' stoppage in Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green: "Five more minutes"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was happy to watch Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green on Saturday. The rising lightweight returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC Austin last Saturday night. There, Arman Tsarukyan scored a first-round knockout win over Beneil Dariush, his third win in a row. While a big victory, it seems that he was far more happy to watch Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green.
Miesha Tate motivated for potential Holly Holm UFC 300 rematch: "It bothers me"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has explained why she wants Holly Holm next. ‘Cupcake’ returned to the win column over the weekend against Julia Avila at UFC Austin. Entering Saturday’s matchup with ‘Ragin Panda’, Miesha Tate admitted the fight could be her last. However, the former champion got a dominant rebound third-round submission win.
Jamahal Hill says he "can’t wait for the truth to be told in court" after domestic violence arrest
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has opened up on his recent domestic violence arrest. It was reported on Friday by TMZ Sports that Hill was arrested in Michigan earlier this week for domestic violence against his brother. According to the report, Hill was booked at a Kent County jail on Monday at around 1 AM and released later that evening, at 7:35 PM. During that time, prosecutors formally charged Hill with one count of misdemeanor aggravated domestic violence.
Eddie Alvarez confirms injuries suffered in BKFC 56 fight with Mike Perry: “This game is wild”
Cole Shelton - December 4, 2023
Eddie Alvarez has revealed the injuries he sustained in his BKFC 56 loss to Mike Perry. Alvarez made his second sans gloves appearance on Saturday night, squaring off with Perry for the ‘King of Violence’ title. The former UFC and Bellator champion had made his promotional debut earlier this year, defeating Chad Mendes by decision.
UFC signs 6'7 Olympic taekwondo medalist Robelis Despaigne after finishing 3 fights in 19 seconds
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 4, 2023
The UFC has wasted little time signing Olympic taekwondo medalist Robelis Despaigne. Despaigne is off to a red hot start in his pro MMA career. He has gone 4-0 and has yet to reach the second round. His longest bout lasted four minutes and 54 seconds, which was his pro MMA debut. Since that fight, Despaigne’s average time inside the cage has been just under seven seconds.
Neil Magny claims Ian Garry’s “child abuser” comments almost cost him custody of his kids
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 4, 2023
Neil Magny claims Ian Garry’s remarks during their fight buildup nearly had shocking consequences for him. Magny isn’t known for having beef with many MMA fighters, but Garry was certainly an exception. “The Future” didn’t hesitate trading barbs with Magny. Uncharacteristically, Magny had some trash talk of his own, saying he wanted to put a father-like beatdown on Garry, who responded by claiming his opponent was bragging about hitting his own children.